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While the CTICC is still relatively young as far as international convention centres go, much has happened in the five or so years since it first opened its doors.
The idea of the centre was first conceived in the late 1990s when it was recognised that a truly international convention centre would fill an obvious gap in the city of Cape Town's tourism infrastructure, and have the potential to deliver a phenomenal impact on the local, provincial and national economy.
As a result, the CTICC was born, with the City of Cape Town and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape as its largest shareholders - effectively putting ownership of the centre in the hands of the people of the city. And in a few short years, this exceptional centre has grown into a shining example of the power of effective partnerships.
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