Agenda IMEX 2015 by Melia Hotels International

I M E X 2015 F R A N K F U R T - 18th to 20th May 2015

Monday, 18th May 2015 09.10

4U 8461 flight from London Heathrow to Berlin Airport. Please proceed to check in and meet your hosts Lucia Sabate and Roger Bradley either at departure gate or in the arrivals hall in Berlin

12.35

Arrival at Berlin Airport and transfer to Melia Berlin with your Meliรก Hosts. We will enjoy a lovely lunch in the hotel and will have a few minutes to refresh ourselves before our activities in the city. Dress code: Comfortable/Casual for travelling

14.15

Transfer to Trabi-World. Experience the cult cars of former GDR times during one hour self driving tour. Please bring your driving license with you.

16.00

Time to visit the U3 Tunnel and the DHM. Great event facilities for your potential meetings in Berlin.

17:30

1 hour boat tour through the governmental quarter and the historic city centre. You will see the highlights of Berlin amongst others the Parliament Building and Chancellery, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Museum Island and the Berlin Dome.

19:00

Meet for pre-dinner drinks at Melia Berlin Bar followed by a show around of the hotel. Dress code: Smart Casual

19:45

Transfer to the restaurant Aigner to enjoy some traditional German/Austrian Cuisine

21:45

Short walk to the hotel.

ERLIN

is the capital of Germany and its largest city. By international comparison, the German capital is the second largest

city in the European Union in terms of its population and the fifth largest in terms of its area. Due to its location in the European Plain, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate.

In the 13th century, Berlin became the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1417-1701), the Kingdom of Prussia (1701–1918), the German Empire (1871–1918), the Weimar Republic (1919–1933) and the Third Reich (1933–1945). In the 1920s was the third largest municipality in the world. After World War II, the city was divided; East Berlin became the capital of East Germany while West Berlin became a de facto West German exclave, surrounded by the Berlin Wall (1961–1989).Following German reunification in 1990, the city was once more designated as the capital of all Germany, hosting 158 foreign embassies.[ Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations, and convention venues. It serves as a continental hub for air and rail traffic and has a highly complex public transportation network. The metropolis is a popular tourist destination. Significant industries also include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, clean tech, biotechnology, construction, and electronics. Modern Berlin is home to renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events. Its urban setting has made it a sought-after location for international film productions.The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, and a high quality of living. Over the last decade Berlin has seen the upcoming of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scene.

Tuesday, 19th May 2015 06:30

Breakfast at leisure from this time at Melia Berlin. Dress Code Today: Smart to go to IMEX

06.45

Please meet in the Hotel Lobby at this time for your transfer to Berlin airport.

08.45

Departure on Lufthansa flight LH177 from Berlin to Frankfurt