The Sydney convention centre beat finalists from Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Calgary.
“To be honoured with this prestigious award for our world class services reflects not only the quality of the venue’s unique infrastructure, but also the industry benchmark we have set for event delivery,” said ICC Sydney CEO Geoff Donaghy.
“This achievement would not be possible without the consistent dedication and ingenuity of our highly skilled team members who are committed to delivering exemplary events – all while making a difference to our local community.”
Skift praised ICC Sydney’s wholistic approach encompassing operational, environmental and service excellence.
“Corporate social responsibility is core to ICC Sydney’s business management framework, values and culture,” said Donaghy.
“This award is a welcome testament of the way our team delivers on initiatives that contribute toward a global agenda for building sustainable cities and communities.
“Underpinned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, I’m incredibly proud of our Corporate Social Responsibility Plan that ensures our team prioritises efforts in areas where we can have the most significant environmental impact – particularly through waste and energy reduction; and by engaging clients with our Legacy Program, which presents opportunities to make meaningful contributions to society through the pillars of Environmental Sustainability, First Nations, Inclusion and Belonging, Innovators and Entrepreneurs and Creative Industries.”
The Miami Beach Convention Center was recognised as the best convention centre within the United States.
Marriott International was a big winner in the hotel categories winning best hotel chain both within and outside of the US and winning best event space in a hotel both inside of and outside of the US – for Marriott Marquis Houston and JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa respectively.
Destination Toronto won best destination marketing organisation outside of the US, while Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority won the US award.
And for those looking for new event platforms and tech, Snapsight by Gevme, Nowadays and Swoogo won Most Innovative Event Technology Product, Best Site-Sourcing Solution and Best Event Management Platform respectively.
