Kuala Lumpur Convention Center - Conventions Double in 2008The Kuala Lumpur Convention Center recorded a remarkable 100 percent growth in the number of conventions in 2008, from 22 in 2007 to 45 in 2008, the highest so far since the Center’s opening in 2005. Of the 45 conventions, 37 (82 percent) were international and 8 (18 percent) were national or local events, which attracted 51,919 delegates representing 147,312 delegate days (67 percent increase over 2007). The average attendance per convention was 1,153 delegates, over an average of 3 days per event. According to the Center’s General Manager, Peter Brokenshire, “We are delighted with the stellar performance of the convention segment. This can be attributed to strategic marketing and promotional activities which began in 2003, before the Center opened. This is proof that Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur are attractive meeting destinations. The 16th World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT) for example, attracted 3,313 delegates from 92 countries which resulted in a 43 percent increase in delegate numbers as well as quadruple sales in exhibition space.” Of the events held, an impressive 84 percent of total exhibitions held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center were recurrent shows. The 63 exhibitions consisted of 52 percent Trade and 48 percent Consumer shows. These figures placed the Center as the preferred venue for 41 percent of all exhibitions held in Kuala Lumpur. These events attracted 2.06 million delegates, representing 2.2 million delegate days and generated an estimated RM 568 million (USD 158 million, EUR 124 million) in terms of economic impact to the city, against RM 469 million (USD 129 million, EUR 102 million) in 2007. Brokenshire added, “The 2008 results demonstrated better utilization of space at the Center compared to 2007. The event size grew from an average of 3,300 attendees per event to 3,800 whilst room occupancy rate increased by 12 percent. “As at February 2009, the Center had secured more than 360 bookings for this year plus 24 international and regional conferences for 2009 and beyond. Although there are global economic challenges, we maintain an optimistic outlook for 2009. The current economic scenario creates the continued needs for meetings to be more crucial as in times of crisis, people want to meet and connect with their colleagues even more”. In 2008, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center also won numerous awards including TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 and CEI Industry Award 2009 for ’Best Convention & Exhibition Centre’ and a joint third place for ‘Asia’s Best MICE Sales Team’ in the latter. About the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center The Kuala Lumpur Convention Center is a component of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) and is managed and operated by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture company between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and AEG Ogden Pty Ltd, Australia. The Center, comprising of two auditoriums (seating 3,000 and 500 respectively), 9,710 sq meters of Exhibition Halls, a Grand Ballroom which seats 2,000 diners, a Banquet Hall for 500, a Conference Hall for 1,800 and 20 other meeting rooms, providing 20,059 sq meters of function space in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. (Source: Kuala Lumpur City)  "Fired Travel Agent Reveals How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!" The secrets exposed here will exceed your wildest of expectations. Manipulate airline companies' ticket pricing computer systems to give you $1,000's of discounts on your ticket. Earn free vouchers for airfare tickets just from making a phone call and without ever even flying at all! The KEY to traveling for cheap, and how to use this knowledge to get the biggest bargains!My Airfare Secrets »  "Discover The Truth About Free Flight Upgrades" Make no mistake: free flight upgrades are real. If you've ever wondered how to get a free fight upgrade or have tried to get one and failed, you need to read this information right now. Learn the most powerful flight upgrade techniques which you can actually use today. Discover unique pricing tactics to ensure you get the cheapest plane tickets possible. See in depth examples of how to save money on all your future flights. Free Flight Upgrades »
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