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2016 NIMA Annual Convention
in Barcelona – Catalonia
1st to 6th February 2016
2016 NIMA Annual Convention in Barcelona-Catalonia
ABOUT CATALONIA
Catalonia is a Mediterranean destination with a great geographical diversity and an open and innovative
society. It has distinguished itself as a pioneering and highly dynamic territory in the industrial,
commercial and service sectors. Catalonia and its people have traditionally been a welcoming society that
is open to the world, a tireless leader in business development and constant innovation.
The excellent quality of life and business climate, a stable institutionalized political system, cultural
events, gastronomic richness, the diversity of its sea and mountain landscape, the quality of infrastructure
and the professionalism of its organizers make Catalonia an ideal destination for hosting conferences and
business events.
In Catalonia, with its capital Barcelona, you can find a great network of conference and convention
centers and trade fair venues in its major cities, as well as wide range of unique indoor and outdoor
spaces, adapted and equipped to accommodate all types of meetings and events. The infrastructure
makes it possible to stage successful customized events while enjoying all the attractions that the region
has to offer: excellent cuisine, cultural cities, shopping, luxury, wellness, sea, nature, mountain sports,
golf, ski and more.
Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) Passeig de Gràcia 105 3º planta, 08008 Barcelona · (T) 93 484 99 00
ccb.act@gencat.cat · www.catalunya.com/mice/ccb
NIMA ANNUAL CONVENTION LOCATIONS
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Barcelona
Barcelona is Catalonia’s bustling economic, cultural and political capital and the third most
preferred destination in the EU for holding meetings, conferences and conventions, according to
the International Certification Association. This modern but historical European metropolis is
internationally renowned for its amazing architecture, multi-Michelin-starred cuisine, FC
Barcelona and its exciting and diverse shopping experiences. But Barcelona is more than just
that. It is also the gateway to the rest of Catalonia, a region that truly has it all: 300 km of Alpine
landscapes in the Pyrenees mountain range, charming seaside towns and gorgeous beaches in
Costa Brava and Costa Daurada, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the finest wine cellars in Costa
and Landscape of Barcelona and a culture like no other.
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Tibidabo (Barcelona)
Tibidabo is an iconic mountain and
amusement park overlooking
Barcelona. At 512 metres, it is the
tallest mountain in the Serra de
Collserola. Rising sharply to the
north-west, it affords spectacular
views over the city and the
surrounding coastline. It is the
oldest amusement park in Spain and
the just the second oldest in
Europe.
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Camp Nou
Camp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona, which has been the home of FC Barcelona since
1957. With a seating capacity of 99,354, it is the largest stadium in Spain by capacity. It is also
the largest stadium in Europe and the second largest association football stadium in the world in
terms of capacity. It has hosted numerous international matches at a senior level and is a mustvisit in Barcelona.
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Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is a renowned modernist building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of
Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces, and one of Barcelona’s most iconic buildings. A remodel of a
previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several
times after that.
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Montserrat (Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona)
Montserrat is a multi-peaked mountain located nearly 40 km away from Barcelona. It is actually
the “Holy Mountain” of Catalonia and is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. "Montserrat"
literally means "saw (serrated, like the common handsaw) mountain" in Catalan. It describes its
peculiar aspect with multitude of rock formations which are visible from a great distance.
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La Roca Village (Costa Barcelona)
Only 40 minutes from Barcelona city centre and close to the Costa Brava is the unique shopping
experience that boasts top brands with discounts of up to 60% all year round. And with more
than 135 boutiques, this truly is an open-air retail day-out not to be missed.
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Món Sant Benet (Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona)
Món Sant Benet (MSB) is a cultural heritage centre established in 2007 bringing together
different areas and cultural, tourism, leisure. MICE and scientific facilities. The MSB site includes
the medieval monastery of Sant Benet del Bages, entirely recovered and refurbished, open for
visitors and playing host to a busy cultural programme; the headquarters of the ALICIA
Foundation, which works on food research, and the Món Hotel, ideal for your holidays and
business meetings.
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Cardona (Paisatges / Landscapes of Barcelona)
Just one hour away from Barcelona, this historical town in central Catalonia features an
astonishing castle, originally constructed in 886. Perched on a mountaintop, it overlooks a
charming medieval Old Town and a salt mine that offers endless possibilities for MICE events.
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Aran Valley
Located in the central Pyrenees, the Aran Valley is commonly dubbed as “Catalonia’s
Switzerland”, because of its breath-taking landscapes full of lakes, mountains, valleys and
gorgeous villages formed by houses made of stone. The region is also famous for BaquèiraBeret, the most prestigious ski resort in Spain, usually visited by the Spanish royal family. Spas,
snowshoeing and dog sledding are also highly recommended activities to do while in this corner
of North-Western Catalonia, just below 4-hour ride from Barcelona.
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Monastery of Avellanes (Terres de Lleida / Lands of Lleida)
The Monastery of Bellpuig de les Avellanes was established in in the year 1121 and is located in
a bucolic environment, surrounded by forests, hills and fields, just 40 km away from the city of
Lleida. Its medieval architecture and its rich cultural and religious heritage make it a perfect
escape from the bustling Catalan cities for those who are seeking for peace and tranquility.
PROGRAMME
Day 1 - Monday, 1st February 2016 [India > Barcelona]
4:45 pm: Arrival of delegates to Barcelona from India in the afternoon on Turkish Airlines TK
1855 at 4:45pm
TK 717 MO 01FEB DEL IST 0645 | 1040
TK1855 MO 01FEB IST BCN 1400 | 1645
5:45 pm: Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel in Barcelona.
6:15 pm: Fast Check-in and freshen up
Settle in and free time until Welcome Cocktail
7:30 pm: Bindi Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail
8:00 pm: Welcome Indian Buffet Dinner
8:30 pm: Introduction and Welcome
By the Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB), Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and
presentation by SolVip Travel (DMC)
Accommodation in Crown Plaza Hotel
Day 2 - Tuesday, 2nd February 2016 [Barcelona]
8:15 am: Transfer from Hotel to Tibidabo
9:00 am: Arrival in Tibidabo and official photo-taking against Panoramic view of Barcelona
and Mediterranean Sea at the background
9:15 am: Introductory Briefing Session in Marionetarium
9:30 am – 11:00 am: Session 1 of B2B Workshop
B2B Workshop with members of Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB), Barcelona
Province Cnvention Bureau (BPCB), Aran Natura Convention Bureau, and Catalunya
Convention Bureau in Lego Room in Tibidabo
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Coffee break
11:30 am – 2:00 pm: Session 2 of B2B Workshop
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Networking Lunch at Tibidabo La Masia Restaurant
(Vegetarian options available) Opportunity for Indian and Catalan trade to network
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Explore Tibidabo’s attractions and Guided Visit to Museu dels Autòmates
4:30 pm: Transfer to Camp Nou
5:00 pm: Guided tour at CAMP NOU
Group picture and Lucky Draw for FC Barcelona T-Shirt
7:00 pm: Transfer back to Crowne Hotel
Freshen up for Gala Dinner
8:30pm: Meet at lobby for transfer to dinner venue
8:40 pm: Transfer to Casa Batlló
9:00 pm: Casa Batlló guided tour
9:30 pm: Ceremony: Cultural Performance of Castells by Minyons de Terrassa
Institutional Welcome
Gala Dinner
(Vegetarian options available)
11:30 pm: Return to accommodation at Crowne Plaza Hotel
Day 3 - Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 [Barcelona > Paisatges / Landscapes of
Barcelona]
8:15 am: Transfer from Hotel to Rack Railway Station in Montserrat
9:40 am: Arrival at Rack Railway Train Station in Montserrat
9:55 am: Rack Railway Train to Montserrat leaves
10:08 am: Welcome Tea and visit Montserrat
12:15 pm: Cocoa and chocolate-tasting in Montserrat
1:00 pm: Choir concert by Montserrat’s Escolania in the Montserrat Basilica
One of the oldest choirs in Europe
1:45 pm: Departure to La Roca Village (Costa Barcelona)
3:00 pm: Welcome and Lunch at La Roca Village
In VIP Room (Vegetarian options available)
4:30 pm: Free time to explore and shop
6:30 pm: Transfer to Món Sant Benet
7:30 pm: Check into Món Sant Benet Hotel
8:30 pm: Wine-tasting D.O Pla de Bages and dinner
Accommodation in Món Sant Benet
Day 4 - Thursday, 4th February 2016 [Paisatges Barcelona: Cardona to Aran Valley]
8:00 am: Visit of Món Sant Benet premises
9:00 am: Transfer to Salt Mines of Cardona and the Parador
9:30 am: Visit to Salt Mines of Cardona and the Parador
12:00 pm: Lunch inside the Parador of Cardona with the Major of Cardona
2:00 pm: Departure to the Aran Valley
4:00 pm: 20-minute rest stop
6:00 pm: Free time to explore Vielha
6:45 pm: Check into Parador de Vielha & Parador d’Arties
7:30 pm: Aran Natura presentation with members
8:45 pm: Bollywood Dance
9:00 pm: Networking dinner at Parador
Accommodation in Parador d’Arties and Parador de Vielha
Day 5 - Friday, 5th February 2016 [Aran Valley]
8:45 am: Transfer to Baqueira Beret
9:00 am: Welcome of delegates by Director of Baqueira Beret
9:30 am - 1:30 pm: Incentive - Snow-themed activities at the Aran Valley
Choice of: Skiing & Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, Dog-Sledding, Horse Drawn Sleighs,
Snowshoeing, Ski-mountaineering.
1:30 pm: Lunch Beret Restaurant
3:00 pm: Transfer to Monastery of Les Avellanes (Terres de Lleida)
7:00 pm: Check – in at Monastery of Les Avellanes & Santuari Sant Crist de Balaguer Hotel
8:00 pm: Visit to Monastery of Les Avellanes
8:30 pm: Dinner
Visit to the Catalan bells museum
Accommodation in Monastery of Les Avellanes & Santuari Sant Crist de Balaguer Hotel
Day 6 - Saturday, 6th February 2016 [Terres de Lleida > Barcelona > India]
6:00 am: Transfer to Barcelona Airport
12:05 pm: Departure from Barcelona to India via Istanbul, TK1854
TK1854 SA 06FEB BCN IST 1205 | 1640
TK 716 SA 06FEB IST DEL 1945 | 0510
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CO-ORGANISERS:
EVENT SPONSORS:

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