Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau
Welcome to downtown Europe, welcome to Geneva.
Geneva offers the perfect destination for any kind of event in a multitude of ways: expertise, accessibility, and Swiss professionalism go hand in hand with a powerful international network.
Geneva, the “Capital of Peace”, offers you top-quality congress infrastructure and a high level of expertise in several domains such as academic, medical, finance or innovation. The city is also home to 41 international organisations, including the United Nations and 750 NGOs ensuring you a close connection with them. Every day, we are hosting the world and major international event organisers trust our expertise & know-how.
Your delegates will easily access Geneva’s airport with its 140 direct flights from all round the globe. Using our efficient public transport system, free of charge, they will reach the city centre in just 7 minutes. And discover that we speak perfect worldish here; with 190 nationalities living here, the city is genuinely international. They will feel at ease, taking advantage of the beautiful natural environment, the local ‘art de vivre’ and our culture. Do you need more to guarantee a high level of participation?
Sustainability, stability, punctuality and Swiss value for your money are your assets for a successful event: with predictable budgets - and the lowest VAT in Europe (7.7%) - you can expect the expected in Geneva.
Venue Details
Hotels130
Convention center43,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms11,426
Guest rooms at 1 hotel496
Special event venues150
Average room rate$250
Occupancy rate70%
Restaurants1,000
Daily food cost$35
Tax rate8.1%
Venue typeCVB
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Mar 01 - Jun 30
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Sep 01 - Nov 30
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 29
Getting Here
Distance from airport
3 mi from Geneva International Airport
Distance from Geneva International Airport airport 3 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Geneva, Switzerland's Capital of Gastronomy
Recreation
Geneva is truly a city with good taste! It has the best restaurants in Switzerland, with more than 20 Michelin starred establishments and 60 listed by Gault Millau. The most discerning palates know where to come.
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A Globe for Science and Innovation (CERN)
Museum
The Globe of Science and Innovation is a landmark for CERN and a symbol of sustainable development for all. It is 27 metres high and 40 metres in diameter, which is about the size of the St. Peter's Basilica's dome in Rome! A unique visual landmark by day and by night, the Globe of Science and Innovation is a metaphor for Planet Earth. On the ground floor , the ‘Universe of Particles’ exhibition takes the visitor on a journey deep into the world of particles and back to the Big Bang.
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A Mediterranean Touch - Carouge
Recreation
A village in the city.
Carouge, this ancient market town that formerly belonged to the kingdom of Sardinia, lives a Genevan version of “la dolce vita”. Its streets lined with boutiques, food shops and workshops exude a Bohemian atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the lively ambience on its leafy squares.
Carouge, across the River Arve, is the Greenwich Village of Geneva. You can spend hours strolling along the streets and window shopping in its galleries and boutiques. The Mediterranean architecture reflects its Sardinian origins, giving it this air of the South. Spend a relaxing few hours on its shaded terraces in the company of residents, craftsmen, antique dealers or artists. Or an evening with Geneva’s smart set in a trendy bar!
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A Breathtaking Panorama - Geneva’s Lakefront
Historical landmark
The city’s greatest landmark.
Geneva’s lakeside parades the city’s greatest must-see places, such as the Jet d’Eau, admired all over the world. From its quays full of flower beds, the visitor has an exceptional view of the lake and the mountains. Take time to enjoy this idyllic setting.
The 140 metre high Jet d’Eau is the most emblematic of Geneva’s symbols. Visitors from all over the world come to admire the elegance and power of this unique landmark. Close to the Jardin Anglais you will find the Flower Clock , the symbol of Geneva’s watch industry. Crossing the Mont-Blanc bridge, you reach the right shore of the lake where the 19th century Brunswick Monument intrigues many a visitor. Do not miss the Pâquis jetty with its lighthouse and
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Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Mamco)
Museum
Connoisseurs and those new to contemporary art know that visiting the Mamco is mandatory when in Geneva. This museum has made an entire district of Geneva a European hub of modern art.
The Mamco is the largest and youngest museum of contemporary art in Switzerland. It is internationally renowned as a reference on the contemporary art scene, based on a collection of 4,000 items, a third of which is owned by the museum. Since opening in 1994, the Museum has held over 450 exhibitions, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of the Swiss and international art scene. Three times a year, the Mamco adds a new feature to its permanent exhibition. The programme is divided into two three-year sequences.
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Shopping streets
Shopping
Imagine a city where prestigious watches set the time. An entire street is lined with luxury brands and great names in fashion. However, the most sumptuous showcases belong to the Genevan Haute Horlogerie. Truly a dazzling experience!
For the master-watchmakers of the city, perfection is tradition as they create timepieces of eternal beauty. You can admire them in the luxury boutiques of Rue du Rhône, a shopping mile with more elegant shops than anywhere else! Amateurs of beautiful watches can follow the “Watch Tour” to the Patek Philippe Museum, the Cité du Temps and the Piaget Time Gallery.
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United Nations European Headquarters
Historical landmark
The Palais des Nations, built between 1929 and 1936, is the European headquarters of the United Nations. This centre of world diplomacy welcomes more than 25,000 delegates every year. A great number of artworks are displayed in its rooms. The building can be visited every day.
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Patek Philippe Museum
Museum
The Patek Philippe Museum is located in the heart of the Plainpalais district. Set up in 2001, it showcases the most prestigious creations of the brand’s master watchmakers. Visitors can also admire an extraordinary collection of watches, musical automata and enamel miniatures from the 16th to the 19th centuries, created in Geneva, Switzerland and Europe. The museum also houses a library entirely dedicated to horology and its related subjects.
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An unmistakable Geneva experience: the prestige of Geneva's hotels
Historical landmark
Imagine that striving for perfection runs in the family. That's what runs in Geneva’s 15 five-star hotels, Switzerland’s best gourmet restaurants, the VIP services appreciated by the most demanding guests: Geneva is a world centre for excellence.
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Convention Centers
Palexpo, GenevaPalexpo, Geneva’s Exhibition and Congress Centre, is an international multipurpose exhibition and congress venue. It is just 10 minutes far away from Geneva’s City Centre & served directly by international airport & international railway station.
Exhibit Space118,403 sq. ft.
Total meeting space118,403 sq. ft.
Centre International De Conference GeneveThe International Conference Centre, Geneva is the ideal event place for 100 to 2,200 people. Accessibility, modular combinations, functionality and a forward-looking approach are major assets that make the CICG the right conference center for you.
Exhibit Space4,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space11,219 sq. ft.
Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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