KING Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, now officially managed by Hilton since September 1, 2010, was opened in May 2005 to host the first World Economic Forum in Jordan.
Since then the centre has welcomed several different events ranging from private sector conferences to the launching of new products including the First Arab Radiology Conference, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, Lexus brand launching, Zain Telecommunications, Arab House of Parliaments, Royal Jordanian annual function, International Monetary Fund and the World Rally Championship.
Upcoming events for this year and in 2011 include Jordan Awards Ceremony, the Eighth Asia Pacific conference for Red Crescent, World Rally Championship, World Fencing Championship and the World Economic Forum.
Nestled in the heart of the striking Dead Sea area, the unique centre is the perfect place for any size meeting or type of occasion. Set amid breathtaking nature, the 24,000-sq-m, fully-equipped centre employs the latest technology among state-of-the-art facilities where the smallest of details are catered for.
Located at the lowest point on earth, the centre is spread over 68,000 sq m of land with 25 halls of different sizes including press rooms, VIP rooms, meeting rooms, a private royal rest area and helicopter pads, as well as a spectacular outdoor space.
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It is designed to allow expansion and inclusion of additional facilities to integrate with those existing and whether for international or local, hundreds of attendees or a thousand guests, the property can cater to meetings and conventions across the board, including simultaneously.
The centre is well equipped from telecommunications and technical requirements, lighting, professional secretaries and interpretation facilities, valet parking and so much more all within easy walking distance from the adjacent Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa which is currently under development scheduled to open in 2013.
Now that the centre has come under Hilton management, several changes are occurring. For example, staff are being trained and familiarsied with Hilton standards, services and facilities will be upgraded to reflect the Hilton brand and, most importantly, guests will be able to benefit from Hilton services and offers at Hilton brands worldwide.
General manager Naif Zureikat has more than 30 years’ experience in the hotel industry and has been with the centre since its opening. He said: “As the expansion of the centre includes a 285-room Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa, we will be able to attract larger international conferences.
“We believe that becoming part of the Hilton family will position the centre in a better place to attract international markets through the Hilton networks around the world and to promote the Dead Sea and Jordan as a destination.”