You are on page 1of 45

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Gteborg & Co

Contents
1. The City of Gteborg ............................................................................................................................... 3 - Advantage Gteborg .......................................................................................................................................... 4 - A City for Meetings and Events ........................................................................................................................ 5 - Knowledge, Research and Industry ................................................................................................................. 6 - Climate Smart City ............................................................................................................................................. 7 - Price Levels .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Accessibility ................................................................................................................................................. 10 - Travel to Gteborg ............................................................................................................................................ 11 - Travel within Gteborg ................................................................................................................................... 16 Gteborg Convention Centre ........................................................................................................ 17 - The Complete Concept Facility ...................................................................................................................... 18 Accommodation ........................................................................................................................................ 23 - Hotel Infrastructure .......................................................................................................................................... 4 - Favourable Cooperation .................................................................................................................................. 5 Venues - Social Activities .................................................................................................................... 26 - Welcome Reception .......................................................................................................................................... 7 - Formal Dinner ................................................................................................................................................... 8 - Small/Medium Gatherings .............................................................................................................................. 9 Culture and Attractions ................................................................................................................... 30 - Enjoying Gteborg ............................................................................................................................................ 31 - Enjoying Surrounding Areas .......................................................................................................................... 34 Sweden ............................................................................................................................................................. 38 - Space for Minds ................................................................................................................................................ 39 - The Right of Public Access .............................................................................................................................. 39 - Facts about Sweden .......................................................................................................................................... 40 Gteborg Convention Bureau ........................................................................................................ 41 - You Talk, We Listen .......................................................................................................................................... 4 - Track Record ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

1. The City of Gteborg

1. The City of Gteborg


Advantage Gteborg
Gteborg - All the Pieces You Need for a Successful Meeting Everything within walking distance Strong joint commitment between authorities and the business community to support major events Extraordinary cooperation

Scandinavias most important city for trade and industry Clean, green, safe and friendly city Great organisational skills Centrally located convention centre

61,000 students at two universities Gastronomic Gem 900,000 inhabitants Easily accessible Prices below European average Leading European event venue Sweden is a member of the European Union

English is widely spoken

By the sea

7,500 city centred hotel rooms


4

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

A City for Meetings and Events The City of Gteborg - Strategically Located in a Beautiful Region
Gteborg is situated in the heart of Scandinavia, between the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian capitals. The strategic location makes Gteborg a true gateway to Scandinavia.

Trade, shipping and international contacts have characterised Gteborg ever since it was founded in 161. In 1731, the Swedish East India Company began trading with the East. In the 19th century, Gteborg became industrialised, largely thanks to the arrival of Scottish and English businessmen. Modern-day Gteborg with its stone-built buildings, wide boulevards and parks was built towards the end of the 19th century. The shipyards grew large in the 0th century, but declined at the end of the 1970s and are now transformed into residential areas and offices for people to enjoy the harbour atmosphere.

Brief History

The Friendly City

Sweden enjoys a stable political, economic and social environment. Gteborg is a friendly city with an open and hospitable atmosphere. Experiences of large international events have given the police the know-how required to work professionally with security issues. Environmental thinking is a key concept for local authorities, trade and industry in order to keep the archipelago unspoilt and to ensure the region remains one of the most popular summer resorts in the country. Adding to the feeling of security is also the fact that the general population speaks English, so visitors can rely on being understood in most situations.

Spirit of Gteborg

Gteborg is a big city, with a large business community, universities, culture, sports and events. However, there is a small-town atmosphere with a unique cooperation and joint vision between politicians, the business community and the universities. This is known as the Spirit of Gteborg. The decision-making process is easy and agreements can be reached without any great difficulties a feature of great importance, especially when it comes to arranging large-scale events.

Visibility and Forum for Informal Networking

A congress in Gteborg enjoys high visibility. Since the city centre is compact and the Gteborg Convention Centre is located close by hotels, restaurants and shops, the majority of the delegates stay within a relatively small area of the city. This also means that the meeting is extended to the city in a pleasant way and the delegates meet spontaneously and naturally in the streets at restaurants and cafs.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Knowledge, Research and Industry

The region in and around Gteborg is Scandinavias most important area for trade and industry. Gteborg is the hometown of world-famous companies such as AstraZeneca, Volvo, Hasselblad cameras, SKF ball bearings, Ericsson Microwave Systems and Nobel Biocare. The telecommunications network in the Gteborg region is one of the most sophisticated in the world. Many foreign companies base their Nordic operations in Gteborg. Some 500 foreign companies operating on the international market are represented here. Being the home of the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology and the IT Faculty of Gteborg makes Gteborg the largest university city in Sweden with a total of 61,000 students.

University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg was established as a college of higher education in 1891 and became an independent university college in 1907. Today the university is the most popular choice in the country for higher education. With more than 50,000 students and 5,000 employees the university is one of the largest in Europe. The University aims to combine the search for academic excellence with openness to society at large and must address both the problems of today and those of tomorrow.

Chalmers University of Technology

Chalmers University of Technology was founded in 189, following a donation by William Chalmers, one of the directors of the successful Swedish East India Company in Gteborg. Approximately 40 per cent of Swedens graduate engineers and architects are educated at Chalmers. Chalmers has around 10,000 students and ,00 employees in 16 departments ranging from Chemical and Biological Engineering, Applied Physics, and Microtechnology and Nanoscience to Architecture and Technology Management and Economics.

The IT Faculty of Gothenburg

The IT Faculty is a joint venture between the Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, with focus on education and research in the field of information technology.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Climate Smart City


Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls the people on the Earth. Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web he does to himself.
Excerpt from The statement of Chief Seattle in the year of 1854

The Statement of Chief Seattle is believed to be the most beautiful and profound statement on the environment ever made. We can all contribute to make a change. Gteborg is a climate smart city where a sustainable society is built where people are healthy without environmental resources being consumed. Healthy living is usually associated with the countryside, but healthy living should also be available in bigger cities. As a member of the European Union, Sweden has put the EU Sustainable Development Strategy into action. It aims at bringing about a high level of environmental protection, social equity and cohesion, economic prosperity and active promotion of sustainable development worldwide. Gteborg has since 1996 also an additional environment policy in place to reach the vision of the citys development for a sustainable environment. The municipality of Gteborg is working actively with the matter and improvements are frequently being implemented.

Gteborg is a green city, not only because its close proximity to the forest and many parks but also thanks to the closeness of the location of hotels, meeting venues and social activities. The small big city means that everything is just around the corner and today, 6,000 hotel rooms are available within walking distance of the Gteborg Convention Centre which is located in the city centre. Most hotels in the Gteborg region have an environmental plan and the use of environmentally adapted items, waste sorting as well as converting to personal care big packs instead of the individual commodities are some of the activities involved. The Scandic Hotels were awarded the IMEX Green Meetings Awards 008, which have been developed to ensure that organisations within the meetings industry that are making an effort to minimise their environmental and social impact are given recognition within the industry. The extensive and reliable public transportation system is actively taking part in the development of environmentally friendly solutions. Airport coaches are changing to renewable fuels and the goal is to completely have changed over to renewable fuels by 01. All new city fleet vehicles are of the highest environment class which means the lowest possible levels of nitrogen oxides and particles. Today, all coaches have a particle filter for the cleaning of discharges.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Scandinavian Airlines System, SAS, member of the airline network Star Alliance, is working with a carbon dioxide offset program for international meetings in Scandinavia. The program will enable congress organisers to include carbon dioxide offset for airtravel with the aim to create carbon neutral events. Take a natural step, Gteborg is the environmentally friendly option just around the corner.

Facts:

Gteborg has the worlds largest production of climate friendly biogas to the worlds largest biogas fueled fleet of vehicles (busses, lorries, cars) Gteborg uses extremely little oil for heating, less than a percent probably a world record. Gteborg is home of one of the worlds most efficient combined cycle power plant which soon will be completely bio gas fuelled with no impact on the climate. Gteborg inaugurates 120 climate friendly passive houses (ultra-low energy buildings) in 008. The Port of Gteborg was the first port in the world with shore connection of high voltage electricity. Already in the early 90s was the Volvo plant in Gteborg named the cleanest factory in the automotive industry. There are 400 recycling stations where newspapers, glass, cardboard, metal, plastics and batteries can be recycled. There are 4 recycling centrals as well as 19 petrol stations where dangerous goods can be disposed of. There are 600 municipality restaurants and school kitchens that serve 11 million ecological meals a year. The Gteborg Award is an international prize that recognises and supports work to achieve sustainable development. In 007 the award winner was Al Gore.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Price Levels Gteborg in Comparison with Other European Cities


In 004, the Swedish Tourist Authority commissioned a comparison study of the price level for convention visitors in 14 European cities. The study was conducted and produced by the Metamatrix Development & Consulting AB. The method was based on the collection of prices for a number of goods and services, typical of a convention visitors consumption, such as hotel, restaurant, transport, shopping and city sightseeing. Results of the study show that Gteborg is 14 per cent below the average index level and only nine per cent above the cheapest city.

Price Index - European cities

Price examples Gteborg 2009


Local transport (1,5 h) Lunch Dinner, main course House wine/glass Beer/glass Coffee 2,3 7 10 < 3< 3< 2

Source: Metamatrix Development & Consulting AB, 2004

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

2. Accessibility

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

2. Accessibility
Travel to Gteborg By Air
Gteborg is easily accessible from around the world.

Flying over the vast Gteborg archipelago, it is hard to believe that you are just two hours from London, Paris and Vienna. Two international airports Direct flights connect Gteborg from more than 50 European cities One-stop fights easily connect intercontinental travelers to Gteborg; from world wide destinations via short connections in European cities Once landed, efficient entry and very short transfer from disembarkment to arrival in the city centre, meeting venues and hotels; ,5 km or 0 minutes by bus

SAS, the national carrier and founder of the global airline alliance Star Alliance, gives access to flight schedules of 21 airlines and 912 airport destinations in 159 countries across the world through their Convention Plus programme. The airline networks oneworld and SkyTeam programmes also connect the world to Gteborg.
Direct Flights (current situation):
Aarhus Alicante Amsterdam Barcelona Belgrade Berlin Billund Birmingham Borlnge Brussels Budapest Bourgas Chambry Copenhagen Damascus Dublin Dusseldorf Frankfurt Gdansk Glasgow Graz Hamburg Hannover Helsinki Innsbruck London Lule Lyon Manchester Marseille Milan/Bergamo Munich Nice Oslo Palma de Mallorca Paris Prague Reykjavik Riga Rome Salzburg Sarajevo Split Stavanger Stockholm Sundsvall Tallinn Teheran Ume Vienna Visby Warsaw Zagreb Zurich stersund/re

Official Carrier

Scandinavian Airlines System, SAS, member of the airline network Star Alliance, can be chosen as the Official Airline for the meeting. Special travel fare arrangements can be made for organising committee, possible guest speakers and delegates. SAS is working with a carbon dioxide offset program for international meetings in Scandinavia. The program will enable congress organisers to include carbon dioxide offset for air travel with the aim to create carbon neutral events.
JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings 11

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Flight Connections - Selected Destinations


Please find below a chart of selected flight connections to Gteborg. Many of the European destinations have daily direct flights to the city. Where direct, non-stop flights are unavailable, only one stop is required at a major hub in Europe such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt or London. Please note that the list may be subject to change.

European Destinations
From
EUROPE Aarhus Alicante Amsterdam Barcelona/Girona Belgrade Berlin Billund Birmingham Borlnge Brussels Budapest Bourgas Chambry Copenhagen Damascus Dublin (from Oct 2009) Dusseldorf Frankfurt Gdansk Glasgow Graz Hamburg Hannover Helsinki Innsbruck Istanbul * London LHR London STN Lule Lyon Manchester Marseille Milan/Bergamo Moscow * Munich Nice Oslo * Only one-stop destination 2 2 2/w 3/w 10 via 4 2 5 2.15 1.50 3.05 2.20 4.00 1.55 2.40 0.55
JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings 1

No. of daily non-stop flights


1 3/w 6 2 2/w 5/w 1 2 4 1 1/w 1/w 8 1 3 5 3/w 1 4/4 1 1 6 4/w 14 via 4 5

Travel time (h)


0.40 3.45 1.30 3.00 3.50 1.10 1.20 1.50 1.45 2.05 3.00 2.20 0.45 2.30 1.35 1.35 1.20 1.50 4.10 1.10 1.30 2.15 4.10 4.50 2.15 2.10

One stop via one of the airports below


CPH CPH , LHR, STO , FRA CPH CPH, LHR, PAR, BRU, AMS, FRA, MUC, VIE, ARN, HEL VIE, CPH CPH, AMS, FRA, HAM CPH AMS, BRU, MUC, PAR, CPH CPH, FRA, LHR, BHX, OSL, AMS AMS, ZRH, BRU, FRA, VIE, CPH, MUC, OSL

CPH, AMS, MAN, BHX, LON, FRA, PAR FRA, MUC, CPH BRU, AMS, CPH, PRG, MUC, OSL, ZRH, DUS CPH CPH, LHR, AMS VIE, MUC CPH CPH, FRA STO VIE CPH, AMS, MUN, FRA, PAR, VIE CPH, MAN, BRU, AMS, DUS, FRA, OSL, CDG

CPH, CDG, FRA, BRU, LHR, AMS AMS, BRU, MUC, LON, CPH, ARN CPH, AMS, FRA, MUC, PAR, BRU ARN, CPH, OSL, WAW, HEL, PRG, BUD, AMS FRA, CPH CPH, PAR, AMS, FRA

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

European Destinations continued


Palma de Mallorca Paris Prague Reykjavik Riga Rome Salzburg Sarajevo Split Stavanger Stockholm Sundsvall Tallinn Teheran Ume Vienna Visby Warsaw Zagreb Zurich stersund/re 3/w 1/w 1 1.40 2.00 2.05 CPH, ARN, PRG, CPH, OSL, HAM VIE, FRA, MUN CPH, HAM, FRA, MUC, BRU, LHR 2 2.00 CPH, FRA 1 1/w 3.00 5.40 STO, HEL, CPH FRA, PAR, AMS 3/w 32 1.00 0.55 OSL, CPH 1/w 4 3/w 2/w 3/w 1 1/w 4.20 2.05 1.35 4.40 2.00 3.45 2.05 CPH, OSL, STO, LON, FRA CPH, ARL, AMS, FRA, VIE CPH, STO, MIL, FRA, AMS, MUC, PAR, VIE, LON CPH, MUC, HAM, FRA, LON AMS, CPH, FRA, MAN, MUC, OSL, ZRH, PRG, ARN, LHR, HAM

Major Airlines (Jan 2009)


Air Berlin Croatia Airlines KLM/Air France Turkish Airways Air Baltic Lufthansa Wideroe Major Airlines (Jan Finnair 2009) Austrian Airlines British Airways Fly Nordic Malv Wizz Air Air Berlin Iceland Express Malv Skyways Air Baltic Brussels Airlines Iran Air Malm Aviation Aviation Malm Turkish Airlines Blue1 Icelandair Austrian Airlines CityIceland Express JAT Airline Welcome Air Brussels Airlines Ryanair Ryanair BH Airline Croatia Airlines KLM/Air Scandinavian Airlines France SAS Wideroe City Airlines Iran Air SAS Blue1 Finnair Lufthansa Sham Wings Wizz Air
JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings 13

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

International Destinations
From
AFRICA Cairo Johannesburg Nairobi AMERICA - NORTH Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New York Orlando Seattle Toronto AMERICA - SOUTH Buenos Aires Caracas Sa Paulo ASIA Bahrain Bangkok Beijing Dubai Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Mumbai (Bombay) Seoul Shanghai Singapore Teheran Tokyo OCEANIA Sydney 6 23.05 LHR, FRA, VIE 5 27 12 34 16 7 14 8 13 20 1/w 19 9.45 13.10 11.45 10.05 15.10 15.45 10.50 14.45 12.30 15.30 5.40 12.45 AMS, LHR, CDG PAR, LON, CPH, STO, FRA, MUC, AMS, PAR, VIE, MIL, HEL CDG, AMS, FRA, LHR, HEL, CPH, MUC, VIE AMS, CDG, LHR, ZRH, FRA, MAN, BHX, MUC, DUS, VIE ZRH, LHR, AMS, FRA, CDG FRA, AMS, VIE, MAN, LON FRA, AMS, VIE, ZRH, PAR, LON, MIL FRA, CDG, AMS, LHR CPH, HEL, AMS, FRA, MUC, PAR LHR, AMS, FRA, CPH, CDG, MAN, ZRH, HEL FRA FRA, AMS, CDG, LHR, ZRH, CPH, VIE, HEL, MUC 3 2 14 16.40 13.25 14.25 LHR, FRA, CDG CDG, FRA FRA, ZRH, LHR, CDG, AMS, MIL
* planned direct flight

No. of daily flights


10 14 6 24 2/w 2/w 22 11 24 2/w 15 1/w 3 13

Travel time (h)


6.50 14.10 11.50 11.30 11.50 11.05 9.50 13.50 11.50 12.15 9.05 13.35 11.00 9.35

One stop via one of the airports below


CDG, FRA, AMS, ZRH, LHR, VIE AMS, FRA, LHR, MUC, CDG, ZRH AMS, CDG, LHR FRA, AMS, LON, PAR, DUS, MAN KEF KEF FRA, ARN, AMS, MUC, LHR, CDG, MAN, CPH CDG, LHR, AMS, BRU, CDG, FRA, ZRH CDG, FRA, LHR, ZRH, AMS KEF AMS, ARN, FRA, CDG, CPH, BRU, MAN, BHX, LHR, ZRH, VIE KEF LHR, AMS, CPH LHR, FRA, AMS, MUC, CDG

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

14

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Rail, Road or Sea


For Northern European delegates, Gteborg is easily accessible by rail, road or sea. The resund Link (Sweden - Denmark) enables convenient travelling by car or high-speed train to/from the continent. Rail: Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm in three hours. Road: Excellent motorway network and low traffic density. Sea: Frequent ferry services from Denmark, Norway and Germany.

Access Gteborg by Train

Gteborg is easily accessible by train from around Europe, especially for delegates arriving from Northern European countries. The city has one main train station; Gteborg Central Train Station, located in the city centre (see map).

Train Connections from Major European Capitals


European Capital
Amsterdam Belgrade Berlin Brussels Budapest Copenhagen London Madrid Moscow Oslo Paris Prague Rome Stockholm Warsaw Vienna

Number of Daily Trains


12 4 9 5 9 18 4 5 8 4 10 13 9 26 8 8
Gteborg Central Train Station

Gteborg Convention Centre

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

15

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Travel within Gteborg Walking Distance and Traffic Situation in the City
In Gteborg, almost everything is within walking distance. Thanks to the favourable location of the Gteborg Convention Centre, most delegates can walk from their hotel to the convention centre or take advantage of the extensive and reliable public transportation system. There are virtually no traffic jams in Gteborg.

Public Transport Network

Gteborg has a well organised public transport network that consists of three types of vehicles; trams, buses and boats.

Travel Pass

Several different travel cards and tickets are available for a traveller using the local transportation network in Gteborg. The recommended travel card for delegates to travel around in Gteborg during their stay is either the Gteborg Pass or a Maxi Discount Card.

The Gteborg Pass

The Gteborg Pass entitles the holder to unlimited free public transport, free admission to many sights and attractions and a wide range of discounts for taxi, shopping, eating out, theatres, concerts and other events. Validity: 4 hrs or 48 hrs. For further information, please visit www.goteborg.com

The Maxi Discount Card

With the discount card worth , delegates can travel until the money value runs out (eg. 6 trips). 90 min unlimited changes apply.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

16

3. Gteborg Convention Centre

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

3. Gteborg Convention Centre


The Complete Concept Facility
Gteborg is the only city in Scandinavia with all-inclusive congress facilities in the city centre, a convenience greatly appreciated by organisers and delegates alike. This means that there is only a limited need for transfers between hotels and the congress venue. In terms of comfort and technological facilities, the Gteborg Convention Centre is one of the leading centres in Europe. The opportunities to combine large-scale congresses with exhibitions, posters, seminars, lectures and smaller conferences are practically endless. Gteborg Convention Centre is part of the Swedish Exhibition Centre. Attached to the congress centre is also in-house Hotel Gothia Towers which is the largest hotel in Scandinavia. Plans for a third hotel tower and a new exhibition hall are in progress. www.gcc.se

Event area in 2010


Congress Hall Scandinavium Multi-purpose arena

Footbridge

Multi-storey car park

Swedish Exhibition Centre Focus Hall Shopping centre Entrance no. 2, Expo hall Footbridge to Liseberg Hall and Amusement Park Goods reception, Mssans gata 6 Taxi stand

Entrance no. 8 Congress Hall

Post office Entrance no. 4, Hotel

Cash dispenser Airport bus, city trams, buses

Main entrance no. 5 Main office: Swedish Exhibition Centre Gteborg Convention Centre

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

18

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Capacity (incl. the Scandinavium Multi-Purpose Arena)


Total capacity of 18,000 delegates. 41,000 m meeting and exhibition space. A 7,500 m extension is being planned. 50 flexible meeting rooms. The Congress Hall seats 1,500 people and is built like a Greek amphitheatre. The Scandinavium Arena, which is attached to the Gteborg Convention Centre, seats 9,000 delegates. Covered footbridge to the Liseberg Hall, which seats an extra ,300 delegates.

Technology

Conference technicians are included in a majority of the offered meeting rooms. Broadband available in all conference rooms as well as hifi equipment and microphones in larger conference rooms for more than 80 people. Fixed white lighting over the stage. 9 permanent interpretation booths in the Congress Hall. Should interpretation be needed in any of the other meeting rooms, it can easily be arranged. Conference reception is always open, providing full support and service.

Catering

7 restaurants and mobile stands with coffee, soft drinks and sandwiches.

Accommodation

In-house Hotel Gothia Towers, with 704 rooms, is the largest in Scandinavia. The hotel will become northern Europes largest hotel and be able to offer 1,200 hotel rooms after adding a third tower. Today the convention centre is within a 0-minute-walk of 6,000 hotel rooms.

Miscellaneous

Airport buses stop right outside the venue and hotel, only 0 minutes from the Gteborg Landvetter Airport. ATM services. Copying services. Cloak room and storage room. Hotels, restaurants, entertainment, travel agencies, parks, theatres and shops are conveniently located within walking distance.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

19

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Safety at Gteborg Convention Centre and Hotel Gothia Towers

At Gteborg Convention Centre and in-house Hotel Gothia Towers, security and safety are highly prioritised. All personnel are well trained in fire fighting, evacuation procedures and first aid. Hotel Gothia Towers was the first hotel in Sweden to become an accredited member of Safehotels, passing a yearly audit of security standards conducted by the highly respected security company Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations. The audit consists of 200 checkpoints covering areas such as: staff selection and training, security devices, security arrangements, fire equipment, fire procedures and medical care. www.safehotels.com

Equality-Certified Venue

The Gteborg Convention Centre and Hotel Gothia Towers are equality-certified by the organisation Tourism for All. The organisation has an equality-certification for businesses within the tourist industry. The purpose is that everyone, regardless of disability, shall be able to travel to any place they wish and also be able to take delight in all available facilities, such as accommodation, restaurants and entertainment. The diploma certifies that the venue has been controlled in regards to accessibility and the equality-concept, and that it fulfills the requirements according to the European accessibility classification.

Sustainable Environment

The Swedish Exhibition Centre is determined to take an active part in the development of environmental work. The eco cycle is now a common concern, and environmental work is a field in which everyone comes out a winner. The following environmental vision expresses the thinking that guides the convention centres day-to-day activities: Mankind is completely dependent on nature. The Swedish Exhibition Centre and its subsidiaries shall adapt their activities to do their part in ensuring that the needs of coming generations can be met.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

0

Layout of the Convention Centre

Scandinavium Event Arena Entrance No. 8 Congress Hall Entr 8 Kongresshall

12 000

Congress Lobby Kongressfoaj

Level 2/Plan 2
on epti Rec
Entrance No. 1 Entr 1

H2

G1
285 220

G2
220

G3
370

G4

260

Congress Hall
Banqueting Hall

Kongresshall
Bankettsal

1 503

K2 K3

K1
Stage Scen

H
H1
245

F1
250

Passage to Focus shopping centre & parking

F2
260

J
J2

F3
220

F4
330

Level 3/Plan 3
Stage Scen

120

F5 J1
8 R3 37 R 6 R3 5 R3 34 R
180 330

Estrad Restaurant & Function Room


R3 1 R R3 32 3

F6 R2
220 72

Bryggan
R21
Main Entrance, No. 5 Huvudentr 5 Gteborg Convention Centre & The Swedish Exhibition Centre

Reception Reception

R9 R10 R26 R3 R6 R4
Entrance No. 4/Entr 4 Hotel Gothia Towers

Press Centre

R11

R12

Expo Hall Expohallen

R22 R23

R25 R24 R5

Flexible space Flexibel yta

Entrance No. 2 Expo Hall Entr 2 Expohallen

Passage to Liseberg Amusement Park

Entrance No. 8 Congress Hall Entr 8 Kongresshallen

Level 1/Plan 1
Caf

Entrance No. 1 Entr 1

E3 E1
320

Caf

ServiceCenter

A1 A3

E
E2
320

500

D
Burger House

220 270

A4 A2
200 200

A5

C
Kk & Bar Restaurant

B
A7

A
A6

250

260

250

Incontro Bar & Restaurant

Eden Restaurant

Ho te lr ec ep tio n

Hotel lobby

Main Entrance, No. 5 Huvudentr 5 Gteborg Convention Centre & The Swedish Exhibition Centre

Flexible space Flexibel yta High sections Hg takhjd

Entrance No. 2 Expo Hall Entr 2 Expohallen

Entrance No. 4/Entr 4 Hotel Gothia Towers

1

Meeting rooms/Mteslokaler
Meeting room/ Mteslokaler Congress Hall/ Kongresshall H2 H1 J1 J2 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 G1 G2 G3 G4 A1* A2* A3* A4* A5* A6* A7* E1-E2* E3*
* GROUND
FLOOR

Area (m2)

Ceiling height/ Takhjd (meter) 8.5 4.9 4.9 5.4 5.4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.3 4.3

Theatre seating/ Parkettsittning

Schoolroom/ Skolsittning

U-shape/ U-bord

Banquet/ Bankett

2 025 350 304 225 168 338 336 333 458 445 350 323 311 504 337 352 304 378 288 428 338 356 444 662

1 500 285 245 180 120 250 260 220 330 330 220 220 220 370 260 220 200 270 200 250 250 260 320 500 148 144 100 68 128 130 128 180 180 110 110 110 220 130 130 120 130 100 160 130 130 150 250
* BOTTENVNING x) Bankettmjligheter finns i samtliga lokaler. Kontakta oss fr offert.

1 1 00 74 50 48 30 60 64 60 74 74 54 50 50 74 64 64 60 60 44 72 60 64 74 74 x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x)

Hotel Gothia Towers Facilities

704

704

1650

Sauna

Room service

x) Banqueting arrangements can be made in all rooms. Please contact us for a quotation.

Exhibition Halls/Utstllningshallar Hall A 3,800 m


2

Hall B 10,800 m
2

Hall C 3,700 m
2

Hall D 1,200 m
2

Hall E 1,900 m
2

Hall F 4,400 m
2

Hall G 2,500 m
2

Hall H 1,300 m
2

Expo Hall 600 m2


Cable

Cable TV

Meeting room/ Mteslokaler

Area (m2)

Ceiling height/ Takhjd (meter) 2.7 2.8

Theatre seating/ Parkettsittning

Schoolroom/ Skolsittning

U-shape/ U-bord

Boardroom/ Styrelserum

P
0m

R2 R5+6, R22+23, R24+25 R4 R5-R6 R21R26 R910 R31 R3 R36 R32-R35, R37, R38 R11 R12 VIP Lounge

106 84

72 50

48 36

30 24 20
50 m

69 42 45 42 45 60 45 22 22 18 138

2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.6 2.4 2.4 2. 3 2.4 2.4

35 30 30 20

30 24 24 18

24 16 16 16

20 14 14 12 16 10 12 10 8 8 14

2 km

22 km

3 km

Mingle: 25 persons *

* Two meeting rooms, bar, kitchen, lounge with a big screen-TV and a balcony.



HOTEL CONFERENCES CONGRESSES EVENTS PARTIES

4. Accommodation

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

4. Accommodation
Hotel Infrastructure
A characteristic feature of Gteborg is the concentrated city area with hotels, restaurants, theatres, museums, parks, recreation areas and shopping all located close to each other. All hotels are easily accessible from the two airports and the railway station. In total the region offers 11,000 hotel rooms of which 7,500 hotel rooms are city centred. Of these, 6,000 rooms are available within walking distance of the Gteborg Convention Centre. By international comparison Swedish hotels are generally considered of high standards and room rates generally include breakfast buffet. 1,300 beds are available in budget category, such as youth hostels, students halls of residence, apartments and holiday villages.

WALKING DISTANCE

E MOR

TH A N

6, 0 0 0 H O T E L R O O M S W I T H IN

20

MIN

WA L

2,3

OTEL 00 H

R O O M S W IT H IN

5M IN

WA L

CONVENTION CENTRE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

4

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Hotel and Budget Accommodation in Gteborg City Centre In Numbers


Category No. of Hotels 5 - star 4 - star 3 - star 2 - star to Budget (hostels) TOTAL: 1 22 21 19 63 Approx. Hotel Prices 2009 No. of Hotel rooms 130 4,675 1,857 978
1 = SEK10.50 as per January 2009

Approx. Room Rack Rates in 220 155 - 250 80 - 180 15 - 90

All rates include breakfast and VAT.

7,640

In the proximity of around a 45 minute transport, the Gteborg region can also offer approximately an extra 3,000 rooms.

Favourable Cooperation

In accordance with an agreement established between the two hotel groups in the city and the Gteborg Convention Bureau, hotels are willing to allocate and reserve up to 80 percent of their capacity, depending on the occupancy for the period in question, for meetings. The prices are subject to discussion and negotiations are generally possible, depending on the occupancy for the relevant period.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

5

5. Venues - Social Activities

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

5. Venues - Social Activites


Welcome Reception
The City of Gteborg looks positively upon hosting a welcome reception for delegates of a meeting taking place in the city. The reception would be arranged courtesy of the City of Gteborg, and could take place in the Citys own premises or in a venue suitable for the occasion. In order to arrange such a reception the City of Gteborg will need a written application. In the following pages, please find a selection of what the city has to offer in terms of venues suitable for receptions and formal dinners.

The City Hall - Brsen

The City Hall, called Brsen (the Exchange), was built between 1844 and 1849 as a commodity exchange and meeting place for merchants as well as banqueting rooms for the town authorities. The City Hall is situated a 15 min walk or a 5 min transport from the Gteborg Convention Centre. Reception capacity: 300 (500 in two rooms) standing, 250 seated.

Universeum Science Discovery Centre

Universeum is the National Science Discovery Centre, located next to the Gteborg Convention Centre. Universeum presents the natural sciences and technology in a whole new way in a genuinely exotic environment. A dinner enjoyed amongst sharks, beautiful aquariums as well as tropical rainforest is a truly exciting experience. Reception capacity: 1,000 standing, 500 seated. www.universeum.se

National Museum of World Culture

The museum was inaugurated in December 004 and interprets the concept of world culture in a dynamic and open-ended manner. The museum aims to be a meeting place that will make people feel at home across borders. It is one of the most spectacular buildings in the city and located only 150 metres from the Gteborg Convention Centre. Reception capacity: 2,000 standing, 800 seated. www.varldskulturmuseet.se

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

7

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Formal Dinner Eriksbergshallen


The most spectacular way to reach the Eriksbergshallen is from the water. A shipyard steeped in tradition has been transformed to this lively first class multi-purpose venue where the architecture, light and proximity to the water are characteristic features of this special environment. The Eriksbergshallen is situated by the water with a stunning view over the harbour and the city. Reception capacity: 1,400 standing, 1,200 seated. www.eriksbergshallen.se

Kajskjul 8

Kajskjul 8 is situated on the quay in genuine harbour environment and offers charm and ambience. The old, rustic warehouse is a perfect place for functions with fish specialities, sumptuous seafood buffets, entertainment and dancing. The oldest part of Kajskjul 8 was built in the late 19th century and was used as a warehouse. In 1994 the warehouse was renovated and re-opened as a venue for shows and banquets. Reception capacity: 900 standing, 750 seated. www.kajskjul8.se

Gteborg Convention Centre

Gteborg Convention Centre has great experience in hosting major receptions and seated dinners with music and entertainment. Several different areas in the building are suitable for such events. The venue offers premises, stages, technology, catering and service that have been designed and tested to the extreme in a whole series of renowned and imagination-capturing event.

Reception capacity: 6,500 standing, 4,100 seated. www.gcc.se

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

8

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Small/medium gatherings

Gteborg can offer a wide variety of smaller venues in close proximity to Gteborg Convention Centre, suitable for meetings or social activities, should such be required for separate gatherings before, after or during the congress. Please see the list below for a selection of venues appropriate for small and middle size meetings and social gatherings. For further information, please see venue websites or contact Gteborg Convention Bureau at: convention@goteborg.com, alternatively visit: www.goteborg.com/meetings

Within walking distance of the Gteborg Convention Centre


Liseberg Amusement Park with several venues on the premises: www.liseberg.se Valand - Banqueting halls, night club and restaurant: www.valand.nu Storan Gteborgs main theatre located right in the city centre: www.storan.nu Palace Restaurant, conference, night club and banquet: www.palace.se Universeum Museum, restaurant and conference: www. universum.se National Museum of World Culture - Museum, restaurant and receptions: www.varldskulturmuseet.se

Approx. 15-20 min transport from the Gteborg Convention Centre


Restaurant Sjmagasinet: www.sjomagasinet.se Gunnebo House and Gardens: www.gunneboslott.se Restaurant Ruckmans - Parties, conference, events, catering and lodging: www.ruckmans.se Rda Steri - Banquet, restaurant, conference, events: www.radasateri.se Eriksbergshallen - Conference, restaurants and events: www.eriksbergshallen.se

Venues by the sea, 60 min transport from the Gteborg Convention Centre
Carlsten Fortress on Marstrand Island: www.carlsten.se Restaurant Skret on Styrs Island: www.pensionatskaret.se stol Curing-house, stol Island - Curing-house, restaurant, shop: www.astolsrokeri.se Restaurant Salt & Sill on Kldesholmen Island - Conference, restaurant: www.saltosill.com

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

9

6. Culture and Attractions

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

6. Culture and Attractions


Enjoying Gteborg
Gteborg has a wide variety of entertainment to choose from as described in this chapter. For further information, please visit: www.goteborg.com. The symbols below indicate (when applicable) how far from the Gteborg Convention Centre each attraction is located in minutes.

= walking distance

= public transportation

Some of the most famous Swedish chefs are to be found in Gteborg, and it is here one finds the highest number of first-class restaurants per capita in the whole of Scandinavia. Five restaurants in Gteborg have attained Guide Michelin Stars; Basement Restaurant & Bar, Fond Restaurant, Kock & Vin, Restaurant 8+ and Sjmagasinet. The main culinary attraction in Gteborg is the local seafood; prawns, lobster and a wide selection of fish, ranked amongst the finest in the world. The city also offers a considerable amount of great restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world, at reasonable prices.

Gteborg - Scandinavias Gastronomic Gem

Gteborg Concert Hall

The Gteborg Concert Hall opened in 1935, and was immediately acknowledged as an acoustic gem. The interior walls are built of Canadian maple, the same kind of wood that is used for violins, which is one explanation for the magnificent acoustics. It is recognised as one of the five best concert halls in the world. The Gteborg Symphony Orchestra is Swedens oldest professional orchestra, founded in 1905, and is also the National Orchestra of Sweden.

5 - 10

Gteborg Opera House

The impressive Gteborg Opera House opened in 1994. Located on the harbour front, the buildings modern architecture is influenced by its maritime surroundings. The Gteborg Opera House is the centre for opera, ballet, musicals, operettas and concerts in West Sweden.
JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

5 - 10

15 - 20

31

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Gteborg Museum of Art/Hasselblad PhotoCentre

The Gteborg Museum of Art which has three stars in Michelin Green Guide Scandinavia, has in its possession an outstanding collection of Scandinavian art from the turn of the 19th century. Famous works by Nordic artists such as Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Anders Zorn, Edvard Munch, Christian Krohg, Vilhelm Hammershi, Eugne Jansson, Carl Wilhelmson and the entire school of painters from Skagen in Denmark are on display. At the Hasselblad PhotoCentre, one finds exhibitions illustrating a wide range of photographic genres.

5 - 10

Universeum Science Discovery Centre

Swedens National Science Discovery Centre is located across the road from the Gteborg Convention Centre. Universeum presents the natural sciences and technology in a genuinely exotic environment with everything from sharks, deadly attractions and rainforest to high-tech and hands-on experiments.

National Museum of World Culture

Inaugurated in 004, the National Museum of World Culture is a great new addition to the cluster of meeting facilities, arenas, museums and entertainment surrounding the Gteborg Convention Centre. The museum is a place for dialogue, where multiple voices can be heard and controversial topics can be raised - an arena for people to feel at home across borders.

Liseberg Amusement Park

Located across the road from the Gteborg Convention Centre is the Liseberg Amusement Park - a fantastic park, not only for those who enjoy thrilling roller coaster rides. People also visit the park for shows and concerts or for a stroll, admiring the plentiful flower arrangements. Over 3 million people visit Liseberg every year, making it the biggest visitors attraction in Sweden.

Casino Cosmopol

Gteborgs International Casino is centrally located in Stora Tullhuset, built in 1865, on the quay close to the opera house.

5 - 10

15 - 20

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

3

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

City Tours

There are a number of city tours in Gteborg. Please find a small selection below: Dramatised City Sightseeing Walk A historically dressed guide/actor leads a joyful walk through the oldest parts of Gteborg, the historical quarters around the East India Company buildings and the Crown House. Sightseeing by Old Vintage Tram A 1.5-hour tour of the city of Gteborg by an old electric tram. City Sightseeing by Paddan Boats On the journey along canals, built during the 17th century, and under twenty bridges, the passengers will see the city from a new perspective. City Harbour Tour The tour goes through the Gteborg Harbour, geographically as well as historically, from the East India Company era through the Eriksberg Shipyard era to the modern IT era.

Local Shopping

In the heart of the city everything from fashionable boutiques and department stores, to picturesque markets selling crafts, souvenirs and antiquities are located within easy walking distance. It offers an exiting mixture of modern warehouses and specialist shops, pedestrian areas, galleries and arcades. All guaranteed to make shopping in Gteborg a memorable experience. For tips on where to fill the shopping bags, go to the Gteborg City Association website www.gbgcity.se

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

33

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Enjoying Surrounding Areas The Archipelago


The Gteborg archipelago is an extraordinary experience. Thousands of islands lie scattered along the west coast all the way up to Oslo, Norway. Find some of the many untouched spots, and explore the charming little fishing villages.

Vinga Island

Take a trip to one of the most remote islands in the Gteborg archipelago, the enchanting Vinga. Vinga is situated just outside Gteborg and is loved by seafarers as a symbol of homecoming. Vinga is also a lovely island for an excursion and down by the rocks is a bay with some of the best places to go swimming on the west coast of Sweden.

Coastline Cruising

There are endless opportunities for excursions in the beautiful archipelago. For instance, Marstrand Island can easily be reached by boat or car. With a history dating back to the 13th century, this is now a meeting-place of the sailing community. Another great destination is the picturesque fishing village of stol, where the traditional way of preparing herring and salted ling is demonstrated. Closer to the Norwegian border, accessible by car or bus, are the Koster Islands, the most westerlypopulated islands in Sweden with extraordinary geology, fauna and wildlife.

Sailing

Sweden, and especially the west coast, has a long tradition of sailing. There are annual major international sailing events, such as the Match Cup Sweden on Marstrand Island. According to several of the worlds leading sailors, the Swedish west coast is one of the most spectacular sailing arenas on the planet.

Fishing

The Gteborg archipelago and the surrounding lakes are considered a paradise by fishing enthusiasts, offering many opportunities for both fresh and salt-water fishing. Fishing boats are available to ensure that the best spots are reached. Early in the morning, there is also a chance to take part in the daily fish auction in Gteborg. This is an opportunity to see rare fish, as well as genuine fish auctioneers in full action.

Afternoon Golf

Sweden has produced some of the worlds best golfers, including Annika Srenstam and Jesper Parnevik. Western Sweden alone has 55 golf courses - many in beautiful settings adjacent to stylish accommodation in castles or manor houses, with excellent gourmet cuisine. The golfing season is long, thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream and there are over 30 golf courses in and around Gteborg to choose from, including pay-and-play courses.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

34

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Vitlycke Rock Carvings


In Tanum, a two hour drive from Gteborg, an invaluable part of Swedens cultural heritage of mankind can be found in 3,000-year-old rock carvings. Most of the rock carvings date back to the Bronze Age 1,800-500 BC. The Vitlycke Museum shows the interesting history of the people from the era, as well as several pieces of jewellery and tools that were found during the excavations. The ground in the whole area of Vitlycke is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with the motivation: The rock carvings of the Tanum region constitute an outstanding example of Bronze Age art of the highest quality. The range of motifs provides exceptional evidence of many aspects of life in the European Bronze Age. The continuity of settlement and consistency in land use in Tanum, as illustrated by the rock art, the archaeological remains, and the features of the modern landscape in the Tanum region, combine to make this a remarkable example of continuity over eight millennia of human history. For more information please visit www.vitlyckemuseum.se

Marstrand Island with the Carlsten Fortress

Marstrand Island, located 45 kilometers north west of Gteborg in the Northern archipelago, is a Mecca for the sailing fraternity and a popular summer resort. The charming village with beautiful wooden buildings was founded in the 13th century by a Norwegian king and has also been under Danish hegemony before the Roskilde Peace Treaty of 1658 made Marstrand Swedish. The impressive Carlsten Fortress, built in the 1660s, dominates the island and is one of the best preserved stone fortresses in Northern Europe. Those who climb up to the tower roof are rewarded by a magnificent view over the Marstrand archipelago. For more information please visit www.marstrand.se

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

35

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Gunnebo House and Gardens

Gunnebo House and Gardens is the purest example of Swedish neo-classical architecture. The manor is beautifully situated between two lakes, Rdasjn and Stensjn, just south of Gteborg. The park surrounding Gunnebo has the characteristics of a classic French park from the 17th and 18th century. For more information please visit www.gunneboslott.se

Tjolholm Castle and Park

On a peninsula 40 kilometres south of Gteborg, the Elizabethan style manor house Tjolholm Castle is located. The building was erected 1898-1904 but looks like a building from the Tudor era, the inside however is a brilliant example of Art Nouveau. Tjolholm is the only manor in Sweden that has modern commodities from the beginning of the last century and offer outdoor swimming and beautiful natural trails. For more information about the beautiful park, the manor house, the church and the wagon museum please visit www.tjoloholm.se

Nordic Watercolour Museum

The museum is one of the most exciting cultural projects in the Nordic countries. It serves as a Nordic centre for contemporary art, with the emphasis laid on techniques of watercolour art. The Museum is located on one of the most beautiful islands on the Swedish west coast, Tjrn Island, and the building is designed to open a natural relationship between landscape, building and the sea. For more information please visit www.akvarellmuseet.org

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

36

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Swedish Design

Sweden holds a position as one of the worlds leading design countries and Swedish designers are much sought-after in interior design, textiles and fashion, glass and ceramics, and architecture.

The Kingdom of Crystal

There are 15 glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal, each having distinctive design traditions, character and atmosphere. They are all located within a short distance of each other in the south-eastern part of Sweden and include several of the most famous glassworks in the world. Enjoy a close-up view of skilled glass-blowers, transforming the syrupy molten glass into beautiful works of art. Swedish crystal design is a tradition which goes back hundreds of years and is renowned throughout the world. For more information please visit www.glasriket.se

Textile & Design

In West Sweden, Swedens leading companies in the field of home textiles are located. In small, exciting factory outlets seconds and remnants of high quality are available at reasonable prices. There are also numerous specialised textile shops in the area. Take a trip through the realm of fabrics and buy exclusive products, and everything in home furnishing for half the price found in the cities.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

37

7. Sweden

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

7. Sweden
Space for Minds
Sweden stretches over 1,500 km from the north to the south and the contrasts between the various parts of the country are dramatic. The seasonal changes are striking with a warm, light and pleasant summer, a colourful autumn and a snowy winter followed by a bright, refreshing and vivid spring. Sweden offers a rich selection of activities in areas such as nature, culture, sports, design, food and shopping. Swedish cultural policy has been successful in spreading culture to a wide population, with a well developed infrastructure of museums, libraries, theatres, cinemas and other cultural institutions across the country. The past decade in particular has seen the extensive internationalisation of Swedish cultural life, especially in popular culture, with Swedish artists, actors and fashion designers attracting worldwide attention in fields such as music, literature, art, design, fashion and media. Sweden also offers a large and varied selection of interesting restaurants, not just in the major cities but throughout the country, where people interested in gastronomy can enjoy Swedish quality ingredients prepared and served in a modern and innovative way. A world heritage site is a cultural or natural site, monument, city or geographical habitat that is deemed irreplaceable and thus deserving of protection and preservation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Thirteen Swedish sites are inscribed on the prestigious World Heritage List and are guaranteed protection and care for all time.

The Right of Public Access

In Sweden, everyone has the right to be out in the countryside; visitors from abroad as well as Swedish citizens. It is called the right of public access and is a benefit not found in a many other countries. The right of public access is a great freedom but it must not infringe upon the freedom of others. It requires responsibility and good judgement so that no damage is made to the landscape or animal life and consideration is shown for both landowners and for others who are out in the countryside. The essence of the right of public access is concisely expressed by the phrase, Do not disturb, do not destroy. For further information please see www.allemansratten.se

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

39

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Facts about Sweden Population


9,2 million (2008 census)

Language

Swedish (virtually all Swedes also speak English)

Government

Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy

Prime Minister: Fredrik Reinfeldt Monarch: King Carl XVI

Capital

Stockholm

EU

Sweden is a member since 1995

Major Industries

IT and electronics (world leading) Pulp and paper Environmental techniques Pharmaceutics

Automotive Music Design Fashion

A Selection of Famous Swedes


Ingmar Bergman Bjrn Borg Arvid Carlsson Greta Garbo Dag Hammarskjld Carolus Linnaeus (Carl von Linn) Alfred Nobel Annika Srenstam Raoul Wallenberg Stieg Larsson

Film Director Tennis Player Nobel Prize Winner 000 in Medicine Actress Former Secretary General of UN Botanist, physician and zoologist Founder of the Nobel Prize Golf Champion Diplomat during WW Author

Inventions and Trademarks of Swedish Origin

ABBA, ABSOLUT Vodka, AstraZeneca, Electrolux, Ericsson, IKEA, H&M, The Hasselblad Camera, Nobel Biocare, the Nobel Prize, Pharmacia, SAAB, SKF ball bearings, Swedish Match, Tetra Pak, VOLVO etc.

The Swedish Climate

Bearing in mind its northern location, it would be easy to think of Sweden as a country with a harsh climate. However, the heat from the Gulf Stream makes the average temperature in southern Sweden no lower than -C in February, rising to +1.1C in July. On sunny days between May and August temperatures can rise to +30C in the air and +4C in the sea and lakes. Swedens changing seasons affect nature, daylight, temperature and even to some extent the Swedes themselves. Every season has its perks, but spring and summer in Sweden are a must! From late February/early March the days become longer and brighter.

For further information about Sweden, please visit: www.visitsweden.com or www.sweden.se

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

40

8. Gteborg Convention Bureau

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

8. Gteborg Convention Bureau


You Talk, We Listen
Gteborg Convention Bureau, GCB, is a part of Gteborg & Co which is a cooperative venture between the City of Gteborg, the Gteborg Region Association of Local Authorities and local trade and industry organisations. GCB serves as a link between meeting organisers and the local meetingsrelated businesses including local authorities. GCB is financed partly by the City of Gteborg and partly by the meeting industry. Gteborg Convention Bureau acts as your meeting planner. We listen to your requirements and will, free of charge and without obligations, provide advice and support in the process of locating your meeting to the Gteborg region. Gteborg Convention Bureau works as a door opener in the city, with a well-established network within the meeting industry and extensive knowledge about the city. We also make preliminary reservations at hotels and venues, produce marketing material and power point presentations as well as programme suggestions for social activities. All in order to promote the city as a possible location for your next meeting. We would be very honoured to be given the opportunity to show you Gteborg as a potential destination for your next meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Visit Gteborg Convention Bureau at www.goteborg.com/meetings

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

4

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

Track Record Meetings and Events in Gteborg


During the past ten years, Gteborg has grown to become one of the leading event and congress cities in Northern Europe. A Selection of Past and Upcoming Meetings and Events in Gteborg Year
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Meeting
Swedish Medical Association European Heart Failure Congress Swedish Dental Society European Society of Hypertension -ESHGrowth Hormone Research Society EU-US Summit Physical Medicine Congress -ICPMSwedish Medical Association Zonta International Association for Dental Research -IADREsperanto World Meeting -UEANuclear Physics Swedish Medical Association Annual Cardiovascular Spring Meeting

No. of Delegates
15,000 2,000 11,000 3,000 700 5,000 2,000 15,000 3,000 5,200 2,500 600 15,000 1,500 5,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 15,000 2,500 800 300 1,200 600 400 5,000 800 15,000 500 1,200 5,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 2,000 15,000

2005

SAAB / Opel Product Launch European Congress of Endocrinology -ECEInternational Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy -ICCPFederation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand -FESSH-

2006

Swedish Medical Association World Congress on Intellectual Properties -AIPPICongress of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health -IADHNordic Hematology Spring Meeting Transport Research Arena -TRA-

2007

International Pragmatics Conference SonyEricsson Brand Event Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology -EAACI-

2008

Congress of the European Federation for Medical Informatics -MIESwedish Medical Association International Tinnitus Seminar World Newspapers Congress -WANAnnual Meeting of Radiology & Oncology -ESTRO-

2009

Congress of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies -FEMSWorld Congress of Sexual Health -WASAnnual Meeting of Eur. group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation -EBTMSociety of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry -SETACSwedish Medical Association

JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings

43

Welcome to Gteborg, Sweden

A Selection of Past and Upcoming Meetings and Events in Gteborg, continued. Year
2010

Meeting
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology -EADVAnnual Meeting of the European Society of Human Genetics -ESHGHeart Failure Association -HFAWorld Congress of Sociology -ISAFederation of European Biochemical Societies - FEBSAnnual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT Congress of Eur. Com for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis -ECTRIMS-

No. of Delegates
9,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 2,000 1,200 4,000 600 3,000

2011

International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine -ISSLSEuropean Artherosclerosis Society -EAS-

A Selection of Past and Upcoming Major Sporting Events in Gteborg Year


1995 1997 1999 2002

Event
5th IAAF World Championships in Athletics Cutty Sark Tall Ships Races, World Cup in Match Racing (sailing) European Championships under 23 in Athletics, The 11th World Gymneastrada European Championships in Handball World Championships in Ice-hockey Volvo Ocean Race

2005 2006 2008 2011 2013 Annual

European Championships in Chess 19th European Championships in Athletics

Volvo Ocean Race - grand finale


ISU - World Figure Skating Championships World Championships in Handball European Championships in Athletics - indoors FEI World Cup Jumping Final Gothia Cup, soccer, the worlds largest sporting event for the youth with approx. 33,000 participants from more than 60 countries. Partille Cup, handball, the worlds largest handball tournament with approx. 16,000 young participants from 50 countries.
JUST AROUND THE CORNER www.goteborg.com/meetings 44

Photo: Gran Assner, Lisa Barryd, Hlne Binet, Hans Bjurling, Alex Brandell, Morten Brun, Lisa Brunnstrm, Helene Brynfeldt, sa Dahlgren, Kasper Dudzik, Glasriket, Gteborg Convention Centre, Gteborgs Stad, Christer Hallgren, Hasselblad, Patric Gunnar Helin, Kjell Holmner, Jonas Ingman, Ingmar Jernberg, Anders Johansson, Staffan Johansson, Kajskjul 8, Kamerareportage, Jacob Karstrm, Lars Krla, Liam Kerney, Konserthuset, Bo Lind, Bjrn Lindberg, Christer Lindberg, Liseberg, Luftfartsverket, Roine Magnusson, Lisa Nestorson, Neuronova, Erika Norberg, Radisson SAS Scandinavia, Peter Rosn/Norrlandia, Hans Runesson, Richard Ryan, Thomas Saeys, SAS, Sjmagasinet, Stadsbyggnadskontoret, Stena Line, Strmma, Carl Swensson, Agneta Thorsn, Tjolholm Slott, Universeum, Hkan S. Vargas, Visit Sweden, Volvo Car Corporation, Vstsvenska Turistrdet, Hans Wretling, Sten Zachrisson

You might also like