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Enjoy Guide to Barcelona Business Trips for Events
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Why is Barcelona a great destination for business trips for events?

While technically ranked second place internationally for the number of events held annually, Barcelona surpasses all other locations for attracting the most visitors to industry events each year. It is a role the city has taken on since 1888's World Expo. Barcelona makes good sense for conference organizers because it is such an appealing destination: an accessible international airport, reliable climate and a sense of adventure attracts venue participants and builds a creative buzz about the event.

When is the best time to attend Barcelona business trips for events?

For conference participants, dates to attend are normally set by the venue planners. Where a conference is held on the first or last three days of a week, we recommend arriving early or staying on to enjoy a weekend in Barcelona. You can easily arrange split invoicing so business can cover the accommodation during events, and you can make the most of adding a few nights at a discounted rate for staying longer than 3 days.

Where is best to stay for Barcelona business trips for events?

We recommend stayiong close to your event if you are a speaker or exhibitor. Check our Barcelona venues pages for which Barcelona neighborhood is closest to your event venue.

Why should I stay in an apartment rather than a hotel?

• You are better able to maintain your routines while traveling
• You have space to keep working at nights, if necessary
• You can cook/prepare some own meals
• There is more breathing space than a hotel
• It offers you a buffer from industry peers
• You can walk to the venue with a small opportunity to see the sights of Barcelona
• It is economical for business groups sharing or for a split between work paying for event and continuing on for an extra night or 2

Planning your trip

2 - 6 months before

Depending on size of the event, 2 - 6 mths beforehand is the time to consider level of involvement, eg exhibitor, co-sponsor an event/launch/campaign, apply to present, etc also time to make sure it is in half-yearly budget forecasts (incl travel and accommodation costs)

2 months - 6 weeks before

• Review your accommodation options
• Register for the event
• Ensure authorization from your business for attendance
• Check any visas or special entry requirements
• Check passport expiry dates
• Set up a participation project plan based on the level of involvement of your Barcelona business trips goals and include a few metrics

1 month before

• Book accommodation: you could also leave until later if wanting to try for last minute discounts but this can be risky for popular events or if there are a few other things going on.
• Finish your speech or paper presentation if you are speaking, or otherwise ensure your participation plan is on schedule
• Review registrations and start linking to your CRM plan, start making contact or joining relevant groups, check IT plans for the conference and make sure you can access key cmmunication channels (such as an mobile app for event news or to event twitter hashtags)

2 weeks before

• If you are a nervous flyer or worrier: pack your bags now!
• Try to travel light for your barcelona business trips as you have the opportunity to bring home papers from the event and promotional materials from other exhibitors
• Connect with your CRM goals, plan and carry out any PR/media about your participation, continue implementing of your participation plan, and monitor your analytics

During the event

• Make sure you have business cards
• Have an elevator pitch ready
• Tune in to event communications channels: noticeboard, hashtags, internet, FB?
• Implement any communications strategy where you share event updates with customers/stakeholders
• Post a few pictures to Enjoy's Facebook wall and to your business' social media

Being a good conference participant

• Don't litter on the streets
• Be quiet late at night if heading home from a bar or club
• Be open to including people standing on their own at social gatherings or during event breaks
• Help make introductions amongst your peers
• Regularly check the official communications channels
• Contribute to social media communications
• Observe mobile phone etiquette during event activities
• Pop out to grab a few local gifts: you can get FC Barcelona merchandise, vacuum sealed jamon, and other local treats nearby at Fira de Barcelona venues and at the Forum
• Complete evaluation forms after sessions or as provided

Recording your visit

• Excellent opportunity to build thought leadership credentials: consider blogging during the event or sending a few tweets throughout
• Update your business' social media platforms with a few posts and photos from the event
• Keep an ear out for any specific announcements that would be of interest to your customers and offer as "breaking news" content
• Take pictures of keynotes and official proceedings, but ask if it is okay when at social satellite events: share your social media details so others can tag their names to any photos uploaded to Facebook, etc
• Please share a comment on your Barcelona business trips experience with us on our Facebook page

What do other business guests say about staying in Enjoy Barcelona apartments?

"We had a lovely time staying in the Gaudi apartment, it was beautifully decorated, a great size for the five of us and in such a great location. The landlady was lovely--full of tips to help us get settled--we just wish we could have stayed longer! Would definately rent this apartment again, and would fully reccommend the apartment and the company "

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Other Enjoy Barcelona resources to check out

• Barcelona venues city guide pages
• Enjoy apartments blog posts: 5 tips for Feria de Barcelona, Tips for attending Mobile World Congress
• Business events pages