Every summer, Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau organises the Switzerland Meeting Trophy, an unconventional rally that brings together meeting and incentive specialists and international media representatives to showcase what country has to offer as a MICE destination.
Geneva has just been voted Europe's Leading City Break Destination for the third time at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017. Held in St Petersburg, and known as the Oscars for the tourism industry, Geneva’s natural attractions, tourism offer and digital expertise stood out amongst the fierce competition for the highly acclaimed accolade.
Every summer, Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau organises the Switzerland Meeting Trophy, an unconventional rally that brings together meeting and incentive specialists and international media representatives to showcase what country has to offer as a MICE destination.
Valais is surrounded by 45 four-thousand-metre peaks, far from the hustle and bustle of the city and yet easily accessible. Sion, the capital of Valais, is close to the international airports of Geneva-Cointrin and Zurich-Kloten and can be reached in under two and three hours respectively.
Davos is the clear alpine leader in the global meeting market with more than 400 events per year. With good reason: it has a rich tradition in hosting congresses. Here, you will find the most modern congress centre (up to 7,000 delegates) in the Alps, which even attracts the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Lausanne Tourism & Convention Bureau announces the official opening of the Nestlé Museum (nest) to complement its meetings and events offering across the region.
12th Meeting Trophy organised by Switzerland Tourism
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Beginning of July, on the occasion of the 12th Meeting Trophy organised by Switzerland Tourism, HeadQuarters & MIM magazines were invited to join once again this unmissable summer event.
The Congress Center Basel is Switzerland’s largest conference centre, located directly alongside Messe Basel. It has a direct footbridge link to the exhibition complex by Herzog & de Meuron and can accommodate congresses with more than 5,000 delegates.
Lausanne Tourism & Convention Bureau this week announces the official opening of the Spa du Royal at the Royal Savoy Hotel to complement its meetings and events offering.
Switzerland’s commitment to innovation and attachment to tradition
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Barbra Steuri-Albrecht is Director of the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB). She explains what makes the country such a great meeting destination and the benefits planners and delegates can derive from holding an event in Switzerland.
Geneva Tourism is unveiling its new identity – GENEVALIVE – and – GENEVATWORK – for the meetings industry, a dynamic destination brand geared towards digital devices.
The Geneva Convention Bureau organized an exceptional event hosted by H.E. Ambassador Christoph Bubb at the Swiss Embassy of Vienna on September, 8th 2015. In this unique setting - an 18th century palace - the Convention Bureau presented Geneva as a business destination to more than 20 high-end clients from international associations based in Vienna.
FLIMS LAAX FALERA offers a variety of facilities catering for up 1,800 delegates, numerous hotels and the skills and experience to ensure the success of any event. This three Romansch villages lie at the heart of the Alps, on a sunny terrace at an altitude of 1,100m above sea level overlooking the wild, romantic Rhine gorge, enchanting forests, idyllic Alpine lakes and is just 1 ½ hours away from Zurich.
On Friday 31st July in Kuala Lumpur a Swiss delegation team attended a meeting where the host city for 2020’s Youth Olympic Games (Y.O.G.) was announced… and Lausanne emerged victorious!
In this issue: the latest news about SkyTeam and The Meetings Show, a profile of the European Association for International Education, a feature on associations and cross-sector partnerships, and destination updates about Florence, Riga, Glasgow, Thailand, Macao, Oman, Kaohsiung in Taiwan... and much more.
Bern is the captivating capital of Switzerland, and combines old world charm with the most modern amenities. The city enjoys a scenic but central location easily accessible by European rail and air services.
Geneva has just launched its “Ambassador Programme”, an exchange platform set up by the Geneva Convention Bureau department of the Geneva Tourism & Conventions Foundation.
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