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Kraków Convention Bureau Kraków Convention Bureau has been operating since 2004 — exactly 20 years. That’s the same amount of time Poland has been in the European Union 🇵🇱🇪🇺. 🏨 In 2004, there were 83 hotels in Kraków. Today, there are 198, including 21 five-star properties ✨. 🏟️Ten years ago, Kraków saw the opening of three major conference venues: TAURON Arena Kraków: The largest sports and entertainment hall in Poland, with a capacity of 22,000. International Congress Centre Expo Kraków: Accommodating 5,000 participants 🌐. ICE Kraków Congress Centre: An architectural icon of the city 🏛️. 🌐 Kraków hosts many international corporations’ offices. After Brexit, several companies relocated their European divisions here. It’s an excellent place for collaboration with specialists in fields like IT, life sciences, telecommunications, and finance. Additionally, it ensures a full audience at industry events. 🚋 For international event participants, Kraków provides free public transportation without the need to purchase tickets. All major venues are located around the Main Square, making trams the fastest form of transport. Public transportation also reduces the events’ carbon footprint, contributing to sustainable development 🌿. 🌎 Two years ago, Kraków became the global capital of the meetings industry when we hosted the 61st ICCA Congress, attracting 900 delegates from 80 countries 🤝. 🌆 In Kraków we also hosted and co-organized other industry events such as The European Cities Marketing Summer School and the annual Meetings Professionals International meeting (MPI). 📈 In 2022, Kraków was the first Polish city to join the GD Index—an initiative that benchmarks cities based on their sustainable development performance. ✈️ The average flight duration from European capitals to Kraków is 2 hours and 16 minutes. From Berlin, it’s just 1 hour and 15 minutes. #KrakowTheHostCity #KrakowConventionBureau #KnowHowCityBusiness ▶️ https://buff.ly/3wxICM3

Hamburg Convention Bureau Exciting and diverse locations, an impressive range of hotels, good accessibility and one of the largest and most modern congress centres in Europe – these are the first attributes that describe Hamburg as a congress metropolis. Today we would like to take you with us and introduce our city from a MICE point of view. The city is the star. And the city has it all! Around 1.8 million inhabitants within the city limits and 5.2 million people living in the metropolitan region. Hamburg is a port and Hanseatic city – with a great tradition, because Hamburg was the first container port in Germany. Nevertheless, it is an extremely green metropolis: with over 200 parks and 4,900 hectares of public green spaces, 72 % of the city area in Hamburg is green. This can be seen and felt in every corner of the city. More than 2,500 bridges cross the numerous canals and waterways that criss-cross the city. If we look at the MICE location, Hamburg has around 362 hotels with over 66,000 beds and almost 35,000 rooms – across all star categories. As you can see, Hamburg is a city worth visiting. Especially if you are planning your own MICE event. Some examples of conventions that have been visible worldwide were the Lions Clubs International Convention in the summer of 2013 with around 23,000 guests from all over the world and the Rotary International Convention 2019, which attracted more than 26,000 guests from 170 countries to Hamburg. Despite all the world congresses we have hosted, Hamburg is still a sleeping beauty. A “hidden gem” within the international meetings industry. But believe us: Hamburg will surprise you – we are sure. Because this is where profession meets professionalism. Passionate hosts, Hanseatic teamwork and an ideal MICE network make our city stand out. #thatswhyhamburg https://buff.ly/45PgEc9

Barcelona, a love letter! Why are so many global events making the move to Barcelona ? As someone who's designed and built exhibition stands worldwide, I’ve seen first-hand why this vibrant city is becoming the go-to hub for major international shows. With two powerhouse events—ICE and Label Expo—relocating to Barcelona in 2025, it's time to ask the big question: Why here? Firstly, Barcelona Fira is incredibly well-run, offering seamless logistics, state-of-the-art facilities, and economic benefits that make it an attractive choice for organisers and exhibitors alike. Its location is a major draw too—right in the heart of Europe and easily accessible to professionals from across the continent and beyond. And then there’s the future: with significant expansion plans, the venue is gearing up to provide even more space and facilities, looking out of my hotel room this morning the site for expansion is bigger that most European halls alone. It’s not “just” about the venue, the food in Barcelona is on another level. ….. and then there’s the weather, it’s 23 degrees and sunny here today (late October) Of course, some concerns remain for other European halls with many venues feeling the pressure as Barcelona strengthens its position. But I believe Barcelona has an edge, thanks to the strong partnership between FIRA and local government, I’m sure UK halls could do with the same relationship to aid economic growth and I bet not for the want of trying ! We will be designing, project managing and building stands at #MROE #MROEUROPE #ICE2025 #ISE2025 #MWC25 #lableexpo2025 #equinoxgrp #exhibitiondesign #eventpeeps

This week on the STOKMICE blog: Our blog post titled "Unforgettable Galas in Non-Hotel Venues in Istanbul: Elegant Events with a Touch of History" is now live on our website. 💥 Click on the link to read the whole thing. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dj3uha3Y #stokmice #meetings #incentives #Toplantılar #events #creative #etkinlik #eventmachine #etkinlikmakinesi #EventPlanning #EtkinlikPlanlama #CreativeDesign

How can you achieve success at a MICE industry exhibition? First of all, it is essential to have detailed and organized planning. From venue selection to event logistics, every detail counts to ensure a successful experience for all participants. In addition, it is important to establish clear and measurable objectives in order to evaluate the impact of the exposure. Defining what you want to achieve by participating in the event will help focus efforts and resources effectively. Finally, communication plays a crucial role in the success of an exhibition. Keeping attendees informed about the schedules, activities and news of the event will help create a positive and participatory environment. Remember that success at a MICE industry exhibition depends on a combination of planning, clear objectives and effective communication! 👌 📍C/ Francesc Carbonell 36, local. 08034 Barcelona (Spain) 📞93 206 04 04 📧ecis@ecis-dmc.com 🌐https://lnkd.in/daxxTWtK #ecis #team #work #innovation #barcelona #goals #events

Venue issues can derail your event plans. Our latest article explores creative solutions for hosting successful events WITHOUT a traditional venue. Read here for innovative ideas: https://lnkd.in/gWDGNV9a #eventmanagement #eventplanning #businesscontinuity

Posidonia 2024 Venue Overflows Due to Unprecedented Exhibitor Demand: Over 2,000 companies from 82 countries to showcase maritime products and services at record-breaking ‘home of shipping’ event The greatest shipping exhibition on earth starts on Monday 3rd June at the Athens Metropolitan Expo which will be flooded with over 40,000 maritime professionals from around the world as the industry is convening once again to […] La entrada Posidonia 2024 Venue Overflows Due to Unprecedented Exhibitor Demand se publicó primero en Actualidad Marítima y Portuaria.

Our aim is to ensure that #EventOrganizers are as confident in choosing #Bilbao as their #destination as we are. To achieve this, we provide #support for every new #challenge and #decision they encounter. If you're considering Bilbao, let's start a conversation 🤗 #team #Bilbao #Bizkaia #EventProfs #MICE #WeAreBiCB #BilbaoConventionBureau

If you have not yet considered Melbourne for your global conference, perhaps this article will convince you now. We are one of the world's top Convention Cities for so many reasons as highlighted in this recent article in Boardroom. Please let me know when you want to bring your conference to our very eclectic city! https://lnkd.in/eCTuJTEH

Choosing the right venue for your next event matters and here's why! ⭐First Impressions Matter: Your venue is the first thing your delegates will notice! An eye-catching well-suited space creates an immediate positive impression, and sets the tone for a memorable event. ⭐Reflect Your Brand: The space you choose should align with your brand identity and event objectives. Perhaps sustainability is high on your agenda! if so choose a venue which reflects this. ⭐Networking Opportunities: Giving your delegates space to network is so important so you need a venue which can support this & encourages interaction, think: open spaces, coffee lounges and bars. ⭐Logistical Ease: If you choose a venue well it will make logistics easier and create a seamless experience for attendees. ⭐Integrated Technology : This is a given! the right venue should support your tech needs. ⭐ Flexibility : Every event is unique and your venue needs offer you the flexibility to create the most engaging event. ⭐ Memorable: Choosing an environment which resonates with your delegates perhaps because of the setting, the architecture, or the decor all helps create a memorable experience which will stay with your delegates. Finally remember, the venue a crucial component of your event's success. #EventPlanning #VenueSelection #Networking #EventSuccess #BusinessEvents #eventprofs #memorableexperiences