LAUSANNE

Lausanne has been the home to the International Olympic Committee since 1915 and is also the base for 25 internatio­nal sports federations and the headquarters of several international corporations. Today it offers much more, including state-of-the-art infrastructure, a wide range of cultural and sporting highlights, and countless leisure and recreational attractions.

With the lake at its feet, surrounded by fields, forests and vineyards and the Alps as a magnificent backdrop, Lausanne enjoys a truly enviable quality of life. It also offers a rewarding cultural life, with many restaurants, theatres and concerts as well as an eclectic and vibrant night life!

As a major convention venue, Lausanne blends the charm of a fantastic city with everything close by, with excellent public transportation and a variety of enriching activities - the ideal ingredients for successful conventions, seminars and incentive programmes.
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