Press Kit 2018 2 Press Kit 2018 Resort Map 3

PRESS KIT 2018 2 PRESS KIT 2018 RESORT MAP 3

INDEX vv 01. PortAventura World 04 05. PortAventura World Hotels 26 Key Figures 05 Hotel Mansión de Lucy 27 Milestones 06 Hotel Gold River 27 Hotel PortAventura 28 02. PortAventura Park 08 Hotel Caribe 28 Mediterrània 10 Hotel El Paso 29 Polynesia 11 Parking Caravaning 29 China 12 Mexico 13 06. The PortAventura Business & 30 Far West 14 Events Convention Centre SésamoAventura 15 2018 Shows 16 07. Corporate Social Responsibility 32 Special Events: Halloween, 18 Christmas and White Nights 18 08. PortAventura Foundation 34

03. Ferrari Land 19 09. Practical Information 36 Getting here 37 04. PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park 24 4 PRESS KIT 2018 01. PORTAVENTURA WORLD 5

PORTAVENTURA PortAventura World is one of the largest fa- In addition to this, clients can take advantage mily leisure and holiday destination resorts in of 3 golf courses (two of which were designed Europe and throughout its 23-year history has by Greg Norman) and a Beach Club with di- WORLD welcomed over 80 million visitors. With a pri- rect access to the beach. PortAventura World vileged location close to Barcelona, the resort is home to three theme parks: PortAventura operates four 4-star and one 5-star themed Park, PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park and hotels (PortAventura Hotels) with a total of Ferrari Land. 2,100 rooms, and a convention centre (PortA- ventura Convention Centre) with capacity for up to 4,000 people.

KEY FIGURES

23 No.1 80M 2.100 +1.000M years of history. leisure visitors up rooms in our Euros of investment destination in the to 2017 Hotels. in total so far Mediterranean

13.500 4.000 71 3 1 performances of people is the rides golf courses beach club shows every year capacity of our Convention Centre.

FERRARI LAND

The resort’s third theme park, opened in April 2017. With an investment exceeding 100 million Euros, 6 PRESS KIT 2018 01. PORTAVENTURA WORLD 7

MILESTONES

1995 2003 2011 2014 2017 Launch of Spain’s first The Caribe Resort Launch of 1st partnership Grand Opening of theme park, with its hotel opens its doors SésamoAventura. with Cirque du Ferrari Land. most iconic attraction: 2000 for the first time. 2007 2013 Soleil, presenting Dragon Khan. New attraction New addition Furius Expansion of the show Kooza. 2015 Sea Odyssey: a Baco: extreme PortAventura Caribe Premiere of Cirque fantastic submarine acceleration. Aquatic Park: 50,000 m² du Soleil’s new show simulator. of water attractions and Amaluna. activities.

1997 2005 2012 2015 New roller coaster: Arrival of the Shambhala: roller 20th Anniversary Stampida. free fall tower coaster that has of PortAventura. 2002 Hurakan Condor. 2009 broken an incredible 2014 2015 PortAventura is Opening of Hotel 3 European records. New attraction: The first 5* hotel transformed into a Gold River and Angkor: Adventure at PortAventura: tourist destination, PortAventura in the Lost Mansión de Lucy. thanks to the opening Convention Kingdom. of two hotels and a Centre. water park. 8 PRESS KIT 2018 02. PORTAVENTURA PARK 9

02 PORTAVENTURA PARK PortAventura Park covers 105 hectares divided into six theme areas. As the Park’s birthplace 41 and home is by the Mediterranean Sea, visitors Rides and friends are welcomed on the shores of Mediterrània. From this area, visitors can take an incredible journey through the beautiful islands of Polynesia, colourful and lively México, exotic China, and the perilous yet fascinating 40 Far West. There is also a place specially Shows designed for the little ones: SésamoAventura.

There are 41 attractions for all ages in the theme park and more than 40 daily performances. There are also 47 food and beverage outlets 47 to sample the best dishes from each continent Food and with products imported from the actual beverage regions represented in PortAventura World, outlets and 44 shops with hundreds of fashionable items and exquisite handicrafts, souvenirs of the main attractions, photographic memories, 44 sweets and a lot more merchandise featuring Shops our funny friends from Sesame Street. 10 PRESS KIT 2018 02. PORTAVENTURA PARK 11

MEDITERRÀNIA POLYNESIA

The area of Mediterrània is themed with Polynesia exudes realism in each and every reproductions of buildings typically found in aspect. The entire pathway is surrounded by Mediterranean villages. The professionals and streams that flow over volcanic rocks, making artisans involved in its design and creation the visitor feel like they are in a tropical paradise have strived for a perfect likeness in every with fun attractions and exotic shows. detail, and visitors can appreciate the results of their hard work as they pass through the different zones of the first theme area that they will come across upon arrival at the park.

RIDES • Furius Baco • Port de la Drassana • Estació del Nord RIDES The main rides in Polynesia are Tutuki Splash, SHOWS wagons that drop rapidly from the summit of • Tutuki Splash • PortAventura Parade the volcano down to the lake, and the Kontiki • Canoes • FiestAventura (High Season) canoes that navigate the Polynesian islands • Kontiki A true test of courage on the tumultuous sea waves. RESTAURANTS Mediterrània is home to one of the fastest rides in the SHOWS park, Furius Baco, a roller coaster on which passengers • Racó de Mar • Aloha Tahití hurtle from 0 to 135 km/h in only three seconds. • El Pòsit • Aves del Paraíso The Tikis • Vinosfera Tapes i Vins • Pareos en Bora Bora These strange sculptures, which visitors will come across • Café Saula • Dino Escape 4D as they make their way through Polynesia, are divinities • Noches de Fuego en Tahití (High Season) It is also the starting point for visitors looking brought over from the Fiji and Tonga islands. for a more relaxed way to see the park, by boat, sailing from Port de la Drassana, or RESTAURANTS on the old-fashioned train that leaves from • Bora Bora In addition, this area is also home to the Estació del Nord. Surf Paradise store, which stocks souvenirs imported from Polynesia and clothing from the most fashionable brands. 12 PRESS KIT 2018 02. PORTAVENTURA PARK 13

CHINA MÉXICO

In China visitors enter the farming town This area offers an encounter with the ancient of Ximpang where, in the higher parts, Mayan culture. Here, visitors will find the the Emperor has established his summer great Mayan pyramid and a reconstruction residence: a recreation of the “Forbidden of Chichén Itzá that contains a multitude of City” of Beijing, where visitors may also find a surprises within, such as the tomb of Pacal replica of the Great Wall. the Great.

RIDES • Hurakan Condor The attractions in this area are among the most • El Diablo – Tren de la Mina striking in PortAventura Park. In addition to • Yucatán the mighty roller coaster Shambhala, visitors • Los Potrillos can enjoy the famous Dragon Khan, one of the • Armadillos most iconic attractions in the park. For the most • Serpiente Emplumada daring, this roller coaster has 8 loop-the-loops, • El Secreto de los Mayas reaching zero gravity through a “corkscrew” effect and with a dizzying drop from 45 metres SHOWS Hurakan Condor offers a free fall of 86 metres at high at speeds of up to 100 km/h. • Rituales Mexicanos 100 km/h that lasts 3 seconds. Shambhala - roller coaster and record breaker • Templo del Fuego The emblematic Shambhala holds three European records: RESTAURANTS highest roller coaster at 76 m, longest descent with a drop of RIDES • Hacienda El Charro Hurakan Condor is the main ride in México and 78 m and fastest hypercoaster reaching speeds of 134 km/h. • Dragon Khan • La Cantina emulates the structure of the “voladores” pole. • Shambhala Also joining in the fun here are Serpiente In 2014 PortAventura launched Angkor, a • Angkor: Aventura en el reino perdido Emplumada and the mine train roller coaster new attraction inspired by the great Temple • Waitan Port El Diablo - Tren de la Mina. In Templo del of Angkor, considered the largest religious • Cobra Imperial Fuego, the most valiant can take part in an structure ever built. This boat ride holds the • Tea Cups exciting search for treasure and accompany record of being the longest circuit in Europe. • Driving School PortAventura Park’s most intrepid explorer in • Children’s Area a show filled with fire and surprises.

SHOWS • Dance Revolution 2 • Bubblebou

RESTAURANTS

• Sichuan • Dagana • Canton • Marco Polo 14 PRESS KIT 2018 02. PORTAVENTURA PARK 15

FAR WEST SÉSAMOAVENTURA

In Far West visitors can experience the hustle The highly popular Sesame Street characters and bustle of the streets of Penitence, an RIDES are waiting to greet visitors in SésamoAventura, authentic old American West town, and visit • Buffalo Rodeo the PortAventura family area where children the mining district of “C.C. Sampling & Ore • Silver River Flume are centre stage. All 11 attractions in this area Company”, which scours the waters of the • Stampida have been specially designed and created for Colorado river in the search for gold nuggets. • Penitence Station children from the age of one year. • Tomahawk • Grand Canyon Rapids • Carousel • Wild Buffalos • VolPaiute • Crazy Barrels

SHOWS • Can Can Show • Bang Bang West • Country Line Dance There is also the opportunity to pop by the wooden buildings offering all kinds of games RESTAURANTS of skill and chance whilst the little ones take a • The Iron Horse ride on board the carousel. • The Old Steak House A magic tree • Jeremias’ Food Down river! • Chickens’ Stampida The branches of the Magic Tree are illuminated by night and the terrace built into its trunk offers splendid views On Silver River Flume visitors can ride the river rapids • Long Brunch Saloon over the whole of SésamoAventura. from inside a log. The most striking feature is the enormous Magic Tree overlooking the area and waiting The main rides in Far West are the roller RIDES to welcome visitors. coaster Stampida and Silver River Flume, one of • Tami Tami PortAventura Park’s most popular attractions. • La Granja de Elmo • El Salto de Blas • Coco Piloto • Mariposas Saltarinas • Magic Fish • El Árbol Mágico • SésamoAventura Station • El Huerto Encantado • Waikiki • LocoLoco Tiki

SHOWS • SésamoAventura’s Time Machine

RESTAURANTS

• La Cocina de Epi 16 PRESS KIT 2018 02. PORTAVENTURA PARK 17

2018 SHOWS

Every year PortAventura World refreshes and revitalises the live entertainment on offer. The highlight for this year is Dance Revolution 2, a show that combines live music and dancing with spectacular acrobatics and circus acts. Dance Revolution 2 will lead the audience through a moving musical journey full of rhythm, colours and memories. Other new shows are Can Can Show and Rituales Méxicanos. 18 PRESS KIT 2018 03. FERRARI LAND 19

SPECIAL EVENTS

HALLOWEEN Every year, from the end of September until 03 mid November, the streets and corners of PortAventura World are filled with monsters, zombies and ghosts prowling between the FERRARI LAND attractions to turn a visit to the park into a spine-chilling experience for the whole family. Parades of terrifying characters such as Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein and the Addams Family are lurking around pitch black walks through the jungles of Polynesia where monstrous creatures chill the blood of those anxiously awaiting frights and fun. Even all the different restaurants have sinister gastronomic delights on offer.

CHRISTMAS

PortAventura World celebrates the special Christmas season with everybody, but especially children. For this reason, from late November to early January, all areas of the park are decked with ornaments and lights. Now the starring roles go to Woody, Winnie and all the other park mascots. All the shows are transformed to enchant the family with ice-skating spectaculars such as PortAventura on Ice, and Santa Claus chats to our younger visitors in the “El Bosque Encantado” enchanted forest. Restaurants have typical seasonal menus on offer and hotel decorations fill the atmosphere with Christmas spirit throughout this entire period.

WHITE NIGHTS

PortAventura also organises its classic “White Nights” for every season. On several nights during the year, the resort is open until the early hours of the morning to celebrate themed days full of music and colours. Rides also stay open to allow everyone to enjoy a different kind of ambience on the thrilling Shambhala, Europe’s highest roller coaster, the mythical Dragon Khan, Hurakan Condor and Furius Baco.

2018 dates: 30 June - 21 July - 11 August - 1 September 20 PRESS KIT 2018 03. FERRARI LAND 21

Ferrari Land is the theme park dedicated Junior Red Force is a mini version of the to the Cavallino Rampante, adding to the iconic Red Force roller coaster that is suitable existing offer and making PortAventura for all ages and will allow children to feel the World the European destination with the same speed sensations as experienced on the highest number of theme parks (3). The park vertical accelerator. Kids’ Tower, a 9m free fall occupies an area of 70,000 m2 and hosts 16 and bounce-back tower and Crazy Pistons is exciting and adrenaline-filled attractions, with inspired by the movement of the pistons in a real a significant technological bias, suitable for all 16 Ferrari engine. Alongside these, visitors to the members of the family. Visitors can also enjoy WORLD-RENOWNED new area can enjoy two other attractions that the restaurants, shops and shows, all inspired add even more adrenaline to the experience: by the spirit of Ferrari. RIDES Champions Race, a fun opportunity for the whole family to see what it feels like behind the Ferrari Land is the largest project in the wheel of a legendary Ferrari 250 Testarossa history of PortAventura, with an investment and the Flying Race, the perfect attraction for of approximately 100 million Euros. budding young drivers.

The new additions for 2018 include a Ferrari The kids’ area is the new addition to the park that Land kids’ area where children will be able to pays homage to the excellence of Italian artistic enjoy an authentic Ferrari experience adapted heritage and, in turn, is a tribute to the genius to their age. This area, inspired by the famous Enzo Ferrari, represented in his iconic cars. world of motor racing and the Cavallino Rampante, will feature 5 new attractions that The new attractions in the kids’ area are a part embody the spirit of the legendary Italian team. of all the elements that make this park a real motoring adventure. The large main building of the Ferrari Experience will be the heart of Ferrari Land where families experience complete immersion in the two worlds of the Ferrari brand, GT and F1, through two technologically-advanced and innovative attractions. Ferrari Gallery is an impressive space inside the spectacular Ferrari Experience building, in the form of the silhouette of the legendary LaFerrari model, where visitors will enjoy an interactive tour and learn about the story of the legendary Ferrari team.

Red Force is the name that has been chosen for the vertical accelerator. This ride accelerates to 180 km/hour in only 5 seconds and reaches a height of 112 metres making it a veritable experience for Formula 1 fans and speed lovers. Without a doubt, Red Force has already made its mark in the park as its svelte form is visible from several kilometres away and has become part of the skyline of PortAventura World. 22 PRESS KIT 2018 03. FERRARI LAND 23

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the race The new park will also have 5 restaurants that circuit, Maranello Grand Race, an unforgettable will immerse visitors in an authentic Italian journey of over 500 metres in one of the Italian environment where they can sample delicious firm’s GT racing cars. On board this attraction, dishes from the country’s exquisite cuisine. visitors will have the opportunity to experience From the traditional Ristorante Cavallino the excitement of driving a scale reproduction based on the restaurant in Maranello (home of of a Ferrari. THE PERFECT PLACE Ferrari) where you can soak up the history of FOR THE PERFECT the Cavallino Rampante to a themed Fast Food Next to the circuit, we find the Free Fall and outlet, Pit Lane, inspired by the legend of the Bounce-Back Towers, two attractions in LEISURE EXPERIENCE Ferrari drivers and serving up classic recipes, the form of two towers that resemble giant and even world-famous traditional Italian ice pistons of a Formula 1 car. Each tower will have cream parlours. its own characteristics and will offer different experiences to those who decide to try them. And what’s a visit without a trip to the official Ferrari store? Visitors will be able to buy In addition, visitors will find to test their expertise souvenirs of their time at the park as well as drivers. These simulators are very similar to as exclusive branded merchandise. A photo the same ones used by F1 drivers during training opportunity point will also be set up next to the and will undoubtedly be one of the attractions entrance of the vertical accelerator. that true engine aficionados cannot afford to miss in their visit to Ferrari Land. Last but certainly not least, Ferrari Land also hosts its own shows at various times throughout Besides these, there is another attraction the day, as well as street entertainment that especially designed for younger visitors, will liven up the paths around the park. Junior Championship. Seated on a miniature reproduction of a Formula 1 car, children will be able to experience all the excitement of drifting in an attraction inspired by the traditional “whip”.

One of the images that epitomises F1 team spirit is the wheel change. In the park’s Pit Stop two teams will compete to be the fastest in changing the 4 wheels of a true-to-scale Formula 1 car. 24 PRESS KIT 2018 04. PORTAVENTURA CARIBE AQUATIC PARK 25

04 PortAventura’s water park is an impressive PORTAVENTURA CARIBE RIDES area of 50,000 m2 where anything is possible, • El Gran Caribe from a siesta on the shores of a pool that is • El Triángulo de las Bermudas one-of-a-kind in Europe to the action-pac- AQUATIC PARK • Mambo Limbo ked thrills of the different slides in the park, • El Tifón including the highest on the continent, King • King Khajuna Khajuna. • El Torrente • La Laguna de Woody • El Río Loco • Barracudas • Ciclón Tropical • Rapid Race • Sésamo Beach • Playa Paraíso • Cayo Cookie

PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park offers 14 attractions that guarantee fun for the whole family in a tropical setting that recreates the lush vegetation of the tropical islands. In addition, visitors can enjoy a wide range of great cuisine at its 4 restaurants: The Surfer, Reg- gae Café, La Cabaña and Focacceria. 26 PRESS KIT 2018 05. PORTAVENTURA WORLD HOTELS 27

05 Hotel Mansión de Lucy 5* PORTAVENTURA RESTAURANTS: Lucy’s Cuisine, Themed as a luxurious Victorian-style American mansion, Hotel Mansión Lucy’s Lounge Bar. de Lucy is the resort’s first 5-star hotel. The building has the authentic WORLD HOTELS 31 character of the great mansions of the Far West, built on the fortunes Total Rooms SERVICES: lobby bar, pool, spa, of railroad and oil entrepreneurs or gold diggers that struck lucky. Hotel gym, Wi-Fi and Guest Service. Mansión de Lucy stands out for its utmost attention to detail and an (29 deluxe and 2 suites) atmosphere that transports guests directly to the gold-fever frenzy of the 19th century.

Amongst its high-range services feature a lobby bar, personalised concierge service and porters, exclusive à la carte restaurant, pool, spa and gym, as well as Express Premium wristbands to enjoy all the attractions of PortAventura Park.

Hotel Gold River 4*

RESTAURANTS: Buffet Grand Inspired by the Victorian splendour of the late 19th century, Hotel Gold Hall, Opera House, The River River invites guests to journey back in time and stay a while in Sullivan 549 Bar, Lobby Bar and Gold River Village, a small town founded in 1803 by Lucy Callaghan after discovering Total Rooms Saloon. golden nuggets along the river where she and her family were resting on their way to Santa Fe. This discovery led them to become the founders SERVICES: Wi-Fi, pools, of the town of Sullivan, where families and pilgrims began to settle and bars, shop, games room, prosper thanks to the Gold Mine: Callaghan’s Mining Company. entertainment and Guest Service. The hotel has three river-shaped swimming pools, three restaurants and activities for both day and night. Buffet Grand Hall restaurant serves a varied buffet whilst the restaurant Opera House offer à la carte specialities. In addition, there are two bars and one cafeteria.

The Callaghan Building has been recently added to the Hotel Gold River complex. This new annexe has 78 Deluxe rooms as well as its own reception, separate from the main Hotel Gold River reception. Guests can also enjoy the Express Premium wristband service. 28 PRESS KIT 2018 05. PORTAVENTURA WORLD HOTELS 29

Hotel PortAventura 4* Hotel Caribe 4*

RESTAURANTS: Buffet del Port, Reflecting Mediterranean architecture and light, the hotel rooms are RESTAURANTS: Buffet Bohío, Inspired by the idyllic tropical coasts, Hotel Caribe is surrounded by Port Regata, Buffet del Mar, distributed over buildings of no more than three floors around a central Restaurante La Piazza, Puerto lush vegetation and leafy palm trees. This, coupled with the clear wa- 500 Café Saula, El Xiringuito. area with swimming pools, gardens and terraces. Furthermore, the hotel 497 Viejo, Salsa Café, El Tinglado, La ters of the white sand pool, makes this establishment the ideal location Total Rooms Total Rooms has direct access to the Park, offering maximum convenience for those Bodeguita del Medio. to relax during the holidays. (16 Deluxe, Woody SERVICES: Wi-Fi, pools, gym, wanting to enjoy the attractions and shows of PortAventura Park. (26 Deluxe Club & Friends rooms sauna, jacuzzi, steam baths, San Juan rooms) SERVICES: Wi-Fi, pools, Well- Besides a wide range of cuisines and an extensive programme of sports and 1 Woody & entertainment and Guest ness Centre & Spa, entertain- Friends suite) Out of all our hotels this is the one that best suits the needs of our activities, this hotel, with completely renovated rooms, also has a We- Service younger guests as it features Woody & Friends rooms decorated and ment and Guest Service llness Centre & Spa, in addition to Club San Juan, an exclusive area themed down to the smallest detail to delight the little ones. with 26 Deluxe rooms, a reserved check-in zone and private pool and terrace. The hotel also offers many opportunities for relaxation and exercise in the Fitness Centre.

Hotel El Paso 4* *Parking Caravaning

RESTAURANTS: Buffet Mérida, El A mixture of Pre-Colombian cultures and colonial Mexico, Hotel El SERVICES: each place has For those who want to visit PortAventura World in the comfort of their Coyote, Club Maya and La Bahía. Paso is a prime example of the colourfulness of Mexican haciendas and access to its own electricity own motor home, the resort has a large parking area with 100 places 501 friendliness of its people. It is a very special hotel, both for its unique 100 supply and nearby toilet and for overnight stays. Located 100 metres from the main entrance to Total Rooms SERVICES: Wi-Fi, pools, features and for its extreme comfort. Its rooms are distributed over Places shower block, self-service PortAventura and PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, each place has entertainment and Guest Service various buildings based around a central area with gardens and blue- (100 metres from launderette, snack and soft access to its own electricity supply and nearby toilet and shower block, All-Inclusive board basis. water swimming pools. Visitors can sample typical dishes of Mexican the main entrance) drink vending machines. self-service launderette, snack and soft drinks vending machines, and cuisine at the restaurants whilst enjoying shows representing the much more. This paid service is subject to advance booking, which can culture of this country. be carried out by phoning the number for resort bookings.

Children also have the opportunity to explore the galleons of the Spanish colonists in one of the pools, where shipwrecked in the water is one of the ancient vessels that successfully reached the coasts of the Americas. 30 PRESS KIT 2018 06. PORTAVENTURA BUSSINESS & EVENTS 31

06 PortAventura World also offers a unique convention centre, a benchmark PORTAVENTURA throughout Europe, with the capacity to hold any type of event. The PortAventura Business & Event Convention Centre has ample and versatile spaces in a structure that is completely integrated into the BUSINESS & EVENTS Mediterranean setting and has been designed with particular attention to sustainability and respect for the environment.

Amongst other assets, the building benefits from natural light in most of its rooms and in its management the saving, recycling and reuse of 14.000 water and energy resources have been prioritised. The building is fully m2 of facilities accessible to people with disabilities.

Contained within 14,000 m2 it has 18 multi-functional and modular rooms 18 equipped with the most exclusive technologies for any type of event. The multifunctional meeting rooms rooms are distributed over two floors with capacity for groups of 10 to 4000 people. On the ground floor, the Alexandria room, at 2,800m2, can be converted into a large size auditorium, (1,200 people). On the first floor there is the Harvard room, a fully-equipped auditorium for 150 people, and the Tarraco room, a Premium space that is ideal for board and committee de 10 a 4.000 meetings. All the terraces are perfect for coffee breaks, gala dinners and Capacity any open-air function, in a warm Mediterranean climate setting.

PortAventura Convention Centre is the only professional convention centre to have its own theme park: PortAventura Park. To this strategic 259 advantage can also be added: 2,100 rooms in five 4 and 5-star hotels, events in 2017 water park, full range of restaurant options, unique shows, golfing and team building activities and exclusive opening of the theme park areas.

PortAventura Business & Events (one hour from Barcelona) is well- 69.000 connected to the main international airports via the AVE (Renfe) train participants in events, conventions, network, and also to the rest of the resort and its hotels, particularly conferences and incentives in 2017 Hotel PortAventura to which it has direct and exclusive access.

In 2017, the PortAventura Business & Events team organised a total of 259 events. Just some of the companies to choose PortAventura for their events were: Seat, Nike, HP, SoftWareONE, laboratorios ABBOT or Nestle.

Ferrari Land, a theme park that is unique in Europe, is also in use as a new events space, where you can enjoy cocktails outdoors or a special dinner in an authentic Trattoria, as well as the possibility of exclusive openings and Team Building activities. 32 PRESS KIT 2018 07. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 33

07 Integrating responsible and sustainable CORPORATE SOCIAL management into the business strategy of PortAventura World has allowed it to become Sustainable economic Spain’s leading themed resort and one of the RESPONSIBILITY growth to create value ten most-visited parks in Europe, generating a and positive impact significant, direct and indirect, impact on the local surroundings and community.

As a company that takes its commitment to society very seriously, PortAventura World has incorporated into its business strategy the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations and the World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) Global Code of Ethics for Tourism to ensure that people around the world live better without harming the planet. A total of 17 objectives that translate into 169 goals based around environmental, social and economic issues.

PortAventura World has initiated actions to implement each of the principles covered by these international initiatives. Excellent service, talent management, commitment to environmental protection, creation of added value in the immediate surroundings, commitment to quality of suppliers and active social action of the PortAventura Foundation, form part of the company culture as strategic pillars of Corporate Responsibility.

In this context of commitment, the company has launched a Corporate Responsibility Committee, a forum of initiatives and good practices in sustainability whose mission it is to ensure the fulfilment of these goals. 34 PRESS KIT 2018 08. PORTAVENTURA FOUNDATION 35

08 In order to further develop its Corporate Responsibility policy, in 2011 PORTAVENTURA the PortAventura Foundation was set up; a non-profit body that works to integrate into society groups at risk of social exclusion, particularly FOUNDATION children and young people. Aid to these groups is implemented through the provision of resources and support to develop various charity initiatives, such as accessibility to leisure, awareness events and fundraising campaigns. PortAventura is the main source of income for the PortAventura Foundation, contributing 5 million Euros in 5 years. Other income comes from More than various events such as charity races and dinners. The Foundation concentrates its efforts specifically on consolidating actions within its regional environment. To this regard, and as a brand 5M € associated with happiness and excitement, it has carried out initiatives contributed to the foundation to: facilitate access to leisure for the neediest groups by offering by PortAventura tickets to non-profit organisations, support blood donation campaigns, set up special services on its premises for specific groups and arrange hospital visits by PortAventura characters, as well as to integrate special needs workers into the company’s workforce.

In late 2014 the PortAventura Foundation signed an agreement with Sant Joan de Deu Hospital in which the organisation donated 3 million Euros to finance the construction of the hospital’s new paediatric ICU, which is scheduled to open later this year. The new facilities have multiplied by four the current capacity for critically ill patients. The project is based on the model of the ICU at Boston Hospital, regarded worldwide 3M € as the benchmark for this type of facility, and is funded by the largest donation towards construction private investment that the hospital has ever received for the purchase of the new paediatric ICU at of new equipment. The partnership also includes the implementation of Sant Joan de Déu Hospital recreational activities and decorations, enabling PortAventura to bring the magic of its characters to children in the hospital.

Have a look online for more information about PortAventura Foundation projects. 36 PRESS KIT 2018 09. PRACTICAL INFORMATION 37

09 GETTING HERE BY TRAIN PRACTICAL PortAventura has its own station with connections from all main Renfe stations. INFORMATION Information and bookings: tel. 902 24 02 02 - www.renfe.es AVE From Madrid, Guadalajara, Calatayud, Zaragoza or Lleida; this high- speed train stops at Camp de Tarragona Station. From there Ràpid Tren operates a transfer service to PortAventura. Information and bookings: tel. 902 24 02 02 - www.renfe.es/ave

BY CAR • PortAventura is at exit 35 of the AP-7 or Autopista del Mediterráneo (E-15 on the European route). • Coming from La Jonquera or the South of Spain, PortAventura can be reached on the AP-7. • Coming from Barcelona or El Vendrell, the C-32 joins directly with the AP-7. • Coming from the Basque Country or Zaragoza, it is possible to join the AP-7 from the AP-2. • Other major road networks are the national roads: - N-240 Tarragona-Lleida - T-11 Tarragona-Teruel - N-340 Barcelona-Valencia • GPS Coordinates: UMT (X=344975,1205; Y=4551203,34)

BY PLANE • Reus Airport - PortAventura is only fifteen minutes away from Reus Airport (Tarragona). • Barcelona Airport – Passengers arriving at Barcelona El Prat Airport are only 1 hour from PortAventura. • Girona Airport – Girona, a 2-hour drive from PortAventura, is also a good choice for getting to PortAventura. www.portaventuraworld.com

Pour de plus amples renseignements : Le service communication de PortAventura Nina Knezevic [email protected] Tél.: +34 977 779 000 / Portable : +34 648 657 707 Roca Pujol [email protected] Tél.: +34 977 779 000 / Portable : +34 659 598 152 Gloria Almirall [email protected] Tél: +34 93 236 09 00 / Portable : +34 607 150 276 Daniel Ancin [email protected] Tél.: +34 93 236 09 13