KL Convention Centre earns prestigious ‘Healthy Venue’ accreditation

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has made history as the first venue in Malaysia to receive the prestigious ‘Healthy Venue’ certification from the Healthy Venues organisation. The Centre proudly announced its attainment of the Healthy Venue’s Bronze Level accreditation, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance delegate experiences through a health-focused event environment.

This accolade, which recognises venues that prioritize wellness through healthier eating, movement, and workplace health, reinforces the Centre’s dedication to creating a conducive environment that boosts meeting productivity and leaves a lasting positive impression on delegates.

Centre Achieves Bronze Level Accreditation

Commenting on this achievement, John Burke, General Manager of the Centre, expressed his enthusiasm: “Reflecting our commitment to present the right environment for learning, business or leisure, this new milestone further strengthens our position as a world-class venue and industry leader on par with global standards. Research has shown that healthy meeting environments can improve delegate productivity and leave them with positive experiences and memories of the events they attend. This accreditation will not only enhance the confidence of event organisers in our venue but will also help them attract more delegates to their events here.”

To earn this certification, the Centre adhered to stringent criteria set by the Healthy Venues organisation. These included aligning catering practices with national dietary guidelines, ensuring at least 25% of menu items are healthy options, offering low or no-sugar drinks, providing free drinking water on-site, promoting active meetings, and implementing policies to encourage physical activity and healthy eating within the workplace.

Commitment to Delegate Well-being

The Centre has seamlessly integrated the concept of healthy meetings into its client interactions, offering options to customise menus with more healthy choices and transforming its flexible spaces to accommodate recreational and relaxing activities. This approach not only supports physical and mental wellness but also enhances the overall delegate experience during busy conferences, exhibitions, or meetings.

As part of its commitment to wellness, the Centre encourages its team members to lead active lifestyles and consider active travel options for commuting. Additionally, it collaborates with hotel and leisure partners to promote wellness initiatives within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct. “Moving forward together can take us to greater heights. All our initiatives and programmes are aimed at benefiting not only our clients and guests but also our team members and the surrounding communities,” concluded Burke.

This landmark achievement by the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre sets a new standard for event venues in Malaysia, demonstrating that prioritizing health and wellness can significantly enhance the quality and success of events.