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Worldmeetings International Guide 2008
The advertising deadline for the 2008 edition of the Worldmeetings international
guide is 26 October. more...
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Any conference venues interested in advertising in this bimonthly electronic
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BOOK TIP
The Unwritten Laws of Business by J.W. King and revised by James G Skakoon
is a classic, refreshingly free of the latest business fads and jargon. more...Win one of three free copies of this
book by sending the answer to the following question to sbispham@worldmeetings.de
“What is the name of Worldmeetings new Turkish partner?”
PRIZE DRAW WINNER
Winner of weekend break at Château du Lac!
There was an overwhelming response to our prize draw in the July issue of
Worldmeetings News more...
The gap continues to widen
For the fourth year in a row, the
international meetings market is growing apace. 1,435 meeting, incentive, conference
and event professionals (MICE) were polled for the FutureWatch 2007 survey. more...
Accor sells Red Roof Inn
Accor has announced the completion of
the sale of Red Roof Inn (341 hotels) to a consortium more...
Hotel Adlon celebrates centennial
In 2007 Hotel Adlon
Kempinski, Berlin, will celebrate its centennial. more...
Fairmont in Montreux
Since early June the traditional Le
Montreux Palace has been a Fairmont hotel. The 235-room Palace has function space for
1,200 people, five more...
Worldmeetings at Access & EIBTM
Worldmeetings will have a
stand at the Access in Vienna (stand no. P 8) and the EIBTM in Barcelona (stand no.
F810). Event planners can obtain free copies of the 2007 edition of Worldmeetings at
these stands.
www.access-austria.at
www.eibtm.com
NEW PARTNER
Agora Tourism is Worldmeetings new Turkish agency
This month, Worldmeetings welcomes another new partner agency. A cooperation agreement has been signed with Agora Tourism, who will now represent the Worldmeetings network in Turkey. more...
OSMAN BAYACIT GENC & TOLGA ÖZKARAKAS
New partners brings expertise on Turkish market to Worldmeetings
Osman Bayazit Genc, General Manager and owner of Agora Tourism, was born in Bursa, Turkey, in 1966. He was educated in both Germany and Turkey, graduating from the Faculty of Economics and Business more...
Tolga Özkarakas, Managing Director and associate partner of Agora
Tourism, was born in Cologne, Germany, in 1974. He was educated in both Germany and
Turkey, graduating from the Faculty of Marketing and Management in Istanbul, Turkey.
more...
DESTINATION
Istanbul – an exciting conference destination
Istanbul is one of the world's most exciting conference destinations and is an increasingly popular choice for the world's leading international associations. more... Istanbul Convention & Exhibition...
TRADE FAIR
EIBTM 2007: Europe in the spotlight
EIBTM 2007 is set to have a record number of European exhibitors at this year's event showcasing an extensive range of venues, products and services from this popular region of the world. more...
TOP SUPPLIERS
MELIÀ MILANO · MILAN, ITALY
Milan - a city which begs to be discovered
Milan, which has always been considered the moral and economic capital of Italy, is a
city which begs to be discovered with its elegant stores, the Cathedral, Santa Maria
delle Grazie Church more...
GOLDEN TULIP HOTELS, INNS & RESORTS
Over 130 worldwide meeting venues
Finding that specific venue which will meet all your requirements is a difficult
task. An easy-to-use search engine for Golden Tulip Hotels allows you to select
more...
CITYWEST HOTEL · DUBLIN, IRELAND
15% commission offered to conference organizers Citywest Hotel, Ireland's
largest and premier Conference, Leisure and Golf resort has increased its commission
from 8% to 15% for pre-booked room hire, more...
EL GOUNA · RED SEA, EGYPT
El Gouna hosts Golfitaliano.it Cup 2007
The exclusive destination El Gouna on the Red Sea will host the final of the
Golfitaliano.it circuit which has been taking place since March this year among 13 of
the most important Italian golf clubs. more...
DORINT ROYAL GOLFRESORT & SPA · MALLORCA, SPAIN Top
incentive destination in picturesque setting Some of the most significant
philosophical ideas were born in an olive grove under the Mediterranean sun – this is
one reason why Dorint Royal Golfresort & Spa in the southwest more...
LOPESAN HOTELS & RESORTS
Your event - a guaranteed success
The Lopesan Hotels & Resorts chain offers you the ideal settings and facilities
for your meeting, convention or event to become a guaranteed success. more...
INTERCONTINENTAL GENEVA · GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Ideal business location with breathtaking views Nestling in the heart of
Europe - less than two hours flight from most European cities - and famed for its
stunning alpine backdrop, Geneva is steeped in history, more...
DATES
Access | 01.10.–02.10.2007 | Vienna, Austria
India Travel Mart | 06.10–08.10.2007 | Mumbai, India
IT & CMA | 23.10.–25.10.2007 | Bangkok, Thailand
STB | 25.10.2007 | Stuttgart, Germany
ICCA Exhibition | 27.10.–31.10.2007 | Pattaya, Thailand
BTC Int | 08.11.–09.11.2007 | Rome, Italy
WTM London UK | 12.11.–15.11.2007 | London, UK
STB | 21.11.2007 | Munich, Germany
EIBTM 2007 |27.11.–29.11.2007 | Barcelona, Spain
PARTNER NEWS
Worldmeetings Service Centres: Contact Information...
Germany
Procurement agreement signed with AirPlus
Worldmeetings Germany
signed a procurement agreement with Lufthansa AirPlus more...
Belux
Worldmeetings Belux supports Interspeech Conference in Antwerp
Worldmeetings Belux organized the room nights for a major conference in August: the
Interspeech conference in Antwerp, more...
Austria
Worldmeetings Austria is sales partner VIP Host City Salzburg during European Football Championship
2008
Worldmeetings Austria is sales partner VIP Host City Salzburg during the 2008
European Football Championship. more...
Netherlands
Worldmeetings Netherlands introduces: ‘book as you please'
Dutch
customers have been used to handling all their meetings with the support of the
Worldmeetings Netherlands Service Centre staff. Clients are now more...
Switzerland
Hotel Castell Zuoz/St. Moritz**** superior joins the network
Worldmeetings Switzerland (Meetingclick) is pleased to announce that Hotel Castell
Zuoz/St. Moritz**** superior has joined the network. more...
Morocco
Two new procurement clients for Worldmeetings Morocco
Worldmeetings Morocco has recently won two procurement contracts for meetings
organization in Morocco. more...
United Kingdom
World Taxation Services is first client of Worldmeetings UK
World Taxation Services has become the first Hotelworld client to use Worldmeetings UK.
more...
TOP SUPPLIERS
Best Western Premier Santo Domingo, Madrid
Best Western Premier Santo Domingo is a boutique hotel situated in a building over 400
years old. It is located in a small square in the heart of downtown Madrid , more...
Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin opens new DomLounge
The five-star Radisson SAS Hotel in Berlin is one of the most exciting hotels in Berlin
featuring the world's largest cylindrical aquarium containing 2,500 tropical fish. The
hotel has just opened a new event location on the top floor of the hotel: the
DomLounge! more...
Hotel Mansour Eddhabi & Congress Center, Marrakesh, Morocco
The 5-star luxury Hotel Mansour Eddahbi and the adjacent Palais des Congrès in
Marrakesh offer modern infrastructure and meeting facilities in one combined venue.
more...