Geneva, Switzerland

Hosted by Switzerland
Switzerland presented the winning bid for ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 – WORLD 2009 is back again in Geneva, hosted by this pristine country in the heart of Europe.

Geneva
Second largest city in Switzerland, after Zurich, Geneva is located in the French-speaking Romandy region, on the Southern tip of Lake Geneva. Coined as the smallest of the big cities, Geneva is considered a truly international center, mainly due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many United Nations agencies. It provides everything a European metropolis can offer without the drawbacks of distance, traveling time, pollution or chaotic urban planning. Geneva is an increasingly popular location for business and pleasure, and particularly with favorable currency exchange rate, many will be touristically tempted to arrive early or stay on afterwards.

The Geneva International Airport is a multimodal transportation hub, connecting railways, highway access, and the public transportation system. The Airport is served by numerous international and local carriers with direct scheduled flights to some 100 destinations, a 33% increase in just four years. The airport traffic will increase by 66% until 2020, an illustration of Geneva’s dynamism. Use of public transportation is extremely intuitive, and a ticket for free transportation is provided upon arrival in the luggage claim area. “Geneva Transport Cards” for free travel over the entire Unireso network are extended when you check-in at your hotel.

The Venue - GENEVA PALEXPO
A fully-equipped, modern venue, GENEVA PALEXPO is a world-class conference and exhibition center. Thoroughly experienced with international events of the highest caliber, the venue offers 102,000m2 of covered, continuous exhibit space with easy visitor access in close proximity to both the airport and the city center. A full range of services including new high-tech equipment right on-site, ensures 7 Halls and 100,000+ visitors are comfortably facilitated. Plus, continued investment translates into new renovations that have commenced beginning of 2008. Visit GENEVA-PALEXPO online at www.geneva-palexpo.ch.