Iconic. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, officially launched the Capital’s first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London with ADNEC Chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan. The new 165 pounds mn facility encompasses London’s largest banqueting space ICC Capital Hall, the 5,000 tiered seater, ICC Auditorium, and a conference suite, ICC Capital Suite, comprising 17 individual meeting rooms for 50 to 2,500 delegates. ICEO ExCeL London Kevin Murphy commented; “Until now, London was not able to compete for large international conventions. With our ICC and the cohesive support and working group with the City and the convention bureau, Visit London, we now have a compelling offer and a world class facility to compete for the £100 billion business we know is out there and wants to come to London. Since the announcement of London’s first ICC, we have confirmed business in excess of £300 million of economic benefit to London, beating leading cities such as Barcelona, Paris and Vienna. This is proof that we have built the right facility and that the pan London working group and support from the Mayor’s Office, is meeting the market’s needs.”
