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New convention centre for Sydney

Crown Group’s Wayne Taranto speaks to Spice Magazine about how the upcoming Infinity development will cater to the meetings and events industry.

Sydney will welcome a brand new convention venue in the fourth quarter of this year, with the opening of Infinity Convention Centre at Green Square.

The venue will form part of Crown Group’s $575 million mixed-use development, Infinity by Crown Group, which is nearing completion in Sydney’s inner south.

The centre will have capacity for up to 450 delegates and will comprise a main event space, two smaller meeting rooms and a pre-function area.

Speaking to Spice Magazine, Crown Group director of hotels and suites Wayne Taranto said the centre will be a suitable alternative to venues in the CBD and airport precincts, especially when demand is high.

“The primary focus markets will be conferences, seminars, trade exhibitions, product launches and dinners,” he said.

“The primary focus markets will be conferences, seminars, trade exhibitions, product launches and dinners”

Crown Group will manage the sales for the centre, while an external operator will be appointed to provide catering and services. The centre will include onsite kitchen facilities to cater for large-scale functions.

Alongside 362 residential apartments, Infinity by Crown Group will also feature a 90-room serviced apartment hotel, named Skye Suites Green Square, and a dining and retail offering. Delegates and hotel guests will enjoy direct access from the Green Square train station, making the venue easily accessible from both the city and airport.

“We forsee this development as a one-stop location, with a residential component, a great retail precinct and a hotel complimented by a beautiful convention centre facility,” said Taranto.

“Conference organisers like to have their delegates in one location, so I think that will be an advantageous part of the centre for us.” •