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Distance airport/center
15 km
Metropolitan area
4.8 million inhabitants
Number of 4* hotels
Number of 5* hotels
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The assets of Barcelona for your corporate stay
Barcelona is an amazing city; its climate, beaches, dynamism, and cultural wealth allow for a pleasant stay, no matter the purpose of the trip. Beyond these evident qualities, Barcelona has strengths that make it an ideal MICE (seminar, team-building, incentive, etc.) destination.
Barcelona is very well connected thanks to a modern airport (new terminal opened in 2009) and close to the city center (about 20 minutes by taxi or bus). Most major cities like Boston, New York, Miami, and Chicago offer one or multiple direct flights to Barcelona.
The flight time is approximately 8 hours for a direct journey departing from New York.
Barcelona is a city that has it all: whether you’re looking for a cultural, sports-oriented, festive, unique, relaxation-focused, or work-centered seminar, Barcelona can meet your needs. All your participants will leave satisfied, and this is especially thanks to:
- An exceptional cultural heritage.
- A diverse range of sports activities …for those with plenty of energy to spare.
- 8 kilometers of beaches … …for enthusiasts of relaxation or water sports.
- Trendy and affordable shops.
- Lively nightlife …for those who would like to experience some of the best clubs in the world!
- Original and acclaimed gastronomy …by and for everyone!
Referring to a complete change of scenery when talking about a seminar in Barcelona might be a bit exaggerated, especially if you’re coming from the south of France. « Disconnecting » might be a more appropriate term; Barcelona is a unique city, unlike any other, where small moments transform into unique experiences.
- …Sipping a delicious mojito in front of Barceloneta Beach…
- …Trying to comprehend Gaudi’s architectural marvels…
- …Getting lost in the labyrinthine maze of the Gothic Quarter…
- …Observing street artists in the old town…
- …Admiring the city from the heights of Tibidabo…
- …Indulging in tapas from the terrace of a quaint restaurant…
- …Inhaling the sea breeze on a bench along the harbor…
So many little moments that will make your seminar participants feel like they’ve traveled, like
If the Mobile World Congress has chosen Barcelona to host its 85,000 visitors every year, it’s not without reason.
In 2019, Barcelona hosted 55 exhibitions, 1,610 conventions, and incentives, with a total of 263,510 participants. Barcelona is a city particularly well-equipped to welcome visitors of all types: 365 hotels with a total of 34,453 rooms accommodated 7,571,000 tourists in 2019 (of which 40.9% were business travelers). It ranks as the 4th destination for international tourists in Europe, following London, Paris, and Rome.
As a result, an abundant array of hotels, meeting/convention venues, restaurants, and activities of all kinds will ensure the feasibility of your event year-round, whether it’s a small team-building activity or a large convention with hundreds of participants. The facilities are of high quality, transportation is efficient, and tourism professionals are trained to cater to demanding clientele.
Among other notable global events:
– Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix and MotoGP
– Sonar (international electronic music festival, with over 100,000 participants each year)
Of course, the explosion in the number of visitors (which has tripled in 20 years) has been accompanied by an enrichment of the service offerings; with business tourism being particularly significant (40.9% of international visitors), Barcelona is not lacking in quality service providers accustomed to corporate seminars.
From a simple guided tour to a VIP evening and even team-building activities with professional coaches, solutions abound for a seminar that perfectly meets your expectations, with team-building activities tailored to your group (see below).
