Top-class convention centres in Barcelona to meet

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Barcelona is a much-coveted travel destination and there isn’t anything unknown about it. But what is interesting is that it has become a hub for MICE travellers as well. Barcelona is reportedly the MICE industry’s top destination, and it has every reason to be the leader.

Barcelona is one of the top three business tourism destinations, according to the ICCA’s annual ranking, thanks to its prime location on the Mediterranean Sea’s shores, its modern, comprehensive network of services, extensive experience hosting various types of events and its inviting character.

Barcelona International Convention Center (CCIB): The Barcelona International Convention Center, which opened in November 2004, is exceptional in Europe because of its state-of-the-art amenities, capacity, architectural style, technical capabilities, position in the city, nearby hotel selection and public transportation system.

The Barcelona International Convention Center consists of the Forum Auditorium, which has 3,084 seats, and the convention centre has a total area of 100,000 sq.m. which can accommodate almost 10,000 delegates.

Fira Barcelona Montjuic: The Fira De Barcelona Montjuic, a renowned event facility in Spain, has made a name for itself as a noteworthy location for holding Barcelona’s top exhibitions, trade fairs and conferences.

Through its successful trade fairs and events, the Fira De Barcelona Montjuic contributes significantly to the economies of Spain and Catalonia.

The Fira de Barcelona, which is undoubtedly the premier site in the Spanish exposition sector, is spread across 365,000 sq.m. and is made up of two exhibition centres that exhibitors and visitors from all over the world like. The Montjuic and Gran Via are the two centres. The Fira de Barcelona takes pride in being one of the largest exposition sites in Europe.

Hotel Hesperia Tower: One of the top hotels in the area, Hesperia Tower Hotel is housed in a 107 m tall structure. The hotel is the ideal location for both pleasure and business travellers because of its 280 elegant rooms, cutting-edge recreational amenities and meeting spaces spanning across 53,820 square feet.

The hotel has the most up-to-date amenities and equipment, making it a perfect location for conferences and other gatherings. The hotel, a recent addition to Barcelona’s skyline, also benefits from a fantastic position, which adds to its appeal. The variety of services the hotel provides, including parking and free shuttle service to the airport, further enhances its appeal.

World Trade Center Barcelona: The World Trade Center in Barcelona is another great site to host events and meetings. It ranks 7^th in exhibition and convention centres. Built in 2000, it spreads across an area of 9,000 sq.m.

Barcelona is a growing hub for MICE travellers and is always expanding its MICE tourism. Therefore, if you are in search of your next location, do not miss out on what Barcelona has to offer!

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