Berlin goes green – on IMEX, Frankfurt, May 26 to 28
The Berlin Convention Office will be showcasing itself at IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany with a record participation of 31 partners from the Berlin convention industry. During this industry meet, they will present the “Berlin Green Meetings“ project, unique in Europe and intended to support meetings planners in organizing sustainable events in Berlin.
3 fashion tradeshows launch ”Berlin Fashion Summer“
Following the announcement of Bread & Butter, Berlin Fashion Week and fashion tradeshow Premium will join the ranks of events to take place between July 1 and 4, 2009. Both globally renowned events, they are expected to draw an even larger audience, further establishing Berlin as an internationally relevant fashion metropolis.
100 years of innovation – Adlershof keeps growing
2009 is a special year for Germany’s largest center for science, economy and media in Adlershof – the location is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is looking to the future optimistically. Adlershof is also gaining importance as an event venue, providing anything from a cozy room with a fireplace for 30 people to large halls for up to 450 people and more than 1,000 sqm of space for major events, furnished with state-of-the-art meetings equipment.
Ritz-Carlton Berlin is best business hotel in Germany
The American upscale brand’s Berlin property was voted best business hotel in Germany by the jury of €uro magazine. The establishment at Potsdamer Platz fared especially well in the categories of service and comfort.
ONO Spa at The Mandala Hotel wins Senses Wellness Award 2009
600 sqm on the 11th floor with a panoramic view of Berlin – the recently opened ONO Spa at The Mandala Hotel at Potsdamer Platz made a good impression in the „Boutique Spa“ category, winning the coveted „SENSES WELLNESS AWARD 2009“.
Hotel Berlin, Berlin – New lobby and bar top off extensive renovations
The historical establishment had its entrance/lobby/bar area completely redesigned in extensive renovations and remodeling. Creative lighting and individually designable LCD displays were added to better accentuate the spacious interior. Guests are welcomed by a bright room that merges light and technology to form a unique concept of comfort.
New design for Crystal Lounge & Bar at Estrel Berlin
After a complete redesign, completed in March, the Crystal Bar at Estrel Hotel in Berlin now presents itself as Smokers Lounge. Stylish furniture in timelessly elegant colors, arranged in comfortable lounge corners, along with the bar area create a relaxed atmosphere and invite for a drink after a meeting or show visit, or for an after-work party.
Holiday Inn Berlin City West now Certified Conference Hotel
The 4* property offering a total of 1,500 sqm of meeting and exhibition space, located in the western city and just 3 km away from Tegel airport, was recently pronounced Certified Conference Hotel. This seal of approval attests that an establishment is optimally equipped to organize events.
New locations for Berlin
Borsigturm – the new location in northern Berlin
This well-known industry memorial has now been activated as an event venue for the first time. Experience the 3 different event spaces – the festival hall on the street level and the two-level lounge in the steepletop with an event hall on the 10th floor and a meeting room on the 11th floor, at 60 meters altitude.
Tube STATION Friedrichstraße
Since the 20s, at the very least, Friedrichstraße in Berlin has been known as one of the most attractive strips in the capital. Tube STATION is now bringing the party scene back, and finds quality at all levels. On a total of 700 sqm, the versatile location offers diverse possibilities for unusual events – from distinguished dinner evenings to unique presentations, fashion shows and art exhibitions, to spectacular movie premieres.
Dalí museum – Berlin’s surreal event location at Potsdamer Platz
The new private museum „Dalí – The Exhibition” at Potsdamer Platz is more than a cultural highlight in the capital. Soon, companies and organizations will be able to hold their receptions and presentations between the 400 exhibits by this most famous Spanish surrealist, offering partners, clients and employees something special aside from the usual meeting rooms and hotel lobbies.
Places to meet the Berlin Convention Office at
IMEX, May 26 to 28, 2009 in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt fair grounds, Hall 8, Germany Stand F100
stb international, June 16 and 17, 2009 in Berlin
Berlin fair grounds (accompanying Showtech 2009)
Confec Blue, June 25 to 28, 2009 in Faro, Portugal
Meeting Place Berlin, July 2 to 6, 2009 in Berlin
