Bilbao Bid for the World of Coffee

Bilbao Bid for the

World the Coffee

2013, 2014 and 2015

1. Invitation letter

2. Institutional support

3. Local support

4. BEC! Venue

5. Economic Proposal

6. Coffee Industry

7. Bilbao: the host City

8. Accommodation

9. Transportation

10. Social events

11. Bilbao Convention Bureau

12. Congresses and events hosted in Bilbao

Invitation letter

Institutional support

Local support

BEC! Venue proposed

Bilbao Exhibition Centre is one of the most dynamic partners in the services industry of Bilbao. It provides a mixture of innovation, experience andorganizational capacity supported by the best service and state-of-the-artcommunications systems to customize every event, from large-scale events tosmall meetings.Our venue offers a perfect location, just a short distance form the Bilbao Airport and the city centre.

Bilbao Exhibition Centre is jointly owned by the Basque Government, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, the Municipal Councils of Bilbao and Barakaldo and the Chamber of Commerce of Bilbao. It offers a venue for commercial, industrial, professional and leisure events.

With 55 years experience in the organisation of trade fairs.Actually is the organizer of 21 trade fairs BEC is also partner in 7proyects, workingon the basis of “joint-venture”.Collaborates in the organization and promotion of numerous events in both BEC and other venues.

Bilbao Exhibition Centre has 6 columnless exhibition halls set on either side of a wide thoroughfare running north to south, which between them offer 150,000 m2 of exhibition space.

Halls 1, 2 and 3 feature partitions that can divide the 15,000 m2 halls into 3 separate areas of 5,000 m2 each.

With a maximum height of 18 m and a clearance of 12 m under the main beams, it is the perfect setting for events of all types.

150.000 sqm Exhibition space18.000 sqm Convention Centre 6.500 sqm Perimetral access6.500 sqm Offices

41.500 sqm Atrium + Restaurants100.000 sqm Open air zones: (gardens and paved areas)

4.000 car parks

For the celebration of the World of Coffee we recommend following facilities as themost suitables

Pavilion 1

15.178 sqm

Column-free surface

Dimensions: 125 X 125 m

Free height under main breams: 12 m

Free height in other areas: 19 m

Coffee shops: 4 (1 in each pavillion)

Restrooms: 8 (2 per pavillion)

Cloak rooms: 2

PAVILION 1 FLOORPLAN

MAIN ENTRANCE, ATRIO AND ACCESS TO PAVILION 1

THE CONVENTION CENTRE IS DIVIDED IN 5 LEVELS

The Convention Centre of Bilbao Exhibition Centre is located over the main entrance to the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

BEC offers a flexible and unique space adaptable to any event, any need.

Split in 5 levels with rooms of different configurations and seating capacities (20 to 2,500).

From a highly versatile auditorium with a VIP zone to the so-called “Luxua” wood-panelled room of 2,800 m2 for special events.

11 meeting rooms that can Plenty of multiporpouse space ready to be set up as desired.

Every space close to each other in a compact venue.

Luxua Level 3

• 2800 square metres wide room, dividable in fourths, as much roomas you require, absolutely flexible.

• Auditorium for up to 2000 attendees, show rooms, catering services.

• High standard room, for to pratedservices in a cozy atmosphere.

• Three rooms for 500 people each.

Luxua Level 3

Auditorium Level 4

1 room for 950 attendees or 2 rooms for 450 attendees.

REGISTRATION AREA

LEVEL 4 AUDITORIUM

Auditorium Level 4

LEVEL 4 AUDITORIUM

Level 5: Room 1

• This meeting rooms has a maximum capacity of 320 attendees.

• It can be split up in two halves.

• There are 7 more meeting rooms between 10- 80 pax in the same level.

Meeting Rooms Level 5

8 meeting rooms: flexible, open and multiporpouse. Divisible in halves.

In total 16 breakout rooms on a single compact space.

Meeting Rooms Level 5

Surfaces in BEC (Pavilions, Atrio and Common Areas)

Surfaces in BEC (Convention Centre)

CapacitySurface(m2

Gross)

Height Dimensions

Banquet Cocktail

U Shape

Classroom

Theatre

Boardroom

VIP AREA: 662

VIP Room 30 100

Press Room 40

Board Room 20 12

Luxua 2.800 5,80 53 x 45 1.180 2.000 1.218 2.268

Luxua (1 o 2) 1.400 45 x 27 663 1.000 663 1.106

Luxua (1 o 2 o 3) 600 5.80 22 x 27 280 600 280 500

Auditorium(1 + 2) 1.070 Max7,8 Min 6

35 X 23 250 450 950 140

Auditorium 1 535 Max7,8 Min 6

17 X 23 132 192 450 80

Auditorium 2 535 Max7,8 Min 6

18 X 23 132 216 450 80

Room 1(A+B) 450 3,7 45X11 60 176 340 50

Room 1A 225 3,7 23X11 80 162 30

Room 1B 225 3,7 22X11 72 143

Room 2, 3 y 4 80 3 7 X 14 32 28 80 16

Break-out rooms 2a b 3a-b,4a-b

40 3 7 X7 12 12 28 12

Rooms 5, 6 7 u 8 40 3 10 x5 16 16 30 16

Break-out rooms 5a-b 6a-b,7 a-b, 8a- b

20 3 5 X 5 8 8 15 8

GENERAL SERVICES

Bilbao Exhibition Centre provides a full range of general services covering all ofour clients' needs (hospitality and travel arrangement services, ATM, businesscentres...

CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES

BEC has one self-service restaurant and one à la carte restaurant (MAXXBEC)located in the Atrio.

The Altzairu Cafeteria, which offers a daily set menu, is located in the main accessto BEC.

The à la carte restaurant Gaztañaga, is located on level 7 of theConvention Centre, and has direct access to the public

BEC also has a catering service that can provide a range of options anywhere in the complex. From the Convention Centre to the exhibition halls, from coffee for20 people to meals for 3,500, Iruña Catering provides an extensive range ofservices adapted to the requirements of any event.

EXHIBITION SERVICES

BEC supplies its clients with a full service portfolio, from the design and constructionof their stands to all sorts of equipment and ancillary services, through the off¡cialwebsite.

EXHIBITIONS RELATED TO THE GASTRONOMIC SECTOR

Foccus Bilbao Professional Food and GastronomicExhibitionNovember 5/7th, 2012

The Gastronomy & Food Trade Fair.A trade event done to perfection.

Foccus Bilbao - Alimentación y Gastronomía 2012 is the 3rd trade fair of its type exclusivelyfor the catering, restaurant and hospitalitytrade.

A gourmet event that has become the mostinnovative reference point in the Atlantic Rimeconomic area, and offers new forms ofparticipation such as "turnkey stands".

ALGUSTO, (knowledge & flavour):Food and Gastronomy Fair December 2013

Was born out of an agreement reachedbetween BEC and SLOW FOOD.The aimbehind the show, the only one of its kind in Spain, is to promote the philosophy that theSlow Food movement has been championingall over the world for more than 20 yearsnow.

Inspired by Turin’s Salone del Gusto, ALGUSTO will open its doors to the general public and become a reference point in theartisan food and cuisine industry.

Economical Proposal andFinancial Contribution

ECONOMICAL PROPOSAL

According to the requirement of the event Bilbao Exhibition Centre offers an agreement with the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe in order to celebrate the World of Coffee event in 2013, 2014 and 2015 with following spaces and services:

VENUE

Space Rental. Hall 1 (15.000 sqm bruto space)Space rental for 3 days celebration Space rental for 3 days of mantelling and 2 days of dismantelling

Convention CentreThe Convention Centre includes following meeting rooms:

VIP areaVIP RoomPress RoomBoard Room

Meeting Rooms for up to 950 pax (divisible in two halves)Auditorium 1 on level 4

Meeting Rooms ranging for 300 paxRoom 1on level 5.Room 1 Atrium

Additional Meeting RoomsRoom 2, 3 and 4 (Divisible in halves). 80 pax/each. Rooms 5, 6 , 7 and 8 (Divisible in halves) 40pax/each25 additional Small Meeting Rooms at AtriumAtrium Press Office

The rental fee for this proposal would be of 150.000 euros for each year with a discount of 10% in 2014 and 15% in 2015. The amount includes following compulsory services:Air Conditioning and Lighting.General CleaningGeneral Security Staff (6 pax x 3 days)Maintenance and Technical Staff.Event Coordinating Staff

Services not included in this proposal are:Staff for access, registration and handling of goods, etc…Internet connections (wifi or data connection)Stand constructionComplementary services: common areas, carpeting, AV services, furniture, etc. AV technicians and equipment additional to the meeting rooms fixed equipmentCivil Liability InsuranceSpecific Emergency PlanVAT (18%) for all services, excluded catering (8%)Official inflation rate 2013, 2014 and 2015

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

Bilbao Exhibition Centre acting as a coordination of the local y regional authorities is willing to present a contribution that will help the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe with an increase of its incomes.

Event host sponsorship of 60.000 euros for each year’s edition (2013, 2014 and 2015).

Welcome reception at the Guggenheim Museum

Reception for the organisers and VIPs in the Town Hall

Travel passes for competitors and organisers during the event.

Organised City tour for competitors and organisers

Accomodation for up to 12 staff and organisers at the event.

Accomodation for up to 6 organisers for three exploratory/planning visits.

Additionally to it Bilbao Exhibition Centre will give the organisation following commissions:

5% commission on catering served by the official caterer of BEC5% commission on services sold through the shop online of BEC

Coffee Industry

MARKETING COFFEE IN SPAIN

Historical development:

The year 1980 marks a before and after in the marketing of coffee in Spain:

Until 1980:The coffee trade was controlled by the CAT (Commissariat of Supply and Transport). This body fixed quotas for each roaster coffee and qualities, purchase and selling prices.

Was forbidden the sale of packaged ground coffee and roasted-natural-mixtures.

Marketing was distributed by geographic area and supplied to local roasters. The containers have not met the current qualities and did not protect the coffee on factors such as humidity, air or light, long-chain-distribution was a challenge without impairing the quality coffee.

All this made the market was highly segmented coffee roasters and have little room to grow.From 1980: liberalization of coffee marketing arrived. Authorizing the sale of packaged ground coffee and fueled the development of new technologies that allowed vacuum packaging, with it, the possibility of nationwide distribution.

Data and References Consumption:

Currently the per capita consumption of coffee in Spain reached the 3.9 kg year ( terms of green coffee), compared to Finland where they are consumed 08.09 kg year and Japan with a consumption of 2.5 kg in the Spanish case, our consumption amounts to 24,140 million cups a year or so which is the same, 599 cups per capita per year.

Of the 170,000 tons of green coffee consumed in Spain, 58% corresponds to the home while 42% of hospitality, ie approximately 300,000 catering establishments serving coffee. Within the scope of most retail consumers they opt for ground coffee and instant coffee, while the hotel dominates the consumption of coffee beans.

Regarding the types of coffee consumed at home, the leaders is natural over-roasted mix with a 45%, followed by 32% of natural standard roast.As for the roasting, coffee has a long tradition in Spain and Portugal, but the turnover is not very representative. Instant decaffeinated coffee has increase (15%), consumers are demanding more decaffeinated products.

In reference to the times of highest coffee consumption, in-the-homes include breakfast and meals while away-from-home predominantly mid-morning coffee, followed by mid-afternoon. The preferred form of consumption is undoubtedly withmilk, modality of choice for 56% of the population, especially when taken at home. In catering service, 75% of consumers would prefer the espresso.

Encompassed within the hotel and motel segment should receive special mention Vending systems.Additionally, systems for automatic distribution of coffee are the norm in enterprises, government agencies, schools and health centers. Currently this segment represents about 80,000 machines dispensing 7,000 tons of coffee, representing 12% of hotel and motel volumes.

COFFEE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS IN SPAIN

The Spanish Coffee Federation, FEC, have Achieved a solid position as the federated body of all three national Associations within the coffee industry, Representing Approximately 90% of the total Spanish Coffee: Production and distribution

- Spanish Coffee Roasters Association. AETC - Represents 85% of the industry- Spanish Green Coffee Association. AnCafe - Represents 92% of the industry-Soluble Coffee Manufacturers Assn Spanish. AEFCS - Represents 100% of the industry

The federal nature of the FEC involves the integration of Associations which, in turn, bring together different companies depending on the area of activity in which they operate.

Specifically, we distinguish the trading activity of green coffee, coffee roasters and instant coffee makers. Each of these areas has its own association, which comprise the board of the FEC:

SPANISH ASSOCIATION Coffee Roasters (AETC)

This association has a huge number of companies participating.The businesses in this association main activities focuses on coffee roasting.

Founded in 1979, AETC currently includes 115 companies, representing over 90% domestic market share of roasted coffee.

Its members are individuals and legal entities that carry out their business in the importation, distribution or trading of green coffee in Spain.

SCAE SPAIN

SCAE Spain is the Spanish chapter of the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe as an idea was born in London on June 5, 1998 at a meeting between professionals and enthusiasts specialty coffees.

SCAE Spain was officially established in August 2008 by Rafael Moral, a professional dedicated to specialty coffees. Since then, our partnership has grown with the support, enthusiasm and dedication of its members, today is the reference promoter of the coffee culture, also educating specialty coffee baristas, tasters and professionals. It organizes regional and national championships, representing the benchmark to championships of baristas world. Promoting “latte art”, tastings as well as maintaining its focus to promote awareness of specialty coffee to the retail consumer.

SCAE Spain, in 2012, has decided to increase its activity with organizing and promoting a series of events that will spread the coffee culture and help to increase the number of partners.

One of the most important milestones will be the conclusion of the Spanish Championship of Coffee 2012 for the first time in the capital of Spain, at the famous Ateneo of Madrid.

For this, the SCAE has signed a partnership agreement with the company specialized in organizing gastronomic events and sponsorship management: COMUNITAC.

This company, with presence throughout Spain, is precisely its headquarters in Bilbao and have the professionals needed to support economic model with a variable fee to achieve success for SPAIN SCAE, SCAE EVENT-HOUSE EUROPE and the development of WOC 2013-2015 at specific market levels its expertise resides in:

-Attracting local sponsors, exhibitors, commercial management ofevents, and in this case the promotion of new partners to the SCAE.

The on time organization in May of 2012 of the Spanish Coffee-Barista Championship, will be a prosperous partnership, through this partnership COMUNITAC headquartered in Bilbao, can bring to this nomination at the BILBAO EXHIBITION CENTRE, providing knowledge and its experience together with the coffee industry and help manage in Spain a successful set of local sponsors and exhibitors towards the WOC 2013-2015

SPECIAL COFFEE AND SUSTAINABILITY

The term "specialty coffee", is attributed to the Norwegian expert coffee roaster, Erna Knutsen, who first used this term in a speech to the delegates of the international coffee conference held in Montreuil (France) in 19789. She introduced the concept, and it refers to the geography of micro-climates, which allows the production of coffee beans with unique flavor and unique characteristics that preserve their identity.Specialty coffee should always be well care for and prepared to the highest standards, fresh roasted and prepared are paramount to sales and marketing success. When the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) was founded in 1982, its founding members defined specialty coffee as "good preparation for a single origin and distinctive flavor." The SCAA became the standard bearer for the promotion of high quality coffee and helped promoted its expansion in the local markets. Today, is the world's largest association, with nearly 2500 members, and provides "events for the development, promotion and sustainability of fine coffees."

Sustainability, quality and innovation in the Basque Country

The Basque Country is a reference in EUROPE and SPAIN in matters of sustainability, quality and innovation are linked to the SCAE specialty coffees success.

A clear example is the designation of Vitoria-Gasteiz as Green Capital 2012 (Green Capital) Community, an award granted by the European Commission and will allow the Basque capital to be the benchmark in this area throughout the year 2012.

Another example of the commitment to sustainability of the Basque Country as the leader in the manufacture and use of electric vehicles. The model Vito E-Cell, leaving the Mercedes plant in Vitoria, electric van is the first mass-produced world. Also, post-recycling endeavor Ibil Basque company, the first company certified as green-cargo manager in Spain, was created by the Basque Government and Repsol.Euskadi, which only has 5% of the population of Spain, has an important weight in many important industries in the country (around 10%), especially in sectors related to energy, technology and innovation.

More information on SUSTAINABLE Development Strategy in the Basque Countrywww.ecoeuskadi2020.net.

Gifts HuelvaInamar- Henarejos Martinez, SAIncafhisa (Ind. Cafetales Hispanic American, SA)Industry Café del Norte, SA (Cafinsa)Juan Herrera Cabanillas, SLJohn Iriondo, SAJurado Hermanos SLKraft Foods Spain, SLUThe Browns Levantina Industrial Durban, SLLasgar, SLLavazza Spagna, SLDuck Brothers Lorenzo, SALugomer (Cafento Terrasur SLU)Maykhel PA, SLNestlé Spain, SAOrtega Andújar,SLPere Cornellà, SAFood La Garza, SAProducts Coffee, SACoffee Rioja, SAIbarra Santamaria, SL (Cafes El Abra)Sara Lee Southern Europe, SLSdad. Hospitality Cooperative Navarra,Supracafé, SATazor, SLTirma,SA,Tole, SAToscaf, SA,Tostadero Gutierrez, SLTupinamba, SACoffee Industry Union, SL (UNIC)Toaster Union, SAVacafé, SLVendin, SL

Cafes Barrenengoa (Widow and Children of Alfredo Perez Serrano, SL)AB Coffee-Coffee Sevillana,SLAgricola SL MarcillaAmada Lopez Tumbeiroand Daughters (CB "Browns Summit")Andalusian Cafes,SA,Catering SA AzkoyenBeraintxa SLCafé The Dromedary, SACafedor SL (Café Veracruz)Cafento Levante SLUNorth SL CafentoCafento Terrasur, SLBrowns1808,Browns Aitona SLB + OBrown, SLBaqué Cafes,SLUCoffee Battle 2000,SLBernal Brown, SLWhite Horse Coffee (José María Trigueros e Hijos SA)Cafes Callís, SLSL Cafes CamaliCafes Campinas S.Paulo (Business Reunidas SA)Cafes Camuy, SABrown Candelas, SLBrown Careca, SLBrown Civit, SACafes El Criollo, SACafes El Globo, SLBrowns The LegacyBrowns Goyenechea Fernando, SLBrown Foronda, SACafes Gladiator, SACafes Gometero, SACafes Gonfer, SLBrown Guilis, SLBrownHervás, SLIbizaBrown, SLBrowns The Brazilian, SACafes La CartujaCafés La MexicanaAntilles-Cafés Cafés CamposCafés Marques, SLCafes Maype SABrown Motilón, SLBrown Navarra, SABrown Orús,SAPaquilloBrown, SLBrown Penela, SLBrown Pérez Campos, SLCafes Pont, SLBrowns Well, SACoffee Puerto Rico,SL,Rico Brown , SLBrowns Santa Rosa, SLBrown Tiuna, SLCamilo Monzo,SL,Amador House SLCelestino Diaz "Eagle of the Caribbean"Cesareo Gomez, SACia Coffee International, Inc. (COFESA)Commercial Coffees Castellón, SACommercial Granell,SAIbanez Desojo,SLEmicela, SAFast Eurocafe, SAFood General Almix, SLMiguel Diaz Gregory, SAChildren of John Smith, SLFurnace San Jose, SA

SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS OF SOLUBLE / INSTANT COFFEE (AEFCS)

Founded in October 1977, its five partners representing 100% of the sector who specialize in transforming soluble roasted coffee. Most member companies are also integrated in some of the other two national coffee associations as their activity Industrial covers other areas of the coffee business, as well as soluble.

Members:

Nestlé Spain, SASA Soluble ProductsSara Lee Southern Europe, SLSeda Solubles, SL

Its members are individuals and legal entities that carry out their business in the importation, distribution or marketing of green coffee in Spain.

NATIONAL COFFEE GROUP(AnCafe)

AnCafe was founded in 1983. Represents virtually the entire sector, with 14 trading companies.Also involved in this association 6 employees who, although its activity is not strictly that of green coffee traders, are related in some way with the market because of logistics operations, agencies customs, ports, storage companies, and so on.

Members:

Barcelona International Terminal, SACoffee Company CimazulCoprocafé Ibérica, SAED & F Man Spain, SADevelopment Trade Coffee, SAIcona Cafe, SAIntergrano, SLLouis Dreyfus Commodities Spain, SAMasiques Logistics and Customs SLMercon Europe, SLMolenbergnatie Spain, SLNestle Spain, SASoft Commodities Pacorini Spain, SAUPort of BarcelonaSara Lee Southern Europe, SLSeda Solubles, SLRoasters Gathering, SA

Bilbao: the host city

Bilbao is located in the Iberian Peninsula, in its eastern Atlantic watershed -latitude: 43º 15' 42" N, longitude: 2º 55' 43" W-, 19 metres above sea level, and it covers an area of 41.6 square kilometres. Its impressive transportation infrastructure connects it to the rest of Europe by air, land and sea.

BILBAOPanoramic view of Bilbao and outskirts including Airport and Venue.

All within 15 kms

THE CITY

Bilbao is the heart of a metropolis with over 1,000,000 inhabitants. Since it was founded more than 700 years ago, it has been the main axis of social and economic development, as well as a crucial factor for the modernisation of the area around the Bay of Biscay.

From Bordeaux to La Coruña, the hegemony of Bilbao is unparalleled. No other city in the entire area has so many reasons to be considered to economic, financial, cultural and tourist capital.

HISTORYAfter years of financial uncertainty, Bilbao has once again become a dynamic city, full of amenities and focused on environmental and urban regeneration.

With its lands freed from the old industrial settlements, the city is now undergoing a new physical transformation, becoming more and more appealing to visitors.

The imThe Mediaive Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Palace, a conference and music centre, have become the icons of the new Bilbao, a city that is gradually regaining space and handing it back to the people.

CLIMATEBilbao has a moist maritime climate, with mild temperatures throughout the year. Bilbao has mild winters and moderately hot summers, while rain is more frequent in spring and autumn. The average temperatures are 20ºC in summer and 8ºC in winter.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TEMPERATURES Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Maximum 13º C 14ºC 16ºC 17ºC 19ºC 22ºC 25ºC 25ºC 24ºC 21ºC 17ºC 14ºC

Minimum 6ºC 6ºC 7ºC 8ºC 11ºC 14ºC 16ºC 16ºC 14ºC 12ºC 9ºC 7ºC

Average 9ºC 11ºC 11ºC 12ºC 16ºC 18ºC 21ºC 21ºC 19ºC 16ºC 13ºC 11ºC

CULTURE

The city boasts eleven museums and more than twenty art galleries.The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum owns the second best collection of classical art in Spain, after the Prado.

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a masterpiece of 20th century architecture, has turned Bilbao into a focal point of international artistic interest since it opened in 1997.

The Ría de Bilbao Maritime Museum, which opened in late 2003, guarantees and promotes conservation of the cultural and historical heritage that maritime activity in the estuary has represented in the development of the city.

The Museum of Art Reproductions, the Basque Museum, Bullfighting Museum, and Diocesan Museum of Religious Art are other places of undoubted cultural interest.

The recently inaugurated Alhóndiga Bilbao, the city’s former wine exchange, is a historic city centre building and a multidisciplinary reference point for cultural development and dissemination.

ARCHITECTUREThe Ensanche and Abandoibarra districts exemplify the urban development of Bilbao and its architecture from the early 20th century to the present day.

The Abandoibarra area covers 348,500 m2 in the heart of the city and currently forms an outdoor architectural museum, raised with the collaboration of leading figures in international architecture, such as Frank Gehry, César Pelli, Javier López Chollet, Arata Isozaki, Robert Stern, Ricardo Legorreta, Luis Peña Ganchegui, Norman Foster and Philippe Starck, whose La Alhóndigaproject opens this year.

GASTRONOMY

Basque gastronomy, and therefore Biscayan cuisine, is universally famous and is the result of the quality of ingredients and the skill of its master chefs.

Many of the best Basque restaurants and restaurateurs can be found in Bilbao. They range from select Michelin star restaurants to more traditional and less sophisticated steakhouses, cider houses, taverns, outdoor bars or "txakolis”.

There is something to suit every taste and pocket, always with the highest quality. There are also delightful places offering pintxos, tapas and banderillas (bar snacks) in the traditional “poteo” (wine drinking) areas of Casco Viejo, “Pozas” and Deusto.

DON’T MISS

Pintxo routes in Bilbao, in both the Casco Viejo and El Ensanche districts.

Star cuisine served at restaurants in the city. An experience that awakens all 5 senses.

Visit our wineries where Txakoli, a fresh young wine, is made. An exclusive product with the Txakoli de BizkaiaDenomination of Origin. Ask for a glass at any bar in the city.

DON’T MISS

Stroll along Abandoibarra to discover works by the world’s leading architects and amazing outdoor sculptures by artists such as Chillida, Lüpertz, Galarza, Tucker, Rückriem or Caro.Museums and cultural spaces. You must discover the astounding architecture of the Guggenheim Museum, the galleries at the Fine Arts Museum, which hold the best in the history of art, and be captivated by an amazing place for both body and mind, the Alhóndiga. Traditional Shops, with an avant-garde supply of goods. There is always an opportunity for shopping in Bilbao.

LOCAL PRICE LEVEL

Taxi from/to the airport 34€Bus fro/to the airport 1,5€Bus and metro fares one way 1,70€Regular meal 10 – 20€Coffee and refreshment 1.40 – 2.20€Ticket for the cinema 7€Museum entrance (Guggenheim) 11€Museum entrance (Fine Arts) 6€VAT in Spain 8% on hotels, restaurants,

food and beverage, transportation, coaches18% on all other

VERY CLOSE TO BILBAO

Beach on the metro. We are very lucky to have several beaches only minutes away from the centre, all with excellent facilities and services, and many which can be reached by metro.

A walk in the clouds, or the nearest thing to it, is possible if you visit the Puente Colgante transporter bridge.

Wild, protected nature: sea, beach, mountain, green and blue, surfing and watching migrating birds, all at one of the most attractive estuaries in Europe, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Come and visit Urdaibai.

Other proposals- Golf. You can enjoy your favourite sport at any of the 5 golf and Pitch & Putt courses around Bilbao.- Hiking. Pagasarri and Artxanda. For hikers, Artxanda and Pagasarri allow you to escape from the city on foot from your hotel door.- Cycling. Bilbao has 26 km of bike lanes that run around the city.- River cruise. A different way to see Bilbao.

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Bilbao and its metropolitan area have a good and well diversified accommodation infrastructure, offering over 5.000 hotel rooms.

In addition to being strategically located in the city, they all occupy establishments that range from emblematic 19th century buildings to spaces representative of the most avant-garde design.

Quality is a common feature that enables all visitors to our city to be provided with the latest technological advances, maximum comfort and careful, painstaking service.

The supply of hotel places in the Bilbao metropolitan area is expected to grow by close to 10% over the next 5 years.

Hotels in Bilbao AVERAGE PRICE 2012

TOTAL NUMBER OF ROOMS

G.H. Domine Bilbao 145

Hotel Carlton 144

Hotel López de Haro 53

Melia Bilbao 211

5 STAR HOTELS - 150,- euros (Breakfast and VAT

included

553

Hotels in Bilbao AVERAGE PRICE 2012

TOTAL NUMBER OF ROOMS

Sercotel Gran Bilbao 204

Barceló Hotel Avenida 189

Hesperia Zubialde 82

Hotel Abando 141

Hotel Ercilla 333

Hotel Hesperia Bilbao 151

Hotel HUSA Jardines de Albia 138

Hotel Miró 50

Hotel Silken Indautxu 184

Hotel Zenit Bilbao 65

NH Villa de Bilbao 142

NH Palacio de Oriol 88

Palacio de Urgoiti 43

Ibaia Hotel 21

Alba Hotel Larrabetzu 50

Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center 203

Sercotel Coliseo 97

NH La Avanzada 114

ABBA Parque Hotel 176

Gran Hotel Durango 68

25394 STARS HOTELS - 100,- euros (Breakfast and VAT

included)

Hotels in Bilbao AVERAGE PRICE 2012

TOTAL NUMBER OF ROOMS

Barceló Hotel Nervión 348

La Naval 78

Best Western Conde Duque 67

Holiday Inn Bilbao 114

Hotel Petit Palace Arana 64

NH Hotel de Deusto 70

TRYP Arenal 40

HOTELS

TRYP Sondika 68

HighTech Tamarises 42

Hotel Loiu 24

Hotel Seminario 50

Husa Puente Colgante 74

Ibis Bilbao Centro 152

Ibis Barakaldo 94

1 - 2 STARS HOTELS - 59 euros ( VAT included

246

3 STARS HOTELS - 80 euros (breakfast and VAT

included)

3 STARS HOTELS - 80 euros (breakfast and VAT

included)

1039

HOTELS IN VITORIA (60 km from venue)

GRAN HOTEL LAKUA 147

BARCELO GASTEIZ 150

SILKEN CIUDAD VITORIA 149

NH CANCILLER AYALA 174

SERCOTEL BOULEVARD 90

JARDINES DE ULETA 102

5 - 4 STARS HOTELS - 115 euros (breakfast

and VAT included. Transfer to the venue

included)

812

ALMONEDA 25

AC GENERAL ALAVA 107

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 85

PALACIO ELORRIAGA 21

HOTEL GOBEO PARK 40

DUQUE DE WELLINGTON 41

2 STARS HOTEL - 90 EUROS (breakfast and VAT included. Transfer to the venue included)

41

TOTAL OF ROOMS 5508

HOTELS WITHIN 120 KMS FROM THE VENUE (SAN SEBASTIAN AND SANTANDER)

1315 (San Sebastian) and 1856 (Santander)

3 STARS HOTELS - 100 EUROS (breakfast

and VAT included. Transfer to the venue

included)

278

Bilbao Metro stations and approximate travelling times between 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and BEC (door to door).

Transportation

BY AIR

Bilbao International Airport is located in Loiu, some 10 kilometres away from central Bilbao and 15 minutes from Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

Its services are in line with any world class airport: it offers direct connections with the main Spanish cities and European capitals and serves around three and a half million passengers a year.

At present, thirteen airlines are operating out of the airport. This enables passengers to fly to the main European cities in an average of 1 to 3 hours, as well as to take connections to other continental or transcontinental airports.

Future connection from Bilbao airport will be Copenhague, Zurich, Vienna and Edinburg/Glasgow

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE CITY

Moving around Bilbao is very simple and easy. The city has one of the most modern metro systems in the world, both in design and in the safety and security systems it is equipped with, as well as a new light rail or tram and an efficient network of urban buses - Bilbobus.

Commuter train services and inter-urban buses -Bizkaibus- provide links between Bilbao and the surrounding towns.

The airport is well connected with the city centre with inter-urban bus for 1 euro.

The combined ticket for metro and buses Creditrans is a discount ticket that is available in all stations for 5, 10 and 15 euros.

The Bilbao Exhibition Centre has an agreement with Metro Bilbao to provide discount tickets for the duration of an event, that can be bought by the organisation and personalized for the purpose of sponsorship.

Taxis are very easily to be found in Bilbao and have an extraordinary quality.All licensed taxis must clearly display a plate (S.P.) to show they are a public serviceAverage price for a transfer from the airport to the city centres is 24 euros.From the city centre to the venue aproximately 17 euros

Social events

Bilbao is a dynamic city in continuous movement, and it has long put all its energies into urban and environmental regeneration. The city has carried out an in-depth transformation, reclaiming spaces for the enjoyment of its citizens and in the process making it a highly attractive destination for visitors.

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM BILBAO

Instantly hailed as the most important structure of its time, Frank Gehry’sGuggenheim Museum Bilbao has celebrated more than a decade of extraordinarysuccess. With over a hundred exhibitions and more than ten million visitors to itscredit, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has changed the way people think aboutmuseums, and it continues to challenge assumptions about the connectionsbetween art, architecture, and collecting.

Seen from the river the museum resembles a boat and the shiny panelssimulate the scales of a fish. With its permanent collection and temporaryexhibitions this museum offers a well-rounded overvierw of plastic arts fromthe 20th century.

Its Atrio es the main unquestionable place for a welcome reception to the city

ALHONDIGA BILBAO, A NEW MULTIPURPOSE SPACE IN BILBAO

The old modernist wine and oil storehouse, declared a Building of Cultural Interest in 1999, has taken a step forward as a multiuse space in the heart of Bilbao.

Designed by Philippe Starck, Alhondiga Bilbao has cinemas, a gym, two swimming pools, exhibition halls, an auditorium, bars and restaurants, with more than 43,000 square metres dedicated to leisure and culture.

The auditorium in the AlhondigaBilbao has seating for 400, and there is also an exhibition hall with more than 1,000 square metres and various smaller rooms, all with state-of-the-art equipment, perfect for organising any kind of event including conferences, meetings, exhibitions, drinks parties, business lunches, gala dinners, fashion shows, and product presentations.www.alhondigabilbao.com

THE BILBAO CASINO MOVES HOUSE

The Gran Casino Bilbao has left its premises on the Gran Via to take its place in the former Coliseo Albia Theatre.

The new casino is spread over 1,800 square metres with slot machines that are available from ten o’clock in the morning and a gaming area with new, surprising gaming tables including Texas Hold’em Poker, Blackjack, American roulette,

Caribbean Stud Poker and French roulette.

The new Ibaigane restaurant, with chef Fernando Marina in command, is be able to seat 400 people

THE PALACIO EUSKALDUNA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

The Palacio Euskalduna, is moored on the shore of the Nervion Riverwhere the former Euskalduna Shipbuilding and Repair Company used tostand. The only vestiges of the once active enterprise are the dry docks, the "Casa de Bombas" pump-house, and the so- called Carola shipbuilding crane – named after a women who used to walk across thebridge beside the shipyard every day on her way to work – now in Bilbao's maritime museum.

The foyer has been used for a wide range of presentations and can hostdinner for 1000 people.

BIZKAIA ARETOA

Designed by the Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza, the Bizkaia Aretoa (Auditorium of the University of the Basque Country), is located in one of the most emblematic areas of the city, Abandoibarra.

Set next to the new Library of the University of Deusto designed by Rafael Moneo, the Iberdrola Tower by Cesar Pelli and the Guggenheim Museum, the upper floors of the building house the University administration.It has an auditorium on the main floor with space for 450 people, as well as a spacious hall of 400 square metres and a large shop.

THE CURTAIN RISES AT THE CAMPOS ELISEOS TEATREAfter years of refurbishment, the curtain rises again at the emblematic Campos Eliseos theatre in Bilbao.

Designed by architect Alfredo Acebal, at the start of the 20th century it was one of the most unusual modernist buildings, with its facade leading to it being listed as a Building of Cultural Interest.

The main auditorium of the theatre holds more than 800, and is multipurpose, as the seats can be removed and the space used as an open area.

It also has a multiuse area with capacity for 250 and various rooms, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

THE AZURMENDI RESTAURANTE GETS ITS 2ND MICHELIN STAR

Bizkaia has received a new Michelin star, in the ‘Oscars’ of the kitchen. The Azurmendi Restaurant, with Eneko Atxa as its chef, was given two Michelin stars at the end of 2010, making history as the first restaurant to get the double award.

With a capacity for 500 people is one of the best solution for a dinner.

ENSANCHE VENUE

This market located in the heart of the city, was built in the 19th century, although it was later demolished and replaced by the current concrete structure in 1944.

It has recently been converted into a modern multi-purpose building and has now a large ATRIUM, forming a large, open, central area of 1.000 m2, which can be used for all kinds of events.

ARTAZA PALACE

The house was officially opened in 1918, and in that same year King Alfonso XIII stayed there. During the Spanish Civil War, several battalions of Basque troops were quartered there.

After the war Artaza reverted to being the permanent residence of the Chávarri family, and indeed was used by their descendants as a summer home up to 1979.

Over the years the visitors' book of the house was signed by many leading personalities from the worlds of society and politics. The building has been owned by the Basque Government since 1989, and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia now maintains the gardens as a public park.

It can be used for VIP dinner up to 250 person or cocktail inside or in the gardens for up to 600 persons.

SAN JOSEREN PALACE

Set in a privileged spot, open to thebreezes of the Cantabrian, surroundedby centenary trees, Palacio San Joseren offers an incomparable settingfor holding any event. The exclusive Palace and carefully-studied decorationof its rooms guarantee the successfulorganising of your event. San Joserenwas built in 1916 by the architect JoséLuis de Oriol.

It was recently restored to recover allthe details of its construction periodand its gardens. Maximum capacity for200 for dinner and 500 for cocktail.

BAUSKAIN FARMHOUSE

As the old Large House of the Finca Bauskain and all the surrounding extension are outstanding due to their versatility and their multiple possibilities. It has high level gastronomy.

Finca Bauskain is just 30 minutes from Bilbao and the perfect place in which to organise any event, set among exuberant vegetation and large enclosed meadows.

It is a versatile establishment for companies and can be adapted to house all manner of meetings, OUTDOOR TRAINING sessions (Incentives for corporations, active tourism, gastronomic workshops)…and company parties of all kinds, in absolutely privacy and exclusivity.

It can host dinners up to 400 persons

MARQUES DE RISCAL WINERY

An incomparable setting that combines tradition and the avant-garde, where one can feel the peace and quiet of the country. Located in the Marqués de Riscal winery’s “Ciudad del Vino”, (City of Wine), is 100 kms from Bilbao.

Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, converts any event into a unique experience that is beyond compare. Exclusivtiy and high quality, flexible, customised service in the beautiful area of Rioja Alavesa.

A marvellous backdrop that combines tradition and the avant-garde, where one can enjoy the peace and quiet of the country.

Located in the Marqués de Riscal winery’s “Ciudad del Vino” (City of Wine), its rooms are equipped with the latest technology, with sufficient capacity for up to 850 people, and an Executive Suite for small meetings with impressive views of the architect’s creation, the San Vicente Lounge, located inside the heart of the winery or the Chirel Lounge that overlooks the wine maceration facility. What better place is there to end a day after work or pleasure than the hotel’s cosy library or wine-tasting room?

PALACIO URGOITI

The Palacio Urgoitiis a unique venue located a few minutes away from the centre of Bilbao. This 17th century palace is an exquisite 4 star hotel that offers the perfect balance between the warm and welcoming atmosphere of it architecture and the comfort of state-of-the-art facilities. Surrounded by 9-hole golf course of the Pitch & Putt (Par 3) style, the hotel is located less than 15 minutes away from the centre of Bilbao ad close by to the Zamudio Technological Park and the Airport. The Plentzia and Bakio beaches are only 15 minutes away

Bilbao Convention Bureau

Bilbao Turismo (BT) has a specialist department, Bilbao Convention Bureau (BICB), with the infrastructure required to promote the holding of conferences and congresses in the city.

BICB provides all necessary information that the organisation of an event of this kind requires:

• Technical support for presenting the city as a candidate for conferences and congresses.

• Institutional contacts.

• Location of meeting venues.

• Advice on management and list of professional companies in the sector.

• Information about activities for companions.

• List of cultural and leisure activities in Bilbao and Bizkaia.

• Tourist documentation for participants.

Bilbao Convention BureauPlaza Ensanche, 1148009 – BILBAOTel.: (+34) 94 479 57 70Fax: (+34) 94 479 57 71e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bilbao.net/bilbaoturismo

Congresses and eventshosted in Bilbao

CONGRESS PAX YEARVI SIMPOSIO INTERNACIONAL DE IMPLANTOLOGIA ORAL BTI 1700 2007

VI FERIA BILBOVINOS & IV SALON DE BILBOLIVA 2500 2007

10ª EDICION DE LOS PREMIOS MAX DE LAS ARTES ESCENICAS 2200 2007

VII FORO PROFESIONAL DE FINANZAS Y TESORERIA.CONGRESONACIONAL MARKETING Y VENTAS. CONGRESO RRHH 1200 2007

III ENCUENTRO AENOR 2200 2007

42 CONGRESO DE LA SOC. ESP. DE PERIODONCISTAS (SEPA) 1400 2008

CONGRESO DE LAS ENFERMEDADES CARDIOVASCULARES SEC 2500 2008

50 CONGRESO DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE ENDOCRINOLOGIA Y NUTRICION 1000 2008

XXVI CONGRESO SOC. ESP. DE ALERGOLOGIA E INMUNOLOGIA CLINICA (SEAIC) 1400 2008

FERIA INTEGRAL DE LA BELLEZA FIBELL / INTEGRATED BEAUTY EXHIBITION 5000 2008

XXXI CONGRESO DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE BIOQUIMICA Y BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR 1000 2008

PRESENTACION AGENCIA VASCA DE LA INNOVACION. INNOBASQUE 2000 2008

MANAGER BUSINESS FORUM 1200 2008

VII CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE IMPLANTOLOGÍA ORAL 2000 2008

51. CONGRESO DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE GERIATRIA Y GERONTOLOGIA (SEGG) 1400 2009

EUROPEAN FUTURE ENERGY FORUM (EFEF) 2500 2009

PRESTIK. SALON DEL EMPLEO Y FORMACION PARA LA JUVENTUD 1500 2009

MANAGER FORUM 1500 2009

LXXV CONGRESO NACIONAL DE UROLOGIA 1000 2010

XXI JORNADAS NACIONALES DE SUPERVISIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA-ENFERMERAS GESTORAS 1000 2010

47 CAMPEONATO DE EUROPA DE CROSS 2400 2010

VIII SIMPOSIO INTERNACIONAL DE IMPLANTOLOGIA ORAL BTI 2000 2010

XLVI CONGRESO NACIONAL DE LA SEMICYUC & XXXVII CONGRESO NACIONAL DE LA SEEIUC 2000 2011

EUROPEAN EVENTS IN NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY (IMAGINENANO) 1500 2011

FINANCIAL CONGRESS DIGITAL MEETING 2000 2011

CONGRESO NACIONAL MARKETING Y VENTAS, DE RECURSOS HUMANO Y FORO PROFESIONAL DE FINANZAS Y TESORERIA 1000 2011

BILBAO BIZKAIA CONCEPT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2400 2011

BIOSPAIN 2012, INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCIENCE EXHIBITION 1600 2012

TECNIMAP, EXHIBITION ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS 5000 2012

XV CONGRESO ESTATAL DE VOLUNTARIADO 1000 2012

Other events

BIEMH,International Machine Tools Exhibition 45000 2010

FERROFORMA, International Hardware Exhibition 37000 2011

Spanish Basket Cup 97273 2010

Bruce Sprinsteen Concert 16000 2010

AC-DC Concert 17000 2009

Shakira Concert 16500 2010