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2016 NIMA Annual Convention in Barcelona – Catalonia 1st to 6th February 2016 2016 NIMA Annual Convention in Barcelona-Catalonia ABOUT CATALONIA Catalonia is a Mediterranean destination with a great geographical diversity and an open and innovative society. It has distinguished itself as a pioneering and highly dynamic territory in the industrial, commercial and service sectors. Catalonia and its people have traditionally been a welcoming society that is open to the world, a tireless leader in business development and constant innovation. The excellent quality of life and business climate, a stable institutionalized political system, cultural events, gastronomic richness, the diversity of its sea and mountain landscape, the quality of infrastructure and the professionalism of its organizers make Catalonia an ideal destination for hosting conferences and business events. In Catalonia, with its capital Barcelona, you can find a great network of conference and convention centers and trade fair venues in its major cities, as well as wide range of unique indoor and outdoor spaces, adapted and equipped to accommodate all types of meetings and events. The infrastructure makes it possible to stage successful customized events while enjoying all the attractions that the region has to offer: excellent cuisine, cultural cities, shopping, luxury, wellness, sea, nature, mountain sports, golf, ski and more. Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb NIMA ANNUAL CONVENTION LOCATIONS ● Barcelona Barcelona is Catalonia’s bustling economic, cultural and political capital and the third most preferred destination in the EU for holding meetings, conferences and conventions, according to the International Certification Association. This modern but historical European metropolis is internationally renowned for its amazing architecture, multi-Michelin-starred cuisine, FC Barcelona and its exciting and diverse shopping experiences. But Barcelona is more than just that. It is also the gateway to the rest of Catalonia, a region that truly has it all: 300 km of Alpine landscapes in the Pyrenees mountain range, charming seaside towns and gorgeous beaches in Costa Brava and Costa Daurada, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the finest wine cellars in Costa and Landscape of Barcelona and a culture like no other. ● Tibidabo (Barcelona) Tibidabo is an iconic mountain and amusement park overlooking Barcelona. At 512 metres, it is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. Rising sharply to the north-west, it affords spectacular views over the city and the surrounding coastline. It is the oldest amusement park in Spain and the just the second oldest in Europe. ● Camp Nou Camp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona, which has been the home of FC Barcelona since 1957. With a seating capacity of 99,354, it is the largest stadium in Spain by capacity. It is also the largest stadium in Europe and the second largest association football stadium in the world in terms of capacity. It has hosted numerous international matches at a senior level and is a mustvisit in Barcelona. ● Casa Batlló Casa Batlló is a renowned modernist building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces, and one of Barcelona’s most iconic buildings. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times after that. ● Montserrat (Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona) Montserrat is a multi-peaked mountain located nearly 40 km away from Barcelona. It is actually the “Holy Mountain” of Catalonia and is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. "Montserrat" literally means "saw (serrated, like the common handsaw) mountain" in Catalan. It describes its peculiar aspect with multitude of rock formations which are visible from a great distance. ● La Roca Village (Costa Barcelona) Only 40 minutes from Barcelona city centre and close to the Costa Brava is the unique shopping experience that boasts top brands with discounts of up to 60% all year round. And with more than 135 boutiques, this truly is an open-air retail day-out not to be missed. Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb ● Món Sant Benet (Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona) Món Sant Benet (MSB) is a cultural heritage centre established in 2007 bringing together different areas and cultural, tourism, leisure. MICE and scientific facilities. The MSB site includes the medieval monastery of Sant Benet del Bages, entirely recovered and refurbished, open for visitors and playing host to a busy cultural programme; the headquarters of the ALICIA Foundation, which works on food research, and the Món Hotel, ideal for your holidays and business meetings. ● Cardona (Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona) Just one hour away from Barcelona, this historical town in central Catalonia features an astonishing castle, originally constructed in 886. Perched on a mountaintop, it overlooks a charming medieval Old Town and a salt mine that offers endless possibilities for MICE events. ● Aran Valley Located in the central Pyrenees, the Aran Valley is commonly dubbed as “Catalonia’s Switzerland”, because of its breath-taking landscapes full of lakes, mountains, valleys and gorgeous villages formed by houses made of stone. The region is also famous for BaquèiraBeret, the most prestigious ski resort in Spain, usually visited by the Spanish royal family. Spas, snowshoeing and dog sledding are also highly recommended activities to do while in this corner of North-Western Catalonia, just below 4-hour ride from Barcelona. ● Monastery of Avellanes (Terres de Lleida / Lands of Lleida) The Monastery of Bellpuig de les Avellanes was established in in the year 1121 and is located in a bucolic environment, surrounded by forests, hills and fields, just 40 km away from the city of Lleida. Its medieval architecture and its rich cultural and religious heritage make it a perfect escape from the bustling Catalan cities for those who are seeking for peace and tranquility. Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb PROGRAMME Day 1 - Monday, 1st February 2016 [India > Barcelona] 4:45 pm: Arrival of delegates to Barcelona from India in the afternoon on Turkish Airlines TK 1855 at 4:45pm TK 717 MO 01FEB DEL IST 0645 | 1040 TK1855 MO 01FEB IST BCN 1400 | 1645 5:45 pm: Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel in Barcelona. 6:15 pm: Fast Check-in and freshen up Settle in and free time until Welcome Cocktail 7:30 pm: Bindi Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail 8:00 pm: Welcome Indian Buffet Dinner 8:30 pm: Introduction and Welcome By the Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB), Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and presentation by SolVip Travel (DMC) Accommodation in Crown Plaza Hotel Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb Day 2 - Tuesday, 2nd February 2016 [Barcelona] 8:15 am: Transfer from Hotel to Tibidabo 9:00 am: Arrival in Tibidabo and official photo-taking against Panoramic view of Barcelona and Mediterranean Sea at the background 9:15 am: Introductory Briefing Session in Marionetarium 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Session 1 of B2B Workshop B2B Workshop with members of Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB), Barcelona Province Cnvention Bureau (BPCB), Aran Natura Convention Bureau, and Catalunya Convention Bureau in Lego Room in Tibidabo 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Coffee break 11:30 am – 2:00 pm: Session 2 of B2B Workshop 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Networking Lunch at Tibidabo La Masia Restaurant (Vegetarian options available) Opportunity for Indian and Catalan trade to network 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Explore Tibidabo’s attractions and Guided Visit to Museu dels Autòmates 4:30 pm: Transfer to Camp Nou 5:00 pm: Guided tour at CAMP NOU Group picture and Lucky Draw for FC Barcelona T-Shirt Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb 7:00 pm: Transfer back to Crowne Hotel Freshen up for Gala Dinner 8:30pm: Meet at lobby for transfer to dinner venue 8:40 pm: Transfer to Casa Batlló 9:00 pm: Casa Batlló guided tour 9:30 pm: Ceremony: Cultural Performance of Castells by Minyons de Terrassa Institutional Welcome Gala Dinner (Vegetarian options available) 11:30 pm: Return to accommodation at Crowne Plaza Hotel Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb Day 3 - Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 [Barcelona > Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona] 8:15 am: Transfer from Hotel to Rack Railway Station in Montserrat 9:40 am: Arrival at Rack Railway Train Station in Montserrat 9:55 am: Rack Railway Train to Montserrat leaves 10:08 am: Welcome Tea and visit Montserrat 12:15 pm: Cocoa and chocolate-tasting in Montserrat 1:00 pm: Choir concert by Montserrat’s Escolania in the Montserrat Basilica One of the oldest choirs in Europe 1:45 pm: Departure to La Roca Village (Costa Barcelona) 3:00 pm: Welcome and Lunch at La Roca Village In VIP Room (Vegetarian options available) 4:30 pm: Free time to explore and shop Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb 6:30 pm: Transfer to Món Sant Benet 7:30 pm: Check into Món Sant Benet Hotel 8:30 pm: Wine-tasting D.O Pla de Bages and dinner Accommodation in Món Sant Benet Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb Day 4 - Thursday, 4th February 2016 [Paisatges Barcelona: Cardona to Aran Valley] 8:00 am: Visit of Món Sant Benet premises 9:00 am: Transfer to Salt Mines of Cardona and the Parador 9:30 am: Visit to Salt Mines of Cardona and the Parador 12:00 pm: Lunch inside the Parador of Cardona with the Major of Cardona 2:00 pm: Departure to the Aran Valley 4:00 pm: 20-minute rest stop 6:00 pm: Free time to explore Vielha 6:45 pm: Check into Parador de Vielha & Parador d’Arties 7:30 pm: Aran Natura presentation with members 8:45 pm: Bollywood Dance 9:00 pm: Networking dinner at Parador Accommodation in Parador d’Arties and Parador de Vielha Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb Day 5 - Friday, 5th February 2016 [Aran Valley] 8:45 am: Transfer to Baqueira Beret 9:00 am: Welcome of delegates by Director of Baqueira Beret 9:30 am - 1:30 pm: Incentive - Snow-themed activities at the Aran Valley Choice of: Skiing & Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, Dog-Sledding, Horse Drawn Sleighs, Snowshoeing, Ski-mountaineering. 1:30 pm: Lunch Beret Restaurant 3:00 pm: Transfer to Monastery of Les Avellanes (Terres de Lleida) 7:00 pm: Check – in at Monastery of Les Avellanes & Santuari Sant Crist de Balaguer Hotel 8:00 pm: Visit to Monastery of Les Avellanes 8:30 pm: Dinner Visit to the Catalan bells museum Accommodation in Monastery of Les Avellanes & Santuari Sant Crist de Balaguer Hotel Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb Day 6 - Saturday, 6th February 2016 [Terres de Lleida > Barcelona > India] 6:00 am: Transfer to Barcelona Airport 12:05 pm: Departure from Barcelona to India via Istanbul, TK1854 TK1854 SA 06FEB BCN IST 1205 | 1640 TK 716 SA 06FEB IST DEL 1945 | 0510 ORGANISERS: CO-ORGANISERS: EVENT SPONSORS: Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00 [email protected] · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb