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Summer delegate rate, Radisson SAS Béke Hotel, Budapest, Hungary
The Radisson SAS Béke Hotel in the heart of Budapest offers a perfect location to those who wish to experience the irresistible buzz of the city. more...
Hilton Budapest
Set on the prestigious Castle Hill, next to the Matthias Church and famous Fisherman's Bastion, the exclusively designed Hilton Budapest offers world-class facilities and services with spectacular panoramic views of the Danube more...
Summer special at The Monarch Hotel & Convention Center, Bad Gögging, Germany
From 21 July to 5 September 2008 the Monarch Hotel & Convention Centre Bad Gögging near Munich is offering meeting planners a summer package. more...
EVVC relaunches website
The European Association of Event Centers (EVVC) represents over 560 event centres, convention centres, arenas and unusual venues in Germany, Austria, more...
Dublin's new world-class convention centre
Positioned in Spencer Dock on the banks of the River Liffey, The Convention Centre Dublin is Ireland's new world-class, purpose-built international conference and event venue, more...
Future-focused and positive – findings of latest IMEX Survey
Results from the annual IMEX Post Show Survey of buyers and trade visitors show an optimistic and positive meetings industry outlook. more...
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY
How to make your meetings green!
A green meeting has been defined as a "meeting that incorporates environmental considerations throughout all stages of the meeting in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment." Greening an event encompasses all aspects of the planning process. more...
WORLDMEETINGS INTERNATIONAL DESK
Kristiana Kruysmulder takes over International Desk
Since June this year, the operation of the Worldmeetings International desk has been handled by Worldmeetings UK (Hotelworld). Heading up the team is Kristiana Kruysmulder, Conference Manager within the company. more...
DESTINATION
Birmingham - only one place can hold it all together
Previously a skyline accented by grim, concrete architecture, the face of Birmingham is slowly changing to that of a vibrant modern city. In the past five years we have seen famous new urban developments like that of the Mailbox and the Bullring shopping centres. Many eagerly anticipated new developments in the hotel and retail sectors are about to make this city a whole lot more attractive. At IMEX this year, Birmingham launched a campaign to promote itself as a first choice destination for meetings, conferences and events. more...
Unusual Venue (Town Hall)... Conference Centre (The ICC)... Hotel (Crowne Plaza Birmingham) ...
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ALPINE PALACE NEW BALANCE LUXUS RESORT · SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, AUSTRIA
New 5-star resort in SalzburgerLand
Do you remember the Alpine Skiing World Championship in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in 1991? The new 5-star Alpine New Balance Luxus Resort is located here amidst the breathtakingly beautiful mountain scenery of the SalzburgerLand. more...
SOFITEL LONDON ST JAMES · LONDON, UK
Summer delegate package Originally the home of Cox's and King's bank, this Grade II listed building has been transformed into a state-of-the-art five-star hotel. Interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon has created a hotel which is contemporary in style, but retains many of its original features. Its location in the heart of St James's more...
THE IMPERIAL RIDING SCHOOL VIENNA, A RENAISSANCE HOTEL · VIENNA, AUSTRIA Take advantage of The Imperial Club and an unbeatable summer meeting package The Imperial Riding School Vienna A Renaissance Hotel, formerly known as Renaissance Penta Vienna Hotel, is set within the diplomatic district of Vienna in an exquisite neo-classic hotel and the former home of an imperial riding school. more...
LE MERIDIEN LAV, SPLIT · PODSTRANA, CROATIA
Take your business to the seaside in Dalmatia
Set on the beachfront, Le Méridien Lav was designed to accentuate qualities indigenous to the Dalmatian region, creating a unique and balanced relationship with the surrounding seaside environment and culture. 381 guest rooms and suites frame panoramic views of crystal seas overlooking Split more...
HOTEL1898 · BARCELONA, SPAIN
Centrally situated in Barcelona's Ramblas
The Hotel 1898 in the heart of Barcelona proves that it's not only wine that gets better with age. Situated on Barcelona's famous Ramblas, the hotel is centrally located, placing guests near major attractions like Liceu, the Boqueria Marketplace, the Picasso Museum, more...
EL GOUNA
· RED SEA, EGYPT
Unique business & incentive location on Red Sea coastline Built on 10km of beachfront, El Gouna is an exclusive and exciting destination on the Red Sea coastline, resplendent with dramatic desert mountains, exquisite beaches, island inlets and crystalline turquoise lagoons. The resort features award-winning architecture more...
EVENT HOTEL MODUL · VIENNA, AUSTRIA Events with a fixed price guarantee – summer meeting package The four-star Event Hotel Modul in the quiet Viennese suburb of Döbling is an ideal place for seminars and conferences, company celebrations and gala events. With a modular event area of 1,200 sq. m. on three floors, there is space for events of all sizes.
All rooms have daylight more...
DATES
DMAI 94th annual Convention | 27.07.-30.07.2008 | Las Vegas, U.S.A.
MPI World Education Congress | 09.09 -12.09.2008 |Las Vegas, U.S.A.
suisse emex | 26.08.-28.08.2008 | Zurich, Switzerland
STB | 11.09.2008 | Essen, Germany
National Venue Show | 16.09.-18.09.2008 | Birmingham, U.K.
Business Travel Show | 24.09.-25.09.2008 | Düsseldorf, Germany
PARTNER NEWS
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Germany
Worldmeetings Germany moves to Berlin
Worldmeetings Germany is moving offices to Berlin on 01.09.2008. more...
Worldmeetings Germany takes over Austria Service Centre
Event planners requiring RFPs and information on Austrian meeting venues are to contact the Worldmeetings Germany Service Centre with immediate effect. more...
Turkey
Worldmeetings Turkey to organize major medical symposium
Worldmeetings Turkey (AGORA Tourism) has been chosen to organize the Sysmex European Haematology Symposium 2009, which will be held in Istanbul from 12-15 May 2009. more...
Switzerland
New Sales Manager joins Worldmeetings Switzerland
Worldmeetings Switzerland recently welcomed Ms Tanja Schaufelberger as new Sales & Reservation Manager more...
Worldmeetings Switzerland at Suisse Emex 08
Worldmeetings Switzerland will be present at the Suisse Emex 08 at Messe Zurich from 26-28 August, 2008 and looks forward to welcoming visitors to their stand in Hall 6 (Event, Live Communication and MICE) to discuss cooperation with Worldmeetings. more...
United Kingdom
Worldmeetings UK invests in IT
Worldmeetings UK (Hotelworld) are investing in their in-house technology systems by simplifying self-booking tools. more...
France
CDS Meeting & Booking Tool at the Airplus Summer School
Worldmeetings France (CDS groupe) will be attending the Annual Airplus Workshop on the Roof of The Grande Arche in Paris La Défense, Level 35 on 26 August. This unique venue is accessible by glass-sided elevators offering spectacular views over Paris. more...
Morocco
Worldmeetings Morocco cooperates with Kenzi Hotel Group
Kenzi Hotels, a leading Moroccan hotel group, will be opening its two first "Premium" Hotels in collaboration with Worldmeetings Morocco (CDS Morocco) in October 2008. more...
Netherlands
Worldmeetings Netherlands rated 8/10!
The results of a survey conducted by The Erasmus University, Rotterdam, amongst 7,000 customers showed that respondents are very satisfied with the service provided by Worldmeetings Netherlands. more...

