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Cologne’s meeting sector is flexible and continuously evolving. In MICE News Cologne we inform you about new openings, renovations, annual convention statistics, awards, specials, major events and lots of other news from Cologne.

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Koelnmesse named Employer of the Year 2025 within its industry

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The F.A.Z Institute bases its award on the results of an online survey and monitoring, awarding it to companies that enjoy an excellent reputation in the public domain regarding working conditions, strong corporate culture, and convincing career prospects.

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Hoteleingang des GenoHotel Forsbach mit grüner Rasenfläche und Bäumen
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GenoHotel Forsbach: Progress in Reducing CO₂ Emissions in the 2024 Corporate Carbon Footprint Report

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GenoHotel Forsbach highlights significant achievements in reducing CO₂ emissions.

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New Congress Center Confex from the outside: A large, white, modern building with a glass front and tall columns in front, as well as stairs leading to the elevated building!
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Koelncongress strengthens Cologne's position as a leading event location with their new Confex

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The trade fair and congress location Cologne continues to establish itself as one of the top addresses in the national and international event business. A significant milestone is the Conference and Exhibition Center Confex, which has been inspiring trade fairs, congresses, and events with fresh impulses since its opening in June 2024.

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Outdoor area of Design Post Cologne: People sitting on lounge chairs among plants
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Design Post and Koelnmesse seal strategic partnership

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Koelnmesse and Design Post Cologne, a hotspot for design enthusiasts and architects located directly opposite the East Entrance to the exhibition centre, are intensifying their project-based collaboration and entering into a long-term partnership.

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Several people are standing in a row along the Spree River, holding awards in their hands.
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Kirberg Catering wins GEVA AWARD DER GASTFREUNDSCHAFT 2025

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The catering company receives awards for Dank Augusta and Haus Diepental as best outdoor gastronomy.

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The management of Koelnmesse and Cologne's mayor Henriette Reker sit in a row at the table for a financial press conference.
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Koelnmesse presents new ten-year strategy

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Koelnmesse achieves record results in 2024 and further expands its global leadership position with Confex, international trade fairs and its ‘level35’ strategy.

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Portrait of Damian Mucko, Managing Director of Kuchem Conference Technology
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Kuchem Conference Technology welcomes new managing director

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Damian Mucko is the new managing director at Kuchem Konferenz Technik

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