| Gran
Canaria – the unique Island very ready for team
building and meetings
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Gran
Canaria offers infinite leisure possibilities. Expect
to be blown away by the Dunes of Maspalomas, the cliffs
of the west coast and the leafy pines groves of the
centre area; an all weather destination to practice
golf, sea sports, trekking and end it up with a wellness
break. Then, there is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
a cosmopolitan city where businessmen and tourists
mix with the local population. |
The island's abundant hotels, the transport
network and the conference centres with their outstanding
architectural designs, together with the island's highly
developed services, infrastructures and telecommunications,
make Gran Canaria an excellent venue for the hosting of
conferences, seminars, symposia, product presentations and
conventions. It is not surprising, therefore, that this
sector of the island has been growing at such a tremendous
rate, the annual growth rate exceeding 15%. Apart from these
specific elements of congress tourism that the island has
to offer, there is also the added incentive of being able
to hold one's work functions in the best climate in Europe,
while being able to enjoy a broad range of leisure activities
and restaurant services.
In Gran Canaria there are two different places for organising
events: In the north of the island is the capital city “Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria”, and in the south of the island,
the tourist resort of Maspalomas.
The south of the island is home to the Maspalomas Conference
Centre; is a multi-purpose building with a useful area of
14,000 square metres. It has 24 conference rooms, including
the GRAN SALA MASPALOMAS, with an area of 3,870 square metres,
which can hold up to 6,165 people.
In addition to these centers, each of which constitute a
compelling reason to choose Gran Canaria when planning all
types of congresses, conferences and seminars, there are
about a hundred other conference halls in hotels located
both in the tourist areas and in the capital, with capacities
of up to 500 people. Furthermore, the hotels of Gran Canaria
are characterized by their high ratings, since most of them
fall within the four-star and four-star plus ratings.
The
island, with its diversity of landscapes, also boasts
unique enclaves for the planning of very different
and special incentive trips. In Gran Canaria, the
organizers of events can let their imaginations run
completely wild, as the whole environment plays along
in this small continent, helping organizers to design
the best programmes for their clients. |
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In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a great investment
effort is currently underway with the aim of placing the
city on the cutting edge in terms of congress facilities.
Gran Canaria Convention Bureau was constituted for the purposes
of promoting these types of events, this body being the
product of the joint efforts of the local public sector
and the companies and bodies that operate in the tourist
sector.
During the last few years, Gran Canaria has hosted many
prestigious national and international conferences that
have been extremely successful in terms of attendance figures.
The mild weather conditions that prevail on the Island throughout
the year, as well as the extraordinary locations of the
various conference centers, have contributed to placing
Gran Canaria in an excellent competitive position when it
comes to choosing the ideal destination for holding conferences,
workshops, seminars, symposiums and presentations…
The capital city and north, Las Palmas de
Gran Canaria is a cosmopolitan city where businessmen and
tourists alike mix with the local population. This atmosphere
is what distinguishes the city from the areas that are exclusively
tourist resorts. There are two conference centres in Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria:
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The
Canary Islands Conference Centre –
Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, set on Las Canteras
Beach, and the Gran Canaria Conference Centre, set
in the Infecar trade fair grounds. The Conference
Centre was designed by Catalan architect Oscar Tusquets.
It is situated on one of the most emblematic sites
of the city, Las Canteras Beach, which endows it with
an outstanding and relaxing marine setting with suggestive
views over the Atlantic Ocean. |
The conference Centre is made up of 14 meeting
rooms with a capacity for 3,465 delegates. Of these, the
Symphony Hall is one of the jewels of the conference centre.
It is considered the most spectacular area of the building
due to its 100 square metres picture window set behind the
stage, providing conference delegates and visitors with
a link with the Atlantic Ocean. With a capacity for 1,656
people, its hexagonal shape makes it one of the best settings
for holding a conference.
The Gran Canaria Conference Centre, located
within the grounds of the INFECAR trade fair centre, is
a modern building equipped with the very latest technology.
Within the physical space, covering over 7,500 m2, there
are different sized halls that offer a wide range of options
for holding all kinds of events. Next to the main building,
there are several pavilions offering over 10,000 m2 of commercial
exhibition space
What does
Gran Canaria have to offer?
Team
building activities organised by Ultramar: They
vary from treasure hunting in Vegeuta, Olympic games on
the beach, Ghynkana Canaria, Multi-Adventure day in Fataga,
photographic rally to discover Gran Canaria, Fun Cup Canarias,
Canarian ATV and Karting Challenge, Canyoning, Surf and
Kitesurf experience, Las Palmas Cultural City bike tour,
Sailing Regatta and lots more.
As a venue, Gran Canaria offers a warm
welcome to ensure the success of a meeting or incentive
package for many reasons, including:
Climate: a temperate climate, very agreeable
during all the year, with an average temperature of 23º,
which makes possible to organize open space events and to
combine work with leisure and sport the nature.
Well connected: excellent air communications,
especially with most of the Spanish and European cities.
The island is just two hours away from the Iberian Peninsula
and four hours from Europe. Its international airport is
20 minutes from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and 15 from the
tourist areas.
Infrastructures: a wide range of services
for arranging congresses and small and big meetings, receptions
and banquets in lovely and historical places, exhibitions
and presentations of products in modern and perfectly equipped
facilities.
Hotels: offers a large selection of hotels.
153.965 hotel beds, 28.162 of them in hotels of four - star
and five – star ratings.
Singular settings: offers never-ending
range possibilities: historical and singular buildings for
the most special social events.
An environment full of contrasts: The leisure
possibilities of the island are infinite: the Dunes of Maspalomas,
the cliffs of the west coast and the leafy pines groves
of the centre area. From summer to winter, you can practice
golf, sea sports, trekking and the possibility of relaxing
in one of the health centers of the island.
History and culture: Culturally speaking,
Gran Canaria is synonymous with the blending of cultures.
This attribute of the island is the legacy of its long history
as a port of call for travelers, having been a society that
is open to everything that arrives to its shores from beyond
the seas. Its extremely valuable archaeological, artistic,
architectural and ethnographic heritage is completed with
a wide cultural program during any time of the year.
Gastronomy: Rich and varied with land and
sea products: fishes, cheeses, gofio, mojo, tropical fruits...
The traditional canarian cuisine can be tasted in the wide
offer of restaurants that have developed a gastronomic movement
with creativity and style.
Professionalism and quality: More than one hundred companies
specialized in business tourism, supported by many years
of experience, with the best professionals of the sector
who guarantee the success of your event.
For More Information www.grancanariacb.com
Where to Stay
Palm Beach,
Avenida del Oasis s/n Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Tel: +34
928 72 1032
Palm Beach is one luxurious colourful hotel which ensures
that its guest eat well and fresh. Every bedroom has been
beautifully decorated in attractive bright colours. The
328-room luxurious hotel has a pool area, is close to the
beach, has a spa and wellness centre and everything you
desire in a hotel. My favourite activity in the hotel is
their unique buffet lunch. Whatever, you do in a hotel,
if you choose to stay at Seaside Hotel’s Palm Beach
residence in Gran Canaria or any Seaside Hotel for that
matter, do not miss lunch – you might live to regret
it.
Hotel
Santa Catalina 5* - Las Palmas
Established in 1890 and declared a historical artistic monument,
the Hotel Santa Catalina is the destination for Heads of
State and Royal Families from all over the world. The location
is perfect – right in the middle of the city centre,
just a stone throw from the yacht marina and very close
to Las Canteras beach.
For meetings, weddings, and conventions, the hotel has elegant
salons that hold from 10 to 1,500 persons. Each room is
adequately equipped with Wifi and multimedia equipment.
Facilities:
Business centre with the service of a secretariat
Meeting rooms x 5 sits 8 to 18
Banqueting rooms x 3 holds 140 to 180
Conference rooms x 2 – holds from 275 cocktail to
180 banqueting and 445 cocktail to 300 banqueting respectively.
Other facilities at the hotel include a Spa Centre which
is free to guests, outdoor and indoor pools, a gymnasium,
sports programmes, an 18-hole golf course and horse riding
facilities
Festivals in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is an island of folk festivals. There is a
celebration nearly every month on the Island.
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