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City profile

and event industry , operating one of the largest exhibition centres and organising numerous exhibitions , congresses , and events . Committed to ecological , social , and economic responsibility , Messe Frankfurt is steadily advancing towards a sustainable future .
The Messe offers :
• 11 show halls
• 4 congress and event venues
• 400,000sqm of floor space
• Prime location in the city centre
• 12,000 hotel rooms within walking distance
• Hosts 250 guest events annually
• Comprehensive services for event organisers .
Kap Europa : This certified sustainable congress centre can accommodate up to 2,400 guests and offers excellent public transport connections . Congress Center : The largest and most flexible venue in Frankfurt , it can host up to 3,400 guests with additional capacity available through adjacent locations . Festhalle : A multifunctional hall that can host up to 15,000 people for a variety of events , from concerts to gala dinners .
Jutta Heinrich , director of the Frankfurt Convention Bureau , tells CMW : “ Frankfurt ranks among the leading congress destinations of Germany . With its ease of accessibility , attractive event venues , countless
accommodation establishments and industry-relevant business networks , it provides the ideal preconditions for congresses and conferences of every size and variety . Our bustling metropolis is wonderfully diverse , colourfully cosmopolitan and highly dynamic . Around 180 nations live here peacefully side by side .
“ With its international character and long history as an international centre of trade and commerce , Frankfurt exudes an inspirational atmosphere for innovative thought and creative ideas . When organising events , planners not only benefit from our team ’ s locational expertise , but also from our vast network of accommodation establishments , event venues , service providers and representatives from the fields of politics , business , and science . Providing tickets for sustainable travel with the local public transport system is just as much a part of our work as supporting our local partners in implementing and presenting their sustainability measures as well as setting new standards to ensure a lasting impact of events in our city . Here , our aim is always to set a good example .”
The city ’ s unique blend of tradition and modernity certainly continues to attract global business leaders , fostering a vibrant and forward-thinking event landscape .
For guests who want to escape the
Left : Eintracht Frankfurt Museum
Additional highlights
# cleanffm : This urban cleanliness campaign promotes community participation to encourage sustainable waste management and cleanliness in the city .
nhow Frankfurt : A design and lifestyle hotel with 375 rooms and 18 meeting rooms , it offers a unique experience in the financial district with its “ art of money ” theme and stunning views from the NFT Skybar .
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer : This hotel provides sustainable conference facilities for up to 285 participants , with a focus on modern technology and eco-friendly practices .
Lindner Hotel Frankfurt Sportpark : Located amid green spaces , this hotel offers a blend of urban lifestyle and nature , with conference facilities for up to 160 people .
Velotaxi Frankfurt : An eco-friendly transportation service offering a unique and sustainable way to travel around the city , enhancing any event with their creative and green transport solutions .
Mainfood Catering : Committed to sustainability , Mainfood Catering uses locally sourced ingredients and eco-friendly practices to deliver exceptional event catering .
busy crowds at Frankfurt Airport , the Rhine-Main-Area offers plenty of possibilities . The Taunus , a mountain range outside of Frankfurt with many hiking trails of all lengths and levels , or the Rheingau , a nearby wine region which offers countless possibilities to visit cosy towns and wineries , are great for recreational activities of any kind . Rüdesheim am Rhein is the perfect destination if you want to experience the historic charm or take a ride on the cableway to enjoy panoramic views . Countless castles in the Rhine-Main- Area invite you to travel back in time and cities like Mainz , Wiesbaden or even Heidelberg are easily accessible via public transport . n
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