MICE news Cologne

A recent study conducted by the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln provides, for the first time, a scientific assessment of the economic and tourism impact of the LANXESS arena. The findings clearly position the venue as a key driver for Cologne’s attractiveness as a MICE destination.

Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH, and Police President Johannes Hermanns officially opened the new Cologne Police contact point in Hall 11 at the Deutz exhibition grounds at the start of the FIBO fitness trade show.

art’otel Cologne introduces the Artelier – a newly repositioned event center designed to appeal equally to guests, local residents, and business clients.

Hans de Waart took over management of the art hotel on the Rhine riverbank, part of Arena Hospitality Group, at the end of the year. Philip Skitch, who had led the property since August 1, 2012, has entered his well-deserved retirement.

Cologne Bonn Airport is advancing its transition towards climate-friendly infrastructure. The airport is investing €33.25 million in five major projects and has secured record EU funding of €9.75 million under the “Connecting Europe Facility Transport” programme.

In 2026, Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH (KD) marks its 200th anniversary. The celebrations include a major anniversary weekend in Cologne alongside new formats and impulses for the MICE sector.

The German Television Award 2026 will celebrate its premiere at the Confex of Koelnmesse on September 8 and 9, 2026.