Venue operator sought for Penang Convention Centre
The developer of the Penang Waterfront Convention & Exhibition Centre (PWCC) in Malaysia has commenced a search for an international venue operator able to undertake sales, marketing, operations, catering and facilities management.
Located of the eastern coastline of Penang, the venue, spanning 25,000 metre², will be a multi-purpose integrated venue featuring a 7,000 metre² exhibition hall and plenary seating options of 700, 1,200 and 4,500. The facility will also offer banqueting capacity for 4,000 people and a grand ballroom of 800 seats and there will also be a further 15 smaller meeting rooms, VIP lounges and other ancillary spaces.
The wider mixed development project has retail, dining and parking and will be connected to two on-site international standard hotels offering 745 rooms.
IJM Perennial Development expects the project to be completed by 2021.
The Penang State Government established the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau in 2016 to intensify efforts to bring in more quality events and conventions to Penang.
Proposals submissions are open until 10th July.
For more information contact Richa Kansal on email: richa@gainingedge.com
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