Groups, Seminars, Conferences & Incentives Lausanne, Montreux Riviera Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin Nyon, Morges, Yverdon-les-Bains www.lake-geneva-region.ch Ideally located destinations in the heart of Europe
Intercontinental distances Flight times to Geneva (GVA) or Zurich (ZRH) airport
Moscow 3.45 Montreal 7.15 Beijing Switzerland 10.55 New York Tokyo New Delhi Los Angeles 7.55 12.30 11.20 8.40 Dubai Hong Kong 12.55 6.40 Bangkok 11.45 Singapour 12.40
Sao Paolo Johannesburg Sydney 11.25 22.00 10.40
Distances within Europe Distances within Switzerland Flight times or journey times to Geneva airport (GVA) Journey time to Lausanne
Bienne Basel Zurich 1.10 1.15 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.30
Hamburg Lucerne Brussels Bern 2.20 2.15 Stockholm 1.05 1.15
2.35 Neuchâtel Vienne Amsterdam 0.50 0.50 1.30 9.00 London Berlin Canton of Vaud 1.40 8.35 1.25 9.25 Paris / London Brussels Frankfurt 1.15 6.25 1.05 5.30 Lausanne Montreux Paris Prague 1.10 3.50 1.40 12.40 Switzerland Milan 1.00 3.15 Lyon / Barcelona Lugano Rome 5.00 4.05 1.25 6.40 Turin / Rome Milan
Madrid Barcelona Athens Geneva Sion Lake Motorway 2.00 1.15 10.00 2.50 0.40 0.45 1.05 1.05 Main road All practical information at a glance
Area The Lake Geneva Region / The Canton of Vaud with one click 3,212 square km (1,240 square miles) Updated regularly, our business tourism portal is an indispensable tool Capital comprising all the latest news of the business destinations and its regional Lausanne partners. Web codes, i.e. customized internet codes, allow you to obtain detailed information with one click, such as access plans, detailed documentation, Number of inhabitants in 2011 hotel bookings and promotional offers. 721,561 (Source: 2011 Figures of the Lake Geneva Region)
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VAT By plane (Geneva International Airport) or train (TGV Paris – Lausanne or 8 % on 01.01.2012 Cisalpino Milano – Montreux – Lausanne), the area is easily accessible. In addition, all destinations within the region itself are surprisingly close to each other: from Police the towns on the lakeshore you need less than an hour to reach the sunny resorts The emergency number is 117. in the Alps or the Jura. It can be dialled free of charge from all telephone booths in Switzerland. Approximate journey times Hospitals departing from Lausanne There are hospitals in all larger Neuchâtel Bern towns of the Lake Geneva Region. The CHUV (Centre Hospitalier < 30 min. ( ) FRANCE Universitaire Vaudois), which is located in the north of Lausanne, < 60 min. ( ) is the largest hospital in the Canton Yverdon-les-Bains < 90 min. ( ) 0.30 0.30 of Vaud. Fribourg
Shop opening hours Montreux 08.00 to 18.00 from Monday Lausanne 0.20 0.30 to Friday. Generally open from Nyon 08.00 to 18.00 on Saturday. 0.30 0.30 Closed on Sundays. Station shops are open on Sundays. FRANCE Evian
Geneva Villars 0.40 0.45 1.15 1.00
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Lutry Lavaux AOC Lausanne Rougemont Mont-Pèlerin UNESCO Chateau-d’Oex Rolle Cully Gstaad Chexbres Rubli Rossinière A1 Wines & Gastronomy Vevey Montreux La Gummfluh St-Cergue K E G E N E V A La Dôle L A Nyon Les Tours d’Aï Col des Mosses Les Mosses Col Evian Leysin du Pillon Yvoire Chavannes-de-Bogis Thonon Les Diablerets Villeneuve Chablais AOC Les Diablerets Le Bouveret Destination Coppet Aigle Gryon Tow n Villars Vineyard
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Motorway A9 Pass Martigny Peak The Canton of Vaud: in the heart of Europe A privileged location in the center of Europe, modern hotel facilities and leading-edge infrastructure are only some of the assets the Canton of Vaud in the heart of the Lake Geneva Region offers to its international clientele.
Connected to the capitals by Geneva Airport, as well as by a dense rail and road network, the Canton of Vaud boasts a great diversity of destinations allowing visitors to travel in less than an hour from a conference room of a large Riviera hotel to the relaxed atmosphere of an Alpine resort or to the bucolic setting of the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Table of Contents
Destinations at your service 3 –11 Lausanne Montreux Riviera Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin Nyon-Morges Yverdon-les-Bains
Hotels 13 Conference and exhibition centres 15 Seminars 17
Activities 19 Evenings out 21 Events 23 Wines & Gastronomy 25
Practical information 27 – 32 Plans of conference and exhibition centres List of hotels
Maps and practical information can be found on the cover page flap.
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Destinations at your service
Lausanne, Montreux Riviera, Villars and the other destinations in the Canton of Vaud are ideal for professional events. They meet the criteria of a discerning international clientele thanks to their quality hotels, modern infrastructure and their vast and varied tourist, gastronomic and cultural offers.
Lavaux Terraced Vineyard, UNESCO World Heritage Lausanne The Olympic capital Located on the rail routes to Milan and Paris, Lausanne, the Olympic capital, boasts an extraordinary number of hotels. Featuring the third largest conference centre of Switzerland, the city also offers a huge range of cultural, sports and leisure activities, which makes it a privileged business tourism destina- tion. After a long day of work, our guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere of a medium-sized town offering the proximity of Lake Geneva and scores of star-studded restaurants. www.lausanne.biz
Facts & Figures Complete list on p. 30
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Lausanne, historic centre Montreux Riviera A unique setting For more than a century, the Lake Geneva Riviera has been attracting high-end customers. They not only appreciate the special micro climate – thanks to which visitors can combine, on one single photograph, palm trees on the lakeside quays, the lake and the eternal snow in the Alps – but also the great variety of accomodations ranging from palaces to family boarding houses. A modern conference centre, an eclectic cultural offer, an internationally reputed jazz festival and rich architectural heritage complete the list of reasons why this destination is ideal for seminar or meetings. www.montreuxriviera.com
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Montreux, conference and jazz town Villars-Gryon The balcony of the Alps This stylish resort at an altitude of 1,300 metres enjoys a spec- tacular view of the eternal snow on the Alps and the Mont-Blanc massif. Easily accessible by car and by train, Villars-Gryon offers a vast range of hotel facilities. A golf course, a swimming pool, an extensive ski area and 300 kilometres of marked hiking trails allow everyone to choose the activity they feel like doing. www.villars.ch
Les Diablerets High-altitude seminars Glacier 3000 and its Restaurant Botta, which was designed by the famous Swiss architect, is a fully equipped seminar venue. Facts & Figures Complete list on p. 32 After a fruitful day’s work in this extraordinary high-altitude setting, participants will be able to enjoy the quiet charm of Les Diablerets village, which has developed a wide range of 7851 recreational and sports activities for all seasons. www.diablerets.ch Hotel capacity: 863 rooms ∙ 1,783 beds Aigle-Leysin-Col des Mosses In the heart of a white amphitheatre 6694
This destination offers an Alpine centre with an important 1 Conference and Exhibition Centres capacity, as well as a number of high-quality facilities and a Seminar venues wide range of logistics services in an exceptional setting. Among Leysin’s original attractions is the revolving restaurant Le Kuklos and the Tobogganing Park, a unique fun site where 7873 our guests are guaranteed to spend relaxing or unforgettable, Leisure ideas nearby adrenaline-filled moments. www.leysin.ch Villars, balcony of the Alps 15 Facts & Figures Complete list on p. 32
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Nyon-Morges 6703 Between lake and Jura Seminar venues The towns of Nyon and Morges are only 25 minutes from Geneva International Airport. Their hotel and logistics infrastructure make them first-rate choices for seminars or 7873 business outings. This region, which combines the amenities of Lake Geneva with the preserved nature of the nearby Jura, Leisure ideas nearby also entices its hosts with its considerable cultural, sports and recreational offer. www.nyon-tourisme.ch www.morges-tourisme.ch
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Thermal Centre / Yverdon-les-Bains
Yverdon-les-Bains Town of water and history Yverdon-les-Bains, city of water and history, provides the ideal setting for the organisation of events thanks to its central loca- Facts & Figures Complete list on p. 32 tion, its modern seminar structures (Marive can receive up to 900 guests, the medieval castle up to 200) and its hotel facilities around the spa centre. This charming town in the heart of a 7851 region with scores of “green” activities also offers team building Hotel capacity: activities for all tastes. 229 rooms ∙ 376 beds www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch
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SeMinAr Destination HotelS rooMS BedS CApACity
Lausanne 2 315 529 1,718
Montreux Riviera 4 406 781 1,880
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Lausanne (dès 2013) 1 200 400 465
Montreux Riviera 1 146 190 250
Villars 1 63 126 100
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Lausanne 2 159 259 410
Montreux Riviera 2 160 280 440
Les Diablerets 1 101 220 123
Nyon, Morges 1 39 72 250
Yverdon-les-Bains 1 115 176 250
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Lausanne 10 1,359 2,293 3,259
Montreux Riviera 8 714 1,249 1,307
Villars, Les Diablerets, 5 449 866 737 Leysin
Nyon, Morges 4 135 252 174
Yverdon-les-Bains 1 37 52 80 19
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The destinations offer top-rate hotel facilities. This is reflected by a vast and varied range of hotels from family boarding houses to palaces. The accommodation quality of these hotels meets the demanding criteria of an international clientele.
* Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on p. 30-32.
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Montreux Riviera 1 60 100 150
Yverdon-les-Bains 1 40 74 105
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Lausanne 11 492 931 282
Montreux Riviera 7 272 517 221
Villars, Les Diablerets, 4 250 571 521 Leysin
Nyon, Morges 5 369 657 1,352
Yverdon-les-Bains 1 37 74 60 Beaulieu Lausanne 7546 In the heart of the city
In the Olympic capital, the Beaulieu Lausanne exhibition and conference centre is tailored for large-scale events. This ideally located contemporary building has a surface area of 50,500 square metres, thirty-four conference rooms, as well as Switzerland’s largest theatre. Every year, some twenty thematic shows attract over 600,000 visitors. The building is currently being renovated and modernised in order to boost the largest exhibition centre in the Canton of Vaud.
The Swiss Tech 53591 Convention Center, Lausanne The future of international conferences
The Swiss Tech Convention Center of the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) will open its doors in late 2013. The modular system is the main feature of this centre. It is intended for conferences, seminars and business conventions and equipped with ultramodern technology. Its auditorium with 3,000 seats can be transformed into a banquet hall in a few minutes by retracting the steps simply by pressing a button. As to the basement of the centre, it can take the shape of a giant hall or can be separated into 15 independent rooms. 21
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Conference and exhibition centre The Canton of Vaud has 3 conference and exhibition centres that are large enough for large-scale events. Their infrastructure is adapted to the organisation of interna- tional conferences with several thousand participants.
2m2c Montreux Music & 7547 Convention Centre An exceptional venue
On the shores of Lake Geneva, this centre of 18,000 square metres is located next to palaces and the Montreux Casino. The “2m2c”, as its brand name, is totally modular and multifunctional. It is divided into two main buildings: the Miles Davis is used primarily for events with up to 1,200 people, while the Auditorium Stravinski, which is renowned for its acoustics, can receive 3,500 persons, such as during the Montreux Jazz Festival, which sees a plethora of artists of world renown each year. UNIqUE Complete list on: 7847
Bex Salt Mines Exploited since 1684, the Bex Salt Mines are still active today. There is a seminar room, as well as a restaurant in the “bowels” of the earth.
Glacier 3000 (Les Diablerets) Located at an altitude of 3,000 metres, Glacier 3000 has been designed for various events, such as evening meetings, product launches, press conferences or incentives.
Rolex Learning Center (Lausanne) A new era in architecture. Its infrastructure is ideal for seminars and meetings based on research and science.
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Champ Pittet (Yverdon-les-Bains) The castle is situated on the edge of Lake Neuchâtel in the heart of Switzerland’s largest lakeside marshlands. The site offers an idyllic setting for seminars.
Arboretum (Aubonne, Morges) Set in the heart of unspoilt nature, the Arboretum plants trees for scientific study and for species protection. A venue conducive to business meetings in quiet surroundings.
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The Canton of Vaud offers seminar rooms with modern and adapted infrastructure suitable for small committee meetings in a relaxed setting or for larger conferences.
CASTLES & Complete list on: 7849 THEATRES
Castle of Yverdon-les-Bains This imposing fortress in the city centre was built by the House of Savoy in 1260. It lends itself wonderfully well to conferences or presentations.
The Casino of Morges Located in Morges and boasting a magnificent terrace opposite the landing stage, the casino can accommodate seminars of up to 180 participants in its beautiful “Belle Epoque” room. ExCURSIONS Complete list on: 48556 SPORTS & Complete list on: 49868 GETTING AWAY Espace Horloger – Museum of Watchmaking (Le Sentier) Alpine Coaster (Les Diablerets) Joux Valley, the cradle of watchmaking, presents the history Race down a banked-corner slope at 40 km/h opposite of watchmaking in the museum Espace Horloger in Le Sentier. snow-capped peaks! This is possible with the Alpine Coaster, the sled-on-rails structure at Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets. Roman site (Avenches) Toboganning Parc (Leysin) Aventicum is a former capital of Roman Switzerland. Today, “Snow tubing” is the name of this new sport for fans of this historic site of national importance boasts imposing “freestyle”, an original concept comparable to bobsleigh vestiges, such as the Roman arenas. with its banked corners. Romainmôtier Hot-air ballooning (Château-d’Oex) The abbey church of Romainmôtier nestles in the verdant To admire some fantastic scenery, what better idea than countryside and is one of the oldest Romanesque churches an unforgettable ride in a hot-air balloon. of Switzerland. Church services, concerts and banquets are held in Maison du Prieur.
GoldenPass – Montreux-Lucerne The GoldenPass train line connects Montreux to Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. Travel in a panoramic train across the Alps.
Gruyères At the foot of the Pre-Alps, the charming medieval village of Gruyères attracts visitors with its picturesque architecture. The village lent its name to the entire region and to its tasty cheese.
Zermatt Zermatt nestles at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world’s most photographed mountain. This resort is the very symbol of Switzerland with its high, sublime and authentic Alps.
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Team building, excursions, relaxation, extreme sports, gourmet getaways, cultural visits or discovering the Swiss folklore heritage: the Canton of Vaud offers a vast array of activities to keep busy between two conferences or after a meeting.
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Snow Fun Games The bus will take you towards Les Diablerets, and the cable car will transport you to Glacier 3000 at an altitude of 3,000 m. Team sport competitions are organised in the form of Olympic Games.
Chocolate workshop Possibility to organise an introductory course on how to make chocolate and how it is processed: moulding, desserts, chocolates and truffles.
Nautical activities In an idyllic setting, an experienced team proposes an introduction to nautical sports, which allow the development of collective values through personal effort. CASTLES Complete list on: 49872
Medieval evening at Chillon Castle Slip into the atmosphere of medieval tales for one evening at Chillon Castle. An extraordinary fortress and a princely residence of the 13th century.
Evening at Yvorne Castle Maison Blanche How to better develop the art of living, good taste, and secular gastronomy than in the setting of a 16th century manor? The old stone walls blend wondrously well with the contemporary equipment.
Evening at Rosey Castle Rosey Castle is a magnificent 12th century winery estate. It is located at Bursins, in the heart of the Lake Geneva Riviera.
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Cruise on Lake Geneva with “La Compagnie Générale de Navigation” (CGN) Whether for business of pleasure, visitors aboard one of the CGN’s ships will have the opportunity to enjoy gourmet delights and the unique scenery around Lake Geneva.
Cruise on the “La Liberté” galley The “La Liberté” galley is moored in the lake just off Morges. This imposing wooden vessel is 55 metres long and proposes 2-hour motor-driven cruises on Lake Geneva.
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The Swiss Chalet in Lausanne This authentic chalet, which is located in the woods of Sauvabelin, offers a splendid view of the town and of Lake Geneva. The restaurant proposes Swiss culinary specialities.
Villars – Swiss Ethno Night Enjoy a traditional folklore evening in an Alpine restaurant which is reached by a private train. Cheese fondue, orchestra and torchlight descent.
Night sledding with fondue in Les Diablerets A unique experience followed by a delicious cheese fondue in the high-altitude restaurant “Les Mazots”, then sled descent lit by a frontal lamp. 27
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The range of thematic evenings available in the Canton of Vaud seems infinite. A cruise on a Belle-Epoque boat, a meal in a revolving restaurant high up in the Alps, or a folklore evening around a fondue will guarantee unforget- table memories.
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Evening a the Olympic Museum, Lausanne Evenings at the museum immersed in the magic of the Games. VIP reception, torches and a red carpet on the forecourt for exclusive and festive gala evenings. Reopening in 2013.
Montreux gives its best shot at the Casino Welcome to a world of entertainment, dream and pleasure. At the Montreux Casino, guests will discover a magical world with 300 slot machines and 12 gambling tables. Fun and thrills guaranteed.
Vullierens (Morges) – Portes des Iris Located in a rural location in the heart of the estate of Vullierens Castle, this enchanting 16th century historic monument has been transformed into an idyllic event venue. SPORT LEISURE
Athletissima Lausanne July International Hot-Air Balloon Festival January – February Representing more than 70 countries, 250 top-level At the International Hot-Air Balloon Festival, more than 80 athletes meet every year for Athletissima at the Pontaise hot-air balloons from 18 countries provide colourful dots in Olympic Stadium in Lausanne. This athletics meeting, which the sky above Château-d’Oex. Every day, hot-air balloons is a member of the “Diamond League” and was classified and airships take on passengers and create an unforgettable number three worldwide in 2010, has acquired world aerial ballet. renown over the years. Montreux Noël november – December Nescafé Champs Open Leysin February Throughout the month of December, Montreux is the A not-to-be-missed event for snowboarders! This headquarters of the most beautiful and most important competition brings together the best of the discipline Christmas market in Switzerland. The Riviera destination while allowing ten amateurs to distinguish themselves at has multiplied Christmas activities in five different locations. the qualifications to play against the world elite. Festive Twinkling lights, appealing scents, attractive boutiques and atmosphere on the slopes and in Leysin village until the an enchanting atmosphere are guaranteed. wee hours.
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Béjart Ballet Lausanne June & December The Lausanne choreographer Maurice Béjart, who founded the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the Atélier Rudra-Béjart, was a major figure in contemporary dance. His company, which consists of some forty dancers, performs not only abroad but also in Lausanne in the months of June and in December.
Prix de Lausanne January / February Every year, this international competition for young artists attracts hopefuls of classical ballet and contemporary dance from around the world. The selection tests and the finals are held at the Palais Beaulieu in the centre of Lausanne. They are open to the public. 29
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When it comes to special events and attractions, the Canton of Vaud can claim a long tradition which gives a place of honour to culture, fun and entertainment. There are not only major festivals all year round, but also international and unique events.
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Montreux Jazz Festival July Every year, Montreux transforms into the capital of jazz. Tens of thousands of spectators attend the concerts performed in the sumptuous Auditorium Stravinsky and the Miles Davis Hall. In addition, the convivial Festival Off, which is free of charge, attracts a large audience in the streets and on the lakeside quays in this town on the Swiss Riviera.
Avenches Opera Festival July A unique setting in the Roman arenas of Avenches, internationally reputed artists, top-quality stage direction and stunning sets attract tens of thousands of spectators on the occasion of the Opera Festival. Rigoletto, Don Juan or La Bohème are just some of the classical works that were presented in the past few years.
Paléo Festival Nyon July Every summer, more than 225,000 music lovers attend the open-air festival in Nyon, one of the largest in Europe. Rock, folk, French chanson, reggae, world music, and street theatre are performed on six different stages, totalling nearly 120 concerts over six days. LAVAUx VINORAMA 20259 CELLARS 7228
This unique place, where vine can be discovered, is located The vintners of the Canton of Vaud have succeeded in in the heart of the Lavaux terraced vineyards, a UNESCO creating excellent wines on a relatively small territory. World Heritage site. Six of these wines are “appellations AOC” which can be tasted in a hundred cellars. Complete list of cellars open to the public via the web code above.
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A plethora of restaurants awarded with Gault&Millau and Michelin points awaits gourmets in the Canton of Vaud. In addition to these star-studded establishments, there are typical inns and traditional brasseries. Complete list of gourmet restaurants, typical brasseries and mountain restaurants via the web code above. 31
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The region offers an infinite diversity of landscapes, breath- taking views, as well as gourmet food of inexhaustible variety. Did you know that this part of Switzerland was among the world’s most renowned regions in terms of gastronomy?
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Infrastructure of 50,500 sq m, unique in the South Halls Presbytère region and located in the heart of French-speaking Total surface: 11,000 sq m. Reception room: capacity for 20 to 60 2 exhibition halls of more than 5,500 sq m. people depending on the configuration. Switzerland, comprising a dozen bars and restaurants as well as a parking area for 580 cars. North Halls Cellars Total surface: 164,000 sq m. The main building has cellars arranged After complete rebuilding of the South Halls in 2011, Exhibition halls: 843 sq m to 2,790 sq m. as “Rue des Cantons”. the North Halls will be refurbished by 2015 in the Vaud Cellar (2 levels): 460 seats. Conference Centre Fribourg Cellar: 275 seats. frame of the project Beaulieu2020. Main building: 34 modular halls. Ticino Cellar: 176 seats. Hall capacity: 5,400 people Geneva Cellar: 106 seats. Exhibition surface: 10,000 sq m on 3 floors. Jura Cellar: 180 seats. Valais Cellar (2 levels): 307 seats. Théâtre de Beaulieu Capacity: 1,844 seats (parterre: 1,114 and Balcon: 730). Practical information Plans of conference and exhibition centres
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The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne 53591
Opening in late 2013 The Swiss Tech Convention Possible configurations: Center is located on the EPFL campus. It is the Plenary room + dress circle Auditorium closed dress circle world’s first totally automated conference centre. Its Plenary room: 2,206 seats. + dress circle foyer infrastructure with ultramodern facilities is flexible Dress circle: 794 seats. Auditorium closed dress circle: 458 seats. and can be transformed into auditoriums with computerised controls. The amphitheatre can be Plenary room + Reception foyer Ground floor in sub-commission rooms converted into a banquet hall within minutes. Maximum capacity “banquets”: 1,200. Maximum capacity “theatre”: 1,400 seats. Maximum capacity “cocktails”: 2,211. Capacity of rooms: 156-440 seats.
Reduced plenary room + closed Open surface ground floor auditorium in the stalls + Business centre Reduced plenary room: 879-1,757 seats. Business centre: shared space of 370 sq m. Auditorium below closed dress circle: Surface of the exhibition area and open 183-357 seats. sub-commission rooms: 2,500 sq m. Maximum capacity: 1,400 seats. Practical information 35 Plans of conference and exhibition centres
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Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the 2m2c Auditorium Stravinski (B5 & B6) 15 modular rooms offers a total of 18,000 sq m of modular exhibition Capacity “Conference”: 1,801 seats. Surface: 70-560 sq m. Capacity “Stand-up”: 3,500. area, including 2 plenary rooms Auditorium 12 offices Stravinski and Miles Davis Hall, 17 rooms with Miles Davis Hall (A3) an average seating capacity, 12 offices, 2 exhibition Capacity “Conference”: 917 seats. Terrace halls, 4,500 sq m of foyers and public areas and Capacity “Stand-up”: 1,200 seats. Surface: 1,100 sq m. large terraces with lake and Alps view. 2 average-sized rooms Capacity: 200-350 seats. Practical information List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch
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SEMINAR CATEGORY NAME LOCALITY PHONE WEBSITE ROOMS BEDS CAPACITY
sup. Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 33 33 www.bpr.ch 168 330 1,205
sup. Lausanne Palace & Spa Lausanne +41 (0)21 331 31 31 www.lausanne-palace.com 147 199 513
Royal Savoy (Opening in 2013) Lausanne +41 (0)21 614 88 88 www.royalsavoy.ch 200 400 465
sup. Le Château d’Ouchy Lausanne +41 (0)21 331 32 32 www.chateaudouchy.ch 50 57 30
sup. Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne +41 (0)21 310 71 71 www.hoteldelapaix.net 109 202 380
Mövenpick Lausanne +41 (0)21 612 76 12 www.moevenpick-lausanne.com 337 448 1,975
Angleterre & Résidence Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 34 34 www.angleterre-residence.ch 75 150 80
Continental Lausanne +41 (0)21 321 88 00 www.hotelcontinental.ch 116 181 150
Alpha – Palmiers Lausanne +41 (0)21 555 59 99 www.fassbindhotels.com 215 430 584
Nash Carlton Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 07 07 www.nashotels.com 44 88 60
Mirabeau Lausanne +41 (0)21 341 42 43 www.mirabeau.ch 75 128 60
Agora Swiss Night Lausanne +41(21) 55 55 9 55 www.fassbindhotels.ch 142 284 n/a
Hôtel Victoria Lausanne +41 (21) 342 02 02 www.hotelvictoria.ch 60 85 n/a
Starling Hotel Lausanne Saint-Sulpice +41 (0)21 694 85 85 www.shlausanne.com 154 308 150
Novotel Lausanne Bussigny +41 (0)21 703 59 59 www.novotel.com 141 191 200
l’Union Epalinges +41 (0)21 654 41 00 www.hotel-union.ch 42 79 40
Tulip Inn Beaulieu Lausanne +41 (0)21 646 16 25 www.tulipinnlausanne.ch 59 112 12
Le Rivage Lutry +41 (0)21 796 72 72 www.hotelrivagelutry.ch 32 57 130
Aulac Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 15 00 www.aulac.ch 84 150 100
Hôtel Bellerive Lausanne +41 (0)21 614 90 00 www.hotelbellerive.ch 37 68 n/a
Hôtel City Lausanne +41 (0)21 320 21 41 www.fassbindhotels.ch 51 120 n/a
Hôtel Crystal Lausanne +41 (0)21 317 03 03 www.crystal-lausanne.ch 40 80 n/a
Hôtel Elite Lausanne +41 (0)21 320 23 61 www.elite-lausanne.ch 33 55 n/a
Hôtel des Voyageurs Lausanne +41 (0)21 319 91 11 www.voyageurs.ch 33 66 n/a
Régina Lausanne +41 (0)21 320 24 41 www.hotel-regina.ch 36 77 n/a
Alagare Lausanne +41 (0)21 612 09 09 www.hotelalagare.ch 45 67 n/a Practical information 37 List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch
Montreux Riviera 7886
SEMINAR CATEGORY NAME LOCALITY PHONE WEBSITE ROOMS BEDS CAPACITY
sup. Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Montreux +41 (0)21 962 12 12 www.montreux-palace.ch 236 465 1,200
sup. Hôtel des 3 Couronnes Vevey +41 (0)21 923 32 00 www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch 53 86 230
sup. Grand Hôtel du Lac Vevey +41 (0)21 925 06 06 www.hoteldulac-vevey.ch 50 100 320
sup. Le Mirador Kempinski Le Mont-Pélerin +41 (0)21 925 11 11 www.kempinski-mirador.com 67 130 130
Royal Plaza Montreux +41 (0)21 962 50 30 www.hotel-royalplaza.com 146 190 250
sup. Eden Palace Au Lac Montreux +41 (0)21 966 08 00 www.edenpalace.ch 100 200 320
sup. Victoria Glion +41 (0)21 962 82 82 www.victoria-glion.ch 60 80 120
Astra Hotel Vevey Vevey +41 (0)21 925 04 04 www.astra-hotel.ch 100 160 170
Best Western Eurotel Riviera Montreux +41 (0)21 966 22 22 www.eurotelriviera.ch 157 270 150
Golf-Hôtel René Capt Montreux +41 (0)21 966 25 25 www.golf-hotel-montreux.ch 75 144 120
Grand Hôtel Excelsior Biotonus Montreux +41 (0)21 966 57 57 www.hotelexcelsiormontreux.com 70 110 238
Grand Hôtel Suisse-Majestic Montreux +41 (0)21 966 33 33 www.suisse-majestic.com 155 278 418
Préalpina Chexbres-Lavaux +41 (0)21 946 09 09 www.prealpina.ch 50 90 120
Hôtel Lavaux Cully +41 (0)21 799 93 93 www.hotellavaux.ch 64 127 66
Villa Toscane Montreux +41 (0)21 966 88 88 www.villatoscane.ch 43 70 25
sup. Helvetie Montreux +41 (0)21 966 77 77 www.helvetie.ch 60 100 150
Hostellerie Bon Rivage La Tour-de-Peilz +41 (0)21 977 07 07 www.bon-rivage.ch 50 100 76
Hôtel de Famille Vevey +41 (0)21 923 39 00 www.hotelfamille.ch 61 100 75
Tralala Hôtel Montreux +41 (0)21 963 49 73 www.tralalahotel.ch 40 80 20
Hôtel Bon Port Montreux +41 (0)21 962 80 70 www.montreux.ch/bon-port.ch 29 59 n/a
Hôtel de Chailly Chailly-Montreux +41 (0)21 964 21 51 www.hoteldechailly-montrreux.ch 33 59 30
Hôtel Masson Montreux-Veytaux +41 (0)21 966 00 44 www.hotelmasson.ch 31 60 n/a
Hôtel Splendid Montreux +41 (0)21 966 79 79 www.hotel-splendid.ch 28 59 20 Practical information List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch
Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin, Château-d’Oex 7889 SEMINAR CATEGORY NAME LOCALITY PHONE WEBSITE ROOMS BEDS CAPACITY
Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 495 90 90 www.royalp.ch 63 126 100
sup. Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets Les Diablerets +41 (0)24 492 37 21 www.eurotel-victoria.ch 101 220 123
Hôtel du Golf & Spa Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 496 38 38 www.hotel-golf.ch 69 130 75
Eurotel Victoria Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 495 31 31 www.eurotel-victoria.ch 160 300 224
Le Bristol Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 496 36 36 www.bristol-villars.ch 110 220 63
Mercure Classic Hôtel Leysin +41 (0)24 493 06 06 www.mercure.com 68 136 290
Hôtel Le Cèdre Bex +41 (0)24 463 01 11 www.hotel-cedre.ch 42 80 85
Grand Hôtel des Bains Lavey-les-Bains +41 (0)24 486 15 15 www.lavey-les-bains.ch 68 115 167
Hôtel Les Sources Les Diablerets +41 (0)24 492 01 00 www.hotel-les-sources.ch 48 96 75
Hôtel Résidence Central and Spa Leysin +41 (0)24 493 07 07 www.central-residence.ch 104 300 244
Hôtel le Grand Chalet Leysin +41 (0)21 493 01 01 www.grand-chalet.ch 30 60 35
Hôtel Lodge Roc et Neige Château-d’Oex +41 (0)26 924 33 50 www.rocetneige.ch 55 90 90
Nyon, Morges 7887 SEMINAR CATEGORY NAME LOCALITY PHONE WEBSITE ROOMS BEDS CAPACITY
sup. Hôtel La Barcarolle Prangins +41 (0)22 365 78 78 www.labarcarolle.ch 39 72 250
Hôtel Beau-Rivage Nyon +41 (0)22 365 41 41 www.beaurivagehotel.ch 50 100 112
Hôtel Réal Nyon +41 (0)22 365 85 85 www.hotelrealnyon.ch 30 70 n/a
La Fleur du Lac Morges +41 (0)21 811 58 11 www.fleur-du-lac.ch 30 54 30
Hostellerie Le Petit Manoir Morges +41 (0)21 804 12 00 www.lepetitmanoir.ch 25 28 32
Best Western Chavannes-de-Bogis Chavannes-de-Bogis +41 (0)22 960 81 81 www.hotel-chavannes.ch 180 305 492
Hôtel des Alpes Nyon +41 (0)22 994 30 00 www.alpes-nyon.ch 53 92 60
La Longeraie Morges +41 (0)21 804 64 00 www.lalongeraie.ch 48 96 655
Nouvelle Couronne Morges +41 (0)21 804 81 81 www.couronne-morges.ch 43 84 48
Romantik Hôtel Mont-Blanc au Lac Morges +41 (0)21 804 87 87 www.hotel-mont-blanc.ch 45 80 97
Yverdon-les-Bains 7888 SEMINAR CATEGORY NAME LOCALITY PHONE WEBSITE ROOMS BEDS CAPACITY
sup. Grand Hotel des Bains Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 424 64 64 www.grandhotelyverdon.ch 115 176 250
Hôtel de la Prairie – Philippe Guignard Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 423 31 31 www.hoteldelaprairie.ch 37 52 80
sup. Grand Hôtel des Rasses Les Rasses +41 (0)24 454 19 61 www.grandhotelrasses.ch 40 74 105
Hôtel des Mosaïques Orbe +41 (0)24 441 62 61 www.hoteldesmosaiques.ch 37 74 60 Tourist offices & Useful addresses
Office du Tourisme d’Aigle Leysin Tourisme Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 466 30 00 T: +41 (0)24 493 33 00 Point i Rougemont www.aigle-tourisme.ch www.leysin.ch T: +41 (0)26 925 11 66 Avenches Tourisme Montreux-Vevey Tourisme www.chateau-doex.ch T: +41 (0)26 676 99 22 Point i Lutry Office du Tourisme de www.avenches.ch T: +41 (0)21 791 47 65 St-Cergue Office du Tourisme de Bex www.montreuxriviera.com T: +41 (0)22 360 13 14 T: +41 (0)24 463 30 80 Montreux-Vevey Tourisme www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch www.bex-tourisme.ch T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 Office du Tourisme de Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme www.montreuxriviera.com Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses Point i Château-d’Oex Morges Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 455 41 42 T: +41 (0)26 924 25 25 T: +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.sainte-croix-tourisme.ch www.chateau-doex.ch www.morges-tourisme.ch Vallée de Joux Tourisme Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Office du Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 845 17 77 Point i Chexbres Les Mosses – La Lécherette www.myvalleedejoux.ch T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 T: +41 (0)24 491 14 66 Office du Tourisme de Vallorbe www.montreuxriviera.com www.lesmosses.ch T: +41 (0)21 843 25 83 Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Moudon Région Tourisme www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch Point i Cully T: +41 (0)21 905 88 66 Montreux-Vevey Tourisme T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.moudon.ch Point i Vevey www.montreuxriviera.com Nyon Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 Diablerets Tourisme T: +41 (0)22 365 66 00 www.montreuxriviera.com T: +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.nyon-tourisme.ch Villars Tourisme www.diablerets.ch Office du Tourisme d’Orbe T: +41 (0)24 495 32 32 Echallens Région Tourisme et environs www.villars.ch T: +41 (0)21 881 50 62 T: +41 (0)24 442 92 37 Montreux-Vevey Tourisme www.echallens-tourisme.ch www.orbe-tourisme.ch Point i Villeneuve Office du Tourisme de Grandson Payerne / Estavayer-le-Lac Tourisme T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 T: +41 (0)24 445 60 60 T: +41 (0)26 660 61 61 www.montreuxriviera.com www.grandson-tourisme.ch www.estavayer-payerne.ch Office du Tourisme et Gryon Tourisme Office du Tourisme de Rolle du Thermalisme d’Yverdon-les-Bains T: +41 (0)24 498 00 00 T: +41 (0)21 825 15 35 T: +41 (0)24 423 61 01 www.villarsgryon.ch www.tourisme-rolle.ch www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch Lausanne Tourisme Office du Tourisme Office du Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 613 73 73 de Romainmôtier d’Yvonand-Menthue www.lausanne-tourisme.ch T: +41 (0)24 453 38 28 T: +41 (0)24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch Office du Tourisme Venoge – www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch Milieu du Monde T: +41 (0)21 866 64 23 www.tourisme-lasarraz.ch
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