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600 years of MICE experience in the organization of congresses, conferences and events - that is by no means an exaggeration in Constance. Here you can rent the room of the papal election as a worldwide unicum and jump into Lake Constance during the conference. Lake Constance as a tourist destination Lake Constance is one of the most important and well-known tourist destinations in Germany: It is divided into…
Düsseldorf is certainly one of the most underestimated cities in Germany. Notorious as a pure business city, it still has some rustic charm. How is this reflected in the meeting locations? Trade fair and congress city Düsseldorf Of course, the hotels in the trade fair city focus strongly on business clientele. In the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf alone, 29 major events took place last year…
Many hiking areas not only invite you to slow down, but are also culturally and historically a pleasure. An overview. 1. Lower Moselle: decelerate and travel back in time while hiking If you are looking for a historical hike, you have come to the right place in Alken. As a historical journey through time, the place not only offers the opportunity to visit different stations in history from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages…
Business trips and conferences are generally considered boring and hardly arouse enthusiasm among the participants. But there are creative exceptions that easily lead to success. So much playful creativity is good for a hotel People have a visual memory and remember things much better if they associate them with special events or places. I…
Working where others go on holiday, as a workation, and slowing down at the same time? We present the best locations. 1. Berne: Workation in the Swiss capital with numerous possibilities for excursions A great location for a workation in the city, eg also as an extended stay in combination with a business trip, is Berne. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the Swiss…
Unusual locations for meetings and company events are in vogue. All the more exciting when they are also steeped in history and offer the right supporting program, as these examples show. 1. Bad Ems – meet and relax in the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Great Spas of Europe” In the course of history, spa towns have often played an important, even global political, role. Likewise...
Even if it seems simple and trendy to work from any location and go on vacation at the same time, you have to consider a few things – in addition to finding the right job. We list the 7 most important points. The right framework conditions: What is absolutely necessary for a successful job Working from anywhere and ideally with a holiday in a beautiful area...
Creative vacation is a new form of travel that focuses on innovative, inspiring experiences. There are some exciting locations for this, especially in the Alps. 1. Between art and nature: the Principality of Liechtenstein The Principality of Liechtenstein, Europe's fourth smallest country, offers its guests an exciting combination of culture, cuisine and nature over an area of 160,5 km². When contemporary history gets creative...
Every day work and everyday stress - many people long to just relax. How can a short vacation in nature help you switch off? Can a short vacation in nature really help you relax? In our busy everyday lives, it can be difficult to find moments of peace and relaxation. Due to the constant technological…
Green meetings in nature and seclusion are very trendy, they promise healthy enjoyment, sustainability and relaxation. Can they live up to this claim? We present the best locations. 1. Team Building in Design Eco Hotel: Casa das Penhas Douradas – Burel Mountain Hotel, Portugal I don't know about you but when I think of Portugal…
Anyone who travels a lot can tell you a thing or two about it: business and private trips are made much easier if you pack the right clothes. But what do you need to look out for – ideally when you buy one? Modern business trips: A logistical challenge One of my most recent business trips consisted of hiking a 125 KM long hiking trail in Lechweg, several days…
There are many conference locations, but only a few offer cooking courses and special gourmet creations. An overview. 1. MICE location in the museum: meeting between exhibits and Viking menu One of my favorite museums in the world is the Danish National Museum – mainly because of its exhibits from the Viking Age. The museum is currently advertising with a special exhibition on this era, which was organized by Queen Margarethe…
There is no doubt that the sea has a particularly decelerating effect. We present hotels where you can relax straight away. 1. A-ROSA Lübeck-Travemünde: Luxury relaxation right on the beach The A-ROSA Lübeck-Travemünde offers comparatively inexpensive 60-star comfort for business events and leisure, right on the Ostee, just 5 km from Hamburg. An overview. Meetings and rooms with…
If the German economy wants to remain internationally competitive, it must be innovative. But superimposed start-up fantasies are not enough, we need a new management culture - and new skills. StartUps – a hot topic. But also durable? Start-ups are a hot topic right now, not only in the self-proclaimed start-up capital of Berlin: Some of the large corporations are also affording their…
Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington once played in the Berlin Ellington Hotel, later the Berlin financial administration worked here and David Bowie celebrated in the basement. Today, among other things, the annual HR Barcamp takes place here. What else stands out: the excellent service. House full of history There is no doubt that the Ellington Hotel in Berlin, which opened in 2007 in Charlottenburg, not far from Wittenberg-Platz, is…
There are exciting conference locations where you can regularly meet politicians. We introduce the best. 1. Meet like Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at the G7 summit: Schloss Elmau In 2017 the G20 summit took place in Hamburg, at which Germany assumed the presidency. In 2015, the G7 summit took place in Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A…
LinkedIn founder Konstantin Guericke also knows that hiking is one of the most beautiful and easiest activities to slow down when you are stressed. We present the best hiking trails. 1. Hiking in the rain in the Upper Black Forest The Upper Black Forest is a region that is second to none and promises magical moments, especially in what is known as bad weather when the clouds hang low on the mountains. Before…
Diversity is also finding its way into business trips: women on business trips simply place more value on a beautiful design and extras in the equipment. A selection of hotels that should especially appeal to women. 1. Leonettes – design for women on business trips: Leonardo Hotels I find the concept of the “Leonettes” from Leonardo Hotels, which has existed since 2021, particularly exciting…
Posting a job, applying and being hired is common recruiting practice. But there are also exciting, alternative recruitment methods: hiking, cooking and extreme sports. How does this work? Alternative recruiting - can that work? Some time ago, when I moderated a panel on team building in recruiting at Zukunft Personal, Europe’s largest trade fair, one question in particular always came up…
Work, especially in the office, poses a major challenge to our physical health. 10 successful people reveal how they can stay healthy. Why It's Important to Take Care of Your Health Quite a few people spend most of their lives at work and it can be a big challenge to take care of your own health.
Germany tends to be rather hostile to innovation. According to a study, 59 percent of Germans share this pessimistic assessment. But what does that really look like in practice? Can companies and employees learn to be innovative? And don't we have to look at our own noses too? Innovative pioneers in the digital industry? Especially in the digital industry, many people describe themselves...
The former federal capital Bonn still has a lot to offer as a UN location and Beethoven city - especially for congresses and meetings: The UN climate conference also takes place here regularly. UN campus with a view of the Rhine The view from the promenade up the Rhine shows the classic Bonn panorama: on the left the Siebengebirge with the Petersberg, on the right the House of Representatives…
Many meeting rooms are still boringly furnished, with simple, sparse, carelessly arranged tables and chairs. A creative environment has been proven to have a significant impact on productivity and thus the success of a meeting. Creative atmosphere improves productivity Unfortunately, many meeting rooms are still furnished rather boringly, with more or less plain and sparse, carelessly arranged tables and chairs.…
These 5 conference locations have a prominent connection: Greetings from James Bond, Wolfgang Amedus Mozart, Angela Merkel and Frank Gehry. 1. Meetings like 007 with a mountain view Or at least you can feel that way in the Piz Gloria restaurant on the 2.970 meter high Schilthorn near Interlaken. Because the location not only offers a picturesque 180-degree panoramic view of the Eiger,…
Change management and innovation have recently been high on the agenda of many companies. What is often forgotten is that every single employee has to change their habits. And that's often harder than you think. Human beings are creatures of habit Because much of our behavior is often unconsciously controlled by habits. And most people love these habits and feel...
Many dream of emigrating and downshifting, and sometimes a remote mountain village is enough. Nevertheless, the change is sometimes big. How can it succeed? From the largest to the smallest community in Austria Monika Karall has moved from the largest to the smallest community in Austria. She came to the...
Pure deceleration and stress reduction on the Moselle: Vineyards and picturesque side valleys inspire at almost any time, which you can enjoy on an ideally sunny hike. Between urbanity and nature For me, the Rhine-Moselle-Eifel region connects urbanity and nature like no other region: city and country life are very close together here, metropolises like Cologne or Frankfurt…
Events, lectures and trade fairs have so far been an integral part of everyday business life for many people. But circumstances could force us to rethink events. Some suggestions. Events – an integral part of everyday business life? Events, conferences, trade fairs and similar events are an integral part of everyday business life for many people and the prospect of exciting lectures and networking with colleagues...
Hold meetings and really let your soul dangle, lose yourself in the beautiful view: this is possible with these locations with a panoramic view. 1. Berchtesgadener Land and Obersalzberg On the Obersalzberg near Berchtesgaden, a documentation center provides information about the history of the mountain under National Socialism. Only a few minutes’ walk away is the Kempinski, an exclusive conference location…
Classic business hotels may seem a bit boring at first glance, but they often have standards, comfort and exciting extras that are sorely lacking in smaller hotels. We have visited some of them. 1. Business in the best Hamburg location: Lindner Hotel am Michel The Linder Hotel am Michel in Hamburg impresses with its central location in the…
There are many things that can stop you from achieving your goals. Fear is one of them. But avoiding the problem only makes it worse. Fear Isn't All Bad As we all know, fear can be a powerful motivator, and not all fears are bad. Fear is a...
If you want to be successful, you have to keep motivating yourself. Above all, this means continuing despite obstacles and difficulties in order to achieve one's own goals. Nothing demonstrates that better than sport. How People Cope With Obstacles Is Crucial To Success All people experience difficulties, obstacles, and problems in their lives. The kind of…
If you want to set up a business or start-up in Europe, you need to be well informed in advance. Tax aspects, necessary permits, business registrations or important information from the tax office must be observed. What is the situation in Europe for founders? 5 European countries and their founding modalities at a glance. 1. The new business in Germany In the beginning there is the business idea,…
PGood, healthy food is particularly important for the success of meetings. But the gourmet highlights are not always to be found in the big metropolises - they are often in secluded places in the countryside. 5 unexpected gourmet highlights in the countryside. 1. Regional, healthy cuisine and meetings in the countryside: Landidyll Hotel Zum Alten Schloss Only half an hour from the…
Füssen in the Allgäu is world famous for Neuschwanstein Castle. But away from the crowds of tourists, there is a lot you can do for your own well-being – recently also in the form of a Kneipp sleep cure. The fairytale castle of Ludwig II. When you think of Füssen in the Allgäu, you think of the world-famous fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, built by the so-called fairytale king Ludwig II.
Due to the Corona crisis, rural locations with perfect facilities for conferences and an extensive range of activities and cuisine are more in demand than ever. An overview from luxurious to simple. 1. Healthy food and great views: Vila Galé Sintra Resort Hotel, Conference & Spa The Vila Galé Sintra Resort Hotel, Conference & Spa is located in Várzea de Sintra, surrounded…
Dietmar Mueller-Elmau inspired Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at the G2015 summit in 7. An interview about politics, Silicon Valley, employer branding and the refugee crisis. Dietmar Mueller-Elmau is the grandson of Elmau founder Johannes Müller. In 1997 he and his wife Heidrun leased Elmau Castle in order to use the proceeds from the sale of the globally successful software company Fidelio…
Interrail means experiencing other cultures and reacting to new, unplanned events. Both help in crisis situations. Companies can use this in a targeted manner. Travel educates - that also applies to employees and companies. Travel educates, they say. Probably also because stressful, unfamiliar situations on the road teach us more about life than any theoretical transfer of knowledge...
In the very north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, East Westphalia Lippe and the Weser Uplands inspire with great views and famous visitors from Angela Merkel to the Brothers Grimm. Perfect for relaxing and slowing down The first stage of my trip took me to the Kneipp spa in Bad Wünnenberg on Saturday. Bad Wünnenberg not only has the highest elevation in the region at 489 meters…
The Teutoburg Forest offers an interesting contrast between rural region, industry and region. No wonder that a number of exciting event locations are just waiting to be discovered. 5 tips. 1. SwinGolf and team building at Möhler Castle Möhler was first mentioned in a document in the 11th century. The main building of the later baroque moated castle still stands today. 1975…
Richard Branson is considered an exceptional entrepreneur who repeatedly attracts attention with blatant marketing campaigns. But how does leadership work according to Branson – and how can you implement your ideas in everyday life? Richard Branson's Road to Success: Listening, Learning, Laughing, Leading Leadership is often associated with seriousness and a responsibility that many managers then weigh heavily on the shoulders...
To the sea in summer, to skiing in winter – right? Classic travel behavior is changing due to the energy crisis and weather uncertainty, sustainability is becoming more important. 3 well-known hoteliers tell how tourism and politics have to react. Climate Change and Tourism: A Complex Relationship Travelers look for destinations that offer unique experiences and unforgettable moments of relaxation. At the same time, tourism and climate change…
Art and nature can inspire the human spirit and thus inspire great, innovative ideas. 10 tips on how to use this for your own creativity. Humans are always looking for inspiration As humans, we are constantly looking for inspiration to fuel our creative minds. Whether writing, painting, sculpting or...
Activities in the fresh air are ideal for balancing body and soul. It's good if there is also a special health requirement. 1. Forest bathing in Vorarlberg: Health for all the senses We are standing in a stone circle, actually it's a labyrinth, on the path of the senses that belongs to the priory of St. Gerold. Relaxed eyes closed...
Business trips, leisure and deceleration – the different forms of travel are increasingly mixing to form bleisure travel. We visited unique locations that make exactly that possible. Pure nature with paragliding & biking: Relaxation including pure nature is the motto of our first location: The Jagdhaus Wiese is a charming hotel with a stylish ambience, located in the middle of the beautiful...
When companies plan meetings, conferences or events, the location is usually chosen based on practical considerations. What is often missing: inspiration, for example through a certain glam factor or a touch of something special. Film locations and other prominent locations offer exciting alternatives. Film Locations Offer Inspired Meeting and Conference Locations When companies plan meetings, conferences or events, the location…
Meetings and team building are particularly exciting when combined with extravagant outdoor offerings. You can even meet Angela Merkel – or at least an Olympic champion. 1. Meetings with Angela Merkel and Olympic champions: Inzell and its ice sports arena Inzell is a very interesting location for meetings and conferences, just a two-hour drive east of Munich: The CSU held…
If you want to be successful, you have to take risks – this is an often-cited credo. But if you overestimate yourself, you run the risk of falling low. It is better to strike a balance between healthy self-assessment and risk assessment. Learning to Control the Risks of Decisions We all want to be successful. But success is not a straight line or a goal. It is…
Corona has decisively changed tourism. The focus of the new development is slow travel, longer stays on site, cross-border health projects - and artificial intelligence. How Corona is changing travel The Corona pandemic has undoubtedly encouraged many people to yearn for peace and nature and perhaps also changed the way we travel. The sometimes exhausting pandemic months...
Munich is certainly the noblest and most expensive city of Munich. The conference locations are correspondingly interesting. 1. Meet like Queen Elizabeth II, the Rolling Stones or Tina Turner: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich If you've always wanted to meet and stay like Queen Elizabeth II, the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner or Kathy Perry, Hotel Vier is for you ...
Highly qualified doctors and scientists who live in the USA would like to come back - but they cannot find a job in Germany. How can that be? Highly Qualified Specialists – Desperately Wanted? The topic of a shortage of skilled workers and also the doubts as to whether the shortage in Germany is really as great as is often claimed was discussed on Best of HR –…
More and more money for culture and tourism projects comes from crowdfunding - thanks to Facebook, Twitter and Co., haunted houses can be renovated, international meetings organized and tourism projects financed. The paradox of the tourism industry There is a film camp for the Berlinale, which is held parallel to the Berlinale. One of the crowdfunding projects presented in 2012 was the film project “Welcome Goodbye” by Nana…
Sustainable tourism is booming. No wonder, because tourists can spend their holidays in a relaxed manner and do something for society and the environment. We looked at 3 projects. Sustainable hiking on Amrum On the North Sea island of Amrum, being close to nature, living with the wind and the tides, and sustainability have always been important issues. So it's no wonder...
The transformation of the working world is in full swing - and with it the places where we work are also changing. In addition to the digital, there are also the green nomads. 6 tips on how best to implement this lifestyle yourself. Working green nomadic What the Prinzessinnengarten with its urban farming concept is to Berlin, Montreal is to…
Hold meetings and promote your health with a beautiful spa and wellness in a pleasant environment: we show 5 hotels where this works particularly well. 1. Meetings & Corporate Health near Berlin: The Spreewald Therme combining meetings and health management for your employees is a new trend that more and more companies are picking up. A good…
Occupational health management is increasingly an issue for many companies. We visited locations with corresponding offers. 1. Promoting health on the Southern Wine Route: Between Kneipp, enjoyment and activity Surrounded by seemingly endless, gentle vineyards and forests, which turn picturesque gold-red during my visit in autumn and with their mild, almost Mediterranean climate, offers…
The labor market in Germany is anything but uniform: There are even a number of regional differences that job seekers and applicants should take into account. An overview with highlights. Bavaria: The blue-and-white economic giant Bavaria is undoubtedly one of the more popular regions. Not without reason: the automotive industry and mechanical engineering are at the heart of the economy there. The country is home...
Many companies want their employees to be more productive. Creative methods such as gamification and new ways achieve more than rigid rules - also outside of the office. Playfully to a better strategy for success There are many creative ways to do everyday things a little differently and in this way to broaden your view of what almost…
We want to help protect the environment and stop climate change. In cooperation with the non-profit initiative Plant-for-the-Planet we have already planted 500 trees. This is what happens if we don't stop climate change We want to actively do something about climate change. Because even if all governments keep all promises, which is currently not...
Salary alternatives, so-called fringe benefits and compensations, are popular with both employers and employees - especially the company car. A study shows where it is standard - and where employers need to step up their game if they want to attract qualified specialists and executives. Company car as standard equipment? Company cars are one of the best-known additional benefits for employees. Whether a company car from…
Making contacts in a relaxed atmosphere and getting to know colleagues from a completely different perspective brings much more than stuffy snack events where everyone tries to show their best side. Perhaps you can also meet Barack Obama – or at least almost. Networking: How do you meet Barack Obama? Everyone knows everyone around...
These 6 locations are not only suitable for company health management, but also for combined conferences and meetings, each offering a special therapy approach. 1. Lose weight in style at Castel Rundegg, Merano Castel Rundegg in Merano is the perfect location to stylishly combine health and deceleration with culture and good food. In Sissi's footsteps...
Weimar is known as the city of classics, Jena of high-tech and the national park Hainich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This results in exciting conference locations that couldn't be more different. An overview. City of Classics Weimar is the city of classics in a picturesque ambience. References to Goethe and Schiller can be found here on every street corner and if not, white…
Why do we actually need coworking spaces? Some might think – you can just as well work in cafes? One of them, the St. Oberholz (see picture), has even become famous in this way. My personal experience shows that working in restaurants is rather difficult - especially in Berlin. Looking for the ideal form of work...
The idea sounded tempting: meeting like-minded people, coworking in the garden - and all in the middle of November. The result didn't really convince me: a nice marketing idea, nice atmosphere, unfortunately rather unsuitable for productive work. The ideal workplace – a place of productivity and much more The workplace is a place of productivity. A place where…
The name is meant to be ironic and plays with the cliché of the business lifestyle, says founder Manu Kumar, who is realizing a completely new form of cooperation here. Few open-plan offices In fact, the BCN office in Kreuzberg on Paul-Lincke-Ufer is reminiscent of classic-style open-plan offices: the large room is divided by columns. The walls are covered with large-format works of art by the…
The Betahaus in Berlin-Kreuzberg is one of the most famous coworking spaces. Time for a more detailed text about the working atmosphere and suitability for work - and of course a few pictures. The Betahaus: The first impression Commentator Nachtauge12's suggestion on the article by ZEIT ONLINE I was happy to take pictures: he wanted more pictures. And I still deliver...
In August 2010 I tested for ZEIT ONLINE three coworking spaces including meeting rooms and event locations. This resulted in our MICE section, where we present original meeting locations worldwide. 2012 received a book prize from, among others, a text on crowdsourcing in tourism ZEIT ONLINE. Coworking spaces as innovation drivers of a new world of work The internet is making the world smaller –…