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KL Convention Centre Adapting For Next Decade Of Business

John Burke, General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

27-Jan-25 08:00

KL Convention Centre Adapting For Next Decade Of Business

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is a magnet for business tourism, generating an estimated RM12.3 billion in economic impact since it was first opened in May 2005. As the centre celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, what do its prospects tell us about the health of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibition (MICE) industry? We discuss what's next with General Manager John Burke.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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Categories:  the workplace,  technology,  Corporates,  managing,  History/Heritage,  sponsored content

Tags:  meetings incentives conventions and exhibition,  klcc,  kuala lumpur convention centre,  business tourism,  mice,  2025 outlook,  20th anniversary, 


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