There is always something missing when you are scouting for the ideal MICE destination for a conference or event. Sometimes, you will find the perfect venue but the country’s weather is gloomy and frosty. Other times, you will find a city with a warm, tropical climate but it won’t have boutique facilities for corporate travellers. However, there is a place with an annual temperature of 21º, a strategic location, and a wide range of boutique MICE services: Gibraltar.
The country’s global popularity adds to the fact that Gibraltar’s official language is English, making it the perfect choice for international business events. Idyllic bleisure destination for your next small to medium sized conference or incentive trip; Its location is also strategic, situated in Southern Europe and overlooking Africa. Nearby countries are Spain to the north and Morocco (North Africa) to the south. This is why key businesses in the area are investing in the finest infrastructure, offering a wide selection of first-class hotels and state-of-the-art conference facilities.
The neighboring country of Gibraltar, the charming and charismatic Spain and the innovative and luxurious United Kingdom make this British territory a center of innovation. It has many genuine and bespoke facilities for product launches or conference settings. Due to its compact size, the country is also well connected, enabling business travellers to move comfortably around. This multicultural destination also has a great incentive for international buyers, VAT-free shopping.
“We are constantly adapting and improving the Gibraltar product to meet the demands of a sophisticated clientele who select destination venues from a large and competitive global field.’’
Minister for Tourism Gilbert Licudi
Among Gibraltar’s unique venues, the Sunborn Gibraltar stands out. It is the world’s first 5-star Yacht Hotel and was voted Gibraltar’s Leading Conference Hotel in 2018. Some of its most exclusive features include the Superyacht Penthouse Suite. This luxury room provides the finest guests with exquisite decoration and an exclusive, private terrace to enjoy the enchanting Mediterranean views.
The Sunborn is equipped with grandiose MICE features like the Aurora Ballroom, a 650m² facility that can host up to 430 guests. This elegant venue is ideal for conferences, banquets or gala dinners. For smaller gatherings, the Atlas Rooms can be tailored to your needs, with a versatile distribution that can suit from catering and performance to formal dining. It is ready to accommodate simultaneous events for groups of 30-100.
Sunborn Gibraltar offers a fine dining experience in their Sky Restaurant. The menu revolves around the fresh Mediterranean cuisine paired with the best selection of wines. Led by a team of international chefs, this restaurant offers creative dishes elaborated with the best seasonal ingredients. Its Aqua Bar is ideal for a luxurious cocktail by the poolside by candlelight.
Gibraltar: A taste of Britain in the Mediterranean for your MICE business.
