Over the years, the hosting of meetings, exhibitions, and conferences in Africa has risen.
The increase in business travel within Africa has allowed countries to establish facilities.
The success has been achieved through the establishment of outstanding venues.
Calabar International Convention Centre in Nigeria. Photo: @OnigoldSource: Twitter
These venues cater to business travellers of which some have gotten awards.
Here are the top conference venues in Africa.
Conference venues promote Meetings, Incentives travel, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE).
Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Egypt. Photo: @la_casa_exhibitionSource: Instagram
Business travellers are also tourists, and their stay should be well catered for.
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Luckily, there are various venues to be considered.
Below is a brief outlook of some of the best conference venues found on the African continent.
The building offers an exhibition space of 58,000 square meters.
Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. Photo: @OfficialSACAASource: Twitter
It is aperfect venuefor all types of events, including hosting conferences.
It is the largest in Egypt and ranks as number one in the country.
It serves as a multi-purpose conference and exhibition centre.
Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa. Photo: @ICCP2016Source: Twitter
The CTICC is on the list of best conferencevenuesin South Africa.
The building consists of two structures, CTICC 1 and CTICC 2, connected by the Skybridge.
It offers world-class facilities and premium services to provide the best experience.
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It wasstarted in 1997by the late former South African president Nelson Mandela.
It was the first convention centre in the country.
It is amulti-award winningcentre ranking as one of the top ten conference centres worldwide.
Palais Des Congrès in Morocco. Photo: @MovenpickHotelsSource: Twitter
The complex features a convention centre, an indoor arena, and an exhibition centre.
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Africa Hall in Ethiopia. Photo: @eca_genderSource: Twitter
Palais has managed to build a world-class reputation with its services.
Africa Hall Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Africa Hall was built in 1961 by Emperor Haile Selassie.
It serves as theheadquartersof the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
The KICC building in Kenya. Photo: @AfricaStoryLiveSource: Twitter
The Italian designedbuildingcovers an area of 75,000 square meters and has 3,600 square meters of conference halls.
It also has 5,500 square meters of offices and 4,700 of general facilities.
The purpose of this complex is to promotebusinessmeetings.
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KICC facilities include 4,000 delegate capacity and state of the art equipment.
Over the years, the complex has undergone improved refurbishments.
It took thetitleof Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre in 2019 and 2020.
The Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. Photo: @NewTimesRwandaSource: Twitter
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Its design depicts a Rwandan homestead.
The auditorium takes up a dome shape to represent a hut in the King’s Palace.
The Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa. Photo: TvMzansiSource: Twitter
The convention centre has the capacity to hold over 5,000 delegates at a given time.
It also has cutting-edge technology, high-speed internet, and world-class audio-visual equipment.
There is also the inclusion offacilitiesfor leisure and events.
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It is surrounded by prestigious hotels, shopping centres, and entertainment joints.
The SCCis a primeexhibition, conference, and events venue inSouth Africa.
Its capability includes hosting both small business meetings and large conferences.
The Accra Marriot Hotel in Ghana. Photo: @kimlykessehOnliSource: Twitter
It offers multiple platforms, ample secure parking, and skilled staff.
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Accra Marriot Hotel, Ghana
Located near AccraMall, the5-star hotelallows for the hosting of events and meetings.
Crowne Plaza in Kenya. Photo: @CrownePlazaSource: Twitter
The facilities offered include a large ballroom, conference venues, and scenic outdoor spaces.
There is also modern technology and superb catering.
The hotel got awarded as Kenya’s Leading Business Hotel by World Travel Awards in 2018.
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It can hold up to 500 guests with 13 extra meeting rooms.
There is also an array of culinary assortments and relaxing guestrooms.
As a continent, Africa has many interesting venues to hold meetings and conferences.
There are still more upcoming venues and establishments.
The increase in venues in Africa creates a positive outcome in business and tourism.
The beauty depicted by each city is different and astonishing at the same time.
Africa also provides a home to some towns that are historically and culturally rich.
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Source: Briefly News
Lynn KandieLynn Kandie is a reporter with 5 years of experience in writing.
Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
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