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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE

This certification is an initiative of Swiss Tourism, which has issued particular standard guidelines that need to be fulfilled in order to obtain this endorsement. Bern is the Swiss capital; hence, government business, association meetings, banking and consulting are the core business. COVID-19 has impacted group events.

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Inside the Bid Process for a Citywide Conference

PCMA Convene

Moreover, once she settled into her role, it became increasingly apparent to her that “because we all work with the business side of Geneva,” the bureau should be closely aligned with the city’s economic development organization (EDO) and its chamber of commerce rather than fall under its tourism office. EXPERT ADVICE.