“The venue hosts more than 220 large and small conferences annually.”
The idea of building a conference hall in Visby was raised as early as the eighties. After years of discussions and inquiries, the Gotland municipality finally gave the go-ahead in 2003. Four years later, Wisby Strand welcomed their first visitors and on March 31, 2017, they celebrate their tenth anniversary. Over the years, Wisby Strand has become something of a year-round driver of tourism on Gotland. The centre annually hosts more than 220 large and small conferences and congresses, as well as a wide range of concerts, stage performances and shows from January to December. Holding a conference on Gotland is something special. The change of scenery and continental feel are much appreciated, and the island is perceived as being further away than a mere 35-minute flight or three-hour boat trip. Many describe how a sense of unity develops, enabling the participants to focus more on the task at hand compared to perhaps in a larger
city where distances are greater and distractions more numerous. A bonus is the many accommodation options a short walk from Wisby Strand, as well as the foremost summer oasis next door, the Kallis Beach Club. Wisby Strand is a flexible venue in many ways. Since opening ten years ago, they have strived to create a venue that is always top-of-mind and where both visitors and staff enjoy themselves. Achieving this requires a comprehensive approach, where everything from food to service and logistics is first class. – Without a high service level and skilled employees that always deliver, the amazing location is irrelevant. Our aim is for every customer to leave us smiling, says Carl-Johan Stålhammar, CEO of Wisby Strand.
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