A MICE industry benchmark, the property lists 10 key factors influencing the choice of a meeting hotel; a list of basic must-haves which nowadays includes cutting-edge technology.
A benchmark property in the organization of all types of events, the Barcelo Renacimiento has consolidated its leading position in the MICE market by revamping its services.
With over 20 years of experience as a MICE property, the hotel has elaborated a list of best practices that should be implemented so as to surpass the expectations of corporate clients.
New technologies: five essential practices
The first five tips are related to adapting facilities to new technology, so as to widen an event’s scope and fully satisfy the needs of clients.
1. MacroLAN: fibre optic communication system offering hotel clients a symmetric bandwidth of up to 90mb (with the same uploading and downloading speeds), thus allowing, for instance, streaming and videoconferencing via a private network, as well as the simultaneous connection of all the participants at a meeting via a Wi-Fi signal. There is also the possibility of offering public IPs for establishing internal VNP server connections.
2. Audio conferencing: the Polycom telephone system allows for high quality audio conferences, without background noise, between different venues. The system that the Barcelo Renacimiento currently has in place can be used for conferences with a maximum of eight participants in basic mode and a maximum of 20 participants in advanced mode.
3. Videoconferencing: a system featuring a 40" TV, laptop and HD camera.
4. Digital signage: used for providing information about the events taking place at the hotel. Furthermore, it is used for identifying the property’s different meeting rooms and helping guests find their way, and can also integrate video.
5. The importance of technical assistance: the Barcelo Renacimiento has an IT department providing technical support at all the different kind of events held at the hotel.
Multiuse facilities and premium philosophy
The second half of this list of best practices has to do with the Barcelo Renacimiento’s meeting and event facilities and its commitment to excellence in event organization.
6. The power of good facilities: the Barcelo Renacimiento features a convention centre with a capacity of up to 1,200 people, plus 25 meetings/breakout rooms.
7. Spacious guest rooms: the hotel’s 40sqm standard rooms are a perfect place for disconnecting after an event or meeting.
8. Versatility is essential: at the Barcelo Renacimiento, it is possible to customize the facilities so as to adapt them seamlessly to the requirements of any event, thanks to the property’s "flexible character".
9. Attractions and leisure activities: located in modern Seville, only five minutes away from the city’s historic centre, the hotel is excellently placed for guests wanting to make the most of their free time.
10. Cuisine: the Barcelo Renacimiento forms a part of Barcelo Healthy Gourmet, the outcome of an ambitious R&D project in which a selection of the group’s best chefs have participated, along with the lecturer and specialist in endocrinology and nutrition Antonio Escribano. This new concept, or culinary laboratory, involves implementing new cooking processes and methods that reduce the fat contained in foods.
The Barcelo Renacimiento
