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CONTENT
Page 3 Our Philosophy
Page 5 Our Services
Page 6 Congresses
Page 10 Trade Fairs
Page 11 Meetings & Incentives
Page 14 Special Events
Page 17 Sporting Events
Page 18 Training camps
Page 19 Our Destinations
Page 24 Our Values
Page 25 Our Success Formula
Page 26 Contact
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3. LET US SURPRISE YOU
BY OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Obvius we are specialised in MICE solutions.
With years of experience in the business and a superlative level of excellence which is
recognised by our clients, our job is the total management of corporate events,
conventions, incentive tours and congresses.
Our team of professionals enables us to take care of the planning, production, co-
ordination and logistics of your congress, incentive or company event, offering you the
most innovative ideas, overall transparency and top quality at all times.
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We at Obvius set up a specific project team INVOLVEMENT
for each event, taking responsibility for Our team will supervise your event from start
identifying and analysing its values, needs to finish. Our experience enables us to offer
and goals in order to design your project in a you motivational campaigns before the
unique and exclusive way. event, as well as a unique implementation of
the event itself.
INNOVATION
Here at Obvius we have a strong creative PRESENCE AT THE DESTINATION
mindset, with the goal of offering you the Our physical presence at each event
most innovative possible projects and enables us to provide a better service to our
solutions at all times. clients as well as a flexible response to any
unexpected hitches.
KNOW-HOW
With years of experience in the business, we NEGOTIATION
are familiar with the specific features of all Because of our extensive network of
the destinations in which we operate. Our professional suppliers and our purchasing
team is fully committed to achieving the department, we can offer you the best value
desired results. on the market at all times.
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5. BE SURPRISED BY OUR
WIDE-RANGING SERVICES
Making every project into a surprising, unique and gratifying experience for all
concerned – both organisers and participants – is our number one goal.
To do this we offer our clients a comprehensive service at all events which enables
us to meet all requirements for the event on the spot, from creative conception
through to production and co-ordination.
Here at Obvius we look after everything so that you don’t need to
worry about a thing.
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PCO SERVICES
We at Obvius believe that organising a congress calls for an overall approach in order to
manage all processes in the best way possible, from start to finish.
PRE-CONGRESS VENUE MANAGEMENT
• Choosing the right venues • Coordination & distribution of meeting
• Taking part in the Organising Committee’s rooms
planning meetings • Design and organisation of a suitable
• Drawing up the Plan of Action in registration area
accordance with the Committee’s criteria
• Negotiation with suppliers the best rates VIPS
• Setting the registration fees to be applied • Personal airport service and
• Preparing the preliminary budget and managing of access reserved for VIP’s
financial balance sheet for the congress • Booking VIP accommodation at the top
• Managing communication: sending out hotels in the city
mailings and e-mailings • Personal guide service with expert
knowledge all the city’s possibilities
• Personalised handover of
documentation
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TECH-TEAM & ONLINE REGISTRATION SPEAKERS
• Specialised congress management of • Managing travelling, accommodations and
software applications transfers for speakers
• Processing & monitoring of registrations • Setting up a private registration area
• Secure payment system • Setting up and managing an exclusive
• Production of accreditations room with personalised service
• Hiring equipment and materials required • Selecting premium suppliers to deal with
for on-site registration them exclusively
• Production and distribution of lists of all • Airport and city transfer service available to
participants them throughout their stay
• Making up documentation for delegates • IT advice on projections and presentations
for talks and papers
SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIAT
• Close communication with the Scientific
Committee of the congress
• Coordination and classification of papers
for assessment by the Committee
• Obtaining written confirmations from the
authors of work
• Advice on all scientific sessions
• Sending and reception of abstracts
• Consultation of results
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AUDIO-VISUALS TRANSPORT
• Coordination of the necessary required • Planning and coordination of transfers
audio-visuals in meeting rooms • Planning and coordination of shuttles
• Setting up and coordinating audio-visual • Transport for social events
secretariat with specialist technicians • Transport for technical visits
• Setting up fully-equipped press rooms • Transport for staff
• Setting up translation facilities • Private chauffeur-driven transport
• Coordination and planning of set-up and
dismantling of all technical equipment SOCIAL PROGRAMME
• Hiring photographic and video services • Planning and preparation of an attractive
social programme
ACCOMODATION • Selecting places in the city
• Block booking of the rooms necessary for • Drawing up an attractive and original
the event programme of excursions for partners
• Negotiation of rates with hotels
• Booking managed through a specially-
designed software application
• Drawing up rooming lists for hotels and
information regarding bookings
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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION BUDGET MANAGEMENT
• Developing the congress image and the • Monitoring and execution of collection and
associated branding campaign payments
• Design & production of marcom material • Communication & planning with Committee
• Planning and execution of signage for concerning the present state of congress
the congress accounts
• Managing of mobile outdoor advertising • Finalisation of the congress accounts
systems (bus branding) • Final reports and recommendations for
• Publicising the congress. Communication future editions
strategy and plan of action
POST-CONGRESS
SPONSORSHIP AND TRADE EXHIBITION • Financial close and balance report for the
• Manage attractive sponsors’ programme congress
• Coordination of services hired by the • Production of post-congress materials
sponsors such as videos, photo’s and DVD’s with
• Supervision of the setting up of the trade paper summaries
exhibition
• Allocation and preparation of stands and
coordination of suppliers
• Personal congress service for sponsors &
exhibitors in order to build loyalty
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TRADE FAIR SERVICES
As Europe’s top venues for trade fairs, cities like Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia host a
large number of such events every year, with millions of visitors passing through their
doors.
Obvius offers the attendees and organising committee a comprehensive service during
their stay in the city. This includes managing accommodation, transport and leisure and
cultural activities.
TRANSPORT SERVICES ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT
• Managing individuals or group transfers • Selecting hotels and handling bookings
• On-line booking and issuing of tickets (individuals or for groups)
• Prices negotiated for each fair
GUIDED TOURS & OTHER SERVICES • Immediate availability
• Extensive knowledge about the leisure,
cultural and culinary possibilities in the
cities
• Tours of the city and its surrounding area
• Bookings and purchases of tickets for
shows and sporting events
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MEETINGS & INCENTIVES
In the world of business all actions are aimed at achieving specific goals. Whatever your
goals are, we help you to achieve them by offering a total service tailored to your
requirements. We create genuinely surprising, unique and unrepeatable experiences to
enable you to achieve your goals with total success.
ACCOMODATION CREATING THEMED INCENTIVES
Because of our large network of suppliers Travelling around central Spain in search
we can offer you an extensive portfolio of of the treasure of the Templars, plunging
distinctive quality hotels and other into the enigmatic world of Gaudí, feeling
accommodations at any destination. like an emperor at the Roman theatre of
Mérida and more. We are committed to
MEETING ROOMS innovation and creativity to set up
To make sure nothing goes wrong, we uniquely surprising themed events.
equip every meeting venue with the
necessary audiovisual equipment and
telecommunications technology, supervised
at all times by a highly qualified team of
technicians.
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WE ALSO OFFER….
UNIQUE LOCATIONS AND VENUES LEISURE ACTIVITIES
The gardens of the Alhambra, the bullring at Because fun is fundamental, our team of
Ronda, the roof terrace of La Pedrera........... professionals offers you a wide range of
We seek out and find the most unique spots leisure activities available at each
in Spain for you to enjoy a memorable destination.
experience.
PERSONALISING VENUES
CATERING Here at Obvius we leave nothing to chance.
Surprise your guests with the best of We decorate and personalise any venue
traditional Spanish, Mediterranean and down to the last detail to make it the ideal
fusion cuisine. setting.
OUTDOOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Climb aboard a yacht to sail the Salt Route
to Ibiza, fly over the Doñana nature park in a
hot-air balloon, take the Santiago trail and
more. We help our clients to make some of
their dreams come true.
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YOUR GOALS
• To motivate or inspire your employees or partners
• To reward your sales team (incentive programmes)
• To present products or new collections to your distribution network
• To create synergies between the different departments in your company
• To provide your HR department with new tools
• To strengthen your relationship with your customers (creating loyalty)
• To build links with future customers
• To prepare and train top teams (outdoor training)
OUR PROPOSITION
• Having a single contact / project manager responsible for your project
• A comprehensive service tailored to meet your needs
• Creative, innovative ideas
• Broad experience with incentive schemes
• In-depth knowledge of the realities of Spain
• A constant search for new destinations, venues and activities
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Launching a product, holding a networking event, organizing corporate teambuilding &
talent development days or producing an award ceremony all call for a large dose of
professionalism and imagination. By combining both ingredients, at Obvius we manage to
make your events into truly special experiences.
ACCOMMODATION UNIQUE LOCATIONS AND VENUES
So that you don’t miss out on your dream, The Prado gallery, Barcelona’s Camp Nou,
our team of professionals handles a Flamenco show in the Triana quarter...
accommodation bookings for all your Every special event needs a special setting.
attendees. We find it for you.
A PROFESSIONAL TEAM CATERING
Obvius has a team of professionals who are Because a poor catering service can ruin a
experienced in organising, producing and great event, we provide you with a service
co-ordinating special events. up to the standard the project deserves.
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WE OFFER YOU….
PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETERS TECHNICAL PRODUCTION FACILITIES
We place a professional interpreting service You can rest assured that everything will go
at your disposal. well. We place at your disposal the latest
audiovisual and telecommunications
ART DIRECTION technology equipment, under the
Spectacular, exciting, attractive, surprising... professional supervision of specialist
Our creative team constantly seeks new technicians.
ways of creating uniquely surprising,
innovative content and staging. PR & COMMUNICATION
Our PR & communication professionals
VENUE DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE work to provide maximum publicity for your
Great sets, innovative stands, special sites, event.
unique places... Our network of architects,
interior decorators and designers work to INVOICING AND BUDGET CONTROL
build, decorate or reproduce the perfect We coordinate invoicing and budget
setting for your event. management, to give you maximum cost
control.
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YOUR GOALS
• Exclusive corporate events and celebrations
• High-impact product launches
• Presentations to the media
• Organising networking events
• Opening and closing ceremonies
• Award ceremonies, etc.
OUR PROPOSITION
• Having a single contact person responsible for your project
• A comprehensive service tailored to meet your needs
• Creative, innovative ideas
• An art direction team specialising in major events
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SPORTING EVENTS
Obvius has a department specialising in sporting events, able to take on the management
of the logistics of transport, accommodation, registration and social events.
REGISTRATION & ACCOMMODATION MANAGING THE SOCIAL PROGRAMME
• Managing participants’ entries • Organisation of public and private events
• Selecting hotels & managing bookings • Conducting guided tours
(individual and for groups) • Organising leisure and cultural activities
• Prices negotiated for each event
• Immediate availability
TRANSPORT SERVICES
• Managing individual or group transfers
• On-line booking and issuing of tickets
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TRAINING CAMPS
Obvius offers tailor made training camps throughout Spain for both amateurs as well as
professionals. More and more sports teams and sport federations opt to go on a foreign
training camp during their preparatory period and/or during the winter break. Obvius is a
true professional in the field of organizing training camps to the last detail. Obvius meets all
your training needs and offers you a list of the very best options in the Costa Blanca, Costa
del Sol, Costa de Huelva and Costa de Cádiz.
STANDARD PACKAGE EXTRA SERVICES
• 3, 4 or 5 star accommodations • Massage and equipment rooms
• Transfers • Physical Rehabilitation Centre
• Professional guidance during entire trip • Fully equipped meeting rooms
• Training installations at the hotel or at a • Culture trips and (outdoor) activities
nearby sports complex
• Professional support staff FRIENDLY MATCHES
• Hospitality programme management In addition to the training camps we also
• Spa & Fitness centre organize friendly matches in the summer
• Laundry services and winter seasons for both professional
and amateur sports teams.
• Full board menu
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Your next destination
In recent years Spain has conquered a
leading position as an international meeting,
incentive, congress & event destination.
Nowadays, every Spanish destination we
offer has everything you need for organising
a great company incentive, congress or
event.
This includes direct flight connections, first-
class hotels, excellent restaurants, unique
venues for unforgettable events,
multilingual assistances, an extensive
network of experienced suppliers and
advanced infrastructures.
Experience Spain!
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Barcelona Seville
Barcelona is a mixture of cultures with a The undisputed capital of bullfighting and
lifestyle of its own. A cosmopolitan city Flamenco, Seville today represents a
characterised by a marvellous symbiosis of tradition and modernity
combination of culture, art and design which began with the technological
which has been home to great revolution accompanying the 1992
personalities like Picasso, Miró, Dalí or Universal Exhibition. Its pleasant climate
the Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí, and the open, hospitable character of the
creator of places as distinctive as the “Sevillanos” make it a major tourist
Sagrada Família or the Parc Güell. attraction, especially during Easter Week
and the April Fair.
Valencia
Valencia is a warm, accessible Costa del Sol
Mediterranean city, well-connected with More than 40 golf courses, splendid
the most important Spanish cities and the beaches, major sailing and water sports
main international destinations by its facilities, stunning natural areas, historical
network of land, air and sea links. An remains going back over 20,000 years
innovative, up-to-the-minute city which is and more. The Costa del Sol offers you a
committed to the future with modern host of attractions, in addition to the well-
projects like the City of the Arts and known richness of its cuisine.
Sciences. This is why it was chosen to
host the 32nd Americas Cup.
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The Canary Islands The Balearic Islands
Known as the “fortunate isles” because Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera
of their outstanding beauty and pleasant and Cabrera. Or, put another way: sun,
climate. La Palma, La Gomera, El quiet coves, crystalline water, a mild
Hierro, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, climate and a welcoming atmosphere.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura make up Each island has a personality and a
an archipelago which is rich in contrasts, beauty of its own to attract and charm
where volcanoes rub shoulders with everybody who visits them.
white sandy beaches, orchards with lava
flows and small villages with Madrid
cosmopolitan towns. Capital of Spain and the geographical
centre of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid
Cádiz is a city filled with extraordinary sights
The oldest provincial capital in the and a unique historic town centre. The
western world today extends a welcome memory of Velázquez, Lope de Vega,
to anybody wishing to enjoy a uniquely Quevedo, Calderón or Cervantes,
distinctive region. Cádiz has a full range illustrious figures of Spain’s “Golden
of attractions to please anybody looking Century”, are kept alive in today’s
for tourism with a cultural and festive, Madrid, which looks to the future as a
ecological and sightseeing, authentic great and exciting metropolis with a
and essentially Andalusian flavour. traditional heart which continues to beat.
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Tarragona Costa Blanca
Situated at the heart of the Costa Its nearness to the mountains gives the
Dourada, just 100 kilometres (60 miles) Costa Blanca a pleasantly mild
from Barcelona, the city of Tarragona is microclimate which makes it a very
one of the rising stars among special place. The star of the region is
Mediterranean tourist destinations. The the town of Benidorm, offering beaches
imposing vestiges of its past as a major and fun which make it the central tourist
Roman city in the form of sights like the attraction.
amphitheatre, the circus or the city walls,
together with its very special beaches, Almería
attract many visitors each year. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine
a year, Almería enjoys an excellent
Huelva position between the mountains of the
Bordering on Portugal, the province of Sierra Nevada, the desert of Tabernas
Huelva and belonging to the Costa de la and the nature park of Cabo de Gata-
Luz, Spain’s most south-westerly Níjar. Almería’s warm climate at the
coastline and the starting point of crossroads of Arab and Christian
Columbus’ expedition in search of the cultures, its golf courses and its new
New World. This is certainly the perfect infrastructures make it the ideal place to
place in which to organise your next hold your meetings and events.
event. Here you can combine the peace
and quiet of the region’s beaches with its
marvellous golf courses.
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Zaragoza Granada
Zaragoza is located in the valley of Ebro in The Alhambra is one of the principal
an impressive landscape with picturesque monuments in the city of Granada, and a
villages and very old traditions and popular fine example of Moorish architecture.
customs. Zaragoza is one of the great There are many attractions in the city of
monumental towns in Spain. It was Granada that make it a world class
founded some 2000 years ago, and Old- destination in the region of Andalusia
Iberians, Romans, Goths and Arabians situated in the south of Spain. The
equally left their heritage. Today the town scenery of Granada includes the towering
is economically very active, and a great peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain
event destination. Range which backdrop the city, beautiful
green spaces, plazas, and of course the
Bilbao stunning Moorish architecture. All in all,
The city of Bilbao is situated on the Granada is a "must see" destination and
northern side of Spain, close to the should be included in any event plans
coastline and nearby beaches, being the
largest and most lively city in the Basque
Country. Bilbao is a particularly historic
city. Nevertheless, Bilbao is constantly
reinventing itself, with impressive
contemporary architecture, such as the
breathtaking Guggenheim Museum,
making it an exciting city for any event.
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SURPRISE YOU
What to expect from us
Expertise Experience in offering creative concepts and tailor made solutions
Time Large suppliers network, with the right contacts to minimize lead times
Costs Free consultancy service, and always negotiating the best rates
Commitment 24-hours service before, during and after your event
Personal Transparent, personal and no-nonsense approach
Ease Organizing of your event from A to Z
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What lies behind our success?
EXPERIENCE STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
Numerous prestigious Spanish and Striving for excellence is part of our
international clients have relied on Obvius team’s everyday work: we have grown
to organise their meetings, incentive tours, and continue to grow thanks to our spirit
congresses and events. And, while our of constant improvement. We are
experience is our calling card, we continue determined to offer every one of our
to work with the same enthusiasm as clients the most innovative solutions and
always. the most comprehensive service.
PROFESSIONALISM CLIENT-DRIVEN
The professionalism and personal We are only satisfied if our clients are
dedication of our staff represents added satisfied. Here at Obvius we like to listen
value for Obvius. Training, creativity and to our clients and get know them in order
commitment are crucial factors in providing to work together and find the best
a satisfactory service at all times. solution to meet their requirements.
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CONTACT US
Tel.: +34 – 963 81 33 47
Fax: +34 – 963 81 33 48
E-mail: info@obvius.eu
Visit our website
www.obvius.eu
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