Penang’s unique blend of modernity and Asian traditions, coupled with a well-established hospitality industry, have marked it out as a popular MICE destination. Penang offers business travellers a range of modern, state-of-the-art convention centres, including its largest indoor venue, the Subterranean Penang International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SPICE), with a maximum capacity of 13,000 people, and the Straits Quay Convention Centre (SQCC) which seats 2,500 people and affords breathtaking views of the sea.
The Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) and the Penang World City (PWC) convention centre to be located in the island’s south-east zone are in the pipeline.
Penang also offers a range of unique venues that include historical buildings, iconic landmarks and ecotourism parks, all offering the promise of a memorable backdrop for the perfect event.