Barcelona, the Catalan capital, is a first-rate city that’s renowned around the world. This “smart city” is a landmark in terms of culture, innovation and design, appearing modern from the outside while preserving its traditions like treasure. Girona, Lleida and Tarragona, the other provincial capitals, are the same. They strive to remain at the forefront but never forget their customs. Human towers are built, fruit trees are grown, vineyards are pampered to produce the best wines and shape and colour are given to ceramics. In Catalonia, avant-garde and tradition go hand in hand. Prestigious and innovative venues Imagine holding your event 125 metres high in a building designed by a renowned architect such as Jean Nouvel with privileged views over Barcelona. The Mirador Torre Glòries is the ideal place for holding your meeting if you’re looking for a modern and iconic location. Another innovative architectural gem is the Hotel Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower designed by Richard Rogers. It’s a 29-floor tower with 20 meeting rooms, an auditorium and a large hall that can seat 1,800 people. The building is crowned by an impressive glass dome with a 360º view. Its futuristic outline can be seen from the airport lying less than ten minutes away. In other cities, you’ll find options such as the Congress Centre in Lleida, one of the most original buildings in the city. Designed by architect Francine Houben from the prestigious Mechanoo studio from the Netherlands, it provides spacious and well-lit premises equipped with the latest technology for events. State-of-the-art technology for your meetings Catalonia is one of the major international hubs for innovation and technology. Scientific infrastructures such as the ALBA Synchrotron, technological centres like the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and pioneering organisations such as Tech Barcelona confirm the city’s standing in the world. MICE also forms part of this technological revolution. One example is the partnership created by PortAventura World and Bmotion Audiovisual to deliver an innovative immersive experience and transform corporate events. Another is the revolutionary facial recognition technology of Emogg, a Catalan company that’s developed a solution to record the emotions of the people attending an event. In Catalonia you’ll find other technological proposals such as the Barça Immersive Tour, the new audiovisual, interactive and participatory museum of Football Club Barcelona with 360º production and a combination of image, sound and light. It’s a unique place for organising corporate events. Meet inside an iconic building Modernist architecture has popularised Barcelona and Catalonia around the world, but you might not know that some of the most popular works, such as those designed by Antoni Gaudí, provide rooms for hosting events. Would you like to hold your meeting at Casa Vicens, Casa Batlló or Pedrera? Another of the most photogenic buildings in Barcelona is the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Its oval hall, the dome and the terrace are just three of the different locations it offers for meetings. You can complement the meeting with an exclusive visit to the museum’s collections. Another emblematic destination is the Poble Espanyol, an open-air architectural museum with full-scale replicas of Spanish buildings which also hosts events. You can only imagine the wide range of venues that it provides, as you can organise a meeting at Valderrobles Town Hall, in Sant Miquel Monastery or in Plaça Major, among many others. Enjoy a unique event thanks to a heritage going back hundreds of years Inland Catalonia is full of patrimonial jewels that will enable you to travel through time. Avellanes Monastery in the Terres de Lleida is an old 12th-century abbey surrounded by woods and vineyards that’s ideal for meeting up and enjoying the peace and quiet. Or maybe you prefer to hold your event in a 9th-century fortress such as the Parador de Cardona, a stunning mediaeval complex with moats, towers and Gothic walls. You can also visit old stately homes such as Jalpí Castle, located beside a lake, which has a large parade ground and a garden ideal for team building activities, cocktails and banquets. Another impressive option is Empordà Castle, located on a hill near the Costa Brava and surrounded by olive groves. It offers visitors the chance to enjoy a different kind of meeting in a stone cave. Catalonia is the ideal combination of innovation and history. Come and see for yourself!