Stuart Forrester has been appointed as Executive Director of Historic Conference Centres of Europe (HCCE), the only international association of historic conference centres in the world, from 1st July 2014.

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.

Dear Colleagues, 

With spring well underway it is my pleasure to report on a most successful HCCE Annual General Meeting and look forward to IMEX 2014 in Frankfurt.

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.

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Dear Colleagues,

Happy New Year to you, I hope 2014 brings you good health and success in your business.

As ever the New Year starts with resolutions and plans that prepares us to deal with the undeniable challenges that lie ahead. The day to day routines that set the structure of our business combined with new ideas and technology position our enterprises in client’s minds, ahead of the competition.

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Silke Asbeck CEO of the Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal has been co-opted to the HCCE Board of Directors at the Fall General Assembly held in Barcelona on the 18^th November 2013. President Armin Egger welcomed Silke to the Board and commented that the association and the Members would benefit greatly from the contribution that Silke will make.

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.

Dear Colleagues,

As summer slips away and autumn advances I have the opportunity in this hectic environment that we all share, to reflect on what has been achieved, whilst considering the opportunities that lie ahead.

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.

On behalf of HCCE, I wish to say a huge “thank you” to Jean-Marc Droulers and the team at Villa Erba for hosting the HCCE 2013 AGA.

The organization ensured everything ran very smoothly and even when the weather turned against us, there was a lively discussion among colleagues with a very interesting professional exchange that proved to be as productive as well as educational.

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.