IMEX 2009 Press Conferences
| Timing | Exhibitor/Stand Number and Contact | Title and Description | Location |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||
| 08:30 - 09:45 |
Stand F110 Stefanie Demuth. +49 211 45 60 - 84 98 |
SevenCenters of Germany – 7th Anniversary In May 2002 the seven biggest German convention centres with large exhibition grounds directly adjacent founded the marketing alliance “SevenCenters of Germany”. Since then, the Big Seven have jointly promoted Germany internationally as a meetings destination with the slogan “Great Places for Great Conventions”. At IMEX 2009 the SevenCenters now celebrate their seventh anniversary. |
Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City,Den Haager Straße 5, 60327 Frankfurt am Main
Private Dining Area Mövenpick Restaurant |
| 09:30 - 09:45 |
Kit Watts +49 (0)69 7575 71022 +49 (0)69 7575 71023 |
Press Breakfast and Media Briefing | Press Centre, Hall 8, Messe frankfurt |
| 10:45 - 11:30 |
Kit Watts +49 (0)69 7575 71022 +49 (0)69 7575 71023 |
With keynote speaker Geoffrey Lipman, Assistant Secretary General, World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Other Speakers:
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Room Dialog, Hall 9, Level 9.2, Messe Frankfurt |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Italian State Tourist Board - ENIT Stand D400 Lorenza Pampaloni +39 335 7107189 l.pampaloni@regione.toscana.it |
Toscana for Events: Presentation of the 48th edition of the General Assembly of ICCA and of the second edition of Buy Tourism on line Tuscany, the region of Central Italy that is a symbol of art, history and a protected patrimony of fine food and drink, will present the meeting of the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), which will be held in Italy for the first time next November in Florence, as well as “Borsa del Turismo,” the on-line tourism exchange devoted to operators with a desire to interact and to learn all about the world of tourism that travels over the Internet. Free entrance |
STAND EVENT Stand D400 |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau/ AACVB relaunch Ken Scott Ms. Parichat Svetasreni – Senior Public Relations Manager, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau +6681 840 4701 Mr. Sumet Kanchanapan– Senior Public Relations Executive, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau +6686 604 9594 Ms. Suprabha Moleeratanond – Director Conventions, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau +6681 616 5574 Mr. Filipe Senna Fernandes – Senior Business Tourism Executive, Macau Government Tourist Office +853 8396 3015 Mr. Sumet Kanchanapan– Senior Public Relations Executive, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau +6686 604 9594 |
Asia Welcomes the World The Asian Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (AACVB) were formed in 1983 to create regional cooperation in developing Asia’s convention potential and to promote the region as an ideal convention destination. The founding CVB members included Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. China and Macau joined in later years. The AACVB has entered an ambitious new era. Thus, for this year, 2009, AACVB would like to conduct the press conference in order to reveal the strategy and ambitions of AACVB and the benefits of membership. The presentation is entitled, “Asia Welcomes the World
Food & Drink as well as giveaway and press kit will be provided.
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Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Stand G402 Maria Fonseca +351 919 555 758 maria.fonseca@estorilcongresscenter.com
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Leadership and Innovation in Sustainable Business Tourism – sharing an international case study Get updated on Estoril Congress Center (ECC) case study, internationally distinguished by leaders in Sustainable Strategies and Projects: GMIC, MCI, AMFORHT, MPI, besides others. Some historic facts: 2008
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Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Judith Scondo 06919 636 6889 |
Meeting & Event Barometer Presentation of the Meeting and Event Barometer Germany survey including key figures on Germany as the number one location for meetings and conventions in Europe Presentation in German but a whisper translation service available in English. |
Room Espirit, Hall 9, Level 9.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Tour Spain Stand E300 Stefan Schmidt and Lidia Santiago 0162-2788722 |
Spain, a top destination for MICE Spain has become in the last decade one of the leading international destinations for MICE and offers an outstanding infrastructure which is continuously modernized and enlarged: Excellent flight connections from all over the world to 47 Spanish airports; an expanding high speed-train network connecting the capital Madrid to cities as Barcelona, Zaragoza – the city of the Expo 2008 -, Malaga, Seville and Valladolid; over 500.000 rooms in 4- and 5–star hotels all over Spain and more than 800 meeting venues and 60 Congress Centres joining design and modern technology. With 39 UNESCO World Heritage declared sites, trendy cities combining historical and avant-garde architecture as for example Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia and a large number of famous museums as the Prado and the Thyssen Bornemisza in Madrid, the Guggenheim in Bilbao and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain is also one of the richest countries in cultural matters. Fascinating natural landscapes of all types, thousands of kilometres of coastline with all kind of beaches and a moderate climate, Spain offers ideal conditions for outdoor events the whole year through. Spanish gastronomy also offers a big variety of excellent wines in all Spanish regions and 110 restaurants awarded with Michelin Stars - among them the Bully from the world best Chef Ferran Adrià, famous for his avant-garde cuisine. We will offer a small degustation of our Spanish Catering after the press conference. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Stand G210 Mr. Roel Frissen +31655192323 |
Parthen- the meeting services company
No translation available |
Room Genius, Hall 9, Level 9.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Accor Hotels Stand D660 Ms Christine Burger Director Brand & Product Communication |
Accor completes its “Advanced Meeting Condition” and presents the Ibis “Smart Meeting” concept Accor Hospitality Germany will present the completion of its "Advanced Meeting Concept" with its new “Smart Meeting” concept by Ibis. This solution, specifically tailored for small and medium businesses constitutes a further innovation within the business travel sector by Accor. It is also a crucial element in the overall MICE concept of the Accor group. This innovative meeting solution provides standardized terms and conditions for the 170 Accor business hotels in Germany under the hotel brands Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis. It also offers standardized flat charges for meetings and conferences of the relevant hotels. Daniela Schade, Vice President Sales & Distribution, and Michael Mücke, Managing Director Suitehotel, all seasons, Ibis, Etap, Formule 1 and Member of the Management Board Accor Hospitality Germany, will explain how both of the new meeting concepts contribute to more efficiency, transparency and timesaving for MICE planners when booking an event or a meeting in one of the Accor hotels. There will be catering with soft drinks, coffee and sweets. Translation services are provided if required |
Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Stand B200 Ms Anette Palm Ms Angeline Lue Mr Sabri Majid |
Malaysia “We Have A Deal For You” The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre will share its latest innovative and flexible deals which are designed to value-add and enhance clients and delegates’ meeting experience. The press conference will be conducted in English and followed by light refreshments. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Congress Frankfurt Stand G180
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Der Frankfurter Tagungsmarkt unter die Lupe genommen Mr Thomas Feda, Managing Director of Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Board and Mr. Markus Frank, City Councillor of Frankfurt, will present the official statistical report on conventions and congresses held in Frankfurt in the year 2008 and speak about the future development of the MICE sector and marketing strategies in Frankfurt am Main. This press conference is in German |
Room Esprit , Hall 9, Level 9.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Stand B320 Anne Last Director of Marketing, Perth Convention Bureau +61 (0)411 553 063 |
European Launch of Western Australia’s Business Events Brand Come and see what makes Western Australia a fresh and inspiring destination and how the new branding will feature in the global meetings market. Find out how the business events brand and other initiatives will boost the Bureau’s marketing efforts to secure conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups for Western Australia. Supporting imagery and video footage of the new brand will be available at the press conference. Photo opportunities and exclusive interviews with WA experts from the Perth Convention Bureau can be arranged. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Stand F400 Chloe Couchman +44 (0)20 7234 5727 Simon Greenbury Cut Communications +44 (0)207 096 2960 Andrea Klar |
Only in London & 2012 Download Visit London invites you to a press launch of their new ‘Only in London’ business campaign to give an exclusive insight into how London is delivering unique, value for money and exclusive business events and meetings. The press launch will highlight how the capital is developing its plans for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The VL team will give an exclusive overview into how London is already gearing up for the biggest sporting event in the world and how that will benefit business visitors both now and in the future!
The press launch will also give press an opportunity to ask questions to the Visit London team. The press launch will be followed at 5pm by a cocktail afternoon tea with a twist which will take place on the Visit London stand F400. Please e-mail ccouchman@visitlondon.com if you would like to attend the drinks reception. A translation service is available in German or French but only if requested before the event! Again please contact ccouchman@visitlondon.com
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Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 16:15 - 16:30 |
Stand A340 |
Award Presentation
All press, IAPCO members, colleagues of Jorge Castex and New Zealand representatives welcome |
STAND EVENT Stand A340 |
| 08:45 - 09:45 | Marriott International Hotels | Breakfast with Press Briefing Spokespersons will be :
The presentation will take place in English. Afterwards you will have the possibility for Q & A on an individual basis. |
Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Westendhalle I, Hamburger Allee 2-10, 60486 Frankfurt am Main. |
| 09:30 - 09:45 |
Kit Watts +49 (0)69 7575 71022 +49 (0)69 7575 71023 |
Press Breakfast and Briefing | Press Centre, Hall 8, Messe Frankfurt |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Conventions Australia Sandra Passaro +61 418 157 392 |
Traditional Aboriginal Dance Conventions Australia is a partnership between the leading Australian convention centres and bureaux that are active in the international market, especially with association meetings. Conventions Australia was formed to raise the profile of Australia, increase the level of awareness and reinforce its position as an ideal business events destination in the international association market. Experience a traditional Aboriginal dance performed by a member of the Mirrabooka tribe. During the press conference there will be a business card prize draw for a trip to Australia flying Qantas Airways. Entrants must be at the press conference to qualify. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Stand B500 Doris Reynolds +353 1 2802641 |
INCON present the findings of their 2009 Survey of the Global Association Conference Market INCON Partners will present the findings of the first Annual INCON Survey of the Global Association Conference Market. The survey was conducted in March 2009. INCON is an international partnership of the world’s leading conference, meeting and event organisers operating locally, nationally, regionally and globally from offices in 73 world cities |
Room Ratio, Hall 9, Level 9.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Italian State Tourist Board - ENIT Stand D400 Angela Lopez +39 (0)6 48899221 |
Meeting Industry: Rome and Lazio are ready to offer you more ATLazio, the Agency for Tourism Promotion of Rome and Lazio, shows the strong points of the Meeting Industry of Rome and Latium. The Agency is involved together with Regione Lazio and the other local institutions in the creation of a system aiming to better support facilities, services and professionals of the Meeting Industry. In fact, the conference system of Rome and Latium is able to meet any need in a competitive way, with an offer that can accommodate a total of over 86 thousand persons and includes the possibility of choosing the most appropriate solution, from the historic and always current “Eur Congressi” venue to the “Nuova Fiera di Roma,” the “Auditorium Parco della Musica” and even Fiuggi, the famous spa not far from the capital and particularly active on the meeting front. Added to all this is the capacity of many other venues for events in Italy’s capital, ranging from historic dwellings to hotels provided with sometimes spacious conference rooms, offbeat locations and conference centres plus venues located in other provinces of Latium that may be less well known but are no less interesting. The presentation of Eur Congressi will also include an illustration of the major project for the New Convention Centre of Rome (featuring its modular elements and functional features). The concluding presentation will spotlight the “Capitalis” Auditorium, former main hall of the “Palazzo dei Congressi” conference building of Rome, which has been totally restyled and recently opened to the public. Fiera di Roma will then highlight the agreement reached with hotels for the purpose of guaranteeing major international events important room slots and collaboration with ATAC (Rome’s mass transit authority) so as to offer new services on such occasions. Not to be overlooked are customer satisfaction data, the final balance for 2007-2009 and forecasts for the 3-year period 2010-2013. The presentation will be followed by the tasting of typical products of the territory. Free entrance
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STAND EVENT Stand D400 |
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Stand C140 Pablo Sismanian psismanian@argentina.travel |
Discover Argentina, a unique meeting place The Secretary of Tourism of Argentina is glad to invite you to our cocktail that will take place at the stand of Argentina in IMEX 2009. Enjoy the best Argentinian wine. |
STAND EVENT Stand C140 |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Stand G190 Claudia Neumann |
Launch This year, for the first time, Cologne will be represented by Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) at the most important Germany-wide meetings and incentive travel exhibition IMEX in Frankfurt am Main from 26th to 28th May. The following experts will be at your disposal:
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Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Stand A340 Sarah Storie-Pugh |
Annual Survey Results IAPCO will launch their 2008 survey results, the third such annual survey: IAPCO Members continue to dominate the congress market; IAPCO Members increase their boost to local economies; IAPCO Members' forward business belies the economic crisis. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Italian State Tourist Board - ENIT Stand D400 Valeria Guarisco +39 (0)2 49976283 valeria.guarisco@fieramilanocongressi.it |
Milano 2011 – MIC plus - A new plus to your meetings: 18,000 seats at the heart of Europe By 2011, the Milan Convention Centre (MIC) will become MIC Plus, with its 73 rooms and a seating capacity of 18,000. Its architecture, cutting-edge design, huge exhibition space, and the quantity and excellence of the services offered will make MIC Plus one of the world’s finest international convention venues and a key hub for cultural and professional exchange. Designed by Mario Bellini and Pierluigi Nicolin, the project includes the restoration and renovation of the existing complex, to be followed by its extension and integration with the new section, thus creating a door that opens onto “Expo 2015” and the great international metropolises beyond. To be followed by a typical buffet |
STAND EVENT Stand D400 |
13:00 - 13:30 |
Mr. Toton Hutomi +62 81380163881 toton.hutomi@gmail.com
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Jakarta MICE Update Press Conference Presenting an update on Indonesia's rapid growth and the latest developments in the meetings industry. Hear about the many big MICE event stories in Indonesia for years 2008 and 2009, such as an initiative to be host to the World Ocean Conference (WOC) and Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Summit which will be held in Manado - North Sulawesi on 11 - 15 May 2009. Open to all media at IMEX 2009 |
Room Ratio, Hall 9, Level 9.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Stand B320 Janet Sealy + 44 7768 532665 + 44 1753 481540 |
Melbourne First in the World for ??? – find out more Traditional Australian hospitality including fine Victorian wines will be offered at the |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Stand F380 Stephen Breen stephen.breen@seeglasgow.com |
Full Steam Ahead Glasgow Glasgow is pushing full steam ahead with major infrastructure projects in the run up to hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. |
Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau Stand B240 Supanich Thiansing supanich_t@tceb.or.th |
Thailand Unveils Three Marketing Initiatives In a broad ranging Thailand update session, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will announce details of three new marketing initiatives:
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Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Stand F400 For more information or to register your attendance please contact: Aimee Thompsett aimee.thompsett@daviestanner.co.uk |
Destination London Report ExCeL London has produced its first annual Destination London report, providing an extensive analysis of the current and future trends being witnessed across the UK conference and events market. Open to all media at IMEX 2009 |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 15:15 - 15:30 |
Stand B300 Mr. M.N. Javed - Regional Director, Indiatourism. +49 69 2429490 |
LAUNCH OF INDIA'S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE MICE PLANNER The India Convention Promotion Bureau along with H&FS India, the Hospitality media specialists is launching India’s first comprehensive MICE planner on the destination. Produced after comprehensive research on the destination, this planner will be an invaluable tool to the conference & meeting industry buyer. Covering details of 10 major cities across the country, the planner details venues, locations and city information besides providing an overview of Incredible India.
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STAND EVENT Stand B300 |
| 16:00 - 18:00 |
Stand F100 Nina Stieger |
The Meeting and Convention Market 2008 in Germany and Berlin The long-awaited general economic recovery has already started on the German meeting and convention market. The growth rates over the last three years are far higher than those of the other target groups in the travel sector. It is the cities, led by Berlin, which benefit in particular from the growing numbers of events and participants. In 2008 approximately 8.15 million participants spent more than 4.7 million nights in hotels. Up-to-date information on the volume and structure of German meeting and convention market and on the German capital Berlin is presented by the management consultants, ghh consult GmbH, and the Berlin Convention Office. This press conference is in German |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Stand G108 Marie Kuklova +33 (0) 6 30 86 82 90 marie@europeancitiesmarketing.com |
ECM in 2009: A Year Full of Inspiration
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Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 19:00 |
Stand B300 Mr. M.N. Javed - Regional Director, Indiatourism. +49 69 2429490 |
Cocktail and Dinner at India Palace To celebrate the LAUNCH of INDIA"S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE MICE PLANNER you are invited to the unveiling of the India Mice Planner, cocktails and dinner. Please contact Mr Javed in advance if you would like to attend. |
India Palace Restaurant GmbH, |
| 09:30 - 09:45 |
Kit Watts +49 (0)69 7575 71022 +49 (0)69 7575 71023 |
Press Breakfast and Briefing | Press Centre, Hall 8, Messe Frankfurt |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration & MCI Shanghai Stand B440 Sammi Liu Project Manager – World Expo 2010, MCI Shanghai |
Shanghai MICE Update Press Conference SHANGHAI is the largest centre of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the showpiece of the world's fastest-growing economy. The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be the occasion to bring the world at home. The press conference will introduce you:
As Service Partner of the Expo 2010, MCI Shanghai is to motivate many meetings, congresses and incentive groups to Shanghai in 2010. Daniel will present to you how MCI can assist in defining meeting strategies and executing events to ensure your event exceeds expectations in this fascinating city. Speakers:
Coffee and tea will be served from 10:15. The press conference will be conducted in English. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Stand B320 Alex Mallard Contact details for journalists on the day: |
Australia unveils innovative trade marketing programme for 2009 2010
A buffet lunch will be provided |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Stand D400 Federico Toja |
Destination Milan We introduce DESTINATION MILAN a marketing agreement from 18 Hotels in Milan with Fiera Milano Congressi to manage a new website dedicated for the MICE sector as a first port of call for organizers in MILAN. The website called www.destinationmilan.it is fully operative since march 2009 and is managed by Fiera Milano Congressi the biggest player in Milan Area for Meeting and Congress with the three conference centres : MIC Milano (largest conference centre in Italy), Stella Polare the new design conference centre for Milan fairground and Villa Erba by Lake Como. With the new web tool organisers can log on into the website type their needs and the venues matching the needs will pop up, as a further step RFP can be made online and the organisers will receive direct reply from the Hotels selected. |
Symmetrie 4, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Kit Watts +49 (0)69 7575 71022 +49 (0)69 7575 71023 |
IMEX Press Briefing and Reception Ray Bloom, Chairman, will report on IMEX 2009. Please join us for an informal briefing and end of show drinks reception. |
Symmetrie 3, Hall 8, Level 8.1, Messe Frankfurt |
