In Focus

The Scottish city’s life science sector is flourishing – offering the perfect environment for investment and location. Glasgow is one of Europe’s great cities. It offers residents, visitors and businesses an extraordinary quality of urban life. It is a city where business, trade and investment flourish.

Scotland’s largest city and only metropolitan region, Glasgow generates a whopping £19.25 billion GVA for the national economy per annum – the largest of any Scottish city. Glasgow has a modern mixed economy with strengths in a variety of sectors and sub-sectors from financial and business services to low carbon and renewables, and life sciences.

Positioned at the very heart both of Western Europe and Germany, Saxony-Anhalt – the eighth largest of Germany’s 16 federal states – boasts an enviable strategic location. There’s a lot more to do Saxony-Anhalt’s appeal than just location, however – a fact that’s being increasingly recognised by investors from every corner of the world.

Saxony-Anhalt – discreetly popular
While not perhaps a household name outside Germany, the landlocked federal state of Saxony-Anhalt in eastern Germany is held in high regard among those with an eye on Europe’s leading investment location

An interview with Fuchs Events + Incentives

Founded in 1993 by Christiane Fuchs, Fuchs organises top-class corporate events that are individually and exclusively designed, planned and realised. Based in Dresden, the agency aims to create interactive stagings that combine destination and emotion and live in the memory.

Dresden: A fascinating idea

The Saxon state capital is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Europe. It is an alluring ensemble of impressive buildings, countless art treasures and multifaceted cultural jewels. This vibrant metropolis not only attracts tourists but also top academics and employers from all over the world. The highly varied cultural programme, abundance of captivating venues and the celebrated ‘Dresden Spirit’ make the city a most attractive convention destination for international organisers and attendees from every corner of the globe.

Situated in the centre of Europe, Nuremberg is one of Europe’s most capable and versatile economic regions. A wide range of sectors characterize the city. Nuremberg is a base for market research and call centres, the home of toys and writing utensils, the location of work on the energy supply of the future, and the source of high-tech power electronics and automation components for exporting all over the world. Here, Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs of the City of Nuremberg, describes Nuremberg’s numerous economic advantages.

Leipzig is a very popular MICE destination. It offers numerous cutting-edge facilities, a top-class infrastructure with excellent transport connections and an outstanding choice of hotels, restaurants, and cultural offerings. The world’s oldest city of trade fairs has become a centre of science, research, and innovation. It is home to some of the world’s most renowned brands, including Porsche and BMW. Here, Hiskia Wiesner of Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing, describes the benefits of hosting a business event in Leipzig.

The congress and conference industry is a major success factor in the international competition of metropolitan regions. This industry is also becoming ever more important for Hamburg as a location. Situated on the River Elbe, the city of Hamburg boasts all the elements of a prime location for conferences and conventions:

Dubai has established a strong international reputation as a vibrant and diverse destination with a quality hospitality offering, first-class infrastructure and a range of headline grabbing attractions. While the city is well known for luxury, it also offers great value for those travelling on a budget.