{"id":107343,"date":"2021-03-25T12:27:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T11:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/?p=107343"},"modified":"2021-03-26T17:03:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:03:30","slug":"berlin-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/berlin-congress","title":{"rendered":"Berlin wants to host congresses again"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This Thursday 25 March<\/strong> meet tourism and MICE professionals<\/strong> to attend a face-to-face conference at the Estrel Hotel in Berlin<\/a><\/strong>. In this case, the test conference, which must demonstrate that the face-to-face meetings could once again become possible thanks to the introduction of rapid antigen tests<\/strong>. The conference is organised by the Berlin Congress Bureau, a subsidiary of the visitBerlin tourism agency.<\/p>\n

The MICE industry shows how events can be organised with professional testing and hygiene concepts supported by digital technology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

An opportunity to revive a essential sector...<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This Thursday 25 March<\/strong> meet tourism and MICE professionals<\/strong> to attend a face-to-face conference at the Estrel Hotel in Berlin<\/a><\/strong>. In this case, the test conference, which must demonstrate that the face-to-face meetings could once again become possible thanks to the introduction of rapid antigen tests<\/strong>. The conference is organised by the Berlin Congress Bureau, a subsidiary of the visitBerlin tourism agency.<\/p>\n

The MICE industry shows how events can be organised with professional testing and hygiene concepts supported by digital technology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

An opportunity to revive a a key sector for Berlin's economy<\/strong>. According to Christian Rickerts, Berlin State Secretary for Economic Affairs<\/strong>, \"\u00a0We miss the visitors, the events, the live events in the city. This pilot project is important for preparing the next stages of a reopening. The MICE industry shows how events can be organised using professional test and hygiene concepts supported by digital technology<\/strong>.<\/em>\u00a0\"<\/p>\n

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The Estrel Hotel in Berlin (Photo: DR)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MICE and culture in the front line for reopening<\/span><\/h2>\n

For Burkhard Kieker<\/strong>Managing Director of visitBerlin, \"\u00a0In addition to vaccinations and hygiene protocols, rapid tests are the key to a gradual rise in the convention sector. We want to give new prospects to the MICE sector, which is so important for our city.<\/em>\u00a0\"<\/p>\n

Participation in the event follows a strict protocol<\/strong>. Online registration was required in advance, and tickets were non-transferable. On site, all participants undergo a covid antigen test prior to the event. The test is carried out either at the Estrel or at an outdoor testing station. All tests are free of charge for participants. Vaccinated persons must also undergo the test.<\/p>\n

The test must not be more than 12 hours old. A negative response to the covid guarantees participation in the event. On site, social distancing, wearing a mask (FFP2 or medical) and other health protocols are of course applied.<\/p>\n