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Why Glasgow
Must-see city
- Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009 ranks Glasgow as one of the world's top ten cities to visit.
Extensive city support
- to help balance the budget and ensure high delegate attendance.
Easy to get to
- Scotland's most accessible destination with three international airports and direct flights from 116 destinations.
World class venues
- including the award winning Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre, six major conference hotels and three universities.
Great choice of accommodation
- over 17,000 rooms, ranging from budget accommodation to five star hotels, all within close proximity of conference venues, hotels and restaurants.
Easy to get around
- a compact and walkable city, easy for visitors to find their way around and offers a campus feel for delegates.
Affordable city for organisers and delegates
- Glasgow is ranked by the Mercer Cost of Living Survey as one of Europe's most cost effective cities.
Fun & memorable social programme
- delegates can enjoy Scottish hospitality and traditions including whisky tasting, piping and ceilidh dancing.
Historic & cultural city
- more than 20 free museums and art galleries, discounted city tours for delegates and a wide range of visitor attractions.
Ideally located for exploring Scotland
- a short journey from breathtaking Scottish scenery, including Loch Lomond and famous mountains, historic castles and golf courses.
Excellent track record
in hosting major conferences = safe pair of hands.
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Best UK Convention Bureau 2007 - 2012
Three international airports
Direct flights from 100 destinations
40 return flights per day from London
17,000 bedrooms
Host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
European City of the Year 2011