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Durban ICC nominated for Africa’s top award at World Travel Awards

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal — The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) proudly announces its nomination for ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2024’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards. This nomination underscores the Durban ICC’s continued commitment to excellence in the meetings and conference industry.

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals, as well as consumers worldwide, providing a true reflection of the industry’s best and brightest.

Speaking on the nomination, Lindiwe Rakharebe, chief executive officer of the Durban ICC, expressed her gratitude and excitement, stating: “We are deeply honoured to be nominated once again for Africa’s top award at the World Travel Awards. This nomination is a testament to the support of our clients, the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as our firm commitment to providing world-class experiences for all our events.”

Ms Rakharebe further highlighted the significance of the nomination, stating, “To be recognised by the World Travel Awards is a tremendous achievement, and winning this title again would be a dream. It is worth noting that the Durban ICC has won this title no less than eighteen times in this category’s 23-year history, a remarkable testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence.”

The Durban ICC has a long-standing reputation as Africa’s leading meetings and conference venue, offering state-of-the-art facilities, world-class service, and unparalleled expertise in event management. With over two decades of experience hosting highprofile events, the Durban ICC continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry.

Public voting for the World Travel Awards is now open, and the winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony later this year. The Durban ICC encourages its clients, partners, and supporters to cast their votes and help them secure this esteemed title once again.

For more information about the Durban ICC and to cast your vote, please visit www.worldtravelawards.com