International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has reported a greater contribution to New South Wales (NSW) than the previous financial year, despite challenging economic and geopolitical conditions. Key results shared in its FY 2024 annual performance review revealed a year-on-year rise in visitor numbers, spend in the local economy and benefits to the local community.
ICC Sydney secured 507 events attended by 1.2m visitors, who cumulatively delivered A$718m in visitor expenditure. This is up from one million visitors and an economic contribution of A$600m in FY 2023.
The venue’s Legacy Programme, which provides tips and tools for event organisers to deliver sustainable, inclusive, accessible, creative and innovative events by engaging local and emerging communities, almost doubled its activations from 132 to 325 in FY 2024.
Chief executive of placemaking NSW, Anita Mitchell said: “Coupled with its global reputation for sustainability, social impact and innovation, ICC Sydney successfully shines an international spotlight on local talent while attracting new ideas and culture experiences through events and conferences.”
ICC Sydney hosted a calendar of events including 25 international conventions, 81 national conventions, 62 exhibitions and a record-breaking number of 99 live entertainment events. This led to the venue management team exceeding its revenue and profit targets for FY 2024, while supporting community causes and programmes.
ICC Sydney chief executive officer, Adam Mather-Brown said: “Our laser focus on delivering on the needs of our customers results in the success of their events, and so it is with great pride that we report 99% client satisfaction and 98% delegate satisfaction for the period.”
