The International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2022 organising team experience the KLCC’s curated client journey with the centre’s GM, Alan Pryor (2nd on the right) and the Deputy GM, John Burke (3rd on the right). Photo Credit: KLCC
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) looks forward to an optimistic
year, with over 20 high-profile international events, 10 conventions and
13 exhibitions headed to the venue.
“We have recently hosted a few site visits for upcoming international
conferences and are currently very focused on helping our clients,
event organisers, visitors and guests safely transition into organising
and attending physical meetings and events,” said Alan Pryor, GM of
KLCC. He added that while SOPs are more relaxed now, priority on safety
and hygiene remains.
The upcoming international events include International Congress on
Infectious Diseases (ICID) 2022; International Conference on Tropical
Agriculture (ICTA) 2022; International Geoscience and Remote Sensing
Symposium (IGARSS) 2022; International Medical Exhibition &
Conference (IMEC EXPO) 2022; and International Invention, Innovation
& Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2022, among others.
With business events given a boost by the reopening of borders, KLCC
is optimistic about the rebound of the industry. However, Pryor stressed
the need for further proactive measures to spur long-term recovery.
“The overall business pie has shrunk, making competition stiffer and
price wars more aggressive. Malaysia needs strong, compelling policies
and strategies to capitalise on the destination’s attractive proposition
to set itself apart from neighbouring competitors and to help entice
more international events to come to our shores, concluded Pryor.
KLCC has recently made a difference in the industry with its pledge
to contribute to sustainable practices for the city as well as the
venue, and to further the MICE agenda to create sustainable development
goals.