Barcelona MICE

Barcelona, Your Best Destination for Meetings and Incentives

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BARCELONA YOUR BEST DESTINATION FOR MEETINGS & INCENTIVES

Thanks to its great weather, diet, and above all, its character, you will see the true meaning of the word 'Mediterranean' in Barcelona. You can feel its cosmopolitan and dynamic spirit in the air and you actually live the Mediterranean experience. Imagine a banquet in a charming historic place? Or perhaps a cutting-edge facility for that unbeatable presentation? Whether for large conferences or more intimate gatherings, Barcelona has just the right facility. Barcelona is ranked 3rd world-wide destination for international events by ICCA  and it is Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2017

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FIRA BARCELONA

FIRA GRAN VIA FIRA MONTJUIC Fira Gran Via is one of the largest and most modern Exhibition and Conference Centers in Europe, and also one of the most highly-rated by organisers, exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Designed by Pritzker Prize Japanese architect Toyo Ito , it combines a spectacular appearance with respect for the environment and provides an efficient yet creative solution to the needs of exhibitors and visitors alike. Located in the heart of Barcelona, the exhibition center occupies a total surface of 1.2 million sq ft framed by the leafy setting of Montjuïc Park and presided over by the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the famous Magic Fountains. The Montjuïc venue built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition, is now fully remodelled. It encompasses five large

exhibition halls and a Conference Center with a total useable area of more than 925,000 sq ft . Equipped with the most modern infrastructures and services, the venue is ideal for holding all kinds of events. It is particularly suited for events involving huge visitor numbers due to its privileged position offering easy, convenient access from anywhere in the city and surrounding areas.

The venue covers an area of 2.1 million sq ft distributed among eight halls and three independent accesses . Hall 8 is home to the Gran Via Convention Center, an area of 260,000 sq ft equipped with soundproof panels that its flexibility lets create multiple rooms being the maximum size of 2,500 seats. In total there are 70 rooms available.

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1. The CCIB is a modern, versatile and functional building of over 1 million sq ft, with ceilings up to 129 sq ft high and a capacity to host up to 15,000 delegates. It consists of two buildings, the Convention Center and the Forum Auditorium, connected by an underground walkway. Located by the sea, the CCIB was designed to give more prominence to light and it is equipped with the latest technology. 2.

4. Blessed with incredible natural daylight throughout, this striking venue has its own services and coordination department dedicated to ensuring smoothly-run events. Palau de Congressos de Catalunya Key Points: • 38 multifunctional rooms • 43,055 sq ft of exhibition space • Auditorium for 2,000 delegates • Exhibition hall of 21,527 sq ft • Smaller auditorium for 357 delegates • Banquets up to 3,000 diners • Outdoor areas for private events The Palau de Congressos de Catalunya is located on the prestigious Avenida Diagonal of Barcelona, within the grounds of Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I. Designed by the architects Ferrater and Cartañá, the building is a symbol of contemporary Barcelona.

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CCIB Key Points: • Exhibition space: 122,000 sq ft • Meeting rooms: 45 • Auditorium: 3,140 seats

5. • Dinner/cocktail capacities: 8,096/9,220 pax • Types of events: Congresses, conventions, seminars, gala dinners, trade-shows, concerts, product launches, institutional • Advantages: Banquet hall with view over the sea, all meeting rooms are column free 6.

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5. 6. Photos courtesy of the Center de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona and the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

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BARCELONA IS...

2nd top meeting destination in the EMEA region

Source: C-Vent 2016

3rd world destination in association meetings and in number of delegates Source: ICCA statistics 2016

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Prepared to offer a wide range of hotels. From large (national and international) chains, to charming boutique hotels with highly-personalized services; without forgetting the extensive range of perfectly-equipped meeting spaces.

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BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

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Clockwise from top: 1. Parc de la Ciutadella 2. Arc de Triomf 3. Gothic Quarter 4. La Boqueria Market 5. Casa Amatller/Casa Batlló

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Barcelona Convention Bureau services: Venue, accommodation and suppliers for your MICE event Activity programs for incentive travel Cultural and leisure programs for delegates and accompanying persons City tours, excursions, city tourist maps and brochures Liaison with organizations and institutions in the city Coordination of inspection visits and free publication of your events Planning the application process & creating the candidature dossier Assignment of necessary images and audiovisual material Cooperation promoting congresses once awarded & coordination with local authorities neutral advisory services for professionals interested in organizing all type of events in Barcelona. BCB Contact information: Passatge de la Concepció, 7-9 08008 Barcelona, Spain Phone +34 933 689 700 Cecile Dorian International MICE Promotion Manager USA & Canada cdorian@barcelonaturisme.com www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com The Barcelona Convention Bureau is a programe of Turisme de Barcelona dedicated to promoting the city as a venue for conferences, conventions and incentive travel, and offering free and

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