Destination: Glasgow

28th May 2009

Glasgow is thriving at the moment as it prepares for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and, with a reputation for beautiful historic buildings, tranquil parkland and the best shopping centre out of London, it has something to offer everyone.

The city, famed for producing the likes of Franz Ferdinand, also has a flourishing cultural scene, with the traditional music festival Celtic Connections in January and the Merchant City Festival, which showcases the best of Scotland's theatre, music, visual arts, comedy, dance, film, literature and fashion.

A £1 billion investment to transform the Glasgow's riverfront into a stylish business, residential and leisure area will also confirm its status as one of the UK's premier destinations for conferences and events.

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Day One

Check into the striking Glasgow Grosvenor hotel, which is bound to impress delegates with its Victorian grandeur.

Located in the heart of the city's West End, it is just ten minutes walk from the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and close to the centre of Glasgow.

Delegates will be able to sample local cuisine fused with Mediterranean flavours in the hotel's restaurant, enjoy a cocktail in the fashionable bobar or relax in the Terrace Lounge.

They can also take a stroll to the Botanic Gardens in their leisure time, taking a look at the internationally-renowned glass houses and extensive tropical plant collections which are just two minutes away.

From a more practical point of view, all rooms offer high-speed internet access so that attendees can stay connected during their stay.

Many of the rooms also have views of the Botanic Gardens, so visitors can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

The hotel also offers conferencing facilities so that event organisers can keep everything in one place if they wish.

Its six meeting rooms can accommodate between 12 and 400 people, with room for 300 for dinner, with all offering wireless internet access. Video conferencing is also available for those organisers looking for more hi-tech services.

Alternatively, they may wish to check their delegates into the Ramada Glasgow City hotel, located just half a mile from the central railway station and ten miles from Glasgow International Airport.

This venue is situated in the heart of the city centre opposite the buzzing George Square and offers an entirely different experience for delegates.

Gourmet restaurants, art galleries, museums and shopping centres are right on the doorstep of this hotel, which also has all the amenities needed to keep visitors happy.

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Day Two

For a different conferencing experience, organisers should take their attendees to the renowned Celtic Park, where they can conduct events overlooking the famous turf.

The club is steeped in history and its banqueting facilities remind delegates of this, with memorabilia lining the staircases to the function suites in the South Stand, while the Kerrydale suite in the Jock Stein Stand includes Number 7, which pays tribute to famous wearers of the jersey, past and present.

In the evening, take delegates to the Theatre Royal to give them a taste of the West End.

The venue showcases the best of touring productions in the UK, from Cabaret to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and is sure to be staging a performance to suit any and all tastes.

So, from its roots as the British Empire's second city, through the post-war years of decline to modern resurgence, Glasgow has emerged as a desirable destination for both business and leisure tourists.

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