Business tourism is of great importance in the destination Bern, accounting for over two thirds of all overnight stays. Now, Bern will be able to realize its full potential as a conference and convention destination: Bern Welcome, BERNEXPO and Kursaal Bern are joining forces to form the alliance Congress Hub Bern.
Bern can look forward to several milestones in the MICE sector in the coming years. Large investments have been made into Bern’s hotel industry. Thanks to numerous renovation projects, the infrastructure standard is very high, and new hotels are added regularly, such as the Stay KooooK Bern City, the Prizeotel, and Los Lorentes. And with the inauguration of the Neue Festhalle exhibition site on the BERNEXPO premises, planned for spring 2025, the destination Bern will gain a venue that lives up to the highest standards and can accommodate up to 9,000 people. Bern will now be able to realize its full potential as a conference and convention destination: Bern Welcome, BERNEXPO and Kursaal Bern are joining forces to form the alliance Congress Hub Bern.
Step by step, Bern is to become an important convention hub. By connecting the local service partners with each other, we as the Congress Hub Bern are able to offer our visitors and convention organizers an attractive package
Manuela Angst, CEO Bern Welcome
Advantages of the Congress Hub Bern
Bern is home to numerous leading research institutions, innovative companies, and important associations with excellent expertise.The city offers an abundance of expert knowledge, know-how and competent speakers. This is an opportunity that we want to better take advantage of with a long-term, sustainable perspective.
Marcel Brülhart, Co-President Bern Welcome
How to Benefit from the Congress Hub Bern
Are you an expert in your field with a large professional network? Have you been mulling over an idea for a convention for a while now or are you thinking about bringing an existing event format to Bern? You bring the contacts and a good idea to the table, we from the Congress Hub Bern support you free of charge with our know-how in the field of conventions. We will help you get the ball rolling, from the first concept on paper to the candidature dossier all the way to a potential realization of the event. Feel free to contact us to discuss your idea in a non-binding meeting.
Bern Welcome greatly relieved my workload for the Swiss Energy Convention. Everything ran so smoothly, and I never had to worry about our participants not finding a place to sleep in Bern. Working with them was always easy and I highly recommend the services offered by the Bern Convention Bureau.
Lisa Obrist, Project Leader Electrosuisse, Swiss Electricity Convention
Useful Services for Convention Organizers
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Bern Convention BureauThere are countless ways to organize a meeting or convention, but only one competent contact for successful events in and around the federal city. The Bern Convention Bureau is Bern’s one-stop shop for events, with professional, competent and friendly experts that are happy to help. Our secret? Being passionate about our jobs, personal commitment, our interest in innovation, and of course our love for Bern.Bern Convention BureauMore -
Venue FinderWhether you prefer the hustle and bustle of the city or a quiet, rural setting – Bern has the perfect location for any event, from classic hotels for seminars to modern event spaces to historic castles to terraces with a view of the Bernese Alps.Venue FinderMore -
Team Events & Social ProgramsWhether you prefer cooking together over an open fire, solving clues on a scavenger hunt or a city tour on a scooter – we have the suitable activities to accompany any event. Our fun and exciting excursions will take you to mountain-tops, across lakes or around the city.Team Events & Social ProgramsMore -
Für Kongressplaner:innenVon der Kandidatur bis zur Durchführung: Das Bern Convention Bureau unterstützt Sie bei der Planung und Organisation Ihres Kongresses.Für Kongressplaner:innenMore