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MEETINGS INCENTIVES CONFERENCES EVENTS Destination AZERBAIJAN
WHY AZERBAIJAN?
Azerbaijan’s unique location at the crossroads of East and West and its rich historical and cultural heritage, combined with modern infrastructure and heartfelt hospitality all positively contribute to its appeal as a destination. Along with excellent air accessibility, world class conference facilities and high quality hotels to accommodate events of different sizes and scales, unique dining venues and authentic on-site activities, all work together to make Azerbaijan visible to the World of Meetings.
•Destination Appeal (historic & booming) •Safe & Tolerant •Unique Conference Venues •International Brand hotels •Warm climate & Seaside location •Easy accessible •Outstanding Hospitality & Cuisine
FLIGHT You might be surprised just how well connected Azerbaijan are. Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport(GYD), 20 km east of the capital, is the main gateway to Azerbaijan. It has direct links to major EU cities, over 20 in Russia & CIS countries plus several destinations in Turkey, Gulf and Middle East Areas. Options are greatly increased thanks to seamless connections with global networks via Istanbul, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Doha, Dubai, Tehran, Moscow, Riga or Kiev. There are also direct flights to China and long-haul routes to New York. Beijing is an Asian hub for flights to Azerbaijan.
The newly opened passenger terminal at Heydar Aliyev International Airport is one of the most beautiful and comfortable terminals in the world. Its appearance, design, and the infrastructure have been made at the highest level. The terminal has he capacity for up to 6 million passengers annually. The total area of the complex is 65,000 sqm. The terminal has 30 escalators and 20 passenger elevators. The new facility is based on the latest scientific and technological achievements in the field of international aviation, including the so-called smart airport model.
DESTINATION FACTS & FIGURES
DESTINATION FACTS & FIGURES BUSINESS TOURISM FACTS • Inhabitants: 9.5 million • 530 hotels, resorts and accommodation • Area: 86.600 km2 properties • Currency: Manat • Up to 15 international brand hotels in Baku • Business languages: Azerbaijani, English, • Hosted Events: Russian - Eurovision Song Contest 2012 • 6 International airports - Baku City Challenge 2012 . - FIFA U-17 Women Football Championship VISA OVERVIEW 2012 No visa is required for citizens of: Belarus, - World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue Georgia, Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, 2011/2013/2015 Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and - Baku International Humanitarian Forum Uzbekistan. Maximum stay is 90 days, (annual) registration is required within ten days. - Baku World Challenge 2014 Visa on arrival is available for citizens of - International Chess Festival 2014 Turkey (30 days) and Israel (60 days) and for - Asian Development Bank 2015 a very small number of others, mostly visitors - Baku European Games 2015 with special status or very high level invitations.
TRANSFERS
Group transfers by comfortable buses, midi buses and mini buses; Individual transfers; Individual VIP transfers
Incentive Activities
• Baku Old City • Night Baku • Excursion to the Temple of Fire Worshippers - "Ateshgah" and the fiery mountain "Yanardagh" in the village Mehemmedli • Excursion to the nature reserve "Gobustan“ • Excursions to the Carpet Museum and Carpet factory "Azer-Ilme“ • Visit to the winery in Novkhani village • Excursion in Heydar Aliyev Center and the Museum of Modern Art • And etc.
Incentive Activities RESTAURANTS Sirocco Restaurant Firuza Restaurant Kicik Karvansaray Art Garden Mugam Centre Mangal Stake House Riviera Baku Rodizio And etc. HOTELS IN BAKU
HILTON BAKU Only 25 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport In the heart of Baku business district, near Icheri Sheher and Park Bulvar Mall 18 meeting rooms, pillar-less ballroom and 24- hour business center 309 room: •99 King Hilton Guest Rooms•50 Twin Hilton Guest Rooms •20 King Deluxe Rooms •62 King Hilton Junior suite •26 King Executive Rooms •13 Twin Executive Rooms •35 King Hilton Suites •1 Presidential Suite •3 King Accessible Rooms
FOUR SEASONS Only 40 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport Located on the promenade beside the shores of the Caspian Sea 7 meeting rooms: 1865 square metres (20,075 square feet) of indoor function spaces almost all with natural light – hosting events for 10 to 800 guests. 171 guest rooms, including 29 luxury suites and 9 TWIN, almost all open to a balcony with views of the Caspian Sea or the Old City. BOULEVARD HOTEL BAKU Only 40 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport Located in the heart of Baku White City district, along one of the main routes connecting the city center with Heydar Aliyev International Airport Magnificent pillar-free ballroom of 1,300 m2 with natural day light and spacious pre-function foyer is ideal to host events for over 1,000 participants. Five meeting rooms with natural day light 818 comfortable bedrooms and suites(92 TWIN).
PARK INN Only 25 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport Situated in the heart of the business and leisure district, Park Inn by Radisson Azerbaijan Baku also offers panoramic views of the Caspian Sea. Park Inn features 70 twin rooms throughout, out of a total of 248 rooms. A total of 5 modern conference rooms spanning 300 m2. Large, elegant ballroom (324 m2) with foyer (250 m2). Natural daylight in all rooms
JW MARRIOTT ABSHERON BAKU
25 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport Unique location among the city centre’s futuristic skyline and historic buildings, just steps away from the seafront Boulevard and top business centers. 243 rooms : 6 room categories: Deluxe city view, Deluxe sea view, Executive Deluxe, Executive Premier, Executive Studio, Presidential Suite *60 rooms with twin beds 13 event rooms, 2600m2 of a total meeting space in the hotel , Biggest hall 12o8 m² with 7 meter high ceiling and a panoramic view to the city centre and the Caspian Sea. Theatre style for up to 1000 people.
JUMEIRAH BILGAH BEACH HOTEL
25 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Stretching above a private 300-meter private beach on the Caspian shore, Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel is Azerbaijan’s first international luxury beach and conference resort. A stunning atrium leads up to over 176 modern rooms and suites with sea view balconies(37 TWIN). Very impressive conference center has its own dedicated entrance, 7 meeting halls. The ballroom covers an area of 630 m2 and can be configured as two separate meeting areas FAIRMONT BAKU
25 minutes from Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These ‘Flame Towers’ are an apt symbol for Azerbaijan, the “land of fire”. They sit supreme on a hillside overlooking the Caspian Sea and the old city. Baku’s most luxurious hotel with 318 guest rooms(68 TWIN). The standard guest rooms at 50 sqm are the largest in the city. For meetings and events, this iconic hotel boasts 2,500 square meters of versatile meeting and function space including two ballrooms, nine additional meeting rooms, outdoor venues and business center. CONTACTS
www.aquamice.com
MAIN OFFICE (ANTALYA): Kiziltoprak Mah. 920 Sk. Ersahin Apt. 6/1 Antalya, TURKEY MEETINGS tel.: +90 242 322 24 00 fax: +90 242 322 20 30 INCENTIVES e-mail: [email protected]
CONFERENCES BRANCH OFFICE (Baku): Baku, AzerbaijanIzmir str. 1033 Hyatt Regency EVENTS e-mail: [email protected]