The World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur has been awarded the best convention and exhibition centre by the Tourism Council of Malaysia at the World Tourism Excellence Awards 2020 event.

The award is based on WTC KL’s achievements in providing high quality facilities and services designed specifically to provide exceptional experience to organizers of conventions, exhibitions and meetings.

However, the presentation ceremony which was to have taken place at ITB Berlin, Germany, was cancelled following the COVID-19 outbreak.

It was instead replaced by another ceremony at the opening of the Malaysia Travel Fair 2020 on March 13. Malaysia Tourism Council deputy secretary-general Mohd Zamri Mat Zain presented the award.

WTC Kuala Lumpur chief executive officer, Yusri Junos, said the award made his team determined to continue their hard work to provide better services.

"I'm happy and proud and humbled at the same time to receive this award.

"Given this prestigious recognition, we want to work harder to provide excellent and better services to all our valued customers.

"In 2017, we had received the Pioneer Convention Centre Gold Award, also from the Malaysian Tourism Council," he said.

WTC Kuala Lumpur is one of the landmarks of the country - an iconic building with traditional architecture that is rich in custom and history.

It has various halls and meeting rooms in modern settings and open spaces.

It also has flexible characteristics to host traditional or modern events.

Located in the heart of the capital and 45 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), it is accessible by public transport and within walking distance from shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment centres.

It is also surrounded by three-star to five-star hotels.