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HISTORIC MOMENTS Historic moments of great significance have taken place in Reykjavík. The World Chess Championship and the Reykjavik Summit Meeting loom large among those. The Chess Match of the Century took place in 1972 when Bobby Fisher beat Boris Spassky ending 24 years of Soviet domination of the World Cham- pionship. Reykjavik also made headlines when President Reagan and Secretary Gorbachev met for a summit conference in Reykjavík in 1986. Some claim that this meeting marked the beginning of the end of the cold war. PROFESSIONAL As a host you will find that the service commitment of Icelandic suppliers is professional and friendly. Iceland is small and the close proximity combined with a laid-back mentality and industriousness makes all problems solvable and no project unmanageable. The combination of all these insure that you will find Reykjavík's destination value comparable and more advantageous than anywhere else in the world. Whether you're planning a small meeting or a major convention, Reykjavík should always be at the top of your location list. HIGH TECH INFRASTRUCTURE We provide high tech infrastructure for the MICE market with state-of-the-art software and technologi- cally advanced conference halls, convention centres and meeting venues. Great technological savvy is very much the forte of Icelanders. Iceland is one of the most technologically advanced countries global- ly, where nearly every household has a computer. The Icelandic government has even formulated its policy on the information society, living up to the slogan: Iceland, the e-nation. ECO-FRIENDLY In Reykjavík you will find the world's largest geothermal heating system and across the country about 90% of Icelanders have access to geothermal heating, which means less pollution and emissions. All buildings are comfortably warm even during the coldest winter days. Since opening its doors in May 2011 our newly built gem Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre is believed to be the most eco- friendly conference centre in the world. Icelanders have been at the forefront of exploration of alternative fuel and electric cars. Methane, hydrogen and electric cars are in use by a number of civil services within the city and City Hall intends to increase the number of these types of vehicle even fur- ther. Methane and hydrogen filling stations are within reach encouraging the public to make use of these cheaper and more eco- friendly fuel sources. REYKJAVÍK SPA CITY Hot water has boundless health benefits. Sore joints, swollen muscles and stiff limbs can find ease and wellness in warm swimming pools utilizing the geothermal water. Every community in Iceland has easy access to warm geothermal swim- ming pools and in many households members enjoy their own hot tubs in the garden. This is reflected in the fact that most hotels offer first class spas with luxurious treatments. The now world famous Blue Lagoon has taken the healing properties of the water to a whole new level where stunning nature nourishes the mind while the algae and minerals in the water benefit your skin. 75

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