MONTREUX

For more than a century, Montreux has attracted visitors from around the world. Located in the centre of Europe, one hour away from Geneva airport, Montreux is easily and quickly accessible by road or by rail. One of the main towns of the Swiss Riviera, it benefits from an exceptional landscape, a mild climate, Belle Epoque buildings full of history and a functional convention centre.

Montreux is best known for its famous Jazz Festival, which takes place every year at the Montreux Music & Convention Centre. Since 1966, the Montreux Jazz Festival has been attracting the world’s top stars: Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, Santana, Deep Purple, Sting, David Bowie, Phil Collins and Prince, to name but a few.

Montreux offers a wealth of cultural events, including classical music, theatre and comedy festivals. Montreux is the ideal destination to combine professional events with cultural, sporting or relaxation activities. A whole range of possibilities is open to you: visiting museums, skiing in the Alps, cruising on the lake, spending an evening in a castle, gambling at the casino or enjoying a spa in a luxury hotel.
KEY ARGUMENTS At the heart of Europe with fast and easy access to all major cities - - - Surrounded by the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, which is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site - - - Outstanding panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps - - - Large hotels properties including glamorous luxury hotels, with a total of 5,300 rooms - - - Three event venues with a total meeting area of 69,000 sq m (742,440 sq ft) - - - A total of 82 meeting rooms to accommodate your event - - - Wide range of sports (skiing, sailing, golfing and hiking) and cultural activities (museums, ballet and music) - - - A flourishing economy based on three major fields: health, sciences and sports - - - Impeccable credentials: headquarters of Nestlé, Philip Morris, Logitech, Merck Serono, to name but a few - - - Swiss standard of quality and Security Services Exhibition