Mix Picks: Airport Meeting Rooms
You’ve only got a four-hour layover in Brussels but there’s a meeting opportunity you have to take. Unfortunately, after a day of flying long haul, an eternity at immigration and an hour stuck in traffic it’s unlikely you’re going be at your sharpest. Why not cut down on the stress of cross-town traffic and arrange to meet in the airport? It might sound like a silly idea but many airports now offer unique meeting rooms as part of the terminal facilities or in a nearby location. These spaces are ideal for the fast-paced international business class. Far from being a simple afterthought offering of tables and chairs, these spaces are clever, capable and just what you need on the move.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Holland
Where can you hold meetings?
Business events can be held in the Park Plaza hotel, which is part of the Amsterdam airport complex. A free shuttle can ferry attendees quickly and easily.
What’s available?
This facility can handle almost anything. Organisers can choose from a wide range of spaces. From a fully equipped,1,800 sqm conference centre down to an executive board room for just 16 delegates.
What’s special?
All meeting rooms and conference facilities feature floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light, which is great for keeping long-haul delegates feeling perky. A free shuttle service is also provided from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Ohio State University Airport, USA
Where can you hold meetings?
The meeting facility is part of the small Ohio State University airport and it takes just 15 minutes to transfer from flight to face-to-face.
What’s available?
There are three meetings rooms in total and the largest space can accommodate up 35 people.
What’s special?
Being located next to the university means it’s the perfect for place to hold academic gatherings. The main selling point, however, is the Tower meeting room which has a full 360-degree view of the airfield.
Dunedin International Airport, New Zealand
Where can you hold meetings?
Meeting facilities are located on the second floor of the terminal building, which is adjacent to the Koru Lounge.
What’s available?
There are three types of rooms which all have the traditional Maori names of Maungatua, Flagstaff and Waitaha. The rooms are large enough to accommodate up to 80 guests.
What’s special?
Thanks to New Zealand’s geography, Dunedin airport is quite far from the city. For a quick trip it’s much easier to hold meetings in the airport. The facilities feature pillar-less design, which is also suitable for group seminars and workshops.
Brussels Airport
Where can you hold meetings?
The Office Operators is a business centre conveniently located next to Brussels airport.
What’s available?
The building is an office block that has be divided into a variety of meeting rooms, designed to accommodate the needs of business travellers. The spaces are relatively intimate, with the capacity ranging from two to 16 people.
What’s special?
Home to the European Parliament, Brussels itself is a fairly special destination. In the city available meeting space can be rare – and expensive. The Office Operator’s venue is the perfect solution and has been purposefully kitted out for meetings.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport
Where can you hold meetings?
The meeting facilities can be found inside the Zurich Airport terminal and attendees don’t have to venture to an offsite location.
What’s available?
It’s a large space. The airport conference rooms occupy a total of 1750 sqm which can accommodate up to 700 guests.
What’s special?
The meeting room features panoramic windows that have been designed to let users have an exceptional view of the air traffic taking off and landing. Zurich Airport is also extremely well serviced with a railway station just a two minute walk from the meeting facility.
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Where can you hold meetings?
Business events can be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, which is a part of the airport complex locating at Terminal 3.
What’s available?
The hotel has a good compliment of meeting spaces, divided across a total area of 950 sqm.
What’s special?
The meeting rooms have very few-windows. In most other places, this may be a problem but, for Zurich’s high-end banking business travellers, such privacy is perfect.
Valerian Ho
