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Tourism connects people and cultures: "We create places for people to meet, exchange and get to know each other and offer jobs for people of all nationalities, skin colours, religions, genders and lifestyles," says the DTV and DRV resolution. Photo: Henry Sowinski, weimar GmbH
Tourism connects people and cultures: "We create places for people to meet, exchange and get to know each other and offer jobs for people of all nationalities, skin colours, religions, genders and lifestyles," says the DTV and DRV resolution. Photo: Henry Sowinski, weimar GmbH
German Cities Forum 2024 in Weimar
Common positions on cosmopolitanism and tolerance
The German Cities Forum brought together around 120 experts from all over Germany in the cultural city of Weimar on 27 August 2024. Forward-looking approaches for German city tourism were discussed under the key topics of "Artificial intelligence in city tourism" and "Cosmopolitanism, hospitality and tourism".
Auma
With momentum into the second half of the year
Every two years, the world of electronics flocks to Electronica in Munich, like this year from 12 to 15 November. Photo: Munich Trade Fair Centre
Life (and business) is back in the exhibition halls. After the summer break at the 70 or so exhibition centres in Germany this week, business is picking up. Among the 130 trade fairs up to the end of the year ...
Estrel Management Team
Heike Mahmoud becomes Chief Operating Officer
Heike Mahmoud joins the management team at the Estrel Berlin, from left: Maxim Streletzki, Heike Mahmoud and Ute Jacobs. Photo: Estrel Berlin
The Estrel Berlin announces the strengthening of its management team: Heike Mahmoud is joining the company with immediate effect as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and authorised signatory. Mahmoud was most recently COO at the CCH - Congress Centre Hamburg.
Koelnmesse GmbH
Another 4,800 new solar modules in use
Exhibition Director Gerald Böse and Cologne's Lord Mayor Henriette Reker at the commissioning of the new PV system. Photo: Koelnmesse, Oliver Wachenfeld
On 15 August 2024, Koelnmesse put Cologne's largest inner-city photovoltaic system into operation. Its 4,800 modules on the roof of Hall 11 promise an annual yield of around two million kilowatt hours ...
Exceptional Experiences at IBTM World 2024
Insights from Amazon, TikTok and More
IBTM World returns to the Fira de Barcelona from November 19 to 21, has revealed the first details of its new Exceptional Experiences programme: Exclusively for in-house event professionals and marketers at brands and corporates, the event will explore the power of artificial intelligence, the importance of audience collaboration, ...
New anthology
Decisive factors for the success of events
A new volume entitled "Success Factors for Events - From Interaction and Curiosity to Matchmaking and Moderation", published by Prof. Stefan Luppold from the Business Administration, Trade Fair, Congress and Event Management programme at DHWB Ravensburg. Stefan Luppold from the Business Administration Trade Fair, Congress and Event Management programme at DHWB Ravensburg recently published, highlights the many factors that influence event success.
BDKV
Start of the women's network "BDKV Female Voice"
The Bundesverband der Konzert- und Veranstaltungswirtschaft (BDKV) has officially launched the women's network "BDKV Female Voice". This network aims to increase the visibility of women in the events industry, promote equal opportunities and provide a space for exchange, support and dialogue.
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CCH – Congress Center Hamburg
Katariina Rohrbach becomes COO at CCH
Katariina Rohrbach will become COO at the CCH - Congress Center Hamburg on 1 September 2024. Photo: HMC, Alexander Wöckener
Katariina Rohrbach will take over as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the CCH - Congress Center Hamburg on 1 September 2024. She succeeds Heike Mahmoud, who left the centre at the end of July after more than six years.
Good Future Dialogue
What role will work play in the world of tomorrow?
The "Good Future Dialogue" is a series of events organised by Axica am Pariser Platz. Photo: Marie Eberhardt
On 19 September 2024, the "Good Future Dialogue" will enter its third round at the Axica conference and congress centre in Berlin. The topic is "What role will work play in the world of tomorrow?", with Lena Marbacher and ...
CEO since 2015
Kai Hattendorf will leave UFI end of year
UFI announced that Kai Hattendorf will leave UFI at the end of 2024, having been the CEO since 2015. Foto: UFI
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, announces that Kai Hattendorf will leave UFI at the end of 2024, having been the CEO since 2015. “I joined UFI in 2015, and these past ten years as the association’s CEO have been an amazing journey ...
91st UFI Global Congress in Cologne
Event Theme Announced
Certified Conference Hotels
New test criteria
The independent certification body Certified has adapted its test criteria for "Certified Business Hotel" and "Certified Conference Hotel" to current requirements. The changes affect both the scope and the content of the ...
Inspiring marketing for sustainability
BAM! Bock for tomorrow
It's time for change and real enthusiasm for sustainability. The BAM! Festival on 25 and 26 September in Berlin. What if marketing and advertising were not part of the problem, but part of the solution? ...
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