glasgow your host city introduction to glasgow named one of the world’s top ten must see cities in...

GlasgowYour host city

Introduction to Glasgow

• Named one of the world’s top ten must see cities in 2014 by various publications inc. Rough Guide, Fodors, The Guardian, Telegraph, Wanderlust

• Voted 'Friendliest City in the World‘ Rough Guide 2014

• Over 20 museums and galleries

• European Museum of the Year 2013

• Home to Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet

• Over 90 parks and open spaces

International flight routes & accessible city

Well Connected City

• 3 International Airports

• Glasgow International Airport only 15 minutes from the convention centre

• Direct flights from over 160 destinations including most major European cities and several North American destinations

• Well connected to major hubs:– Twice daily Emirates flight from Dubai – excellent connection for Asia, Africa

and Australasia– Over 45 flights per day from London– Several daily flights from Amsterdam and Frankfurt

• Discounted fares for delegates

Easy to get around the city

• Compact city – most delegates walk from their hotel to the

Convention Centre

• Excellent public transport infrastructure

• 2 reduced rate travel passes available for delegates

• 3 minutes by train from conference venue to heart of city centre

• Taxis: very affordable way to get around the city

Accommodation

Prepared for British Association for Cytopathology: May 2014

Accommodation for all Budgets

• 6,905 hotel bedrooms within 2 miles of the SECC

• Over 9,500 hotel bedrooms within 10 miles of Glasgow city centre

• Excellent choice of hotels ranging from budget to 5 star international brands

• Wide choice of budget accommodation

• University accommodation within walking distance of the conference venue

Glasgow’s hotels are 18% less than UK average (Hotels.com Price Index Report 2013)

Prepared for British Association for Cytopathology: May 2014

Glasgow: A Fun & Memorable City to Enjoy

Prepared for International Pharmaceutical Federation, February 2014

Fun evenings with colleagues

• Delegates have fun in Glasgow!

• Whisky tasting

• Ceilidh Dancing

• Choose from over 4,000 restaurants and bars

• UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events every week

Explore the city

Kelvingrove Park and University of Glasgow

West End Gallery of Modern Art Victorian Architecture

Dynamic Cultural Capital

• Over 20 museums and galleries with FREE entry

• European Museum of the Year 2013

• Home to Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet

• Over 90 parks and open spaces – perfect for walks or running.

Enjoy a Taste of Scotland

• Wish list destination with a unique culture

• Voted “ the most beautiful country in the world” by Rough Guide 2014

• Close to numerous areas of outstanding beauty and National Parks

• Only 40 minutes from Loch Lomond

• Sample Scotland with …• 100 whisky distilleries• 250 castles• 280 mountains to climb• 500 golf courses

Europe’s Best Island!TripAdvisor’s Traveller Choice 2014

Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland

Looking forward to welcoming you to Glasgow in 2016!