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55 JUL-AUG 2019 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM I nternational Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) recently launched a new multi-platform marketing campaign called "More Than a Venue" at IMEX Frankfurt. The campaign highlights the Sydney venue's growth over the past two years since its opening, as well as the people, services, partners and features that set it apart from its competitors. For example, ICC Sydney's Legacy Program provides clients with a platform to give back while enriching delegate engagement. As part of the campaign, ICC Sydney also revealed the next iteration of its self- publishing magazine, transitioning to a new annual collectible format, entitled Sydney InView. Published in print and with content available online through an ongoing digital strategy, the first volume invites readers to discover more about the people behind ICC Sydney. Marriott International Refreshed and ready to go in Brisbane ready to go in Brisbane ready to go in After A$20 million (US$14 million) in renovations, Brisbane Marriott Hotel is finally ready to unveil its 267 guest rooms and suites, executive lounge, two floors of event space, as well as its signature restaurant. The hotel's revitalisation comes in tandem with the rebirth of the neighbouring Riverside Precinct, including the Petrie's Bight and Howard Smith Wharves. The revamped hotel now accommodates events of all occasions, with 12 flexible spaces divided across two floors. The hotel also has an expert event team on hand to create personalised experiences for meeting attendees. Centara Hotels & Resorts Thailandí s reigning MICE champ reigning MICE champ reigning MICE Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that Centara Grand & Convention Centre at CentralWorld Bangkok is on track to reaffirm its position as Thailand's top MICE hotel in 2019, with a forecast of 89,000 delegates. The hotel has major international events scheduled between now and the end of the year, including the Techsauce Global Summit 2019, which attracted more than 15,000 delegates from June 18 to 20. Then there is the 27th Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) and Corporate Travel World (CTW) Asia Pacific, which is expected to bring in about 3,000 delegates from September 24 to 26. On a related note, Centara Hotels & Resorts said it wished to reassure all guests and event planners that Centara Grand & Convention Centara Grand Convention Centre ICC Sydney More than a venue ICC Sydney VENUE UPDATE Centre at CentralWorld Bangkok was untouched by the recent fire at the CentralWorld lifestyle mall, which was misreported to have started in the hotel. "This was not the case and operations at the hotel and convention centre were completely unaffected by the incident. The hotel adheres to the most stringent safety regulations and procedures to ensure the safety of its guests at all times," Centara said in a press statement. Brisbane Marriott Hotel