Where the World Meets
Situated between the Alps and the Jura Mountains, Geneva has a gentle and temperate climate. The State covers 282 sqkm and, with the lake and the river Rhone, presents refreshing surroundings of alpine scenery against a background of green countryside.
Geneva has a large portfolio of hotels in all categories and the highest density of restaurants per head of population in Switzerland. There are no fewer than 26 golf courses in the Geneva region. More than 200 international organizations, the U.N. among them, are headquartered in Geneva, earning it the title of the Capital of Peace. Geneva has also the highest concentration of global health care organizations. With over 40 museums, numerous art galleries as well as theaters and opera, the city is also an important cultural center.
Convention Bureau
The Geneva Convention Bureau will assist in finding the most appropriate venue for a congress as well as the best period to hold it. It can also help with:
- Analysis of congress requirements
- Preparation of the bid book
- Tentative reservation of congress center and room allotments
- Help and support for the bid presentation
- Site inspection arrangements
- Venue search and off-site special event coordination
All service are free.
Access to Geneva
Airport name: Geneva International Airport
Distance from city: 3 miles
Time from city by road: 15 min. By train: 6 min.
International cities served regularly: 98 scheduled destinations
Venues for groups
The city and its vicinity offers more than 35 special venues for private entertainment, gala events and product launches. Be it a dine-around, a cocktail party or a presentation of a new brand... Whatever you may plan, you will find the perfect venue hosting your next event.
Contact: Mrs. Anja Loetscher, Director Convention Bureau
Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau
Rue du Mont-Blanc 18, P.O. Box 1602
1211 Geneva 1
eMail: gvacb@geneva-tourism.ch