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Europe Lausanne Tourisme and Convention Bureau LAUSANNE, the Olympic Capital, key advantages: Easy access (free city transport & just 40 mins from Geneva); Perfect setting; Swiss quality; Wide choice of venue options & social activities; Sustainability; Fine gastronomy; International environment. LAUSANNE benefits from an ultra-modern infrastructure – in term of mobility, convention halls, hospitality and accommodation centres – that places it among the top ranks of SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATIONS for the organisation of conventions and events. Contact: Tel: Email: Web: Olivier MATHIEU [phone] [email protected] www.lausanne-tourisme.ch Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau Ljubljana Convention Bureau is the source of expert advice on meeting venues, suppliers and services in the capital of Slovenia. Slovenia is an EU member, within the Eurozone, easily accessible, with a maximum of two hours’ flight to major European hubs. Ljubljana’s conference venues provide a choice for events with up to 2,200 delegates with two congress centres, several convention hotels and a selection of special venues. With 280,000 residents, Ljubljana ranks among the smaller European capitals; nonetheless, it has a wealth of history, tradition, style, arts & culture. Those who know it better would add safe, green, multilingual and hospitable. Ljubljana also represents an ideal departure point to reach many of Slovenia’s nearby attractions, providing genuine experiences. Contact: Tel: Email: Web: Tatjana Radovic [phone] [email protected] www.visitljubljana.com/meetings Maastricht Convention Bureau For two thousand years, Maastricht has been a European melting pot where the major Germanic and Latin cultures have rubbed shoulders. Situated between the rolling hills of the wonderful countryside, it lies at the heart of an EU-region of 4 million people who live in 3 countries and speak 4 languages. The energy that this generates has resulted in a city that bursts with creativity, researchers and makers. Contact: Tel: Email: Web: Jordy Rijksen [phone] [email protected] www.mecc.nl IFEMA Feria de Madrid Congress Centre IFEMA – Madrid´s Exhibition and Congress Centre is the leading venue in Madrid for the celebration of medium to large scale congresses. We will be hosting 8 European and international congresses in 2014 with an expected attendance of more than 35,000 people. Our North Convention Centre is used to accommodating congresses from 500 to 3000 people. Madrid has occupied the 4th position on ICCA´s 2012 city ranking and IFEMA has contributed to Madrid´s rise. With its own metro station in the South Access it is located within less than 20 minutes to the city centre and within 5 to Madrid International Barajas Airport. Madrid is a metropolis where you will find dedicated professionals with meeting top standards, and it is surrounded by a thriving lifestyle, warm people and clear blue skies. Contact: Tel: Email: Web: Itziar Benguria [phone] [email protected] www.convenciones.ifema.es