Modernity and tradition

between Swiss lakes and mountains

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MICE STRENGTHS ​

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Central location in Europe: at the intersection of major European axes and with a remarkably developed road and rail network, the canton of Vaud, in addition to its incomparable attractions in terms of leisure tourism, is also very favorable to business tourism. . Numerous infrastructures (hotels equipped with seminar rooms, exhibition centres, etc.) allow the organization of congresses and professional meetings. This is particularly true in Lausanne, the Olympic capital and headquarters of the IOC, and in Montreux, where the famous Montreux Jazz Festival takes place.

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Infrastructure:

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With 304 hotels and 17,000 beds, the canton of Vaud has a variety of accommodation able to meet all needs. From Lausanne to Montreux Riviera, on the shores of Lake Geneva, via Villars-Gryon in the Vaudois Alps, large hotels and international chains are represented, and will appeal to travelers who come to the region on business. The offer also includes medium-sized establishments with facilities for seminars in the four corners of the region. Whatever the category chosen, the reception will be of high quality, as required by Swiss tradition! Convention and exhibition centers also play variety. If Lausanne has the ultramodern SwissTech Convention Centre, which opened in April 2014, and the vast Palais de Beaulieu, Montreux is not to be outdone, with the 2m2c.

Variety of destinations:

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A life-size amusement park to discover in all seasons: Lausanne, Montreux Riviera, Villars-Les Diablerets, Leysin, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains.

Lausanne, Olympic Capital, privileged destination for business tourism thanks to its congress center (SwissTech Convention Center), its large hotel offer but also for its wide choice of activities and leisure.  

Montreux Riviera, an exceptional setting between Lake Geneva, the Lavaux UNESCO vineyards and the Alps. The diversity of its accommodation, its congress center, eclectic cultural offer (Montreux Jazz Festival)  

Villars-Les Diablerets, balcony of the Vaudois Alps, offers comfortable and technological infrastructures, stimulated by the view of the mountains with activities available in all seasons: skiing in winter or hiking in summer.  

MICE ACTIVITIES ​

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Team building, excursions, moments of relaxation, extreme sports, gourmet getaways or cultural visits are all possibilities to keep busy between two conferences or after a meeting in the Lake Geneva region (Canton of Vaud)

Multiple and varied event venues to meet all the needs of organizers. It is possible to organize a conference in a museum, a cocktail in a medieval castle and even an evening on a boat. Apart from these unusual places, other places fulfill all capacities, in different atmospheres.

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A FEW WORDS FROM THE MANAGEMENT

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Renowned hotel offer, state-of-the-art convention centers, diverse and varied event possibilities or simply the beauty of the landscapes, not to mention the great Swiss tradition of tableware and impeccable hospitality as required by Swiss tradition. , the canton of Vaud and its destinations of Lausanne, Montreux Riviera and Villars – Les Diablerets, have all the ingredients required for the realization of the perfect event. The Vaud Canton Tourist Office team and its partners are happy to assist you in your research.  

Alexandre Berthod

Business Tourism Manager at VAUD Promotion

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