Meetings Newsletter for Germany

6-2006; June 28 2006

Germany is still the most popular destination for meetings and conventions in Europe. According to the new International Association Meetings Market 2005 survey by the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Germany has defended its leading position in Europe and world-wide Germany still ranks second for congresses behind the USA. In the ICCA world-wide city rankings Berlin also managed to maintain its excellent fourth position.

This newsletter also features lots of current news from German MICE branch including a lead feature on the FIFA World Cup 2006™ and reports on IMEX – incorporating Meetings Made in Germany 2006, a conference boom in Frankfurt am Main along with useful tips and interesting special.

Wishing you an enjoyable read!

Your, GCB-Team

Content

• The FIFA World Cup 2006™ now well under way
• Germany still number one in Europe
• IMEX – incorporating Meetings Made in Germany 2006
• News
  Frankfurt am Main experiences a conference boom
  Congress capacities at Frankfurt Fair extended
  KölnKongress managing FLORA Cologne since mid-April 2006
• News
  Congress Center Essen online abstract management service
  Meet in Essen and the Ruhr – Cultural Capital of Europe 2010!
• News
  Sindelfinger Veranstaltungs-GmbH – complete new look website with virtual tour
  Bremen Online for b2b-Kunden
  Berlin’s stunning new Main Railway Station
• Hotels
  Maritim Hotel Dresden opens in Erlweinspeicher
  InterContinental Berlin extends events area
  VDR seal of approval for InterContinental Hotels in Düsseldorf and Hamburg
• Hotels
  Möwenpick open first non-smoking hotel at Frankfurt Fair
  Steigenberger walk away with HSMA awards
• Events
  Rosenheim Autumn Festival 2006
• Special Offers
  World Class Meetings Arrangement at the Westin Leipzig
  hotel nikko düsseldorf Sunshine Package
  Summer Conference Special at the Swissôtel Düsseldorf / Neuss