Historic Conference Centres of Europe

Spring Message from HCCE President Armin Egger.

Dear Colleagues,

We started in a challenging and for all of us a demanding business year. International developments are in many ways going to force our industry to reconsider, rearrange our businesses and products. Even though change is the only constant factor in business, I believe, that HCCE and the very unique products on offer, are going to be interesting – little more constant and comforting – opportunities for all current and future clients.

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HCCE 2013 Anual General Meeting

HCCE members will meet for their Annual General Meeting at Villa Erba overlooking Lake Como on the 19 and 20 April 2013.  Members will be joined by invited clients to network and be updated on all aspects of the Conference and Event sector.

For more information contact the HCCE office.

EIBTM 2012 Trends Watch

EIBTM release the latest 2012 trends produced by industry analyst Rob Davidson, bringing together the most recent data to provide a snapshot of our industry now and in the future.

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HCCE Welcomes New Member Zamek Kliczkow

The Historic Conference Centres of Europe are proud to announce the latest venue to join Membership and would like to introduce ZAMEK KLICZKOW

The superbly equipped Kliczkow Castle built in 1297 is set in its own estate with a landscape park and lake offers accommodation for over 220 people in 89 rooms.

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Banquet halls at Hanover Congress Centre shine in new splendor

Festive Inauguration on September 4th, 2012

It is done: the first big tranche of the large modernisation and renovation works of the cupola hall at the Hanover Congress Centre (HCC) has been successfully copleted. The historic festival rooms – Blue Room, Bonatz Room and Red Room including the adjacent foyer- shine in new splendor and will be inaugurated on September 4. Thus, after a 3 month construction period, top-class event facilities for conferences, seminars and all kinds of festive events are again available in these venues. The halls are suitable for a number of persons beteween 20 and 217.

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Welcome from the President Armin Egger

 Dear Colleague,

It is a particular pleasure for me to be able to greet you as the new President for the first time. The Board of Directors and I have great plans for the Association of Historic Conference Centres of Europe. Essentially, we would like to move closer together, closer to the member centres and closer to you, our customers. Especially with well-established institutions such as the HCCE, it is necessary to think about reform and to infuse a fresh breath of air into all areas.

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HCCE 2012 AGA - Held in Merano South Tyrol Italy

The Historical Conference Centres of Europe (HCCE) held their Annual General Assembly from the 13th to the 15th April 2012 in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy.

The assembly held at the Trauttmansdorff Castle gave the opportunity to network exchange ideas, experiences, whilst being educated and enjoy a diverse range of social activities. Dr Paul Rosch Director at the Castle explained to members the history of Trauttmansdorff and the magnificent themed gardens.

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HCCE Elects New President at the Annual General Assembly

Following Walter Straub (Hofburg, Wien), Michael Sharp (Central Hall Westminster, London) Holger Kruppe (Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal) Armin Egger (Congress Graz)was unanimously elected as president of HCCE at the Trauttmansdorf Castle, Merano, Italy during the Annual General Assembly 13th April 2012.

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AGA - Meeting the Golden Age

HCCE members invited their clients from the broadest spectrum of the Conference industry to join the Annual General Assembly. Hosted by Slot Zeist a magnificent baroque venue in The Netherlands provided the perfect location, to network, exchanging ideas, experiences, whilst being educated, enjoy a diverse range of social activities.

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