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A successful business trip to Bologna<\/h1>\n

When the words sun, culture and food come to mind, Italy quickly comes to mind. But did you know that Bologna, Italy's culinary capital, is also an excellent destination for a successful business trip?<\/p>\n

The city is an economic center with BolognaFiere<\/a> as a key location for trade fairs such as Cosmoprof and Cersaie, and the agricultural fair EIMA International. With Europe's oldest university, the Universit\u00e0 di Bologna, the city is a hub for research and innovation, especially in biomedical sciences, nanotechnology and IT. Bologna's strategic location provides excellent connections to other major cities in Italy and Europe.<\/p>\n

In this blog we inform you about the tips for doing business in Bologna, the accessibility of the city and where to stay, so that your business trip to Bologna will be a success.<\/p>\n

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Getting to Bologna<\/h2>\n

With about 5,000 flights a month and 79 airlines flying into Bologna, the city has one of the busiest airports in Italy. The Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is served by airlines such as Vueling, Iberia and Emirates. From Schiphol Airport there are several direct flights a day to Bologna. Once arrived, the city center can be easily reached from the airport in the following ways:<\/p>\n

\"\" By bus<\/strong>: The Aerobus takes you from the airport to the heart of downtown (Bologna's central station) in half an hour all year round. The first bus leaves at 05:30 in the morning and the last one at 00:15 at night. Tickets can be purchased both online and at the ticket machines at the airport and cost only 6 euros for a one-way ticket!<\/p>\n

\"\" By train<\/strong>: A faster alternative is to take the Marconi Express train. A ticket costs 11 euros for a one-way ticket and with it you can reach the center in 8 minutes.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0By private transfer<\/strong>: For travelers who are traveling with a lot of luggage or want to be picked up directly at the airport by a private driver, transfers are available. Transfers can be booked in advance (online) through our business travel consultants.<\/p>\n

\"\" By rental car<\/strong>: There is a wide range of car rental companies at Guglielmo Marconi Airport, including National, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Thrifty and Budget. These can also be booked (online) through Uniglobe Alliance Travel.<\/p>\n

\"\" By cab: <\/strong>Finally, Bologna has reliable cabs, with most accepting credit cards .<\/p>\n

The city also has excellent train connections to other Italian cities such as Milan, Florence and Rome, making it easy to combine business travel with visits to other major business hubs in Italy.<\/p>\n

Staying overnight in Bologna<\/h2>\n

In Bologna there is a wide range of hotels. Depending on what you are looking for, there is always a hotel that meets your requirements. Here we list some of our favorite hotels that are ideal for business travel:<\/p>\n