ICCA Masterclass
Association Impact
26-27 April 2024 | Kuching, Sarawak
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is Sarawak’s largest international convention and exhibition centre approximately 20 minutes away by car from Kuching’s city centre and renowned for its dedication to environmental sustainability and community development.
BCCK is the only triple-award winner at the Malaysia Business Events Awards 2023 for the Best Purpose-Built Convention & Exhibition Centre Excellence, Best New Homegrown Event Excellence for Consumer Exhibition, and Best New Homegrown Event Excellence for Congress/Convention categories.
About Sarawak
Located in East Malaysia along the northwest coast of Borneo Island, Sarawak is one of the fastest-growing business event destinations in Asia with a global reputation for meetings that gear towards social, environmental, and economic impacts. As a result, Sarawak is established as the Legacy Hub for Business Events in Malaysia and Borneo.
Sarawak’s capital city, Kuching, is the main business district and home to government and commerce headquarters. The city is ideal for all kinds of events, from association to corporate and everything in between. Kuching is easy-going and casual, with luxury and budget-friendly hotels spread across the city, modern event spaces, and a variety of recreation activities that make the most of the Borneo experience.
Kuching is among the 49 cities in the world listed in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and the only city in Southeast Asia with hydrogen-powered public transport. It is one of the most rapidly expanding and popular destinations in Southeast Asia for international conventions and exhibitions, making it an ideal centre for association education.
Accessibility
Whether you arrive by ground or by air, Sarawak is an easily accessible destination. Find all the details to join Cannes and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
By Ground
Metered taxis and e-hailing services are readily available. Airport taxis operate through a coupon system. Purchase taxi coupons for MYR 30.00 (regular taxis) or MYR 45.00 (executive taxis). Car rental services are available at the airport arrival hall. Ride an electric or hydrogen bus within the city centre
By Plane
Kuching International Airport (KIA) connects the city to major Southeast Asian hubs. There are direct flights to Kuching via Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Brunei, Jakarta, Pontianak, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, and Penang on six major airlines:
- Malaysia Airlines
- AirAsia
- Scoot
- Firefly
- Batik Air
- Royal Brunei Airlines
ACCOMMODATION
Hilton Kuching Hotel
Pullman Kuching Hotel
One of Accor’s most popular properties in Sarawak, Pullman Kuching is located in Kuching’s Golden Triangle with panoramic city and river views. Pullman enjoys a prime location above The Hills shopping mall, offering easy access to a supermarket and a variety of dining options. Medical and police services, currency exchange kiosks, and other essentials are just a few minutes away from Pullman.
Sheraton Kuching Hotel
Sheraton Kuching is the latest luxury hotel in Kuching, located in Kuching’s Golden Triangle near the Sarawak River and Kuching waterfront esplanade. Sheraton is surrounded by eateries, entertainment, a supermarket, medical and police services, currency exchange kiosks and other essentials.
The Waterfront Kuching Hotel
Kuching’s only independent five-star boutique hotel, The Waterfront Kuching is an art-themed hotel that enjoys a prime location above Plaza Merdeka, a retail mecca in the city centre. The hotel is nestled amidst heritage buildings dating back to the British colonial era and just across Kuching’s little Chinatown, Carpenter Street.