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Groups, Seminars, Conferences & IncentivesLausanne, Montreux RivieraVillars, Les Diablerets, LeysinNyon, Morges, Yverdon-les-Bains www.lake-geneva-region.ch

Athens

2.50

Milan

1.00 3.15

Rome

1.25 6.40

Frankfurt

1.05 5.30

Amsterdam

1.30 9.00

Berlin

1.25 9.25

Prague

1.40 12.40

Barcelona

1.15 10.00

Madrid

2.00

New York

7.55Tokyo

12.30

Hong Kong

12.55

Bangkok

11.45

Singapour

12.40

Johannesburg

10.40

Los Angeles

11.20

Sao Paolo

11.25

Montreal

7.15

London

1.40 8.35

Stockholm

2.35

Brussels

1.15 6.25

Paris

1.10 3.50

Moscow

3.45

Beijing

10.55

Dubai

6.40

New Delhi

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Sydney

22.00

Sion

1.05 1.05

Lucerne

2.20 2.15

Lugano

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Bienne

1.10 1.15

Bern

1.05 1.15

Neuchâtel

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Intercontinental distances Flight times to Geneva (GVA) or Zurich (ZRH) airport

Distances within Europe Flight times or journey times to Geneva airport (GVA)

Distances within Switzerland Journey time to Lausanne

Ideally located destinations in the heart of Europe

All practical information at a glance

Area3,212 square km (1,240 square miles)

CapitalLausanne

Number of inhabitants in 2011721,561 (Source: 2011 Figures of the Lake Geneva Region)

LanguageFrench

CurrencySwiss Francs (CHF), Euros (€) accepted in all shops.

Current220 volts AC, 50 Hz

TipsService is included in all shops and restaurants.

VAT8 % on 01.01.2012

PoliceThe emergency number is 117. It can be dialled free of charge from all telephone booths in Switzerland.

HospitalsThere are hospitals in all larger towns of the Lake Geneva Region. The CHUV (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois), which is located in the north of Lausanne, is the largest hospital in the Canton of Vaud.

Shop opening hours08.00 to 18.00 from Monday to Friday. Generally open from 08.00 to 18.00 on Saturday.Closed on Sundays. Station shops are open on Sundays.

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Access

By plane (Geneva International Airport) or train (TGV Paris – Lausanne or Cisalpino Milano – Montreux – Lausanne), the area is easily accessible. In addition, all destinations within the region itself are surprisingly close to each other: from the towns on the lakeshore you need less than an hour to reach the sunny resorts in the Alps or the Jura.

Approximate journey times departing from Lausanne

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Yverdon-les-Bains

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Nyon

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The Canton of Vaud: in the heart of Europe

A privileged location in the center of Europe, modern hotel facilities and leading-edge infrastructure are only some of the assets the Canton of Vaud in the heart of the Lake Geneva Region offers to its international clientele.

Connected to the capitals by Geneva Airport, as well as by a dense rail and road network, the Canton of Vaud boasts a great diversity of destinations allowing visitors to travel in less than an hour from a conference room of a large Riviera hotel to the relaxed atmosphere of an Alpine resort or to the bucolic setting of the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Table of ContentsDestinations at your service 3 –11

LausanneMontreux RivieraVillars, Les Diablerets, LeysinNyon-MorgesYverdon-les-Bains

Hotels 13

Conference and exhibition centres 15

Seminars 17

Activities 19

Evenings out 21

Events 23

Wines & Gastronomy 25

Practical information 27 – 32

Plans of conference and exhibition centresList of hotels

Maps and practical information can be found on the cover page flap.

Destinations at your serviceLausanne, Montreux Riviera, Villars and the other destinations in the Canton of Vaud are ideal for professional events. They meet the criteria of a discerning international clientele thanks to their quality hotels, modern infrastructure and their vast and varied tourist, gastronomic and cultural offers.

Lavaux Terraced Vineyard, UNESCO World Heritage

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Lausanne The Olympic capital

Located on the rail routes to Milan and Paris, Lausanne, the Olympic capital, boasts an extraordinary number of hotels. Featuring the third largest conference centre of Switzerland, the city also offers a huge range of cultural, sports and leisure activities, which makes it a privileged business tourism destina-tion. After a long day of work, our guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere of a medium-sized town offering the proximity of Lake Geneva and scores of star-studded restaurants.

www.lausanne.biz

Facts & Figures Complete list on p. 30

Hotel capacity: 2,525 rooms ∙ 4,412 beds

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Lausanne, historic centre

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Montreux Riviera A unique setting

For more than a century, the Lake Geneva Riviera has been attracting high-end customers. They not only appreciate the special micro climate – thanks to which visitors can combine, on one single photograph, palm trees on the lakeside quays, the lake and the eternal snow in the Alps – but also the great variety of accomodations ranging from palaces to family boarding houses. A modern conference centre, an eclectic cultural offer, an internationally reputed jazz festival and rich architectural heritage complete the list of reasons why this destination is ideal for seminar or meetings.

www.montreuxriviera.com


Hotel capacity: 1,758 rooms ∙ 3,117 beds



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Villars-Gryon The balcony of the AlpsThis stylish resort at an altitude of 1,300 metres enjoys a spec-tacular view of the eternal snow on the Alps and the Mont-Blanc massif. Easily accessible by car and by train, Villars-Gryon offers a vast range of hotel facilities. A golf course, a swimming pool, an extensive ski area and 300 kilometres of marked hiking trails allow everyone to choose the activity they feel like doing.

www.villars.ch

Les Diablerets High-altitude seminarsGlacier 3000 and its Restaurant Botta, which was designed by the famous Swiss architect, is a fully equipped seminar venue. After a fruitful day’s work in this extraordinary high-altitude setting, participants will be able to enjoy the quiet charm of Les Diablerets village, which has developed a wide range of recreational and sports activities for all seasons.

www.diablerets.ch

Aigle-Leysin-Col des Mosses In the heart of a white amphitheatreThis destination offers an Alpine centre with an important capacity, as well as a number of high-quality facilities and a wide range of logistics services in an exceptional setting. Among Leysin’s original attractions is the revolving restaurant Le Kuklos and the Tobogganing Park, a unique fun site where our guests are guaranteed to spend relaxing or unforgettable, adrenaline-filled moments.

www.leysin.ch


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Nyon-Morges Between lake and Jura

The towns of Nyon and Morges are only 25 minutes from Geneva International Airport. Their hotel and logistics infrastructure make them first-rate choices for seminars or business outings. This region, which combines the amenities of Lake Geneva with the preserved nature of the nearby Jura, also entices its hosts with its considerable cultural, sports and recreational offer.

www.nyon-tourisme.ch www.morges-tourisme.ch

Nyon, departure of a Belle Epoque cruise


Hotel capacity: 543 rooms ∙ 981 beds

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Yverdon-les-Bains Town of water and history

Yverdon-les-Bains, city of water and history, provides the ideal setting for the organisation of events thanks to its central loca-tion, its modern seminar structures (Marive can receive up to 900 guests, the medieval castle up to 200) and its hotel facilities around the spa centre. This charming town in the heart of a region with scores of “green” activities also offers team building activities for all tastes.

www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

Thermal Centre / Yverdon-les-Bains


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HOTELS sup.

SeMinArDestination HotelS rooMS BedS CApACity

Lausanne 2 315 529 1,718

Montreux Riviera 4 406 781 1,880

HOTELS SeMinArDestination HotelS rooMS BedS CApACity

Lausanne (dès 2013) 1 200 400 465

Montreux Riviera 1 146 190 250

Villars 1 63 126 100

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Lausanne 2 159 259 410


Les Diablerets 1 101 220 123

Nyon, Morges 1 39 72 250

Yverdon-les-Bains 1 115 176 250


Lausanne 10 1,359 2,293 3,259

Montreux Riviera 8 714 1,249 1,307

Villars, Les Diablerets, 5 449 866 737 Leysin

Nyon, Morges 4 135 252 174


Hotels*

The destinations offer top-rate hotel facilities. This is reflected by a vast and varied range of hotels from family boarding houses to palaces. The accommodation quality of these hotels meets the demanding criteria of an international clientele.

* Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on p. 30-32.

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Lausanne 11 492 931 282


Villars, Les Diablerets, 4 250 571 521 Leysin

Nyon, Morges 5 369 657 1,352


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The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne The future of international conferences

The Swiss Tech Convention Center of the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) will open its doors in late 2013. The modular system is the main feature of this centre. It is intended for conferences, seminars and business conventions and equipped with ultramodern technology. Its auditorium with 3,000 seats can be transformed into a banquet hall in a few minutes by retracting the steps simply by pressing a button. As to the basement of the centre, it can take the shape of a giant hall or can be separated into 15 independent rooms.

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Beaulieu Lausanne In the heart of the city

In the Olympic capital, the Beaulieu Lausanne exhibition and conference centre is tailored for large-scale events. This ideally located contemporary building has a surface area of 50,500 square metres, thirty-four conference rooms, as well as Switzerland’s largest theatre. Every year, some twenty thematic shows attract over 600,000 visitors. The building is currently being renovated and modernised in order to boost the largest exhibition centre in the Canton of Vaud.

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2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre An exceptional venue

On the shores of Lake Geneva, this centre of 18,000 square metres is located next to palaces and the Montreux Casino. The “2m2c”, as its brand name, is totally modular and multifunctional. It is divided into two main buildings: the Miles Davis is used primarily for events with up to 1,200 people, while the Auditorium Stravinski, which is renowned for its acoustics, can receive 3,500 persons, such as during the Montreux Jazz Festival, which sees a plethora of artists of world renown each year.

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centreThe Canton of Vaud has 3 conference and exhibition centres that are large enough for large-scale events. Their infrastructure is adapted to the organisation of interna-tional conferences with several thousand participants.

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OUT IN Complete list on: THE GREEN

Champ Pittet (Yverdon-les-Bains)The castle is situated on the edge of Lake Neuchâtel in the heart of Switzerland’s largest lakeside marshlands. The site offers an idyllic setting for seminars.

Arboretum (Aubonne, Morges)Set in the heart of unspoilt nature, the Arboretum plants trees for scientific study and for species protection. A venue conducive to business meetings in quiet surroundings.

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Bex Salt MinesExploited since 1684, the Bex Salt Mines are still active today. There is a seminar room, as well as a restaurant in the “bowels” of the earth.

Glacier 3000 (Les Diablerets)Located at an altitude of 3,000 metres, Glacier 3000 has been designed for various events, such as evening meetings, product launches, press conferences or incentives.

Rolex Learning Center (Lausanne)A new era in architecture. Its infrastructure is ideal for seminars and meetings based on research and science.

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Portes des Iris, Vullierrens, Morges

CASTLES & Complete list on: THEATRES

Castle of Yverdon-les-BainsThis imposing fortress in the city centre was built by the House of Savoy in 1260. It lends itself wonderfully well to conferences or presentations.

The Casino of MorgesLocated in Morges and boasting a magnificent terrace opposite the landing stage, the casino can accommodate seminars of up to 180 participants in its beautiful “Belle Epoque” room.

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SeminarsThe Canton of Vaud offers seminar rooms with modern and adapted infrastructure suitable for small committee meetings in a relaxed setting or for larger conferences.

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ExCURSIONS Complete list on:

Espace Horloger – Museum of Watchmaking (Le Sentier)Joux Valley, the cradle of watchmaking, presents the history of watchmaking in the museum Espace Horloger in Le Sentier.

Roman site (Avenches)Aventicum is a former capital of Roman Switzerland. Today, this historic site of national importance boasts imposing vestiges, such as the Roman arenas.

RomainmôtierThe abbey church of Romainmôtier nestles in the verdant countryside and is one of the oldest Romanesque churches of Switzerland. Church services, concerts and banquets are held in Maison du Prieur.

GoldenPass – Montreux-LucerneThe GoldenPass train line connects Montreux to Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. Travel in a panoramic train across the Alps.

GruyèresAt the foot of the Pre-Alps, the charming medieval village of Gruyères attracts visitors with its picturesque architecture. The village lent its name to the entire region and to its tasty cheese.

ZermattZermatt nestles at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world’s most photographed mountain. This resort is the very symbol of Switzerland with its high, sublime and authentic Alps.

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Alpine Coaster (Les Diablerets)Race down a banked-corner slope at 40 km/h opposite snow-capped peaks! This is possible with the Alpine Coaster, the sled-on-rails structure at Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets.

Toboganning Parc (Leysin)“Snow tubing” is the name of this new sport for fans of “freestyle”, an original concept comparable to bobsleigh with its banked corners.

Hot-air ballooning (Château-d’Oex)To admire some fantastic scenery, what better idea than an unforgettable ride in a hot-air balloon.

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Goldenpass Line, Montreux

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Snow Fun GamesThe bus will take you towards Les Diablerets, and the cable car will transport you to Glacier 3000 at an altitude of 3,000 m. Team sport competitions are organised in the form of Olympic Games.

Chocolate workshopPossibility to organise an introductory course on how to make chocolate and how it is processed: moulding, desserts, chocolates and truffles.

Nautical activitiesIn an idyllic setting, an experienced team proposes an introduction to nautical sports, which allow the development of collective values through personal effort.

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ActivitiesTeam building, excursions, relaxation, extreme sports, gourmet getaways, cultural visits or discovering the Swiss folklore heritage: the Canton of Vaud offers a vast array of activities to keep busy between two conferences or after a meeting.

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SWITZERLAND Complete list on:

The Swiss Chalet in LausanneThis authentic chalet, which is located in the woods of Sauvabelin, offers a splendid view of the town and of Lake Geneva. The restaurant proposes Swiss culinary specialities.

Villars – Swiss Ethno NightEnjoy a traditional folklore evening in an Alpine restaurant which is reached by a private train. Cheese fondue, orchestra and torchlight descent.

Night sledding with fondue in Les DiableretsA unique experience followed by a delicious cheese fondue in the high-altitude restaurant “Les Mazots”, then sled descent lit by a frontal lamp.

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NAVIGATION Complete list on:

Cruise on Lake Geneva with “La Compagnie Générale de Navigation” (CGN)Whether for business of pleasure, visitors aboard one of the CGN’s ships will have the opportunity to enjoy gourmet delights and the unique scenery around Lake Geneva.

Cruise on the “La Liberté” galleyThe “La Liberté” galley is moored in the lake just off Morges. This imposing wooden vessel is 55 metres long and proposes 2-hour motor-driven cruises on Lake Geneva.

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CASTLES Complete list on:

Medieval evening at Chillon CastleSlip into the atmosphere of medieval tales for one evening at Chillon Castle. An extraordinary fortress and a princely residence of the 13th century.

Evening at Yvorne Castle Maison BlancheHow to better develop the art of living, good taste, and secular gastronomy than in the setting of a 16th century manor? The old stone walls blend wondrously well with the contemporary equipment.

Evening at Rosey CastleRosey Castle is a magnificent 12th century winery estate. It is located at Bursins, in the heart of the Lake Geneva Riviera.

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Evenings outThe range of thematic evenings available in the Canton of Vaud seems infinite. A cruise on a Belle-Epoque boat, a meal in a revolving restaurant high up in the Alps, or a folklore evening around a fondue will guarantee unforget-table memories.

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Evening a the Olympic Museum, LausanneEvenings at the museum immersed in the magic of the Games. VIP reception, torches and a red carpet on the forecourt for exclusive and festive gala evenings. Reopening in 2013.

Montreux gives its best shot at the CasinoWelcome to a world of entertainment, dream and pleasure. At the Montreux Casino, guests will discover a magical world with 300 slot machines and 12 gambling tables. Fun and thrills guaranteed.

Vullierens (Morges) – Portes des IrisLocated in a rural location in the heart of the estate of Vullierens Castle, this enchanting 16th century historic monument has been transformed into an idyllic event venue.

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LEISURE

International Hot-Air Balloon Festival January – February

At the International Hot-Air Balloon Festival, more than 80 hot-air balloons from 18 countries provide colourful dots in the sky above Château-d’Oex. Every day, hot-air balloons and airships take on passengers and create an unforgettable aerial ballet.

Montreux Noël november – December

Throughout the month of December, Montreux is the headquarters of the most beautiful and most important Christmas market in Switzerland. The Riviera destination has multiplied Christmas activities in five different locations. Twinkling lights, appealing scents, attractive boutiques and an enchanting atmosphere are guaranteed.

SPORT

Athletissima Lausanne July

Representing more than 70 countries, 250 top-level athletes meet every year for Athletissima at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium in Lausanne. This athletics meeting, which is a member of the “Diamond League” and was classified number three worldwide in 2010, has acquired world renown over the years.

Nescafé Champs Open Leysin February

A not-to-be-missed event for snowboarders! This competition brings together the best of the discipline while allowing ten amateurs to distinguish themselves at the qualifications to play against the world elite. Festive atmosphere on the slopes and in Leysin village until the wee hours.

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Béjart Ballet Lausanne June & December

The Lausanne choreographer Maurice Béjart, who founded the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the Atélier Rudra-Béjart, was a major figure in contemporary dance. His company, which consists of some forty dancers, performs not only abroad but also in Lausanne in the months of June and in December.

Prix de Lausanne January / February

Every year, this international competition for young artists attracts hopefuls of classical ballet and contemporary dance from around the world. The selection tests and the finals are held at the Palais Beaulieu in the centre of Lausanne. They are open to the public.

EventsWhen it comes to special events and attractions, the Canton of Vaud can claim a long tradition which gives a place of honour to culture, fun and entertainment. There are not only major festivals all year round, but also international and unique events.

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Montreux Jazz Festival July

Every year, Montreux transforms into the capital of jazz. Tens of thousands of spectators attend the concerts performed in the sumptuous Auditorium Stravinsky and the Miles Davis Hall. In addition, the convivial Festival Off, which is free of charge, attracts a large audience in the streets and on the lakeside quays in this town on the Swiss Riviera.

Avenches Opera Festival July

A unique setting in the Roman arenas of Avenches, internationally reputed artists, top-quality stage direction and stunning sets attract tens of thousands of spectators on the occasion of the Opera Festival. Rigoletto, Don Juan or La Bohème are just some of the classical works that were presented in the past few years.

Paléo Festival Nyon July

Every summer, more than 225,000 music lovers attend the open-air festival in Nyon, one of the largest in Europe. Rock, folk, French chanson, reggae, world music, and street theatre are performed on six different stages, totalling nearly 120 concerts over six days.

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CELLARS

The vintners of the Canton of Vaud have succeeded in creating excellent wines on a relatively small territory. Six of these wines are “appellations AOC” which can be tasted in a hundred cellars.

Complete list of cellars open to the public via the web code above.

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GASTRONOMY

A plethora of restaurants awarded with Gault&Millau and Michelin points awaits gourmets in the Canton of Vaud. In addition to these star-studded establishments, there are typical inns and traditional brasseries.

Complete list of gourmet restaurants, typical brasseries and mountain restaurants via the web code above.

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LAVAUx VINORAMA

This unique place, where vine can be discovered, is located in the heart of the Lavaux terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Wines & Gastronomy

The region offers an infinite diversity of landscapes, breath-taking views, as well as gourmet food of inexhaustible variety. Did you know that this part of Switzerland was among the world’s most renowned regions in terms of gastronomy?

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Beaulieu Lausanne, Exhibition and conference Centre

Infrastructure of 50,500 sq m, unique in the region and located in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland, comprising a dozen bars and restaurants as well as a parking area for 580 cars.

After complete rebuilding of the South Halls in 2011, the North Halls will be refurbished by 2015 in the frame of the project Beaulieu2020.

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South HallsTotal surface: 11,000 sq m.2 exhibition halls of more than 5,500 sq m.

North HallsTotal surface: 164,000 sq m.Exhibition halls: 843 sq m to 2,790 sq m.

Conference CentreMain building: 34 modular halls.Hall capacity: 5,400 peopleExhibition surface: 10,000 sq m on 3 floors.

Théâtre de BeaulieuCapacity: 1,844 seats (parterre: 1,114 and Balcon: 730).

PresbytèreReception room: capacity for 20 to 60 people depending on the configuration.

CellarsThe main building has cellars arranged as “Rue des Cantons”.Vaud Cellar (2 levels): 460 seats.Fribourg Cellar: 275 seats.Ticino Cellar: 176 seats.Geneva Cellar: 106 seats.Jura Cellar: 180 seats.Valais Cellar (2 levels): 307 seats.

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Opening in late 2013 The Swiss Tech Convention Center is located on the EPFL campus. It is the world’s first totally automated conference centre. Its infrastructure with ultramodern facilities is flexible and can be transformed into auditoriums with computerised controls. The amphitheatre can be converted into a banquet hall within minutes.

The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne 53591

Auditorium closed dress circle + dress circle foyerAuditorium closed dress circle: 458 seats.

Ground floor in sub-commission roomsMaximum capacity “theatre”: 1,400 seats.Capacity of rooms: 156-440 seats.

Open surface ground floor + Business centreBusiness centre: shared space of 370 sq m.Surface of the exhibition area and open sub-commission rooms: 2,500 sq m.Maximum capacity: 1,400 seats.

Possible configurations:

Plenary room + dress circlePlenary room: 2,206 seats.Dress circle: 794 seats.

Plenary room + Reception foyerMaximum capacity “banquets”: 1,200.Maximum capacity “cocktails”: 2,211.

Reduced plenary room + closed auditorium in the stallsReduced plenary room: 879-1,757 seats.Auditorium below closed dress circle: 183-357 seats.

Plenary roomStalls

Dress circle

Ground floor level

Reception foyer


Stravinski B

1B

B

B

B

B

B

B

2

3

4

1A

A

A

A

2

3

4

5

6

7

Miles Davis A Stravinski B Miles Davis A

1

221

3

4

5

6

7

3

4

BB

B

B

B

B

B

A

A

A

A

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the 2m2c offers a total of 18,000 sq m of modular exhibition area, including 2 plenary rooms Auditorium Stravinski and Miles Davis Hall, 17 rooms with an average seating capacity, 12 offices, 2 exhibition halls, 4,500 sq m of foyers and public areas and large terraces with lake and Alps view.

15 modular roomsSurface: 70-560 sq m.

12 offices

TerraceSurface: 1,100 sq m.

Auditorium Stravinski (B5 & B6)Capacity “Conference”: 1,801 seats.Capacity “Stand-up”: 3,500.

Miles Davis Hall (A3)Capacity “Conference”: 917 seats.Capacity “Stand-up”: 1,200 seats.

2 average-sized roomsCapacity: 200-350 seats.

2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre 7547


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Lausanne 7885

CATEGORY NAME LOCALITY PHONE WEBSITE ROOMS BEDSSEMINAR

CAPACITY

sup. Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 33 33 www.bpr.ch 168 330 1,205

sup. Lausanne Palace & Spa Lausanne +41 (0)21 331 31 31 www.lausanne-palace.com 147 199 513

Royal Savoy (Opening in 2013) Lausanne +41 (0)21 614 88 88 www.royalsavoy.ch 200 400 465

sup. Le Château d’Ouchy Lausanne +41 (0)21 331 32 32 www.chateaudouchy.ch 50 57 30

sup. Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne +41 (0)21 310 71 71 www.hoteldelapaix.net 109 202 380

Mövenpick Lausanne +41 (0)21 612 76 12 www.moevenpick-lausanne.com 337 448 1,975

Angleterre & Résidence Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 34 34 www.angleterre-residence.ch 75 150 80

Continental Lausanne +41 (0)21 321 88 00 www.hotelcontinental.ch 116 181 150

Alpha – Palmiers Lausanne +41 (0)21 555 59 99 www.fassbindhotels.com 215 430 584

Nash Carlton Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 07 07 www.nashotels.com 44 88 60

Mirabeau Lausanne +41 (0)21 341 42 43 www.mirabeau.ch 75 128 60

Agora Swiss Night Lausanne +41(21) 55 55 9 55 www.fassbindhotels.ch 142 284 n/a

Hôtel Victoria Lausanne +41 (21) 342 02 02 www.hotelvictoria.ch 60 85 n/a

Starling Hotel Lausanne Saint-Sulpice +41 (0)21 694 85 85 www.shlausanne.com 154 308 150

Novotel Lausanne Bussigny +41 (0)21 703 59 59 www.novotel.com 141 191 200

l’Union Epalinges +41 (0)21 654 41 00 www.hotel-union.ch 42 79 40

Tulip Inn Beaulieu Lausanne +41 (0)21 646 16 25 www.tulipinnlausanne.ch 59 112 12

Le Rivage Lutry +41 (0)21 796 72 72 www.hotelrivagelutry.ch 32 57 130

Aulac Lausanne +41 (0)21 613 15 00 www.aulac.ch 84 150 100

Hôtel Bellerive Lausanne +41 (0)21 614 90 00 www.hotelbellerive.ch 37 68 n/a

Hôtel City Lausanne +41 (0)21 320 21 41 www.fassbindhotels.ch 51 120 n/a

Hôtel Crystal Lausanne +41 (0)21 317 03 03 www.crystal-lausanne.ch 40 80 n/a

Hôtel Elite Lausanne +41 (0)21 320 23 61 www.elite-lausanne.ch 33 55 n/a

Hôtel des Voyageurs Lausanne +41 (0)21 319 91 11 www.voyageurs.ch 33 66 n/a

Régina Lausanne +41 (0)21 320 24 41 www.hotel-regina.ch 36 77 n/a

Alagare Lausanne +41 (0)21 612 09 09 www.hotelalagare.ch 45 67 n/a

Practical informationList of hotelsSelection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch

Montreux Riviera 7886


CAPACITY

sup. Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Montreux +41 (0)21 962 12 12 www.montreux-palace.ch 236 465 1,200

sup. Hôtel des 3 Couronnes Vevey +41 (0)21 923 32 00 www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch 53 86 230

sup. Grand Hôtel du Lac Vevey +41 (0)21 925 06 06 www.hoteldulac-vevey.ch 50 100 320

sup. Le Mirador Kempinski Le Mont-Pélerin +41 (0)21 925 11 11 www.kempinski-mirador.com 67 130 130

Royal Plaza Montreux +41 (0)21 962 50 30 www.hotel-royalplaza.com 146 190 250

sup. Eden Palace Au Lac Montreux +41 (0)21 966 08 00 www.edenpalace.ch 100 200 320

sup. Victoria Glion +41 (0)21 962 82 82 www.victoria-glion.ch 60 80 120

Astra Hotel Vevey Vevey +41 (0)21 925 04 04 www.astra-hotel.ch 100 160 170

Best Western Eurotel Riviera Montreux +41 (0)21 966 22 22 www.eurotelriviera.ch 157 270 150

Golf-Hôtel René Capt Montreux +41 (0)21 966 25 25 www.golf-hotel-montreux.ch 75 144 120

Grand Hôtel Excelsior Biotonus Montreux +41 (0)21 966 57 57 www.hotelexcelsiormontreux.com 70 110 238

Grand Hôtel Suisse-Majestic Montreux +41 (0)21 966 33 33 www.suisse-majestic.com 155 278 418

Préalpina Chexbres-Lavaux +41 (0)21 946 09 09 www.prealpina.ch 50 90 120

Hôtel Lavaux Cully +41 (0)21 799 93 93 www.hotellavaux.ch 64 127 66

Villa Toscane Montreux +41 (0)21 966 88 88 www.villatoscane.ch 43 70 25

sup. Helvetie Montreux +41 (0)21 966 77 77 www.helvetie.ch 60 100 150

Hostellerie Bon Rivage La Tour-de-Peilz +41 (0)21 977 07 07 www.bon-rivage.ch 50 100 76

Hôtel de Famille Vevey +41 (0)21 923 39 00 www.hotelfamille.ch 61 100 75

Tralala Hôtel Montreux +41 (0)21 963 49 73 www.tralalahotel.ch 40 80 20

Hôtel Bon Port Montreux +41 (0)21 962 80 70 www.montreux.ch/bon-port.ch 29 59 n/a

Hôtel de Chailly Chailly-Montreux +41 (0)21 964 21 51 www.hoteldechailly-montrreux.ch 33 59 30

Hôtel Masson Montreux-Veytaux +41 (0)21 966 00 44 www.hotelmasson.ch 31 60 n/a

Hôtel Splendid Montreux +41 (0)21 966 79 79 www.hotel-splendid.ch 28 59 20


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Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin, Château-d’Oex 7889


CAPACITY

Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 495 90 90 www.royalp.ch 63 126 100

sup. Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets Les Diablerets +41 (0)24 492 37 21 www.eurotel-victoria.ch 101 220 123

Hôtel du Golf & Spa Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 496 38 38 www.hotel-golf.ch 69 130 75

Eurotel Victoria Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 495 31 31 www.eurotel-victoria.ch 160 300 224

Le Bristol Villars-sur-Ollon +41 (0)24 496 36 36 www.bristol-villars.ch 110 220 63

Mercure Classic Hôtel Leysin +41 (0)24 493 06 06 www.mercure.com 68 136 290

Hôtel Le Cèdre Bex +41 (0)24 463 01 11 www.hotel-cedre.ch 42 80 85

Grand Hôtel des Bains Lavey-les-Bains +41 (0)24 486 15 15 www.lavey-les-bains.ch 68 115 167

Hôtel Les Sources Les Diablerets +41 (0)24 492 01 00 www.hotel-les-sources.ch 48 96 75

Hôtel Résidence Central and Spa Leysin +41 (0)24 493 07 07 www.central-residence.ch 104 300 244

Hôtel le Grand Chalet Leysin +41 (0)21 493 01 01 www.grand-chalet.ch 30 60 35

Hôtel Lodge Roc et Neige Château-d’Oex +41 (0)26 924 33 50 www.rocetneige.ch 55 90 90

Nyon, Morges 7887


CAPACITY

sup. Hôtel La Barcarolle Prangins +41 (0)22 365 78 78 www.labarcarolle.ch 39 72 250

Hôtel Beau-Rivage Nyon +41 (0)22 365 41 41 www.beaurivagehotel.ch 50 100 112

Hôtel Réal Nyon +41 (0)22 365 85 85 www.hotelrealnyon.ch 30 70 n/a

La Fleur du Lac Morges +41 (0)21 811 58 11 www.fleur-du-lac.ch 30 54 30

Hostellerie Le Petit Manoir Morges +41 (0)21 804 12 00 www.lepetitmanoir.ch 25 28 32

Best Western Chavannes-de-Bogis Chavannes-de-Bogis +41 (0)22 960 81 81 www.hotel-chavannes.ch 180 305 492

Hôtel des Alpes Nyon +41 (0)22 994 30 00 www.alpes-nyon.ch 53 92 60

La Longeraie Morges +41 (0)21 804 64 00 www.lalongeraie.ch 48 96 655

Nouvelle Couronne Morges +41 (0)21 804 81 81 www.couronne-morges.ch 43 84 48

Romantik Hôtel Mont-Blanc au Lac Morges +41 (0)21 804 87 87 www.hotel-mont-blanc.ch 45 80 97

Yverdon-les-Bains 7888


CAPACITY

sup. Grand Hotel des Bains Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 424 64 64 www.grandhotelyverdon.ch 115 176 250

Hôtel de la Prairie – Philippe Guignard Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 423 31 31 www.hoteldelaprairie.ch 37 52 80

sup. Grand Hôtel des Rasses Les Rasses +41 (0)24 454 19 61 www.grandhotelrasses.ch 40 74 105

Hôtel des Mosaïques Orbe +41 (0)24 441 62 61 www.hoteldesmosaiques.ch 37 74 60


Tourist offices & Useful addresses

Office du Tourisme d’Aigle T: +41 (0)24 466 30 00 www.aigle-tourisme.ch

Avenches Tourisme T: +41 (0)26 676 99 22 www.avenches.ch

Office du Tourisme de Bex T: +41 (0)24 463 30 80 www.bex-tourisme.ch

Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme Point i Château-d’Oex T: +41 (0)26 924 25 25 www.chateau-doex.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Chexbres T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Cully T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Diablerets Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.diablerets.ch

Echallens Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 881 50 62 www.echallens-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme de Grandson T: +41 (0)24 445 60 60 www.grandson-tourisme.ch

Gryon Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 498 00 00 www.villarsgryon.ch

Lausanne Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme Venoge – Milieu du Monde T: +41 (0)21 866 64 23 www.tourisme-lasarraz.ch

Leysin Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 493 33 00 www.leysin.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Lutry T: +41 (0)21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Morges Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme Les Mosses – La Lécherette T: +41 (0)24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch

Moudon Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 905 88 66 www.moudon.ch

Nyon Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)22 365 66 00 www.nyon-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme d’Orbe et environs T: +41 (0)24 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch

Payerne / Estavayer-le-Lac Tourisme T: +41 (0)26 660 61 61 www.estavayer-payerne.ch

Office du Tourisme de Rolle T: +41 (0)21 825 15 35 www.tourisme-rolle.ch

Office du Tourisme de Romainmôtier T: +41 (0)24 453 38 28 www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch

Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme Point i Rougemont T: +41 (0)26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch

Office du Tourisme de St-Cergue T: +41 (0)22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses T: +41 (0)24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-tourisme.ch

Vallée de Joux Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch

Office du Tourisme de Vallorbe T: +41 (0)21 843 25 83 www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Vevey T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Villars Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 495 32 32 www.villars.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Villeneuve T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Office du Tourisme et du Thermalisme d’Yverdon-les-Bains T: +41 (0)24 423 61 01 www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

Office du Tourisme d’Yvonand-Menthue T: +41 (0)24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch

Photo credits: swiss-image.ch/Photo by Andy Mettler, Béjart Ballet Lausanne/F. Paolini, Villars Tourisme, Muris Camo/www.sfsdesign.com, Sébastien Staub, Collection CGN, Régis Colombo/www.diapo.ch, Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux-Vevey Tourisme/www.montreuxriviera.com, Villars Tourisme, José Crespo, Studio Patrick Jantet, Stephan Engler, Lausanne Palace & Spa, Chalet Royalp, Grand Hôtel du Lac, Grand Hôtel des Bains, Hôtel du Mont-Blanc, Tralala Hôtel, EPFL, 2m2c, Beaulieu Lausanne, Portes des Iris, C. Jaccard, Casino de Morges, Fabrice Wagner, Vincent Hofer/www.vincenthofer.com, Michi Portmann, Golden Pass Services, Laurent Ryser, Fondation du château de Chillon, Galère la Liberté, Etienne Messikommer – CHAMPS 2010 + Emi Ris, Jean-Bernard Sieber, Olivier Buhajiar, Lavaux Vinorama/J-F Gailloud, Beau Rivage Palace, www.suisse-majestic.com.Graphic Design: www.didwedo.ch. printed in Switzerland. First edition 2012.

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