50th ICCA Congress & Exhibition

Leipzig, 22–26 October 2011

Discovering GermanyIdeas for what to do and see beside the congress

Welcome to the 50th ICCA Congress in Leipzig, Germany

Dear Colleagues,

ICCA is the most prominent organisation for the international meetings sector. It is almost 30 years since the ICCA Congress was hosted by Germany. We are honoured and delighted to be hosting this prestigious event in 2011 once again. On behalf of the German Convention Bureau and its members we extend our warmest welcome to all ICCA Congress delegates and participants.

Germany offers a diverse and wonderful range of locations, culture, heritage and culinary experiences. These - in combination with our friendly hospitality, ecological awareness, pre-mium standards, value for money and excellent transportation and communications networks – have transformed Germany into Europe’s number one meetings destination.

Germany is attractive for all of the above reasons – but they are certainly not the only ones! I believe that Germany’s real strength lies in the fact that Germany is a leader in areas such as global trade, international business, scientifi c research and technological development. This dynamic, innovative and fertile environment, together with Germany’s state-of-the-art meetings infrastructure, offers an ideal context for well-organized and successful congresses and conferences.

We would like to specially thank the ICCA Board of Directors for the confi dence and trust it has placed in Germany, for allowing us to present our country from various aspects, and for enabling us to strengthen our good standing in the international meetings industry.

We hope that you will experience much of what Leipzig and Germany has to offer during your stay. The pre- and post-tours will enable you to gain valuable insights into our many towns, cities and regions and to discover what creative meeting, incentive, conference and event possibilities await you there.

I wish all delegates a productive and challenging congress with lots of interesting discus- sions and plenty of new impressions and contact opportunities. Above all I wish you a most memorable stay.

I very much look forward to seeing you in Leipzig.

Enjoy yourself and enjoy Germany!

Matthias SchultzeManaging Director

GCB German Convention Bureau e.V.

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Düsseldorf

Münster

Hamburg

Munich

Nuremberg

Stuttgart

Berlin

Mannheim

Heidelberg

Osnabrück

Magdeburg

Frankfurt

Wiesbaden

Dresden

Elbe

Rhine

Neckar

Main

4 – 5 Welcome to Germany

6 – 7 Leipzig: Your host city

8 – 9 Leipzig: The science, business and meeting destination

10 – 11 Berlin

12 – 13 Bonn, Cologne & Düsseldorf

14 – 15 Dresden

16 – 19 Frankfurt Rhine-Main

20 – 21 Hamburg

22 – 23 Magdeburg, Halle & Dessau

24 – 25 Munich

26 – 27 Nuremberg

28 – 29 Osnabrück & Münster

30 – 31 Rhine-Neckar

32 – 33 Stuttgart

34 Mobility throughout Germany and beyond

Leipzig

Halle

Dessau

Mainz

Bonn

Cologne

Welcome to GermanyWhat comes to mind when you think of Germany? Most certainly, it will be a colourful mixture of very modern and very traditional things. You probably think of quality cars and tasty beer, of modern high-speed trains and romantic castles along the river Rhine. You all have pictures in your minds of the Brandenburg Gate, the Oktoberfest, the Cologne Cathedral and Hamburg Harbour. Yet, so many hidden treasures, bearing witnesses to an impressive history and century-old traditions, wait to be discovered. The 50th ICCA Congress is your opportunity to do so. You are cordially invi-ted to arrive earlier or to stay longer in Germany, to explore the most charming and fascinating aspects of your host country. You can do so on your own, but you do not have to.

Some dedicated German regions – each of them epitomising the very best of tradition and modern life in Germany – have teamed up to offer you special pre- and post-convention tour packages. They are exclusively designed to meet the interests of delegates to the ICCA Congress. This brochure introduces these regions to you and gives you an overview of the tour programmes in each region. Programme details and prices can be found in the “Pre & Post Tours” section of the congress homepage.

Germany is a land of a thousand possibilities where you can experience new things, have fun and relax. Vibrant cities with amazing architecture are waiting for you, fabulous

shopping and pulsating nightlife. Discover enchanting medieval towns and traditional wine villages with friendly festivals and regional specialities.

Unique art treasures and architectural structures of fasci-nating beauty offer visitors an unforgettable experience. These include Roman baths, medieval monasteries, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque palaces, Art Nouveau villas, late 19th/early 20th century industrial buildings and the early Moder-nist masterpieces of the Bauhaus movement. UNESCO has preserved many of these buildings for future generations by designating them world heritage sites.

Germany’s classical music heritage is second to none: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schu-mann, Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms and Richard Wagner are just a handful of the many great German composers whose music is performed throughout the world. A wide range of dynamic modern music can be heard at hundreds of jazz clubs, musical theatres and pop/rock events.

One of the German words which is probably hardest to translate into other languages is Gemütlichkeit. One of its aspects is the company of good friends in a cosy pub, enjoying good food and beer or wine, possibly accompanied by some traditional or modern live music. From the North

Sea to the Alps you can taste well over 5,000 different kinds of beer on tap, made by no fewer than 1,200 breweries. The true connoisseur praises German wine, some dry and some sweeter, but always smooth and filigree like nowhere else in the world. You can also drink natural mineral water, again and again, it bubbles here from 550 natural sources. All this comes with a great variation of local cooking traditions which goes far beyond the famous sauerkraut and sausages. German restaurants typically use high quality local produce and ingredients for a food loving nation and people who very much enjoy socialising and eating out with friends and families. As a German proverb says: good meals and drinks hold the body and soul together.

When you travel in Germany, you will discover a fascinating diversity of natural landscapes: from the North German Low-lands with their moorlands and lakes to the gently rolling hills of the Central German Uplands, to the majestic mountains of the Alps. By the way: from Leipzig, you can reach any German destination within less than 5 hours via high-speed train – e.g. Berlin (1:10 hours), Dresden (1:20 hours), Hamburg (3:00), Frankfurt (3:00), Munich (4:30 hours), and Cologne (4:50 hours). Travel times for all domestic flights are less than one hour. On your journey, you will benefit from the efficiency and quality of the German transport infrastructure.

Castle Neuschwanstein

BMW Factory, Leipzig

Baltic Sea

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LEIPZIG: Your host city

HistoryThe attractiveness of this modern and cosmopolitan city in central Germany is rooted in its history. The world’s first trade fairs were held here in the 12th century. In 1409 the Alma Mater Lipsiensis – Germany’s second oldest university – was founded. In the second half of the 19th century, Leipzig became the forerunner of industrialisation in Germany. Over the course of the centuries, committed citizens have supported the arts, collected paintings, endowed museums and founded the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra. Leipzig was in the international limelight in autumn 1989 with its “Peaceful Revolution” which led to the fall of the Berlin Wall, German reunification and the end of the Cold War. All these factors have contributed to the unique liberal and tolerant spirit of the city and the hospitality of its citizens.

City of musicLeipzig has secured world-wide renown as a city of music thanks to the works of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Robert Schumann and Johann Sebastian Bach, who lived and worked in the city from 1723 to 1750 – the longest he ever lived in one place. A concert by St Thomas’ Choir in the very place where Bach worked – St Thomas’ Church – is one of the cultural and emotional highlights of a visit to Leipzig. Another highlight not to be missed is a concert given by the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra.

Art and architectureMany historic eras and events have left their marks on Leipzig’s architecture. In the historic city centre, you can explore the remains of the mediaeval fortress of the Moritz-bastei, which now houses a popular student club. You can marvel at the Old Town Hall built in beautiful Renaissance style, the Baroque Old Stock Market, and the playfully de-corated Art Nouveau houses. You can also admire stunning Wilhelminian-style edifices such as the New Town Hall. Or you can treasure a moment of contemplation in the churches of St Thomas and St Nickolas, the latter being the spring-board for the Peaceful Revolution of 1989.

There are more than 50 museums in Leipzig. Lovers of paintings and sculpture can discover the collections of the Museum of Fine Art or admire works by avant-garde artists and representatives of the “Leipzig School” at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the studios and galleries in the Leipziger Spinnerei.

Lifestyle and recreationLeipzig’s citizens have always appreciated a high quality of life. Accordingly, there are all sorts of possibilities for different experiences. These include a visit to the theatre, variety show or cabaret. In the lively Old Town more than 1,200 restaurants, pubs and cafés offer refreshment and an opportunity to relax. Following a shopping spree in the magnificent Wilhelminian shopping arcades, some visitors are drawn to the nostalgic cafés, fashionable restaurants and elegant streets around the historic market square, whilst others prefer to mix with the students in the alternative art, theatre and pub scene. With over 120 hectares of woodland and parks and with golf courses, rivers and canals within the city and the lakes to the south, Leipzig offers a wide range of recreational activities, including the Botanical Garden and Leipzig Zoo. With its cultural richness, its quality of life and the hospitableness of its citizens, Leipzig makes an inspiring and unifying impression on its visitors. You are warmly invi-ted to experience it for yourself in Leipzig.

Welcome to Leipzig, the host city to the 50th ICCA Congress 2011. In addition to the many learning and networking opportunities at the congress, Leipzig also offers excellent cultural and recreational experiences.

St Thomas’ Church Barfussgässchen

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LEIPZIG: The science, business and meeting destination

ScienceLeipzig offers a particularly favourable environment for con-ferences, not only in terms of the quality of meeting facilities, but also and in particular in terms of the strong science and research-related establishments. Leipzig has been a city of science and education for many centuries. Around 38,000 students are enrolled at Leipzig University, the Leip-zig Graduate School of Management, the Leipzig College of Engineering, Business and Arts, and other colleges. Important scientific and academic establishments in Leipzig include St George’s Hospital, the UFZ Helmholtz Centre of Environment Research, BIO CITY LEIPZIG, the IZI Fraunhofer Instutute of Cell Therapy and Immunology, the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology, and many others. All of them are making their contribution towards our future, and they have frequently contributed to the success of mee-tings and conferences in Leipzig.

BusinessIn the 19th century, with the founding of corporate enti-ties and the extension of the transport network, Leipzig became the forerunner of industrialisation in Germany. The first long-distance railway in Germany was opened in 1839, running between Leipzig and Dresden. Today, drive and the entrepreneurial spirit once again provide fertile soil for well-known companies such as Porsche, BMW, DHL and Amazon, who are making major investments in and moving to the city. Since the reunification of Germany, a total of around 25 billion euros has been invested in Leipzig. The city has identified the clusters of logistics & services, automotive & supply industries, health management & biotechnology, energy & environment, and media as strategic objectives of economic growth. Accordingly, these themes account for the major part of corporate meetings held in Leipzig.

Meeting destinationAbout 850 years ago, with the world’s first trade shows, Leipzig emerged as the hub of east-west trade. Throughout the centuries, commerce and the university have made the city popular as a meeting place. In the 20th century, pre-war Leipzig had become an important host city to large inter-national and national meetings of scientific communities and political movements. During the Cold War and a period

of relative isolation, Leipzig still hosted its annual trade fairs, but lost much of its importance as a conference city. Following German reunification, Leipzig re-invented itself, created powerful meeting infrastructures and secured itself a place in the top 100 international meeting destinations in Europe – and the top 10 in Germany. This achievement can be an inspiring role model for emerging meeting destinations in any part of the world.

Leipzig’s suppliers to the meeting and conference industry have teamed up to guarantee clients best quality and services at all times, which finds its due expression in the campaign “Feel the Spirit”. The website ww.do-it-at-leipzig.de presents the destination and each supplier in detail, and event organisers can submit their enquiries online and receive offers tailored to their individual specifications. One of the Feel-the-Spirit partners is the CCL Congress Center Leipzig, host venue to the ICCA Congress 2011.

Congress Center Leipzig

Congress Center Leipzig Congress Center Leipzig

University of Leipzig, Bibliotheca Albertina Porsche Event Center, Leipzig

It is part of Leipzig Trade Fair’s new Exhibition and Con-vention Centre, which was opened in April 1996. Set in a landscaped park, the venue boasts both impressive architec-ture and state-of-the-art media and telecommunication technology. Twenty-three halls and rooms on four levels, together with generous multi-purpose foyers and spaces, offer maximum scope for a creative event layout.

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Berlin is one of the most visited cities in Europe today. Its dramatic history, coupled with the fast-paced change it has seen over the past two decades, lend it a particularly fascinating aura.

Berlin

Twenty years after the Berlin Wall fell and Germany was reunited Berlin has established itself as a young, dynamic and cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe. The unique appeal of Germany’s capital lies not only in the fact that the restaurants, bars and clubs have no offi cial closing time; 175 museums, including the recently reopened Neues Muse-um on the Museum Island, over 130 stages in opera houses and theatres, as well as seven major symphony orchestras offer a diverse programme of top-class social events. The cultural highlights planned for 2011 include the exhibitions “Faces of the Renaissance“ (25th August to 20th November 2011 at the Bode Museum) and Yadegar Asisi’s “PERGA-MON – Panorama of an ancient metropolis“ (October 2011 to autumn 2012 at the Pergamon Museum).

Berlin’s restaurant scene is as diverse and exciting as the city itself. The possibilities extend from a currywurst or doner kebab stand through exotic specialities right up to a three-course meal prepared by a celebrated chef at the Käfer restaurant, right next to the famous glass dome on the Reichstag building.

According to the latest ICCA fi gures, Berlin ranks among the top four key destinations for association congresses in the world. The German capital boasts Europe’s most modern hotels and more than 115,000 hotel beds. The city is also home to Europe’s largest conference centre, the International

Congress Centrum Berlin (ICC Berlin). Several renowned event organisers have already booked their places for the next few years at the ICC Berlin, which has been named the “Leading Conference & Convention Centre“ by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive time.

The capital’s new airport, Berlin Brandenburg International BBI, which is due to open in June 2012, will give a further boost to the city’s already successful development.

Heike Mahmoud, CMP, Director Conventions, Berlin Convention Offi ce:

“Berlin, one of the most exciting

cities in the world, is an excellent location

for congresses with its exceptional quality and practically

unique range of hotels and venues. The city breathes

history and today boasts culture, music, entertainment,

fashion and lifestyle. We would love to see you here!“House of World Cultures

Reichstag

Fragment of the Berlin Wall

House of World Cultures

Fragment of the Berlin Wall

Pre-convention tour 1-day programmeSightseeing tour

Neues Museum with Nefertiti bust

Bode Museum

ICC Berlin

Evening programme + nightlife (optional)

2-day programme1st day:

Sightseeing tour

Neues Museum with Nefertiti bust

Bode Museum

ICC Berlin

Evening programme + nightlife (optional)

2nd day:

Estrel Hotel & Convention Center

Tour of the axica + reception

Tour of the Reichstag building

Lunch in the roof terrace restaurant

Contact:

Berlin Convention Offi ce

Ms Heike Mahmoud

Director Conventions

Phone: +49 30 264 74 84 90

E-mail: heike.mahmoud@visitBerlin.de

Website: www.convention.visitberlin.de

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Cologne Cathedral: UNESCO World Heritage Site and hallmark of the Rhine metropolis

Frank O. Gehry buildings MediaHarbour:

lifestyle & architecture in Düsseldorf

Bonn, Cologne & Düsseldorf invite you to enjoy an unforgettable trip to the Rhineland, a region which has not only a long cultural tradition, but has also achieved a global reputation in terms of both lifestyle and media.

Bonn, Cologne& Düsseldorf

Udo Schäfer, Managing Director, Bonn Conference Partners:

“Bonn offers a platform for interna-

tional dialogue in the fi elds of economy,

science, politics and society. Besides centrally located

and out-of-the-ordinary conference venues, the region’s

history, culture, nature and sustainable focus provide the

perfect framework.“

Stephanie Franke, Head of the Cologne Convention Bureau:

“Cologne is not only an exceptional

congress destination, but also offers visitors

a multitude of activities, including fi rst-class art and cul-

ture, numerous major events, cutting-edge architecture,

lively shopping streets and the hospitality of its traditional

breweries.“

Hilmar Guckert, Management spokesman, Düsseldorf Congress:

“Our city offers a fi rst-class range of

hotels, a congress centre of international

standing and excellent special event venues. The high eco-

nomic status and outstanding connections are augmented

here by the city’s attractive fl air.“

“Cologne is not only an exceptional “Our city offers a fi rst-class range of

BonnAs the gateway to the romantic Rhine valley, the city of Bonn offers a unique blend of culture and nature, of Rhenish and international fl air. Bonn’s historical sites dating from its years as the country’s capital city today provide a unique confe-rence infrastructure. The “museum mile“ combines German history, art and architecture in the form of highly regarded exhibitions, while the city centre, including the house where Beethoven was born, offers a relaxed atmosphere where vistors can shop, stroll and enjoy the culinary specialities.

CologneThe cosmopolitan and dynamic media city on the Rhine is an international congress destination at the heart of Europe. Cologne’s unique atmosphere is generated by its fascinating blend of Roman urban history and state-of-the-art confe-rence facilities. Visitors can experience Cologne’s warm wel-come and be inspired by the attractive cultural offerings. The city boasts a world-class art scene, with over 40 museums, more than 110 galleries and countless ateliers.

DüsseldorfDüsseldorf, the capital of the state of North Rhine-West-phalia, boasts the best quality of living in Germany and is a business destination with excellent transport connections. Experience the cosmopolitan charm, the famous Königsallee and the historical old town. The new MedienHafen offers a particularly cool and laid-back atmosphere. Düsseldorf’s impressive scene makes it the lifestyle capital showcasing the latest trends.

Frank O. Gehry buildings MediaHarbour:

Cologne Cathedral: UNESCO World Heritage

Pre-convention tour 4-day programme “Culture, Media & Lifestyle”1st and 2nd day: Bonn

Overnight stay at the Maritim Hotel Bonn

Themed tour of Bonn and Bonn Regio WelcomeCard

Optional: River cruise, Museum Mile, Dragon’s Rock

Traditional Rhenish dinner

2nd and 3rd day: Cologne

Overnight stay in the 5 Star Marriott Cologne Hotel

Individual tour of Cologne Cathedral

City tour with i-guide

Optional: Highligts of Cologne mueseums

Dinner in a traditional brewery

3rd and 4th day: Düsseldorf

Overnight stay at the view-room HYATT Regency Düsseldorf

MediaHarbor

Trip to the Rheinturm telecommunications tower

Tour of the old town

Traditional Düsseldorf meal

Discover the lifestyle metropolis with the various benefi ts of the

Düsseldorf WelcomeCard

Contacts:

Bonn Conference Partners (BCP)

Mr Florian Gieseke

Phone: +49 228 91041 43

E-mail: info@bonn-conference.de

Website: www.bonn-conference.de

Cologne Convention Bureau

Ms Filiz Ük

Phone : +49 221 221 23372

E-mail : info@cologneconvention.de

Website: www.conventioncologne.com

convention bureau DÜSSELDORF

Ms Julia Meurer

Phone : +49 211 17 202 858

E-mail: info@convention-duesseldorf.com

Website: www.convention-duesseldorf.com

Beethoven Memorial at Muensterplatz Bonn

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It is no coincidence that Dresden has gained an international reputation as a city of art and culture. Situated at the heart of the idyllic Elbe valley, only one hour from Leipzig, the city is home to art treasures of world renown, and at the same time is a young and dynamic place.

Dresden

With 34,000 students at the University of Technology, Dresden is a very lively city where new stimuli constantly ensure a high quality of life and a diverse cultural scene. Business and industry in Dresden covers a broad range of specialities, including in particular the future-oriented fi elds of microelectronics / information and communication technology, nanotechnology /new materials and life science /biotechnology. Research is carried out in these fi elds at the Fraunhofer and Max-Planck Institutes. Good connections by rail, air and road and a very well-developed infrastructure are enough to convince an increasing number of event organisers of the benefi ts of Dresden as a congress and conference location.

The opening of the “Börse Dresden“ in autumn 2010 as the convention centre of MESSE DRESDEN has made the city even more attractive on the international stage. The Interna-tional Congress Center Dresden, which was opened in 2004, boasts a unique site directly on the banks of the Elbe close to the historical town centre.

The major tourist attractions are all within close proximity of the famous Brühl’s Terrace, which extends along the river. The reconstructed Frauenkirche, which was destroyed in the Second World War and is now a symbol of reconciliation, the Hofkirche, the theatre square, the Semperoper and the Zwin-ger, which was once the scene of court festivities, give an indication of why Dresden has been known as the “Florence on the Elbe“ for more than 200 years. A trip on a traditional paddle-steamer on the Elbe or taking in the riverside palaces and the idyllic vineyards of the Elbe valley really brings Dresden’s attractive surroundings to life.

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Dr. Bettina Bunge, Managing Director, Dresden Marketing Board:

“People from around the world

will meet in Dresden, centre of art and

culture, in 2011 in order to witness a number of exciting

events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the celebra-

tions surrounding the 175th anniversary of the world’s ol-

dest fl eet of paddle-steamers or the fi rst Zwinger Festival.

We look forward to welcoming you!“

Frauenkirche DresdenFrauenkirche Dresden

Historic Green Vault (Grünes Gewölbe)

Pre-convention tour 2-day programme1st day:

Frauenkirche Dresden

Sightseeing tour by bus

International Congress Center

Tour on paddlesteamer

Get-together at the “Panometer Dresden”

2nd day:

Sightseeing on foot incl. Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Semperoper

(outside)

Messe Dresden trade fair centre

Food and wine at Schloss Wackerbarth

Grünes Gewölbe (Green Vault) Dresden

Contact:

Dresden Convention Offi ce

c/o Dresden Marketing Board

Ms Helga Al Obiesi

Phone: +49 351 501 73 113

E-mail: Helga.AlObiesi@marketing.dresden.de

Website: www.dresden-convention.de

Paddle Steamer

Frankfurt Rhine-MainFrankfurt Rhine-Main is an economically and culturally vibrant region at the heart of Europe. Those who associate it only with the airport and urban sprawl are mistaken. The region is bursting with cultural highlights and unique landscapes

Jutta Weisbrod, Director Frankfurt Convention Bureau:

“Frankfurt am Main is cosmopoli-

tan, lively and full of surprises. Did

you know, for instance, that emperors

and kings of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned here?

Or that German democracy was born here? We will show

you that Frankfurt has many faces.“

Eberbach Monastery (Rheingau)

Frankfurt am MainThe metropolis at the heart of Europe with its 670,000 inhabitants is known throughout the world for its exciting contrasts. Here, upon the majestic River Main, tradition and modernity, commerce and culture, activity and tranquillity are all harmoniously juxtaposed, with international trade shows and fi nance on one side and cultural as well as historical landscapes on the other. More than 60,000 conferences and congresses are held every year. Frankfurt has a wide range of modern conference facilities to choose from, headed by the multifunctional congress facilities of Messe Frankfurt, the city’s famous fair and exhibition centre. The hotel offer is extensive, with more than 35,000 beds available in accom-modation establishments of every category. The city on the Main also features an excellent selection of unusual event venues, a rich cultural life and scenic surroundings. The Rhine-Main region has plenty of social programme possibilities on offer.

Skyline (Frankfurt)

Museum Embankment Festival (Frankfurt)

Pre-convention tour 2-day programmeArrival day:

Dinner at a typical Frankfurt apple-wine tavern

Overnight stay in the InterContinental Frankfurt

1st day:

Mainz

– Speedboat tour on the Rhine

– Guided Segway tour

– Gutenberg museum of printing

– Lunch at Restaurant Heiliggeist in a hospital church

Wiesbaden

– Guided tour at Henkell Champagne winery inclusive sparkling

wine tasting

– Dinner at Käfer’S Restaurant at Kurhaus Wiesbaden

– Casino Wiesbaden

2nd day:

Frankfurt + Rheingau wine region

– Interactive Goethe discovery tour around Frankfurt am Main

– Wine tasting at Eberbach Monastery

– Dinner at Crass Castle in Eltville

1-day programmeOnly Mainz and Wiesbaden

or Frankfurt and Rheingau

Contact:

Frankfurt Convention Bureau

Ms Jutta Weisbrod

Phone: +49 69 21 23 03 96

E-mail: weisbrod@infofrankfurt.de

Website: www.frankfurt-convention-bureau.com

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Henning Wossidlo, spokesman for TriWiCon, the company established

by the city of Wiesbaden with responsibility for trade fairs,

congresses and tourism: “As a location for trade fairs and conferences of interna-

tional renown, Wiesbaden offers countless unusual loca-

tions besides the major venues of the Rhein-Main-Hallen

and the Kurhaus Wiesbaden, such as the Platte Hunting

Lodge, which boasts unique architecture in exceptional

surroundings.“

August Moderer, Managing Director, Congress Centrum Mainz GmbH:

“Mainz is situated at the heart of

Europe in Germany’s largest metropolitan

region. The state capital is both a centre of culture and a

key location for both business and media, as well as being

one of the three oldest cities in Germany. Come and be

amazed by the compact city and its people!“

MainzPlaying host to hosts: The capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate with around 200,000 inhabitants is one of the three oldest cities in Germany and today is a major centre of culture, as well as being a key location for business and me-dia. The Congress Centrum Mainz, 20 minutes from Frankfurt International Airport, is located directly in the city centre on the banks of the Rhine.

Three more top locations make the city a major destination for conference and congress organisers. The Rheingoldhalle, which is to be found in the city centre directly on the Rhine, boasts over 7,000 square metres of event space spread over 15 rooms and is directly linked to the Mainz Hilton Hotel. The Electoral Palace, which dates from the 17th century and is today one of the most attractive Renaissance buil-dings in Europe, provides an exclusive backdrop for all kinds of events. Eight reception rooms offer space for up to 2,000 people. The Frankfurter Hof, which was built in 1841, also looks back on a long cultural tradition. The building has been lovingly restored and now boasts clear lines, a foyer fl ooded with natural light and a gallery.

Wiesbaden: A harmonious blend of tradition and innovation: The capital of the state of Hesse, there are many reasons why Wiesbaden makes an excellent conference and congress location. The city, with its 270,000 inhabitants, is not only very central and easy to reach with various modes of transport, the city centre itself is also very compact. Both the major congress and conference centres, as well as the hotels, which cater for the most discerning guests, are, for the most part, all in close proximity. This makes it possible to meet organisers’ individual requirements, which often demand attractive exhibition spaces and rooms for smaller symposia in addition to congress facilities. Wiesbaden, the “green city“, is also situated at the gateway to the wine region Rheingau, one of the most beautiful winegrowing areas in Germany. Wiesbaden already has a long tradition as a congress and trade fair location and also hosts many other events of international renown. In 1882, Robert Koch opened the fi rst congress for specialists in internal medicine here, and this major congress is still held in the city today.

Cathedral (Mainz)

Rheingoldhalle (Mainz)

Electoral Palace (Mainz)

Friedrich von Thiersch Saal, Kurhaus (Wiesbaden)

Biebrich Palace (Wiesbaden)

Kurpark and Kurhaus (Wiesbaden)

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The city’s sobriquet is derived from its international port, through which people from around the world have passed on a daily basis for centuries. This cosmopolitanism today makes a greater impression on the historical trading city than ever. The city on the River Elbe is a vibrant place that is constantly moving forward. It is a lively city that needs to be experienced live. Visitors can enjoy the typical Hanseatic fl air along the maritime mile extending from the Speicherstadt, the warehouse district, via the new developed HafenCity to the landing bridges and the Fish Market. Here you can get up close to huge container ships and elegant cruise liners from around the world – right in the city centre. And the bargees are full of exciting and entertaining stories from the harbour’s 800-year history, which can be heard on their harbour tours.

Hamburg offers event organisers from around the world a wide range of fi rst-class opportunities. Whether conventional or exceptional, with conference hotels to suit all needs, unusual locations, fi ne restaurants, a unique cultural scene and numerous tourist attractions, Hamburg is a safe haven for unforgettable events. As a northern hub, Hamburg boasts good connections by rail, air and road, as well as a compact street plan and an excellent infrastructure.

Around 70,000 events are held every year in Hamburg, attracting 1.7 million conference guests to the city. The re-cently modernised trade fair centre and the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH), one of Europe’s leading congress centres, offer an attractive backdrop for all kinds of function.

With the diverse recreational and cultural activities on offer, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is one of the most popular and successful city destinations in Germany. The intrinsic maritime fl air gives the “gateway to the world“ a unique quality.

HamburgMatthias Rieger, Executive Director of Hamburg Convention Bureau:

“Visit our beautiful city, and see for

yourself the unique variety which Hamburg

has to offer. You will see that Hamburg provides the per-

fect framework for your event and, believe me, your guests

will feel welcome here. We look forward to seeing you and

your clients. Welcome to Hamburg!“

“Visit our beautiful city, and see for

Evening ambiance at the Landungsbruecken

Evening mood at the SpeicherstadtHamburg Philharmonic Hall

Pre- or post-convention tour 1-day programme, “basic programme“Harbour tour on a barge

City tour on red double-decker

HamburgCard day ticket

1 night in a 4-star hotel

Other tourist-related activities, such as museum visits, musicals,

etc. can be arranged on request. Information on the options

available on the website.

Contact:

Service center of the Hamburg Tourist Board

Phone: +49 40 300 51 300

E-mail: info@hamburg-convention.com

Website: www.hamburg-tourismus.de

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Magdeburg – the burial place of Emperor OttoOf particular historical signifi cance in terms of the cultural heritage of the city on the Elbe is Magdeburg’s 1,200 year-old cathedral. The fi rst Gothic cathedral to be built in Ger-many, it houses the tomb of Otto the Great. The city’s oldest building, a real “pearl“ on the so-called Romanesque Road, is the Unser Lieben Frauen monastery, which today houses an art gallery. Newer attractions include the Magdeburg Wa-ter Bridge, the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, and the Hundertwasser house, the Green Citadel of Magdeburg.

Halle (Saale)Halle’s art history includes names such as Cranach, Dürer, Wolff, Luther and Feininger. Handel was born here, and his work has provided the foundations for a Handel tradition of international renown. The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, which is over 500 years old, was a major centre of the early Enlightenment in Europe.

Dessau-Roßlau

The region of Dessau-Roßlau is home to such a unique collection of art treasures, that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. These treasures that it include the Bauhaus, the masters’ houses and the landscaped gardens in Dessau-Wörlitz. When the Bauhaus moved here in the 1920s, Dessau was regarded as the driving seat of modernism.

United they stand as the Combined Conference Centres: together the three largest towns in the state of Saxony-Anhalt provide attractive locations for conferences and congresses – an impressive package comprising local hospitality, modern conference hotels and congress centres and unusual special locations.

Magdeburg, Halle & Dessau

Dr. Reiner Haseloff, Minister for Economics and Business for the State of Saxony-

Anhalt:“To be honest, you can fi nd hotels and con-

ference rooms everywhere. What is unique about Saxony-

Anhalt is the rich cultural tradition which it offers to its

visitors. Emperor Otto I, Handel, the landscaped gardens

in Wörlitz and the Bauhaus are all excellent reasons to

choose the Combined Conference Centres of Magdeburg.

Halle.Dessau.“

Magdeburg: Cathedral with Weißer Flotte

Halle: Market Square

Pre- or post-convention tour 2-day programme1st day: Halle + Magdeburg:

Halle – Handel’s birthplace:

– Historical tour of Halle’s old town

– Market church with a demonstration of Handel’s organ/visit to

Luther’s death mask

– Halloren chocolate factory: the oldest chocolate factory in

Germany

– House where George Frideric Handel was born

– Moritzburg Foundation art gallery

– Lunch at the four-star Dormero Hotel Rotes Ross

Magdeburg – the burial place of Emperor Otto:

– Visit to the Festung Mark fortress with coffee

– St John’s Church

– Hundertwasser architecture project: THE GREEN CITADEL

– Dinner

– Overnight stay in the 4 Star Maritim Hotel

2nd day: Magdeburg:

Visit to Magdeburg Cathedral – the oldest religious building on

German soil

Contact:

Combined Conference Centres

Magdeburg.Halle.Dessau.

c/o Kongressbüro Magdeburg (MMKT GmbH)

Ms Ines Minschke

Phone: + 49 391 83 80 131

E-mail: ines.minschke@magdeburg-tourist.de

Website: www.tagungsdreieck.de

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You want to experience art? Go shopping? Enjoy the local specialities in a beer garden? Experience the natural surroundings? Munich also offers recreational events suited to all tastes. World-renowned orchestras, spectacular museums and collections, romantic palaces and churches and stunning parks and gardens offer an opportunity to relax and be inspired, while popular festivals provide endless fun and entertainment. A wide range of shopping oppor-tunities within close proximity are perfect for prolonged shopping tours. The most popular activities can rarely be combined so simply and smoothly as in Munich.

Nevertheless, Munich is a city of contrasts. Welcoming Bava-rian taverns cheek-by-jowl with fi ne restaurants, cosy cafés and cool bars, trendy lounges and grungy clubs – Munich offers the perfect location for everyone. There is an opportu-nity to celebrate all year round, for instance at the Munich Carnival (Fasching), the Strong Beer Season (during Lent), the Auer Dult (traditional market and mop fair which takes place three times a year), the Opera Festival, the Christopher Street Day parade and the Tollwood Festival. And last but not least, the Munich Octoberfest, which attracts around

six million visitors a year. It is the incomparable blend of tradition and cosmopolitanism, of rootedness and innovation that makes Munich so attractive for visitors from around the world.

Inviting, historical and visionary, Munich offers everything a visitor could wish for for a perfect stay: an excellent infrastructure with over 29,000 hotel rooms in all categories, more than 5,000 restaurants and bars, good traffi c connections and a fi rst-rate public transport system.

MunichJörg Bauler, Head of the Munich Convention Bureau:

“I would like to welcome you to the

Bavarian capital. Come and experience

Munich’s inimitable mélange of etablished

tradition and cutting-edge high technology, small-town

friendliness and urban chic, of tolerance and grandeur.“

BMW World

Munich with the Alps

Oktoberfest

Post-convention tour 2-day programme “Discover Munich“1st day:

Welcome/reception

City tour – Munich, the perfect mix of tradition and progress

Bavarian evening in a brewery tavern

2nd day:

Munich Olympic Park & BMW World – unusual premium locations

Olympic Tower – enjoyment in the clouds

Shopping – free time

Welcome to the variety theatre

Contact:

Munich Convention Bureau

Ms Lisa Schuster

Phone: + 49 89 233 30216

E-mail: kongressbuero@muenchen.de

Website: www.muenchen.de/kongresse

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Sabina Linke, Director Acquisition and Marketing, NürnbergMesse/CCN

CongressCenter Nürnberg:“I love to browse for hours in Germany’s oldest book-

shop on the Hauptmarkt and work up an appetite for

Nuremberg’s famous specialities, which simply taste

great in Germany’s oldest wine tavern and the local which

Dürer and Sachs were known to frequent in the nearby

Glöckleinsgasse.”

From a historical globe to a modern global village: As the “home town of globalization” Nuremberg offers a broad range of possibilities to discover Germany’s past and present – giving a vivid impression of history, culture and a dynamic economy.

Nuremberg

A traditional grilled sausage snack in the historical Artisans’ Courtyard, the unique setting of city walls, timber-framed buildings, narrow winding streets and squares make a walk through the old town quarter up to the medieval Imperial Castle an unforgettable experience of one of the most traditional German cities. The Germanisches Nationalmuse-um, the largest museum of German art and culture, presents innumerable inventions that started out from Nuremberg to take the world by storm, like the fi rst globe, the fi rst pocket watch or the fi rst German railway. The many works of art created by Nuremberg’s artists also read like a worldwide who’s who, including Albrecht Dürer, Veit Stoß, Adam Kraft, Peter Vischer and Hans Sachs.

The “Essigbrätlein” restaurant in the castle quarter with its two Michelin stars proves that Nuremberg still lives up to its medieval reputation as a stronghold for spices.

The global headquarters of adidas and PUMA provide impressive evidence that the global village is still a trading centre of worldwide importance today. The Jabulani, the of-fi cial ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, conquered the world from here. A visit to the brand centre at the headquarters of adidas and PUMA and shopping trip to the local outlets could round out a stay in Nuremberg. Visitors interested in history can visit the Documentation Center at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the court where the Nuremberg Trials where held. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the most perfectly preserved German romantic towns, is not far from Nuremberg.

The team of Nuremberg’s modern exhibition and congress centre (NürnbergMesse/CCN CongressCenter Nürnberg) warmly welcomes you.

Opening of the new central area, 2010

Weißgerbergasse

Opening of the new central area, 2010

Pre- or post-convention tour 2-day programme1st Day

Sightseeing tour incl. medieval Imperial Castle

Traditional grilled sausages (Nürnberger)

Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the largest museum of German

art and culture

On request: site visit to CCN CongressCenter Nürnberg

Dinner in a two-star restaurant

2nd Day

Headquarters of adidas and PUMA

– Brand center

– Outlet shopping

Contact:

NürnbergMesse/CCN CongressCenter Nürnberg

Ms Sabina Linke

Phone: +49 911 8606 8311

E-mail: sabina.linke@nuernbergmesse.de

Website: www.congressing.de

State Museum for Art and Design

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OsnabrückIdyllic old town alleyways lined with medieval houses, impressive sacred buildings and attractive surroundings give the city of Osnabrück a unique charm. With hotels such as the Steigenberger Hotel Remarque – named after the author Erich Maria Remarque, who was born in Osnabrück – the city offers accommodation of the highest quality. Unusual locations, such as the unter.Bau conference centre, which, with its striking architecture, is part of the natural history museum, the only underground zoo in the world, housing various themed environments, and the newly renovated OsnabrückHalle make the city the ideal location for con-ference guests.

MünsterMünster with it’s distinctive profi les “Science and Savoir -vivre“ ranks among the key research locations in Germany. The elegant Prinzipalmarkt with its arcades and gabled houses was fi rst built in the 12th century. Conference visitors will experience Münster as a city on the water. The vital fl air of Münster’s harbour district offers a diverse range of locations for conferences and events – from the modern exhibition and congress centre down to spaces for smaller groups.

Osnabrück & MünsterUnited in peace: World history was written in the cities of Münster and Osnabrück. It was here that the negotiations were held leading to the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years’ War in Europe in 1648. And the two cities still live and breathe peace today – each in its own way.

Prof. Dr. Otto Klemm, Head of the Climatology working group at the Institute of

Landscape Ecology at the University of Münster:

“The city of Münster with its 50,000 students at the uni-

versity and seven other higher-education institutions, the

university hospital and a Max Planck Institute ranks among

Germany’s leading research locations. Events such as the

“Fog and Dew Conference 2010“ attract leading resear-

chers from across the world to Münster.“

Prof. Helmut Schwägermann, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences:

With two universities and 20,000

students, Osnabrück is a young, lively and

international city. Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

is a member of the ICCA and a pioneer in German event

management studies with an international emphasis. It has

been offering a bachelor course in Event Management in

Shanghai since 2003.

With two universities and 20,000

Münster: Prinzipalmarkt

Osnabrück: Town Hall of the Treaty of Westphalia

Pre- or post-convention tour 2-day programmeArrival day: Osnabrück

Culinary tour with nightwatchman

1st day: Osnabrück – Münster

Schölerberg museum/Planetarium/Osnabrück Zoo

OsnabrückHalle with backstage programme and lunch, looking

over the palace gardens

Felix-Nussbaum-Museum, coffee and cake at the Villa Schlikker

Train journey to Münster (about 20 minutes)

Business golf followed by canapés

2nd day: Münster

Tour of the old town

Boat trip on the Aa Lake with a visit to various congress locations

and lunch

Tour of the congress facilities on the harbour (for example Messe

und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland)

Or vice versa: Start in Münster, end in Osnabrück. The itinerary

can be adapted to suit particular needs.

We would love to invite you for a coffee afterwards.

Contact:

City Convention Bureau Osnabrück

Ms Christine Förster

Phone: + 49 541 323 3074

E-mail: foerster@osnabrueck.de

Website: www.kongressbuero-osnabrueck.de

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Out of the ordinary, promising, at the heart of things: Where the Rhine and the Neckar rivers fl ow, city meets country, history mingles with innovation, and economic power stands alongside cultural riches.

Rhine-Neckar Where the Rhine and the Neckar rivers fl ow, city meets country, history mingles with innovation, and economic power stands alongside cultural riches. Wine-growing district and industrial base, established universities and state-of-the-art research laboratories, regional identity and international diversity are to be found here side by side – the region draws its strength from its contrasts.

As one of the most dynamic cultural and business areas in Europe, the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region attracts more than seven million national and international congress attendees every year. Discover the unique advantages it offers and use them to make your event special.

We offer a wide range of stunning locations, sunny spots and attractive spaces for events of all kinds. Around 200 event and conference venues, 30 of which are congress centres, have experience in hosting business events, and the 1,128 hotels in the area have well over 58,000 beds availa-ble. The region’s three biggest cities alone boast around 13,000 beds for visitors. The balmy climate allows fi gs to grow, almond trees to blossom and grapes to ripen on the banks of the Rhine. And there are no fewer than 140 castles and palaces, as well as 214 museums to discover. Not to mention the wide range of cultural events. Another advan-tage is the close proximity and excellent infrastructure – Frankfurt International Airport is just 30 minutes away, and Paris can be reached in just three hours. In short, the area offers perfect conditions for living, working, meeting and celebrating.

The Convention Bureau of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region (spanning the three federal states of Baden-Würt-temberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hessen) was established in August 2008 as one of the fi rst regionally focussed MICE organisations with blanket coverage. As a non-profi t organi-sation, the Convention Bureau provides support and advice for anyone planning national and international conferences, congresses, exhibitions and initiatives.

Congress Center Rosengarten Mannheim

CongressForum Frankenthal

Kirsten Korte, Head of Convention Bureau Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region:

“The Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region

is one of the top congress and conference destinations in

Germany. Our regional events network operates “in har-

mony and not in competition“. Meeting planners can only

reap the benefi ts of such a strong alliance.“

Pre-convention tour 3-day programme1st day: Heidelberg

Golf taster session

City rally

Heidelberg Convention Centre & other locations

Dinner in Heidelberg Castle & overnight accommodation in

Heidelberg

2nd day: Mannheim & the Palatinate region

Palatinate region:

– Schwetzingen Palace, Speyer Cathedral, Hambach Castle

– Walking tour & ‘Olympic Games’ in vineyard with wine tasting

– CongressForum Frankenthal & other locations

Mannheim:

– Concert by Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the Rosengarten

– Congress Center Mannheim

– Dinner & overnight accommondation at the Dorint Kongress-

hotel Mannheim

3rd day: Worms

Tour of the Nibelungs city of worms

Culture and congress centre “DAS WORMSER”

Contact:

Convention Bureau Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region

Ms Kirsten Korte

Phone: +49 6221 5860 301

E-mail: conventionbureau@m-r-n.com

Website : www.convention-mrn.com

Heidelberg

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Stuttgart, one of the European cities with the highest quality of life, is the cradle of mobility and the year 2011 will attract car-lovers from all over the world to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the automobile. When such an out-standing destination, an impressive venue and an excellent team come together, something very special is created: the ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart. The ICS contains state-of-the-art conference technology and can provide up to 10,000 seats.

An extremely fl exible utilization concept offers up to 33 daylit conference rooms. The ICS is a division of Landes-messe Stuttgart GmbH. Therefore planners can also benefi t from the unique exhibition halls providing 105,200 square metres of exhibition space. Ideal infrastructure is provided by the adjacent Stuttgart International Airport and excel-lent transport links to the motorway and Stuttgart’s public transport system.

Together with the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, the ICS has been setting sustainable trends since it fi rst opened in October 2007. The conservative use of resources and the promotion of an environmentally responsible attitude is a central concern: 27,000 square metres of solar collectors on the roofs of Messe Stuttgart and the ICS as well as 7,000 square metres on the Bosch multi-storey car park, produce a total of 4.32 million kWh of energy per year. This is enough energy to supply approximately 1,350 four-person households for a whole year.

The Stuttgart region is one of Europe’s most innovative urban areas with Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, Trumpf, Kärcher, Märklin, WMF and many more. The city combines urbane joie-de-vivre with cosy hospitality, and an innovative and dynamic economy with high recreational value.

StuttgartProf. Dr Jens Wünsche, Hohenheim University:

“The city of Stuttgart together with

the ICS International Congress Center

Stuttgart and the Stuttgart convention

bureau, are offering excellent support and high-quality

service for our international Horticulture Conference.

I strongly recommend the ICS and I’m looking forward to

our next event there!”

Mercedes-Benz MuseumMercedes-Benz Museum

Pre- or post-convention tour 1 day programmeMercedes-Benz Museum

Porsche Museum

Sightseeing tour incl. TV tower

ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart

Wine tasting

2-day programme1st day:

Porsche Museum

Sightseeing tour incl. TV tower

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Wine tasting

2nd day:

ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart

Shopping tour to the Hugo Boss Outlet Centre Metzingen

Visit of the Meilenwerk – a top address for car enthusiasts

Contact:

Stuttgart Convention Bureau

Ms Anne Demuth

Phone: + 49 711 2228228

E-mail: info@congress-stuttgart.de

Website: www.congress-stuttgart.de

Summer Festival /Opera House

ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart

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Mobility in Germany: the intelligent, seamless networking of all means and modes of transport, good quality, customer-friendly service, and environmentally friendly operations. As a conference delegate you will fi nd it easy to get around, enjoying reliability and comfort at reasonable prices.

Travelling by railDeutsche Bahn – the national railway company – is one of the world’s leading transport and logistics companies, boasting 34,000km of rail networks and modern ICE trains. Together with its partners in RailTeam, the European high-speed alliance, Deutsche Bahn is internationalising its ICE network throughout Europe. For study trips before, during or after the ICCA Congress, a train journey is always a good option. In fact, nothing can beat the German trains in terms of speed and comfort when travelling from Leipzig to Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden, or even to Prague.

Travelling by airThe Star Alliance network is the offi cial carrier for the 50th ICCA Congress. Recognizing the importance of the meetings industry, Star Alliance is offering its support across its extensive domestic, continental and interconti-nental networks. Lufthansa, as a Star Alliance member, has 22 destinations in Germany and 1,760 daily take-offs and landings. Add to this the other members of Star Alliance, and a plane departs or arrives every three seconds. Lufthansa and Star Alliance are delighted to support the 50th ICCA Congress, offering delegates the utmost degree of comfort and mobility.

Getting around in the cityOne of Leipzig’s particularly attractive features is that everything is in close proximity, and it is easy to get from one place to another. Leipzig features an excellent and very reliable public transport network. The LVB Leipzig transport company, in co-operation with Omnibusverkehr Leupold buses, will guarantee an integrated, fl exible and sustainable mobility concept for delegates for the duration of the 50th ICCA Congress.

All mobility partners will make special offers and favourable terms available to ICCA delegates, all of which are listed on the ICCA 2011 Congress website.

MOBILITY throughout Germany and beyond

picture credits:

Germany: Baltic Sea © Deutschen Zentrale für Tourismus e.V, Castle Neuschwanstein © Deutschen Zentrale für Tourismus e.V, BMW

Factory (Leipzig) © Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH (Grubitzsch)

Leipzig: Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH · Augustusplatz 9 · 04109 Leipzig, Congress Center Leipzig © Leipziger Messe GmbH ·

Messe-Allee 1 · 04356 Leipzig

Berlin: Reichstag © Wolfgang Scholvien, House of World Cultures © Wolfgang Scholvien, Fragment of the Berlin Wall © visitBerlin.de

(Koch)

Bonn, Cologne & Düsseldorf: Beethoven Memorial at Muensterplatz Bonn © Sondermann (Stadt Bonn), Cologne Cathedral: UNESCO

World Heritage Site and hallmark of the Rhine metropolis © KölnTourismus, Frank O. Gehry buildings MediaHarbour: lifestyle & architec-

ture in Düsseldorf © Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus

Dresden: Frauenkirche Dresden © Christoph Münch, Historic Green Vault © Christoph Münch, Paddle Steamer © David Brandt

Frankfurt Rhine-Main: Museum Embankment Festival (Frankfurt) © Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main, Skyline (Frankfurt)

© Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main, Eberbach Monastery (Rheingau) © Rheingau-Taunus Kultur und Tourismus GmbH,

Cathedral (Mainz) © CCM, Rheingoldhalle (Mainz) © CCM, Electoral Palace (Mainz) © CCM, Biebrich Palace (Wiesbaden) © Wiesbaden

Marketing GmbH, Kurpark and Kurhaus (Wiesbaden) © Wiesbaden Marketing GmbH, Friedrich von Thiersch Saal (Kurhaus Wiesbaden)

© Stephan Richter

Hamburg: Evening ambiance at the Landungsbruecken © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de (C.Spahrbier), Evening mood at the Speicher-

stadt © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de (C. Spahrbier), Hamburg Philharmonic Hall © Herzog & de Meuron

Magdeburg, Halle & Dessau: Magdeburg: Cathedral with Weißer Flotte © MMKT (Andreas Lander), Halle: Market Square © SMG

(Thomas Ziegler)

Munich: Munich with the Alps © Tourismusamt München, BMW World © Tourismusamt München, Oktoberfest © Bernd Römmelt

Nuremberg: State Museum for Art and Design © Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg, Weißgerbergasse © Congress- und

Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg, Opening of the new central area (2010) © Nürnberg Messe

Osnabrück & Münster: Osnabrück: Town Hall of the Treaty of Westphalia © Marketing und Tourismus GmbH, Münster: Prinzipalmarkt

© www.air-klick.de

Rhine-Neckar: Congress Center Rosengarten Mannheim © mcon – mannheim: congress GmbH (Manfred Hamm), Heidelberg

© Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, CongressForum Frankenthal © CongressForum Frankenthal GmbH

Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Museum © Daimler AG, ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart © ICS, Summer Festival /Opera House

© Stuttgart Marketing GmbH

ImprintLeipziger Messe GmbH

Congress Center Leipzig

Messe-Allee 1

04356 Leipzig

Germany

E-mail: icca2011@ccl-leipzig.de

ICCA Head Offi ce

Toren A

De Entrée 57

1101BH Amsterdam

The Netherlands

E-mail: mieke@icca.nl

design, city sketches, layout & production:

www.brandung-online.de

Travelling by car

Germany’s motorway network covers around 11,000 kilome-tres and is considered to be one of the most innovative and effi cient in the world. Sixt Car Hire, the international vehicle rental company, offers a wide range of vehicles, from a small economy car to a large family saloon car or 7-seater people carrier, and will offer special conditions to ICCA delegates.

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