REGION OF MURCIA AS A MICE DESTINATION

REGION OF MURCIA AS A MICE DESTINATION

Infraestructures Extensive investment in infrastructure. Excellent communications network and accessibility for both national and international visitor traffic: Roads Railway San Javier Airport /El Altet Airport (Alicante) Port of Cartagena. Cruise ship terminal. *Coming soon! AVE (high-speed train) and a new International Airport Region of Murcia Murcia, the capital, and three large cities: Cartagena, Lorca and Caravaca de la Cruz

The Region of Murcia as a MICE destination The Region of Murcia is the perfect choice to celebrate professional events with guaranteed success. More than 315 sunny days a year and average temperature above 19 C. It is a diverse and accessible region. Only a couple of hours just from one end to the other.

Reasons to choose the Region of Murcia More than 250 km of coastline. Warm temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities. A wide offer of Culture, monuments and leisure. Squares, streets and gardens to enjoy life and sunlight. Intense cultural activity: festivals, exhibitions, markets, festivities, etc. Complete nightlife and shopping offer.

The Region of Murcia as a MICE destination A wide range of locations and modern facilities in Murcia, Cartagena and Águilas. The possibility to hold any professional event thanks to the latest technical means.

The Region of Murcia as a MICE destination More than 50,000 accommodation beds in the Region of Murcia. Almost 16,000 hotel beds in 3- star, 4-star and 5-star establishments. All the necessary services to celebrate events with guaranteed success: travel agencies, congress organisers, interpreting, stand

Murcia and Cartagena, convention cities Two convention bureaus associated to Spain Convention Bureau. Two convention centers less than 50 km away from each other. Modern technologies to solve needs efficiently.

Murcia and Cartagena, convention cities MURCIA Auditorium & Convention Centre with 2 Auditorium Halls up to 2200 people capacity and 15 additional meetings rooms up to 1000 people capacity Over 2500 m 2 of exhibition area in multipurpose rooms More than 40 additional halls of different capacities in the city s strategic spots. Over 3700 bedrooms in 4* and 3* hotels in the city

Murcia and Cartagena, convention cities CARTAGENA 9 halls which hold 2,800 persons in the Auditorium and Convention Centre. More than 30 halls at different locations of the port city. 1 hall with a max. capacity of 1,500 persons. 5,000 beds in 3-star,4-star and 5-star hotels.

The Region of Murcia as a MICE destination ÁGUILAS 1 Convention Centre 1,000 hotel beds in 4-star, 3- star and 2-star hotels LORCA 1 Parador built on the site of Lorca Castle 15th-century Sinagogue

Relevant events 31st National Congress of Eye Surgery (2016) 1,500 persons National Congress of Associations of Housewives, Consumers and Users (2015) 1,200 persons National Congress on Learning and Teaching Mathematics (2015) 900 persons 4th International Congress of Early Childhood Education (2016) 500 persons

Incentives Big resorts well-known throughout the world. 2 of 5-star hotels and 40 of 4- star establishments. 22 golf courses with modern facilities and excellent professionals; Best European value for money golf destination in 2016.

Incentives LA MANGA CLUB A resort with more than 40 years working with the MICE industry 5* hotel with 192 bedrooms 9 meeting rooms and 540 ha. of outdoor space for team building activities Perfect for sport events, offering tennis center, football center and 3 golf courses

Incentives Nautical activities. Modern facilities in wellness centers, spas and thalassotherapy centers. Routes and paths to enjoy nature. Numerous possibilities for active tourism.

Gastronomy Excellent traditional and new cuisine with products from land and sea. 1 restaurant with 1 Michelin star. Taverns, places to have tapas and prestigious restaurants. 3 Wine Routes: Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla.

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