Kuoni has acquired the German destination management company Conference & Touring GmbH, based in Berlin, with effect as of the beginning of 2008. Conference & Touring GmbH is one of Germany’s leading destination management agencies. Its head office is in Berlin with branches in Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Cologne.

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Following its strategy of expansion, Kuoni Destination Management opened a new branch office in Milan on 17th December 2007. After Rome, this is the second office in Italy. This latest expansion to the network underlines the strategic importance of Northern Italy for Kuoni Destination Management's meeting, incentive, conference, events and sports travel business as well as for congresses.

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On 1st December 2007, Kuoni Destination Management took the necessary steps to further increase the focus on the handling of current and potential cruise clients' needs. With the addition of new, dedicated and highly qualified resources, Kuoni emphasises the strategic importance and focus on the worldwide cruise handling by their over 60-fully owned destination management companies.

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At the World Travel Awards Gala on the British Turks and Caicos Islands, Kuoni celebrated yet another great success. Travel specialists from more than 200 countries chose Kuoni as the 'World's Leading Tour Operator' for the ninth time.

Kuoni Destination Management India was adjudged the Best National Inbound Tour Operator at the most respected and premium travel and tourism industry awards in the country: The Galileo Express TravelWorld Awards function, held 30th November 2007 in Mumbai.

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EIBTM, the largest annual event of the global meeting industry, broke all records last year, with the greatest number of exhibitors and buyers, and a series of well-attended side events such as Kuoni Destination Management's "Top Secret Party" for meetings and incentives professionals. The Kuoni team welcomed 120 select clients at the famous Speakeasy-Dry-Martini Bar.

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FITUR 2008: Held in Madrid from the 30th January to the 3rd February 2008. Stand Number 6G04
CONFEX 2008: Held in London from the 12th to the 14th February 2008. Stand Number Y300
ITB 2008: Held in Berlin from the 5th to the 9th March 2008. Stand Number Hall 10.1
EMIF 2008: Held in Brussels from the 19th to the 20th March 2008. Stand Number C147
Seatrade 2008: Held in Miami from the 10th to the 13th March 2008. Stand Number 233
IMEX 2008: Held in Frankfurt from the 22nd to the 24th April 2008

Kuoni Destination Management's Meetings & Incentives Guide offers travel professionals an exclusive selection of venues & supporting service providers throughout Europe and East & Southern Africa for their specific meetings and incentives needs.

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Ever wanted to try something out of the ordinary to boost your team's spirit? Then try building your own river raft and make it to the finish line before your competitors! Or experience a cocktail jam session in the largest bartending school of Europe.

Our DMC's strive at staying ahead by continuously providing our clients with the most creative and innovative product ideas and services from different destinations around the world.

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In October 2007, our DMC in Zurich provided the Czech National Football team with destination management services in Munich for their qualifying game for the EURO 2008 against Germany. We had the chance to interview the team's Manager, Mr Jaroslav Dudl.

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Pat Schaumann, has been in the destination management, meetings and events industry for over 20 years. She is the author of the only book written on destination management, "The Guide to Successful Destination Management". Pat has received numerous nominations: "Top 25 Women in Business", 2 x "Top 25 People in the Meetings Industry" and "One of the Magnificent Seven in the Meetings Industry". We recently spoke to Pat and asked her some questions about her plans.

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