Berlin a Whole City for Every Event
Sometimes the selection of the right location for an event is very simple. Because anyone who opts for Berlin does not need to make any compromises. Besides special locations like the 368-metre-high television tower, the German capital convinces with on
Congress destinations in Berlin
In 2013, Berlin continued to strengthen its position as a leading meeting and convention destination. These figures arise from the latest conference statistics for 2013. In the past year, 126,200 events (+2 per cent compared to the previous year) with 10.6 million participants (+1 per cent) took place in the German capital. The number of overnight stays generated by the meeting and convention market rose by 1.5 per cent to 6.7 million, which equals about a quarter of all hotel stays in Berlin. The revenues generated by Berlin’s meeting and convention industry exceeded €2 billion for the first time in 2013. Associations are also increasingly opting to hold their gatherings in Berlin: 20 per cent of the events were held by associations.
Berlin is ranked among the top five destinations for meetings of international associations. According to the latest statistics from the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), the German capital was the site for 178 conventions and meetings of international associations last year. This represents six more gatherings than in 2012. Just ahead of Berlin are Barcelona (179 events), Vienna (182) and Madrid (186). With 204 meetings in the past year, Paris ranks first.
Convention & trade fair halls
With the new CityCube Berlin, the German capital provides a modern venue for fairs, conventions and meetings and strengthens its global competitiveness. The cube-shaped building offers space for up to 11,000 participants over three storeys. A glass-covered walkway connects the multi-function hall with Hall 7 on the exhibition grounds, creating enough space for up to 18,000 participants. Estrel Berlin – Germany’s biggest hotel – expands its premises by a second convention centre. The new exhibition space will be approximately 10,000 sqm. It is expected to be open in September 2015. With the new convention hall the capital will further strengthen its attractiveness for the international market.
Berlin Convention Office
Established in 2001, the visitBerlinBerlin Convention Office (BCO) offers competent support at the organisation of conventions, meetings and incentives. Customers benefit from the experienced team, a broad network of contacts and the free-of-charge agency and reservation services for hotel allotments. The BCO website provides thorough information about Berlin as a meeting and convention destination. Whether users are planning a conference or looking for the perfect incentive, they can find a wealth of resources with just a few clicks. Under “Service,” all BCO offerings for associations, companies and agencies are listed. For the selection of the right Berlin location, visitors to the BCO website simply use the Venue Finder.
Further details can be found at convention.visitBerlin.com.
Congresses and Events 2015
The convention destination Berlin attracts many international guests. Those who have not yet had an opportunity to visit Berlin, get to know the German capital during events throughout the world:
IMEX
More than 3,500 exhibitors from around 150 countries will present themselves at IMEX from 19 to 21 May 2015: it is the most important trade fair for meetings and incentive travel in Germany and takes place in Frankfurt am Main. imex-frankfurt.com
Meeting Place 2015
From 2 to 6 July 2015, Berlin will present itself to international convention planners. Within the multi-day event, they will have the opportunity to experience the great variety of locations and hotels the city has to offer. Further details about the Meeting Place 2015 can be found at meeting-place-berlin.com.
IMEX America
The organisers of the Frankfurt IMEX trade show have exported their successful concept to the USA. IMEX America will take place in Las Vegas for three days from 13 October 2015. Some 2,600 international buyers from associations, companies and agencies will be hosted.
IBTM World (formerly EIBTM)
The well-known international trade fair for meetings and incentives, IBTM World, will be staged from 17 to 19 November 2015. Hotel buyers from all over the world are expected during the event in Barcelona.