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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Street SouthBank South Bank, Brisbane, Australia, 4000

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other

BrandIndependent

Built1995

Renovated2013

Total meeting space36,811 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms-

Venue typeConvention center

Awards

Industry awards

177 Awards and counting! - AIPC Apex Award in recognition of the highest client rating received by any convention centre worldwide - 71 catering awards including being judged Australia’s - - Best Function Centre Caterer on three occasions - Winner MEA 2018 National Award – Best Meeting Venue Over 500 People - Winner MEA 2018 State award – Best Meeting Venue Over 500 People - Winner MEA 2018 State award – Banquet and Catering - Winner Australian Restaurant Challenge 2018 – Gold Award - Winner MEA 2017 National award – Banquet and Catering - Winner MEA 2017 State award – Banquet and Catering - Winner MEA 2017 State award – Best Meeting Venue Over 500 People - Winner MEA 2017 State award – Audio Visual Services - Winner MEA 2016 National award -In House Audio Visual Services - Winner of MEA 2016 State award – Best Meeting Venue Over 500 People - Winner of MEA 2016 State award – Banquet and Catering - Winner of MEA 2016 State award – In House Audio Visual Services - Lord Mayor’s Business Awards 2016 – Energex Award for Sustainability in Business

Amenities

Room features and guest services

Concierge services
Internet access
Luggage storage
View (urban)

Facilities

Onsite catering
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Wheelchair accessible

Business services

AV capabilities
Video conference
VIP services

Transportation

Airport shuttle
Bus
Taxi
Train

Equipment

Dance floor
Loading dock
Staging area

Room features and guest services

Concierge services
Internet access
Luggage storage
View (urban)

Facilities

Onsite catering
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Wheelchair accessible

Business services

AV capabilities
Video conference
VIP services

Transportation

Airport shuttle
Bus
Taxi
Train

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

36,811 sq. ft.

Largest room

54,250.1 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

54,250.1 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

20,000 sq. ft.

Standing capacity

4,000

Seating capacity

4,000

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

36,811 sq. ft.

Largest room

54,250.1 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

54,250.1 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

20,000 sq. ft.

Standing capacity

4,000

Seating capacity

4,000

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Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Max capacity	U-Shape	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds	Theater	Classroom	Boardroom
Boulevard Room & Terrace	5,704.9 sq. ft. 87.6 x 72.2 sq. ft.	15.7 ft.	600	-	390	600	600	350	-
Plaza Ballroom	17,017.7 sq. ft. 183.7 x 91.9 sq. ft.	22.3 ft.	2000	-	1380	2000	2000	1200	-
Plaza Gallery	3,767.4 sq. ft. 131.2 x 31.5 sq. ft.	11.5 ft.	200	-	200	200	-	-	-
Plaza Terrace Room	9,504.5 sq. ft. 124.7 x 78.7 sq. ft.	14.8 ft.	1100	119	650	1100	1008	630	-
Sky Room and Terrace \|	2,906.3 sq. ft. 59.1 x 54.1 sq. ft.	16.4 ft.	315	-	190	300	315	180	-
Great Hall	44,002.9 sq. ft. 210.0 x 216.5 sq. ft.	45.9 ft.	4000	-	2740	4000	3958	-	-
Great Hall 1	10,096.6 sq. ft. 108.3 x 98.4 sq. ft.	45.9 ft.	900	-	580	900	786	-	-
Great Hall 2	10,096.6 sq. ft. 108.3 x 98.4 sq. ft.	45.9 ft.	900	-	580	900	783	-	-
Great Hall 3	11,625.0 sq. ft. 111.5 x 108.3 sq. ft.	45.9 ft.	1100	-	700	1100	953	-	-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

7.15 mi

Distance from airport 7.15 mi

Parking in the area

Paid parking

Street parking

Bus parking

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

No response.

Does Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.

No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:

No response.

If applicable, could you please provide a link to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.

No response.

Does Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.

No response.

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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