Destination Florence Convention Bureau stands by the side of the City of Florence, operating since 1995 as a destination promoter with the aim to increase the quantity, quality and scientific importance of events and conferences held in the city. Destination Florence Convention Bureau is able to find the best existing rates for all venues and any kind of service in the whole Tuscany region, and offers unique contracting solutions to provide event planners with a vast array of cost and time-effective solutions. It is supported by excellent local partners including highly specialized and qualified local tourist and congress professionals.
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Convention Bureau - Europe
Destination Florence Convention Bureau offers a wide range of services on a complimentary basis. _Bidding support: Bid book preparation | Supporting letters collection | Joint bidding activities abroad _Site inspection: Accommodation and onsite programme management offered on a complimentary basis (max. 4 Room/nights) _Identification of the best venue for hosting the congress _Analysis of the best and specific suppliers for any kind of needed service _Hotel search for allotments and individual reservations (through an online booking system) _Suggestion for unusual/wow effect venues for the social programme, even Institutional venues _Supplying of proposals and tailor made offers _Activation of dedicated discount codes for high-speed trains + domestic and international flights _Support in the selection of exclusive experiences _Dedicated promotional material (videos, presentations, multimedia galleries)
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Destination Florence Convention Bureau has also developed a series of important projects in order to support the associations segment at our best. _Florence Academic Leadership Programme: It is a programme that aims to increase the number of international business events that choose Florence as the host city, supporting the participants in the development of their role as ambassadors _Advisory Board: A group of important local leaders, which is a point of reference for all the other ambassadors and our bidding strategies. The head of this board is the Mayor of Florence and it gathers together local excellencies such as Careggi Hospital, The Meyer and the University of Florence _Italian Knowledge Leaders: It was launched by Convention Bureau Italia in 2021 with the aim of involving and supporting the Italian academic community in its pursuit of innovation, expertise, and culture. By identifying and supporting the many Italian Knowledge Leaders who have risen to the Presidency of Associations thanks to their skills, experiences, and resolve to represent their professional communities, Convention Bureau Italia’s goal is to improve even further Italy’s significance as a destination for associative conferences and thus the role of our country in the scientific global landscape. _Benefit Programme: A full complimentary package of benefits and tools. A real contribution to the success of every congress choosing Florence as its next host destination _Special financial contribution: International associations and congress organizers bidding Florence as host destination are eligible to apply for a specific and tailored subvention plan with the aim to finance or co-finance specific activities related to the congress and the destination _EU CVB Network: It consists of eight convention bureaux representing the cities of Florence, Gothenburg, Ljubljana, Lyon, Porto, Rotterdam, Salzburg and València. The Network offers organisers of international meetings the opportunity to get in touch with eight cities at once. The destinations share many common characteristics, not only when it comes to compact city centres and centrally located meeting facilities.