MEETINGS & EVENTS
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The most spectacular resort venue in the Mediterranean able to host over 6,000 people for shows, sports events and the ultimate product launch.
A truly unique MICE experience awaits: new rooms, new pools, new spa facilities, new restaurants, a new Conference Centre facility and a new Arena.
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FORTE VI LLAGE NEVER STO PS ! EV EN MORE NEW MI CE FACI LI TI ES FO R 2019 ! NEWS 2 0 19 Located on the stunning Mediterranean shores of southern Sardinia, just a quick one-hour flight from Rome, Forte Village , offers an unparalleled range of hotels meeting facilities, social venues and team building activities that is unique in the Mediterranean, and successful formula that minimizes travel and offers considerable flexibility to event organizers. Over the past 4 years this extraordinary Italian resort has invested more than â‚Ź50m in new facilities, refurbishment and innovative services. READ M ORE P 2-P 3
REFURBIS HE D R OOMS
M E E T I NG R OOM S
R ENT A H OTEL!
The room renovation programme which began in 2015 was completed this year.
Over 20 meeting rooms, the main conference room can host up to 900 guests
What could be better than to have the place to yourself?
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NE W G LASS WA LLE D M E E T I NG S PAC E F 0 R 4 50 PA X The upcoming 2019 season underscores the resorts’ star power as it adds a new meeting room and a retractable cover of the Forte Arena. Already established as a favorite European venue for conferences, product presentations and innovative car launches, the Forte Village is currently implementing a further expansion of its conference and meeting facilities with a new glass walled meeting space able to host up to 450 people. This new facility, located adjacent to the existing conference center and Hotel Castello, follows on from the opening earlier this year of the similarly glass walled Sky Suite located near the entrance with commanding 360° views across the whole resort, from the mountains to the sea.
R ET RACTABL E R O O F -ARE NA The removable telescopic cover of the Forte Arena, the impressive openair amphitheater, with a total area of 13,000sqm, a capacity for up to 5,000 people seated and parking for 1,500 vehicles. Forte Arena is the perfect venue to host both outdoor and indoor events for MICE groups and also large-scale entertainment concerts.
NEWS
NEW POOL F RONT M EE T I NG S PAC E Last but not least, the Sala Verde in the enchanting Oasis Pool area is being upgraded to provide additional meeting and banqueting facilities to add to the choice of all-weather MICE facilities and provide an enchanting social environment for the perfect cocktail party and gala dinner.
SKY SUI T E THE M OST S PECTAC UL A R M EET I N G ROOM I N T HE M EDI T E R R A N E A N A spectacular new Rooftop Boardroom located on the highest point of the resort with 360° views across the treetops, pools and sea to the horizon. Ideal for meetings of 30 people boardroom style or 50 people theatre style. This is also a perfect venue for exclusive cocktail parties.
ACCOMMODATION
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LO CAT I ON
Airport: Cagliari Elmas Distance in km: 42km / 35 minutes Port: Cagliari Distance in km: 40.5 Time required to reach Forte Village: From Rome & Milan: 1 hour flight From Paris: 1 hour and 30 mins flight From London: 2 hours From Frankfurt: 2 hours From Moscow: 4 hours
V I L L AS, T H E P E R F ECT E X EC U T I V E R ET R E AT
Our private Villas are perfect for high level executive strategy meetings, each has a private garden, dining room and sitting area. A villa can be reserved in spring and autumn along with nearby bungalows to create a team community and private catering can be provided to add to the collective team spirit.
R ENT ONE OF OU R H OT E LS EXCLU SIVELY FOR YOU! What could be better than to have the place to yourself? Some of our most successful events have been for companies and organisations which have taken over a specific hotel, or at times the Exclusive use whole resort, during the mild spring and autumn months of Februgives you complete ary, March, April, October and November. Exclusive use gives you control over the complete control over the environment where you can personalise environment where everything from the welcome to the merchandising of the area and you can personalize create strong sense of team and family home. All of the rooms have everything. been refurbished in the past 3 years so there are many exclusive use options: Villa Del Parco is an intimate 5-star boutique hotel with 43 newly rooms and bungalows conveniently located next to the SPA. Hotel Castello, also 5-star, is an elegant 210 room Mediterranean hotel with its own heated swimming pool located close to the beach. Il Pineta has the feel of a private retreat with 102 rooms located in a secluded area at the centre of the resort. For large scale events accommodating up to 1,400 people, the whole resort, including all 4-star and 5-star properties, has over 700 rooms. In fact, one of the largest automotive brands reserved the entire resort for a product launch this spring, contact or MICE team for a quotation.
ACCOM M ODATI ON : HOTELS, SU IT ES & V I LLAS
71 5 8 rooms
hotels
13 67 villas
suites
Choose from 719 rooms in 8 hotels of which 250 rooms are 4-star deluxe bungalows located in 3 hotels and 450 rooms are 5-star accommodation located in 5 hotels. The new Deluxe Bungalows average 31 sqm, each has its own private garden or balcony. In early spring and late autumn, you can reserve a selected hotel, or indeed the whole resort, in exclusivity. For example, reserve the Villa Del Parco with 45 rooms or the hotel Pineta with 100 rooms, or both together for 145 rooms.
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RESTRUCTURED CONGRESS CENTRE Practical and efficient with 20 meeting rooms from 20 to 900 persons and a flexible foyer, the main conference room has an area of 743sqm, a maximum internal height of 5.8m and a capacity for up to 1,000 delegates.
modern and advanced technology. The Sala Panorama hosts up to 350 guests; the Sala Baldacchino is ideal for up to 180 guests and the Sala Naturista can hold up to 100 persons in theatre style.
The main conference room can be divided into 2 areas, and there are 4 large meeting rooms equipped with the most
The Congress Centre has also 45 syndicate rooms that are perfect for meetings from 8 to 30 persons. Next to the
centre you find a spacious lounge for exhibitions and coffee breaks. And then of course the terraces that look out over the sea, the restaurants and the pools, all the best for offering your guests a cocktail, a dinner or an unforgettable gala evening.
ASTO N I S HIN G FO RTE AR ENA For the ultimate unforgettable experience, the Forte Arena, located adjacent to Forte Village, offers a total area of 13,000sqm. of which an internal flat grassed area of 10,500sqm (length 135 meters width 96 meters) can accommodate up to 5,000 people seated for presentations, product launches and concerts. An ideal venue for special events and product launches, catering can be arranged for up to 3,500 people and there is adjacent car parking for 1,500 vehicles.
PALAFORTE, HIGHTECH MARQUEE THAT CAN HOST EVENTS FOR UP TO 2,000 PAX
OASIS POOL, SALA BIANCA AND SALA VERDE Completely redesigned the new Oasis pool area, with its seductive evening lighting, combined with the restructured and interconnecting banqueting areas of Sala Bianca and Sala Verde, can now provide an enchanting social environment for the perfect cocktail party and gala dinner for up to 1,200 people.
M E E T I N G RO OM CA PACI T I ES MEETING ROOMS Congress Centre Congress Centre A Congress Centre B Sky Suite - Internal Space Sky Suite - External Space Glassed Wall Meeting Space* Panorama Central Congress Foyer Baldacchino Bianca Verde BREAK OUT ROOMS Pini Gerani Bouganville Edera Felci Palme Mimose Margherita Ibiscus Kenzie Rose *450 Cocktail
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37,25
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96,45 200 490 410,00 400,00 199,50 804,00 375,00
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THEATRE
SCHOOL
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900 500 300 50
450 300 180 25
3,55 2,80 3,57 4,20 4,20
27 26,25 28,15 16,13 29,50 23,50
18 16,55 16,45 13,25 29,00 19,55
400 350 200 180 450 200
2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90 2,90
5,20 8,20 8,20 7,30 7,30 6,50 6,30 6,30 6,20 6,30 6,20
3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80 3,80
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BANQUET U -SHAPE
BOARD
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90 60 50 30 50
250 200 130 90 300 120
400 250 150 30 50 250 160 120 100 300 150
60 no 45 70 40
65 no 50 80 45
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C HAR MI N G PI A ZZA LU ISA Sponsor an evening of entertainment in the piazza with tables reserved in the balcony area of the Champagnerie. In total the resort has over 40 outlets ranging from branded boutiques to local craft shops. Adjacent to the main piazza there is a charming Piazzetta with a popular wine bar and patiserie.
M AGI CA L FORT E BAY S EA VIEW T E R R AC E A ND R ESTAU RA N TS GOURMET COOKING CLASSES Learn the secrets of delicious Italian cooking, take a lesson from one of our experienced gourmet chefs.
The spectacular new dining location for private events, the Forte Bay has a rooftop terrace with an amazing sea view and infinity pool, a magical location for exclusive dinners of up to 120 people and cocktail parties for up to 300 people. The ground floor has a delightful sea view restaurant area for up to 550 persons with areas which can be used to display cars or other products to be launched. Forte Village is one of the very few resorts which can offer a choice of 5 different private dining venues each with a capacity for 300 or more persons. In the spring and autumn months it is possible to reserve the waterfront area stretching continuously from the Forte Bay to the pizzeria and Bella Vista restaurants which together can accommodate 1,200 persons.
FORTE BAY RESTAURANT
PINETA
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 550
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 850
LOCATION – Seafront restaurant
LOCATION - Set out beneath the stars amidst a deliciously-scented pine grove, an exceptional varied buffet with something for everyone
FORTE BAY TERRACE TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 120
BELLAVISTA
LOCATION – Seafront restaurant
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 270
SALA BIANCA
LOCATION – Restaurant overlooking the sea with a Table d’Hote service. It boasts a special menu featuring traditional Italian and Sardinian cuisine with a modern twist, accompanied by fine wines
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 600 LOCATION – Nearby the 2 biggest swimming pools
FINE SARDINIAN WINE & CHEESE Explore the local vineyards, Sardinia is famous for its red and white wines and Pecorino.
OASIS TERRACE SALA VERDE
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 600
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 300
LOCATION - Surrounding the 2 biggest swimming pools
LOCATION – Nearby the 2 biggest swimming pools
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
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BIG EVENTS Over the years we have organized events for an array of different companies.
TEAM BUILDING FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES: TENNIS, FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, RUGBY, WATER-SKI, SAILING,WINDSURF AND SCUBA DIVING
VODAFONE, VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI, SIEMENS, MASTERCARD, NIELSEN, CHIESI, PFIZER AND BOEHRINGERINGELHEIM, NOT TO MENTION CAMPS FOR FOOTBALL TEAMS
M I C R O C L I M AT E Due to the mountain that protects it, Forte Village is characterized by a microclimate similar to a tropical location ensuring warm tempertures all year round.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS JEEP EXCURSIONS, CITY TOURS, EXPLORE ANCIENT RUINS, SCUBA DIVING More than ever before delegates appreciate leaving the stress of city life behind and escaping to the locations of natural beauty such as Sardinia. Groups can enjoy a variety of excursions including the Roman ruins of nearby Nora, the ancient Nuraghe at Barumini and the amazing caves of Is Zuddas. There are also spectacular sea excursions along the coast and adventures to be had exploring the mountains with Land Rover 4x4 vehicles.
COVERED SPA For the accompanying companions of meeting delegates, the Acquaforte Thalassotherapy SPA now has pool covers for the spring and autumn months plus a new private spa within the spa available for VIPs.
P R I VAT E S PA New this year an elegant and immersed in the lush gardens of the Acquaforte Spa,the new Private Spa is ideal for original meetings.
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09010 Località Forte Village (Cagliari) Sardegna, Italia Tel +39 070 9218003
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