$176M Expansion and Upgrade for Cairns Convention Centre
The Cairns Convention Centre welcomes Queensland Treasurer, Curtis Pitt’s announcement made in the recent state budget, of funding for planning to commence on the upgrade and expansion of the Convention Centre. The $176 million expansion includes refurbishment of the existing centre plus the addition of new exhibition space and meeting rooms. The government predicts the […]
Cairns Convention Centre’s Digital Displays to Benefit Organisers
The Cairns Convention Centre has completed the installation of two state of the art, high resolution outdoor displays and two large indoor digital signs. The indoor digital signage is located within the exhibition area providing clients opportunities to generate income by displaying sponsor messaging, video footage or live presentations. The high resolution outdoor signage located […]
Cairns Convention Centre Shares a Piece of History
The Cairns Convention Centre recently reopened after a $13m refurbishment to celebrate 20 successful years of operation. As part of the celebrations a special gift was created for partners and clients. Steel which was removed from the Centre’s roof during refurbishment work was salvaged and made into sculptures by Aboriginal Steel Art, a local indigenous […]
Important Message for Visitors to the Cairns Convention Centre
The Cairns Convention Centre, in response to recent world events, will further upgrade security and vigilance to ensure the continued safety of our visitors and staff. As a result, the community will see increased bag checks when attending public events at the Centre to ensure our patrons continue to happily and safely enjoy activities such […]
20 Year Celebrations for Cairns Convention Centre
The Cairns Convention Centre recently celebrated 20 successful years of operation at a cocktail event hosted for local industry and community partners. During the celebration the Centre took a look back at the many achievements, signature events and accolades that have been attained by the first regional convention centre in Australia. Cairns Mayor, Councillor Bob […]
$13 Million Upgrade to Cairns Convention Centre
The Cairns Convention Centre is undertaking a refurbishment program with a $13 million capital injection by the Queensland Government. The upgrade will ensure that the Centre continues to maintain its competitive edge as an award winning international convention venue. Key elements of the upgrade include: A new arrival zone featuring lighting that has the ability […]
Hall of Fame for Cairns Convention Centre
The Cairns Convention Centre is proud to have won the Business Event Venues Gold Award at the 2015 Queensland Tourism Awards. The Centre also received the Gold Award in 2014 and 2013 so were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the gala dinner in Brisbane last Friday night. The awards acknowledge and celebrate the […]
World Horticultural Experts Head to Cairns
The Cairns Convention Centre is delighted to have been chosen for the International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture (ISTTH) which will bring the world’s best researchers to the region in November 2016. The event will incorporate nine separate international symposia, some of which are established meetings and some are new to the horticultural science […]
