GAMES VILLAGE: INKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI ICC COMPLEX
The ICC is ranked as the best Conference Facility in Africa and is rated one of the 10 top conference centres is the world. It is located close to all the accommodation facilities and is easily reached, making use of the Durban People Mover Bus Service. It is the ideal area where athletes and supporters can meet and relax between events or while waiting for the various events.
A focal point of Durban's business district, the International Convention Centre Durban is a functional space in an aesthetic environment. Centrally located and just a quarter of an hour from the airport, ICC Durban is minutes from hotels and beaches. Palm trees form a welcoming avenue while at the entrance to the centre three baobabs, Africa's tree giants, bid a regal greeting.
The International Convention Centre Durban (ICC) is one of the most advanced conference facilities in the world. Flexibility and versatility are key factors in the design of this state-of-the-art technology-driven centre.
General facilities within the ICC:
- A business centre with telephone, fax, photocopy, secretarial, postal and courier services;
- Facilities for the physically-challenged;
- A computerised billboard display system;
- A central kitchen and various satellite kitchens;
- Light refreshments are available at the Baobab Café;
- Medical/clinic facilities;
- Secure undercover parking for 1200 cars;
- Media centre
- Security teams and surveillance cameras;
- Automatic fire detection and sprinkler systems;
- A bank and ATM accepting all major credit cards;
- Digital PABX with full voice and ISDN connections;
- Entire complex is Wifi enabled – no charge
- A Braille Trail may be followed throughout the ICC.
The following activities and functions will take place at the ICC:
- Participant registration
- LOC offices
- WTGF Offices
- Meeting rooms for WTGF Executive and Council, WTGF Welcome Reception, General Assembly, Team Managers meetings, workshops and other get-togethers.
- Opening ceremony
- All dinners including the Gala dinner
- Exhibitions and craft making displays
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