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Traditional meeting place for 2,000 years, an international metropolis, Geneva offers its visitors different faces, from its humanitarian commitment and cultural activities to numerous conferences and renowned gastronomy. The international airport and its privileged location on the major occidental routes make it one of the leading European centers of business and leisure tourism.
- Geneva, the smallest of the world’s great cities
- At the heart of Europe
- European Office of the United Nations
- International airport with direct flights to 100 destinations, only six minutes by train from the city center
- Free public transportation ticket available from your arrival at the airport (good for 80 minutes)
- Free Geneva Transport Card offered by your hotel for the duration of your stay
- 129 hotels – 9,257 rooms – 14,804 beds
- 60 hotels for organizing conferences; 35 possibilities for special venues
- Large choice of conference halls and congress centers
- Every visitor receives a free Geneva Transport Card upon check-in to their hotel, valid for the entire duration of their stay
- Unlimited use of the entire public transportation network with its trams and buses, CFF Swiss Federal rail’s local trains, as well as yellow taxi boats operated by the Société des Mouettes Genevoises.
- 80 minutes free public Transport Card for all passengers arriving in Geneva by plane.
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Going under the name of ‘Vision 20XX’, GENEVA PALEXPO’s project to develop its facilities will enable it to satisfy the demands of a constantly-evolving and increasingly competitive market. The projected changes to the infrastructure are the following: the renovation of the Congress Centre, the creation of new rooms and offices within Halls 4 & 5, the expansion of Hall 6, a new link between Halls 6 & 7, a direct pedestrian link to the adjacent Crowne Plaza hotel and a remodelling of outdoor areas. These adaptations will increase flexibility and enable the development of parallel events. |
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The work will take place over several years, so as not to interfere with the smooth-running of the centre’s operations, and their planning will be adjusted according to the event calendar, taking into account the needs of partners and clients alike. The cost of the entire work is estimated to be in the region of 100 million Swiss francs. Renovation work on the Congress Centre began on 1st September this year. Geneva Palexpo’s Congress Centre will be entirely refurbished by March 2009. This upgrade will represent a significant investment of more than 8 million Swiss francs, excluding furniture. |
Venues For Group Events
The Swissôtel Métropole presents its new restaurant “Le Grand Quai”. The decor has been completely renovated by the Geneva architec, Fiona Pont, with a new concept “Authentic and Contemporary”.
www.swissotel.com
After last year’s big success, the « Savoie » jewel of the Belle Epoque fleet on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) continues the gourmet cruise for the 4th consecutive year. This prestigious cruise hosts the team of 2-star Michelin Chef Philippe Chevrier.
www.cgn.ch
This hotel has played a big role within Geneva for over 130 years and now has reopened its doors after 1 ½ years of renovation. In a contemporary style, the design gives priority to elegance and sophistication with 109 rooms and 35 suites. The restaurant, the bar, and the lobby were entirely redrawn as well as a full renovation of the banqueting facilities. A new spa will allow its guests to relax directly in the city.
www.lerichemond.com
What's new in Geneva?
Two new restaurants and a bar, the “MO Bar” just opened at The Hotel Mandarin Oriental. The restaurants, “Rasoi by Vineet” and “Le Sud” are both designed with cosmopolitan panache by the acclaimed architect Adam Tihany. A little less formal and with a relaxed atmosphere, “Le sud”, this contemporary French-style brasserie is part of Lyon Brasserie’s Nord-Sud founded by world-renowned award-winning Chef Paul Bocuse and Jean-Fleury.
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/geneva/
Located in Plan-les-Ouates, ten minutes from Geneva center, Hôtel des Horlogers is close to most of Switzerland’s leading watch manufacturers.This three-Star hotel allies charm, the comfort of a private residence and cheerful service. Entirely renovated in 2008 this hotel has 32 rooms and junior suites.The particularity of this hotel is its collection of watchmakers’ tools from through the centuries.
http://www.horlogers-ge.ch/
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