Cape Town International Convention Centre

What Cape Town International Convention Centre does

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is a state-owned convention and exhibition venue operated as a SOC Ltd (RF) under the Western Cape Government, South Africa. Opened in June 2003, CTICC operates a purpose-built event complex comprising two interconnected buildings (CTICC 1 and CTICC 2) joined by a Skybridge, totalling 140,855m² of floor space with over 1,400 secure parking bays. The facility includes substantial backup power infrastructure (large generators at both complexes that automatically engage within approximately 50 seconds of grid outage), universal accessibility features compliant with ADA and South African NBR standards, a Halaal-certified in-house kitchen, and integrated AV, IT, and event services. CTICC is ISO 14001 certified, B-BBEE Level 1 compliant, and aligns with the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative.

CTICC serves enterprise event organisers across multiple verticals — conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs, corporate meetings, banquets, theatre/entertainment, and film productions — with a diversified roster spanning mining (Mining Indaba), technology (Africa Tech Festival), sports (Netball World Cup 2023, 61,000 attendees), travel (World Travel Market Africa), oil and gas (Africa Oil Week), healthcare (World Veterinary Association Congress, International Child Neurology Congress), arts (Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Decorex), and entertainment (Cape Town International Jazz Festival). The revenue model rests on venue hire (one-time licensing with tiered deposits and cancellation penalties), exclusive in-house catering with corkage charges on outside F&B, ancillary services (AV, IT, electricity, security, cleaning), and a portfolio of CTICC-owned branded consumer exhibitions (AllSport Expo, This Is Art, The Gift Fair, Youth in Action Expo, Ultimate Beverage Show). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing, supported by a preferred service partner network.

In FY2024, CTICC reported revenue of R400.7 million (a 44% increase over FY2023's R278.0 million), positive EBITDA of R82.5 million (nearly double the R42m target), 368 events hosted including 43 international events, and 310,000+ attendees — with a forward order book of approximately 400 events valued at R1.5 billion through FY2029/30. The company sustained over 169,000 jobs nationally since 2003 and contributed R6.9 billion to national GDP and R6.5 billion to the Western Cape economy in FY2024 alone.

Name

Cape Town International Convention Centre

Legal name

Cape Town International Convention Centre SOC Ltd (RF)

Website

https://cticc.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is a state-owned, purpose-built convention venue in Cape Town, South Africa, spanning 140,855m² across two connected complexes. It serves enterprise event organisers globally with venue hire, in-house catering, and event services, hosting 368 events and 310,000+ attendees in FY2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention & Exhibition Center Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Convention Campus & District Operators (Integrated Venue Districts) (THAHAAAL), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

Keywords

• Convention venue services
• Event hosting facilities
• Exhibition space rental
• Conference center operations
• Corporate event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire: Core revenue from hiring convention centre spaces including exhibition halls, meeting rooms, ballrooms, auditoria, and outdoor areas. Payment structure includes 10% deposit within 1 week of invoice, 45% three months before event, and balance two months before event.
2. Catering and Food & Beverage: Exclusive catering services with CTICC's own kitchen providing food and beverages. Kitchen is Halaal certified by Islamic Council of South Africa. Additional 30% corkage/service charge on outside food and beverage items brought in with prior consent.
3. Additional Services: Charges for AV equipment, telephony, data, electricity (metered above R100 threshold), security, cleaning, waste removal, parking, porterage, and other event-related services
4. Own Events: CTICC organises its own consumer exhibitions including AllSport Expo, This Is Art, The Gift Fair, Youth in Action Expo, and Ultimate Beverage Show

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The CTICC hires out purpose-built convention, exhibition, meeting, banquet, theatre and film-shoot spaces across its two interconnected complexes (CTICC 1 and CTICC 2, 140,855m²) in central Cape Town, bundling venue hire with exclusive in-house catering (Halaal-certified), AV/IT, parking, cleaning and security services for corporate, association and government event organisers. Beyond third-party rentals, the centre also runs its own branded consumer exhibitions (AllSport Expo, THIS IS ART, The Gift Fair, Youth in Action Expo, Ultimate Beverage Show) that drive footfall and demonstrate venue capabilities.

Product overview

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is Africa's premier world-class convention centre offering a unified venue platform across two connected complexes (CTICC 1 and CTICC 2) spanning 140,855m² of floor space. The core offering consists of venue rental services for six primary event types: conferences and conventions, exhibitions and trade fairs, meetings and seminars, banquets and galas, theatre and entertainment, and film productions. These are supported by add-on modules including on-site food and beverage services (with Halaal certification), event services and hire, parking and logistics, a virtual tour experience, and an exhibitor online ordering portal. The CTICC also operates its own branded events including the Youth in Action Expo, and partners with preferred service providers for supplementary requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CTICC Cares: Community drive initiative launched in October 2023 to support communities in need, collecting pre-loved goods such as clothing, books, toys and non-perishable food
• Youth in Action Expo
• AllSport Expo
• THIS IS ART
• The Gift Fair
• Ultimate Beverage Show

Products and services

• Conference and Convention Venue Rental Hiring of CTICC 1 and CTICC 2 conference facilities for large international congresses down to small half-day conferences, with unrivalled flexibility in venue configuration and bundled AV, catering and event services for corporate, association and government event organisers.
• Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Venue Rental of flexible exhibition halls that can be customised for all trade shows and exhibitions, accommodating ample floor space or partitioned alcoves for exhibition and trade fair organisers.
• Meetings and Seminars Venue Rental of versatile business meeting venues suitable for board meetings, planning sessions, cocktail functions and corporate events for corporate meeting and event planners.
• Banquets and Galas Venue Venue rental for banquets and galas, supported by CTICC's culinary excellence, accommodating intimate banquets through to gala dinners for over 2,000 guests.
• Theatre and Entertainment Venue Rental of venues with leading-edge technology and grand-scale capacity for concerts, theatrical productions, film shoots and entertainment events for entertainment producers and promoters.
• Film Shoots and Productions Venue Rental of spacious indoor and outdoor filming locations at CTICC 1 and CTICC 2 offering versatile spaces that serve as a blank canvas for film and production teams.
• Food and Beverage (Catering) Services Exclusive on-site catering and culinary services using CTICC's Halaal-certified kitchen, with fully customisable menus for events hosted at the venue; outside F&B requires prior consent and attracts a 30% corkage/service charge.
• AllSport Expo CTICC-owned annual consumer exhibition showcasing sport and wellness activities for visitors, used to drive footfall and showcase venue capability.
• THIS IS ART CTICC-owned annual art event promoting local and emerging artists, used as a venue showcase platform.
• The Gift Fair CTICC-owned annual lifestyle consumer exhibition showcasing local entrepreneurs and artists across gifts, crafts and wellness product categories.
• The Ultimate Beverage Show CTICC-owned annual craft beverage showcase featuring local small-batch wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic options for visitors and trade buyers.
• Youth in Action Expo CTICC-owned annual interactive youth empowerment event featuring career guidance, educational opportunities and mentorship programmes for young people.

Quantifiable outcome

• R6.9bn contribution to national GDP and R6.5bn to Western Cape economy in FY2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Gift of the GiverscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024Youth in Action Expo 2024 partnership. Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Chairman and Founder of Gift of the Givers, participated as partner bringing over 90 institutions and organisations.
• SMILE FMsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2024Media partner for Youth in Action Expo 2024, enhancing reach and communication efforts.
• Independent MediasecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2024Media partner for Youth in Action Expo 2024, enhancing reach and communication efforts.
• Wesgro (Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2024Wesgro powered the Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau, successfully securing 30 new bids for the province in FY2023/24 with estimated economic impact of R1.029 billion.
• Call 2 CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2023Local Community Partner (LCP), a non-profit supporting CSR projects for community health and nutrition. CTICC staff collaborated to construct wheelchair-accessible garden for The Village Work Centre.
• City of Cape TowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2023CTICC Cares campaign partner serving as collection point partner along with Artscape Theatre Centre, DHL Stadium, The Westin Hotel and Hotel Verde. Also partnered for Western Cape Investment Summit.
• EarCandysecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 September 2023Partner for Women in Entertainment Power Breakfast at FAME Week Africa 2023, presenting the breakfast event.
• FAME Week Africa (RX Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2023FAME Week Africa brings together African and global creative professionals through events focusing on film, television, animation, music and entertainment technology. CTICC is honoured venue host and Women in Entertainment Power Breakfast venue sponsor.
• Gift of the GiverscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2023Humanitarian disaster preparedness conference co-hosted at CTICC. Gift of the Givers is a South African humanitarian non-profit. CTICC sponsored venue and partnered with service providers Bidvest Prestige, AV Networks, ER24, and Evsol for the conference.
• SchweppessecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2023Second-year partner for The Ultimate Beverage Show, sharing their range of soft drinks with exciting mixing ideas.
• help2readcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local Community Partner (LCP) for community support and literacy programmes.
• iKhaya le ThembacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local Community Partner (LCP) for community development initiatives.
• Artscape Theatre CentresecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023CTICC provides food and beverage services to Artscape Theatre Centre. Collection point partner for CTICC Cares campaign.
• SABC SportsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 July 2022Broadcast partner for AllSport Expo, providing coverage across wide range of platforms.
• Home of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Local Community Partner (LCP) - Cape Town-based non-profit providing safe environment for vulnerable children, particularly those affected by FASD.
• Oribi VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Local Community Partner (LCP) - Cape Town-based social enterprise accelerator fostering sustainable innovation and empowering changemakers. Supports #GirlsInBusiness, #WomXnSeries, and #FoodSystem initiatives.
• Uthando (Love) South AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Local Community Partner (LCP) - Cape Town-based non-profit connecting local and international supporters with community development projects across South Africa, established in 2007.
• SMME, AFTA TourssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2021Tour operator partner with dedicated service desk in CTICC 1 foyer for delegate tour enquiries. Call +27 (0) 72 286 2712.
• Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2003Legacy Local Community Partner (LCP) dedicated to building positive futures by significantly reducing birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy through foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) work.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sandton Convention Centre: Largest convention centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering comparable exhibition halls, banqueting, and conference services. Direct competitor in the South African MICE market and the principal alternative for event organisers weighing Cape Town vs. Johannesburg.
• Durban ICC: Durban International Convention Centre operates very similar conference, exhibition, and banqueting services as a state-owned South African venue. Direct domestic peer competing for the same pool of association, corporate, and government events.
• ExCeL London: Major UK convention and exhibition venue with comparable dual-complex layout and large international congresses. Serves as a useful operating comparable for venue utilisation, F&B, and event services economics.
• RAI Amsterdam: Amsterdam's convention and exhibition centre hosts large international conferences, exhibitions, and consumer events. Comparable in scale of exhibition halls, multi-purpose halls, and integrated F&B/services model.
• Singapore EXPO: Singapore's convention and exhibition venue with a similar mix of trade fairs, conferences, and consumer exhibitions. Comparable in Asia-anchored international events market and venue-as-platform operating model.
• International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney): Sydney's purpose-built convention centre hosting large international congresses, exhibitions, and banquets. Comparable facility profile and reliance on association/government event bookings.
• Coex Convention & Exhibition Center (Seoul): Large Korean convention and exhibition complex combining trade shows, conferences, and banqueting. Comparable multipurpose venue with strong in-house F&B, retail, and event services.

Emerging players

• Kigali Convention Centre: Newer African convention centre in Rwanda positioned as an alternative MICE hub on the continent. Competes for pan-African and international association events that might otherwise route through Cape Town.

Regional players

• Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec): Large exhibition complex in Johannesburg focused on trade fairs and consumer shows. Comparable in use case (large-floor-space exhibitions) but different primary format from CTICC's conference-led mix.
• DHL Stadium (Cape Town): Cape Town-based large-capacity sports and event stadium that competes for the same mega-events and consumer audiences as CTICC. Relevant peer for sports and entertainment event rentals in the Cape Town market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cticc_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cticcofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/CTICC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cape-town-international-convention-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/official_cticc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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