The Gala Ceremony for the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence in PR 2023 will be in Barcelona
The IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence awards ceremony and Gala dinner will take place at 19.30 on Friday 20 October 2023 at the Hotel Catalonia Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain. The dinner is open to all GWA winners, IPRA members and friends.

Tickets for the wonderful event are priced at £220 each or a table of 10 at £1980. Book here.
Official Hotel of the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence 2023
The splendid Hotel Catalonia Ramblas, Pelai 28, 08001, Barcelona is the Official Hotel of the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence 2023. The hotel is in the centre of Barcelona near to the cathedral and the Ramblas. It has its own swimming pool, suites with private pools and a panoramic terrace. Have a look at the hotel here



Book a room or a suite at the special IPRA rates inclusive of breakfast and VAT. We have taken a block of rooms so this price is subject to availability. Be wise and book now! Book rooms here. Or enter the code IPRARAMBLAS, if booking via the hotel website www.cataloniahotels.com . Our hotel is Catalonia Ramblas.
Flights and transport
Barcelona Airport is well served by international flights from all over the world.
Barcelona is also a stop on Spain's west coast fast rail service with connections to Paris.

Visas
Spain is a member of the EU and the Schengen Area. Visa rules for the Schengen Area apply. The Spanish Government information website is here.
Visa support letters are not usually required but if you do want one contact the IPRA secretariat by email with your name exactly as written in your passport and your passport number. Contact here.
Currency
The local currency is the Euro.
Weather
The climate in Barcelona at this time of year is perfect with the Summer humidity gone and daytime temperatures around 21°C.
Dress Code
The Dress Code for the GWA Gala Dinner is smart formal or national dress. Please be glamorous but evening dress is not required!

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