Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

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Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex
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Exterior of venue c.2014
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre
Address45 Bram Fischer Rd
Durban 4001
South Africa
LocationDurban City Centre
Coordinates 29°51′13″S31°1′48″E / 29.85361°S 31.03000°E / -29.85361; 31.03000
OwnerICC Durban (Pty) Ltd.
Opened8 August 1997 (1997-08-08)
Renovated2000, 2004, 2005
Former names
Durban International Convention Centre Complex (1997–2007)
Banquet/ballroom320 (Coast of Dreams)
300 (East Lawn)
250 (Fig Tree Courtyard)
110 (Mystrals)
Theatre seating
10,000 (Durban ICC Arena)
1,680 (Hall of Stars)
Enclosed space
 • Total space112,000 square metres (1,210,000 sq ft)
 • Exhibit hall floor21,820 square metres (234,900 sq ft)
 • Breakout/meeting1,605 square metres (17,280 sq ft)
 • Ballroom7,424 square metres (79,910 sq ft)
Parking1,340 spaces
Website
Venue Website

The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex, often abbreviated as ICC Durban, is a large events facility located in the city centre of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is named after 1960 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former president of the African National Congress, Inkosi Albert Luthuli.

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Opened by former president Nelson Mandela in 1997, the Durban ICC was South Africa’s first International Convention Centre and has played a pioneering role in attracting international events to Durban since its inception. The complex is composed of an arena, hotel, convention and exhibition centre.

The venue has hosted various high-level conferences and meetings since its inception, namely: the International AIDS Conference in 2000 and again in July 2016; the 1999 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting; and the Non-Aligned Movement in 2004. It hosted the preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and final draw for 2013 African Cup of Nations. It also hosted the COP17 meeting in 2011 and the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in 2022. [1]

History

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View of the ICC from the adjoining Hilton Hotel

Discussions in the city of Durban on the merits of a major convention centre date back to the 1960s. However, planning for the convention centre began in 1991. After consultations by the whites-only municipal authorities with unrepresented political groupings in 1993, construction commenced in 1994. [2] The Convention Centre hosted the 123rd IOC Session where Pyeongchang was elected host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics.[ citation needed ]

It was proposed on 1 February 2006 that the name of the centre be changed from Durban International Convention Centre to its current name. [3]

Facilities

Awards

The Durban ICC has received a number of awards, some of which are listed here:

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour". www.5thchildlabourconf.org. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "ICC Durban - About us - History". www.icc.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "News - South Africa: Name changes proposed for Durban". Archived from the original on 10 October 2008.
  4. ↑ "Disney on Ice! returns to SA | IOL". Archived from the original on 27 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "2014 Winners – World Travel Awards".
  6. ↑ "Awards & Accolades".
  7. ↑ 5 Star Durban Magazine. "Durban ICC ranked in the Top 15 Convention Centres in the World". 5 Star Durban - Showcasing Beautiful KwaZulu-Natal.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ "Conflict over tenders at Durban ICC".
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