According to a Deloitte Access Economics study, delegates attending events at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) generated A$820 million in direct expenditure for the State in its second year of operation, an increase of A$35 million on the A$785 million direct contribution in 2017.
International and interstate visitors helped generate 72% (A$590 million) of the total expenditure, resulting in more than 1.57 million overnight stays in Sydney accommodation and the creation of 5,248 full time equivalent jobs for the local economy.
A key component of the NSW Government’s suite of infrastructure projects, ICC Sydney is a A$1.5 billion development which comprises an industry leading convention centre, exhibition centre and major entertainment theatre.
ICC Sydney’s 2018 results build on an impressive opening year with the venue set up for success in 2019 and beyond, having already secured a further 1,300 leading major national and international events across sectors to 2030.