Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres has announced events worth more than $200 million have been secured for International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) – more than a year out from the venue opening in December 2016.
“Today is an important milestone made possible by this Government’s $1.5 billion investment to redevelop Darling Harbour for the priority purpose of hosting international events that boost our knowledge economy,” Mr Ayres said.
“With NSW Government support, Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has secured global events bringing international leaders to Sydney in finance and professional services, information technology, infrastructure, education, research and health.”
BESydney CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith said international business delegates spend up to six-and-a-half times more than regular tourists, while stimulating the knowledge economy which is critical in the wake of the mining boom.