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ADVERTISEMENT Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre AECC in Aberdeen, Scotland is located in the heart of a unique setting with amazing scenery and beaches and facing the North Sea and Royal Aberdeen Links Golf Course. AECC is the city’s main convention center facility, which underwent a $30 million expansion in April 2003. It is now one of Europe’s most modern venues and features 90,000 square feet of exhibition space, which can be expanded with temporary structures. The largest hall can seat up to 2,000 delegates, there are two separate multi-purpose suites that can seat up to 700, with an additional auditorium that can hold up to 440, a state-of-the-art conference room for 240 delegates, and 20 breakout rooms. One of the major advantages of the AECC is its flexibility—most of the rooms can be subdivided to suit a variety of ADVERTISEMENT Contact VISIT ABERDEEN Brian Horsburgh Managing Director Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre P: +44 1224 824824 E-mail: sales@aecc.co.uk www.aecc.co.uk meeting types and all meeting rooms have built-in audiovisual equipment. Clients can take advantage of the expertise and professional services offered by AECC’s in-house Events, Exhibition Organizing, AV/IT, and PCO (professional conference organizing) teams. AECC is also distinct from many other venues as all catering is provided in-house and on-site, using the very best of local Scottish produce. Easily accessible, the AECC is located just six miles from Aberdeen International Airport which offers direct flights to many UK and European airports including London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Paris, and Copenhagen. In addition to the AECC, there are several other spectacular venues for off-site events including baronial country mansions and historic castles. Aberdeen can set the stage for any meeting. Glasgow City Marketing Bureau Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and one of Europe's most vibrant and architecturally interesting destinations, combining the culture, energy, and sophistication of a thriving international city with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. It is known as the “Friendly City,” thanks mainly to the warmth and energy of its people. Glasgow’s world-class facilities, ease of access, and compact infrastructure make it the ideal destination for all types of meetings, of up to 15,000 delegates. Hosting your event in Glasgow offers the opportunity to theme your event in a memorable and uniquely Scottish way. Tours and incentives can be created by combining stunning art nouveau architecture, internationally acclaimed museums, and wonderful shopping in the city center, with whisky tasting, golf, and relaxation in the surrounding Scottish countryside. With three international airports and direct access from over 120 destinations including seven North American cities, Glasgow is within easy reach for all travelers. The city also offers an outstanding variety of accommodation and some of the best value hotels in Scotland. With over 18,000 rooms ranging from quality budget and student accommodation, to the international brand hotels and deluxe boutique properties, there is something for everyone. Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (Best UK Convention Bureau 2007 & 2008 – Meeting and Incentive Travel Awards) offers a wide range of free support services to help deliver a successful and memorable meeting. They are a one-stop shop when it comes to attracting the meeting here in the first instance, marketing the meeting to prospective attendees, and looking after the delegates when they arrive. Visit www.seeglasgow.com/ convention-bureau for more information. Contact GLASGOW CITY MARKETING BUREAU Beverley Aitken Senior Manager International Sales P: 0044 141 566 0812 E-mail: beverley.aitken@seeglasgow.com www.seeglasgow.com/convention-bureau 20 http://www.aecc.co.uk http://www.seeglasgow.com/convention-bureau http://www.seeglasgow.com/convention-bureau http://www.seeglasgow.com/convention-bureau

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