global access. Although those routes have paused, discussions are underway to restore them. “Fiji Airways currently offers a link to North America, and we’re hoping to see Qatar return soon,” says Wood.“But Singapore Airlines is key. From Singapore, the rest of the world opens up.” Restoring these connections would reinvigorate Canberra’s international outreach. With Singapore acting as a global hub, the capital becomes more accessible to overseas delegates and investors. “With the new infrastructure, I’m confident we could double our business events output in just a couple of years,” Wood asserts.“That kind of scale will help us reposition Canberra as a must-visit destination for conferences and global events.” A CATALYST FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT Major infrastructure projects often trigger broader economic momentum, and Wood sees Canberra’s 63 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 05 NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE CANBERRA
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