Last Updated on: May 11, 2023 at 8:22 am
Germany is one of the leading conference and meeting destinations in Europe. It is a popular choice because it is Europe’s largest economy and is the financial centre and business hub of Europe and has an excellent choice of well-appointed conference options to suit groups of 4- 5,000 delegates. There are also some great venues for workshops and training courses – many of them in stunning locations. Making it a perfect place for a quick business trip.
Germany has three major airports – Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf – as well as a number of regional airports. Frankfurt Airport handles most transcontinental flights.
German conference facilities are efficiently run by experienced staff and a real bonus is that many of them are situated conveniently close to airports for ease of access for delegates.
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With a selection of 35 rooms in six capacity categories, catering for four to 180 participants, Fraport Conference Center is within walking distance of the airport and Frankfurt Airport railway station and is the ideal venue for business meetings, presentations, conventions and larger events. The Conference Center has been hosting corporate events for 30 years and Its staff members have the motto ‘your event’s success is our goal’.
The centre’s modern meeting rooms enjoy good natural daylight and high-speed Wi-Fi and are equipped with flip charts and television, whilst larger rooms also have projectors and screens. All the conference rooms are also fitted with state-of-the-art communication technology. Rates start at 762 euros per day for a small meeting room for eight delegates and prices are scaled according to the size of the room and length of occupancy. Conference rooms are hired by the hour.
The Fraport Conference Center is open Monday – Saturday 08.00- 22.00 and its facilities include a business centre, video conferencing and disabled facilities plus a generously-sized lounge area. The Conference Center is easily accessible by car, road and rail – ideal for corporate travel.
If you are looking for a meeting venue that is modern with a hint of luxury, the Hilton Frankfurt situated in the iconic Square building is ideal. It is easily accessible as it is connected to Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport by a covered pedestrian bridge. The hotel is situated directly above the airport’s InterCity Express (ICE) railway station which provides a direct 15-minute link to the city centre. Its location makes it a convenient break for those on business travel.
The hotel has 11 naturally-lit event rooms which are very versatile and can be used for a variety of meetings, conferences and exhibitions. The largest room set up offers 490 sq metres and the Ballroom Globe can comfortably accommodate 500 participants for a Reception or 320 delegates seated at round tables. A/V equipment is available.
For leisure moments, there is plenty to see and do in the vicinity including the Alte Oper concert hall and the Goethehaus – the birthplace of the famous German writer, Goethe. The Festhalle and Commerzbank Arena are both nearby and these are the venues for a variety of music concerts and sporting events.
The venue facilities include a business centre, good Wi-Fi, blackout equipment and disabled facilities. An A/V technician is on-site for all conferences. Participants are able to book accommodation and in leisure moments the hotel has a well-equipped gym. The conference facilities at the Hilton Frankfurt are available Monday – Sunday 06.00- 20.00. Prices are available on request.
The Sheraton Airport Hotel is also directly connected to the airport’s Terminal 1 as well as the ICE train station, which makes getting to the hotel quick and convenient. The hotel has 58 meeting rooms and 59 breakout rooms that are ideal for conferences or events of all sizes, ranging from 4 – 1,200 participants. Accommodation in the 779 rooms and suites is available too – but only with lift access.
The diverse selection of meeting rooms includes one of the largest congresses centres in the area. The Sheraton offers a comprehensive and diverse selection of equipment and services including AV – with a technician- projectors, teleconferencing, event lighting, a photographer and security guards. Participants can enjoy breakfast ( €20 per person) or lunch (€28.50 per person) in the Taverne Restaurant adjacent to the conference area.
Relaxing moments during corporate travel can be spent enjoying the international or regional cuisine in hotel restaurants or relaxing over a drink in one of the bars. For those who prefer, the hotel also has a large gym of 400 square metres
This hotel is located in CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport and offers comfortable meeting venues and guest rooms with Wi-Fi with a bandwidth of 1MB and designated non-smoking floors. There are 15 air-conditioned meeting rooms with natural daylight and high-tech conference and communication equipment. There are two auditoriums, each with a capacity of up to 180 people. Smaller conference rooms are available for 6- 20 people and some of the meeting rooms can be combined if a larger floor space is needed.
The hotel has an excellent video conferencing system, that can connect participants from all over the world. The hotel has a pleasing atmosphere which is created by the attentive service given by the hotel’s experienced staff. There is also a comprehensive business centre. The hotel offers a ‘best-of-business meeting package’, which includes room rental, professional support and the provision of quality technology, plus refreshing drinks, two coffee breaks and a hearty lunch. Prices for this are available on the application.
The InterCIty Hotel Frankfurt Airport has the appealing JU 52 Pub with its aviation-inspired decor, and the Fluggi Restaurant, with its show kitchen, serves excellent traditional German dishes as well as international favourites. The hotel also has a gym and sauna. IntercItyHotel Frankfurt Airport is conveniently close to the railway station with trains taking just 15 minutes to reach the city centre and the city’s business hub. The hotel also offers the FreeCityTicke, airport shuttle service (for a fee).
Located in the new ‘Gateway Gardens district – which was part of a United States airbase until 2004 –the B’mine hotel is new and different as it embraces a digital concept. This hotel opened in March 2022 and is just a few minutes from the airport and airport ICE railway station. This is a fun venue for meetings and conferences as its 11th floor is the designated event floor with seven flexible meeting and event rooms that are bright, modern, filled with natural light and with an amazing view of the Taunus mountains and over Frankfurt Airport.
Each of the meeting rooms has state-of-the-art equipment and designer furniture. The Skyline II and Skyline III meeting rooms can be separated using the Skyfold wall. There are an additional four meeting rooms situated on the mezzanine floor. The exclusive ‘Peak’ room on the 12th floor is another venue option. The Roof Restaurant is located on the same floor and offers a tempting array of Nikkei fusion cuisine, cocktails and little-known Japanese spirits. B’mine Hotel also has a well-equipped gym and beautiful sauna.
The hotel’s car lift is definitely its unique selling point as it is used for transporting vehicles onto the CarLoggias. For unique presentations and exhibitions, the CarLift can be used to transport cars and other large items (up to four tons in weight) into the large conference room. The meeting rooms at B’mine Hotel are open Monday – Friday 09.00-17.00. The hotel also has a business centre, high-speed Wi-Fi and a lounge area for business meetings.
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