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| The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and conference venue |
Over 130,000 people come to Gran Canaria every year for business events and it's conference scene is booming. From world-class venues to perfect weather, the island has everything any company needs to host a convention.
Why A Gran Canaria Conference?
Gran Canaria is a few hours flight from anywhere in Europe and its communications, facilities, transport and safety are European standard. You also get the island’s glorious climate (Las Palmas' weather was deemed the most pleasant in the world by Syracuse University) and the opportunity to do almost anything you want in your down time.
Why A Gran Canaria Conference?
Gran Canaria is a few hours flight from anywhere in Europe and its communications, facilities, transport and safety are European standard. You also get the island’s glorious climate (Las Palmas' weather was deemed the most pleasant in the world by Syracuse University) and the opportunity to do almost anything you want in your down time.
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| Cycling in Gran Canaria |
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| Gran Canaria conference excursion |
Conferences are all about meeting people and exchanging ideas. They need to be held in a positive, upbeat location rather than a dingy venue. During the winter Gran Canaria is one of the few places in Europe where sunshine is guaranteed: Never underestimate the effect of the sunshine on an investor or a stressed-out boss!
Conference Facilities in Gran Canaria
There are two main conference centres on the island: The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium on the beachfront in the capital city Las Palmas, and the Expomeloneras Conference Centre in Maspalomas. Both are spectacular venues that can handle large events.
For smaller and less formal gatherings, all hotels in Gran Canaria have conference facilities. In Las Palmas the Reina Isabel and Cristina Hotels boast beachfront conference rooms. In the south you can take you pick of venues depending on your budget and tastes.
Conference Facilities in Gran Canaria
There are two main conference centres on the island: The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium on the beachfront in the capital city Las Palmas, and the Expomeloneras Conference Centre in Maspalomas. Both are spectacular venues that can handle large events.
For smaller and less formal gatherings, all hotels in Gran Canaria have conference facilities. In Las Palmas the Reina Isabel and Cristina Hotels boast beachfront conference rooms. In the south you can take you pick of venues depending on your budget and tastes.
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| Networking by the beach |
A New Gran Canaria Conference
Why this sudden interest in conference tourism in Gran Canaria you ask. Well, we love new ideas and initiatives and our good friend Hans Johansen is setting an online business and social media conference in Las Palmas: The Gran Canaria Business Conference Week is on during the first week of 2013.
Hans is a huge fan of the island and already has over 30,000 fans on his Gran Canaria Facebook page. With his drive and energy we believe that the GC Business Week will grow into a major event over the next few years.
Hans is a huge fan of the island and already has over 30,000 fans on his Gran Canaria Facebook page. With his drive and energy we believe that the GC Business Week will grow into a major event over the next few years.
If you are looking for a conference venue then Gran Canaria deserves to be on your shortlist. It's the perfect location for combining business and pleasure. If you choose the island for your event, please let us know how it goes.
