Irina Graf’s Post

With two premium brands under one roof and over 1,000 rooms, Dual Brand Marriott Frankfurt Airport Hotels - Sheraton & Marriott is one of the largest hotels in Europe! Frankfurt’s international airport gives the hotels a unique edge. Direct flights from all over the world and the direct connection to the airport terminal 1 mean no hassle with transfers or extra logistics. Plus, with the city center fast to reach, off-site events are easy to organise. The hotels also take pride in bringing local culture into their offerings. At Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel, they highlight Frankfurt’s Book Frair legacy, while at Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center, they showcase local flavours with specialties like apple wine and traditional dishes at the Tavern restaurant. Both hotels provide the guests with an experience that they can share long after their trip ends. My interview with Isabelle Salau, Multi-Property Director of Sales & Marketing at Frankfurt Airport Marriott & Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center gives you more insights into the USPs of both properties. Sponsored post in collaboration with Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center.

One year after my construction site visit, I’m back to see the Munich Marriott Hotel City West fully up and running. A lot has happened in this past year, and I asked Yannick van Huissteden about the latest developments: 1️⃣ Opened the final outlet—a rooftop bar. It’s a modern Beer Garden in summer, Christmas market in winter and can be privatised for events up to 300 people. 2️⃣ Introduced pizza and pasta cooking classes for groups as well as wine tastings. It’s great to see everything coming together so well. Looking forward to what’s next! 

General Manager's Conference 2017 at the InterContinental Berlin set a new benchmark for events to follow. One week event = one year of preparation. I spoke with Maria Hoffmeister, Director of Sales & Marketing, to learn how the event showed to the market what’s possible within the event spaces. Fast forward to 2024, and in June, the IHG Ignite, the most important annual international event for the InterContinental Hotel Group, took place at InterContinental Berlin. I attended to share with you how the space was transformed for the event. Read the case study about IHG Ignite 2024 on my blog and learn how to apply these concepts to achieve similar success -> https://lnkd.in/e79McKg2 Hotel’s luxury of space is complemented by its prime location in one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals. What’s one thing you think makes an event venue truly memorable? Sponsored post in collaboration with InterContinental Berlin.

Events are one of the pillars shaping the future of Oman. Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is at the forefront of bringing the right events to the destinations. These events are aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040. This year at IMEX, I caught up with Sheikha Al Mugheiry, Sales Manager International and Conferences at OCEC, to get the latest insights on Oman Sustainability Week that took place just a few weeks prior to IMEX. The event has grown since last year and has strengthened its focus on creating a lasting legacy for the country. Exciting to see what’s coming up next! Sponsored post in collaboration with Oman Ministry of Heritage & Tourism.

How I’m planning my visit to Cvent Accelerate in Berlin (Event planners across DACH are buzzing about this event…) 📍Cvent Accelerate 2024. September 26th. Estrel Berlin. 1. Researching speakers: With over 25 speakers at the event, I’m reviewing the lineup to and their session topics. 2. Preparing my session: I’ll be speaking on a panel about 'Visitor marketing in the event industry – or is Netflix the only way to attract attendees now?' - Have SO MUCH to share on this topic! 3. Setting networking goals: I’m excited to reconnect with industry colleagues. If you’re attending, let me know - we should connect! 4. Preparing interview questions: With so many industry experts in one place, I’ll be conducting interviews to gather insights on the latest trends. If you have news to share, I’d love to hear it! 5. Planning a venue visit: The event is at Estrel Berlin, and the last time I was there was in 2018. The hotel has since been renovated, so I’m looking forward to see the updates. 6. Staying informed: I’m keeping up with updates on the Cvent DACH LinkedIn channel as more speakers are confirmed and the event buzz builds. 7. Confirming my registration: I’ve secured my spot—have you? You can register for free here -> https://lnkd.in/e83z8yf3 Let me know what you’re most excited about at Cvent Accelerate! Sponsored post in collaboration with Cvent DACH. Photo credit: Estrel Hotel