Zaragoza is the capital of the province of la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón, and to the surprise of many, MICE in Zaragoza has become one of the most popular in this sector, on both a national and international level.
This city is more than suitable to host any type of event in the business sector: conferences, meetings, conventions, etc., as well as to host MICE tourists, offering a wide range of hotels, gastronomy, infrastructure, culture and leisure.
Furthermore, Zaragoza has a large amount of experience in organising these events, due to its unbeatable professionalism, quality, price and hospitality. Why do we know this? Because:
The statistics speak for themselves
After Barcelona and Madrid, Zaragoza follows as one of the main venues for conferences, being in competition with the cities of Valencia, Bilbao, Sevilla.
In regards to the yearly economic impacts in Zaragoza, they are increasing more and more thanks to MICE tourism, beating record each year with profits of millions of euros through hundreds of organised conferences with hundreds of attendees.
These attendees have given the city a satisfaction rating of 8.6 out of 10, and 8.9 out of 10 relating to the events that they have attended.
Zaragoza has a favourable location
The capital of Aragón has a very privileged location within Spain, given that it links with an equal distance (some 300km) the main Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao. It is in a prime location for communications, operations and logistics!
Well connected
Due to its brilliant location, Zaragoza is very well connected with plenty of motorways, a high-speed railway line that links Zaragoza with Madrid and Barcelona in one hour, as well as being 9km away from the city airport.
The city offers plenty of services that facilitate excellent travel through the centre, such as taxis, buses, a tram….
Zaragoza offers a wide range of hotels
Eurostars, NH, Ibis, Budget, Exe… you can find the best hotel chains in Zaragoza, with more than 10,000 rooms and more than 800 hotels across the province. The city stands out for its continued updates and improvements, for the professionalism of all of its services, its high quality and its attention to detail, as the special care of its clients is impeccable, adapting itself to cater to the needs and demands of every guest.
Its food is envied by all
And how could it not be! It is known for its delicious dishes such as borage with potatoes, ‘las migas aragonesas’, cod cooked in and garlic, chicken stew, Aragonese fruits, anise sugar doughnuts and ice lollies.
Zaragoza’s gastronomical repertoire consists of traditional, local and high-quality products
And we can’t forget the tapas at El Casco Antiguo! Its an obligatory stop for everyone who walks through the city and offers an excellent opportunity to taste the local cuisine and wine produced in Aragon, whilst enjoying the heritage, culture and history of the region.
Zaragoza has plenty of heritage
Art, history, culture, monuments… The city has a heritage that is over 2000 years old, dating back from the romans, Christians, Muslims, Jews and Iberians.
The large amount of artwork that the city boasts can be found on display at the Basílica del Pilar, the Catedral de San Salvador, at the Lonja, the Palacio de la Aljafería, the Patio de la Infanta or the Teatro Romano, among others.
Come to Zaragoza for your event and you will discover all of this!
Foto: Palacio de la Aljafería
There are a large number of venues
There are many venues for hosting events such as la Plaza de Toros, museums, pavilions, exhibition halls, parliament, plenty of hotels… all perfectly adaptable to any event, any organiser and to any attendee.
The venues that stand out the most are:
AUDITORIO DE ZARAGOZA
A 22.739 m2 venue that was opened in 1944, and from then has hosted numerous exhibitions, political events, conventions, music concerts and different activities. This versatile space has 10 multipurpose conference rooms, with video conference facilities.
FERIA DE ZARAGOZA
This is the main hub for MICE events in the city, it has different buildings and facilities that offer the necessary services, along with the best professionals to ensure that every type of event runs smoothly. For example, there are four halls, a press conference area, a cloakroom and a VIP area.
PALACIO DE CONGRESOS
Built for the 2009 Expo in Zaragoza, the building is very popular for its individuality now as much as it was before, given that it is 20m tall, with plenty of natural light and a 1000m2 hall. Here, hundreds of events are celebrated annually.
PABELLÓN PUENTE
The tallest building of the region of la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón has a capacity for up to 975 people in one area, 1800 people in a different area and 375 in another. Despite its great height, it only has two floors, and so it is one of the most special buildings in the city.
Other venues in Zaragoza include the Paraninfo Universitario, Etopia, the Torre del Agua, Caixaforum, Zaragoza Activa, the Acuario…
But these are only a few, because, at Perfect Venue, we have plenty of very exclusive venues located all over the region of Aragón!
The Consolación Hotel & Restaurant, the Torre del Visco or the Finca Media Naranja… Don’t hesitate to find out more about them!
Do you need us to get going with your preparations for your MICE event in Zaragoza? Well, let’s go!
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