Marco Oelschlegel, Director Conventions of visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office: “After two years away due to the coronavirus pandemic, one of the world’s leading events for the meetings industry will be taking place once more with the IMEX Frankfurt. My team at the Berlin Convention Office and our partners are excited to personally present the many things Berlin has to offer. We are presenting a new tool, the Sustainable Event Guidelines Berlin, to meet the growing demand for more sustainable event planning. We are also inviting international event planners to our Bestival in Berlin in late August.”
The Sustainable Guidelines Berlin contain 65 measures for every step of the sustainable event planning process. These include CO2-friendly arrivals for participants, selecting regional foods for catering, and the use of energy-friendly technology. The measures are prioritised based on effectiveness and are subject to international sustainability standards.
Bestival 2022: Berlin invites the event industry to a best practice festival in August
The Berlin Convention Office and partners from the Berlin event industry are inviting domestic and international event planners to the Bestival 2022, an innovative MICE and travel business festival being held from 25 to 26 August. Participants can expect a two-day, comprehensive schedule of events they can visit as they please. From “Wild Berlin” to “Berlin Glamour & Lifestyle” and “Art & Music Berlin”, a total of five themes will present the city’s many facets. There will be special presentations, live acts, and podium discussions for each topic. The schedule is also supplemented with site inspections and networking opportunities.
