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WHY CHOOSE GENEVA ?

Switzerland means stability, security and reliability - peace of mind for you and your client

Central European location - reduced travel expenses

All the advantages

of a small city (only 180’00 inhabitants) combined

with the facilities and services normally found in much larger metropolises

- the perfect blend

Beautiful site in the heart of one of Europe’s most attractive lake and mountain regions - attractive for participants and accompanying persons

Own international airport as well as fast and efficient rail links with the major European cities - easy accessibility

Excellent connections from the airport to the city centre and hotels - short transfers (max. 20 minutes)

Vast choice of accommodation

and modern

meeting facilities - your requirements can be met

Numerous possibilities for fascinating excursions and social and cultural activities

- helps motivate additional participants

Free transportation card - for the duration

of your stay

THE GENEVA CONVENTION BUREAU OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES

FREE OF CHARGE :

GENEVA - THE CITY FOR

MEETING AND INCENTIVE PLANNERS

4Tentative reservations of conference spaces

4Tentative reservations of room allotments

4Site inspection arrangements

4Venue search

4Submission of quotations

4Free publishing of your event on our website and calendar

4We support your proposal for Geneva with promotional

publication Submission of quotations (Sales Manual,

Travel and incentive Planning Guide, etc.) as well as with a

CD Rom presentation

4Comprehensive documentation of Geneva for congress /

conference participants

4Analysis of the congress requirements

4Analysis for the budget

4Preparation of the bid book

4Help and support for the bid presentation

4Support of the preparation costs

4Search of political support

4Invitation to bid to Professional Congress Organizers

4Follow-up until the congress date

A CHOICE DESTINATION FOR MEETING PLANNERS

Geneva - for centuries, Geneva has been an international meeting place for world leaders. The city, best known throughout the world as the headquarters of the United Nations and the International Red Cross, attracts thousands of people each year for meetings, conferences and exhibitions. As a beautiful city with many opportunities for sightseeing and exciting excursions, Geneva offers the best of business and leisure travel.

Geneva’s central European location combines the advantages of a small city with the facilities and services usually found only in a larger metropolis. Geneva’s international airport is located a convenient 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre, and welcomes flight from 70 destinations worldwide. Efficient ground transfers are available from the airport to the city centre and hotels (transers 10 to 20 minutes).

SPECIAL VENUES

Moreover, the city and its vicinity offers more than 35 sites (special venues) for private entertainment, gala events and product launches. Be it a dine-around, a cocktail party or a presentation of a new brand... whatever you may plan, you will find the perfect venue hosting your next event.

HOTELS

Meeting planners will be able to find accommodation to suit a group of any size. Geneva has a

4Total Capacity: 129 hotels ranging from * to *****

4Total room / bed capacity: with 9‘257 rooms/14,804 beds

4Room / bed capacity in the immediate vicinity of

airport: 1,650 rooms / 2,630 beds

Hotel Meeting Capacities at a glance: