Qantas Awards reveal best in the business

Qantas Awards reveal best in the business

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) was named Australia’s best conference venue at the Qantas Business Travel Awards last week.

Recognised as a big drawcard for Aussie events and conferences, ICC Sydney was awarded for its design and management with its culinary and event services being celebrated as world class.

Geoff Donaghy, CEO of ICC Sydney, said the venue was delighted to already be receiving such illustrious praise just six months after opening and to be further demonstrating the strong business brand of Sydney.

“ICC Sydney is a world class venue befitting of its vibrant, global city and is backed by a starring business community with strengths in digital innovation, financial services, creative and media industries, media and scientific research and education,” Donaghy said.

“[ICC Sydney] takes convention centres to another level. It’s a game changer for Australia,” Award judge and editor of Qantas magazine, Kirsten Galliott said.

Meanwhile, a bunch of other winners took home fancy awards too.

They included:

Best Business Hotel Winner: COMO The Treasury

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Best Boutique Corporate Retreat: Spicers Peak Lodge

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Best Meeting Room: Foxtrot Room, The New Inchcolm Hotel & Suites

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Best Private Dining Room: Pendolino, Sydney

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Best Restaurant for a Business Lunch or Dinner: The Bridge Room, Sydney

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Best Large-scale Corporate Retreat: Elements of Byron

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Best Boutique Corporate Retreat: Spicers Peak Lodge, Maryvale, QLD

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Best Venue for Breakfast Meetings: Higher Ground, Melbourne

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Best Conference Venue: ICC Sydney

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Pictured: ICC Sydney Director of Culinary Services Lynell Peck, Marketing & Communications Manager Lesley Gillett, Director of Corporate Affairs & Communication Samantha Glass, and CEO Geoff Donaghy.

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