Thinking of hosting your next event outside Australia? Here are 5 great reasons to choose Kuala Lumpur.

• ACCESS

Kuala Lumpur has to be one of the world's most easily accessible cities, there are 14 direct flights per day from Australia's main cities making flying to KL super easy. It is also a great half way meeting spot for companies with offices in Europe, North Asia and the Middle East, with over 40 major International airlines flying in and out of KL's International Airport

• TRANSPORT

Not only is KL easy to get to, it is also very easy and inexpensive to get around. The city has commuter rail and both light rail and a monorail system making getting around a breeze. If you prefer to walk, the streets are well signposted and many pavements are covered with canopies and trees to avoid the sun. There is also a 1.1km long air conditioned pedestrian bridge linking the Pavilion Shopping Mall to the KL Convention Centre

• FACILITIES

MICE facilities in Kuala Lumpur are second to none, with the cities modern infrastructure and innovative technology there is no better international destination for events.

Amongst the best MICE offering in the city is Berjaya Times Square Hotel. With 14 function areas, it is excellent for both business meetings and large scale conference and events. The Manhattan Ballroom holds up to 2000 people and is pillarless; meaning all guests have unobstructed views of the stage and entertainment.    

• FOOD

With so many cultures making up the bustling city of KL the cuisine is some of the best in Asia. Street food is found almost everywhere in the city serving a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian delicacies such as laksa, satay, and Rendang curry. High end restaurants are also popping up all throughout the city including Michelin star establishments such as Nobu and Pang's Kitchen

• SHOPPING

If there is one thing that is not lacking in KL it is the variety of shopping. With luxury shopping centres, to bazaars and night markets there is something for every taste and budget. Berjaya Times Square shopping mall even has one of Malaysia's biggest rollercoasters (inside the shopping mall!!)

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About Berjaya Hotels & Resorts

Berjaya Hotels & Resorts is a member of the Berjaya Corporation Group of Companies, a public listed Malaysian conglomerate. Presently, the group manages Berjaya properties in Malaysia, Asia Pacific and UK. From the exotic island resorts of Langkawi, Tioman and Redang, to the city hotels of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang in Malaysia, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts' prominence extends across borders with the establishment of international hotels and resorts in Philippines, Sri Lanka, Seychelles and United Kingdom. The group also owns and operates a commercial airline, service suites and exclusive golf & country clubs in Malaysia. Visit online at www.berjayahotel.com for more information.

Berjaya Hotels & Resorts is represented in Australia and New Zealand by Complete Travel Marketing. For further information, please call +61 (0)2 9252 6880 or email Carly@ctmarketing.com.au