Testimonials from recent forums
From Spring 2017 in Copenhagen - Suppliers
“Everything was perfect!! I strongly recommend The Meetings Space to other colleagues of other hotels.”
International Sales Manager, Pullman Barcelona Skipper, Spain
“The event gets better and better and I can't wait for the next one.”
Director, Just The Letter B, UK/Global
“Definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to meet the key players in the MICE Industry.”
Sales Director, Westergasfabriek, The Netherlands
“Everything was perfect, from networking event, to quality buyer selection!”
MICE Sales Specialist, Valamar Riviera d.d. Croatia
“Very happy to see so many UK buyers of excellent quality...”
Head of Meetings & Incentives, Copenhagen Convention Bureau, Denmark
“In one word, this is QUALITY!!”
Sales Manager, Grand Hyatt Martinez Cannes, France
“I would highly recommend...overall best show I've attended... Great job and keep it that way!!! ”
Sales Manager, Radisson Blu Alcron Prague, Czech Republic
“The Meetings Space is one of the best MICE forums I've attended so far. Quality of Buyers is always top, they stay interested until the last meeting and the overall organization is just perfect. The best mix between good business appointments and fun, unusual networking activities.”
Sales Manager, Mövenpick Hotel Berlin, Germany
“Good quality of planners attending, well organised, on the ball, some good innovations, professional feel, well looked after... certainly one of the best forums on the market!”
Business Events Sales Manager - UK, The Hague Convention Bureau, The Netherlands
“Great forum, well organised and always a great mix of business, networking and fun for all.”
AMICE Senior Account Manager, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, USA
“I keep recommending it to colleagues from the industry. You can rest assured that Ibiza Gran Hotel will continue participating every Spring.”
MICE Sales Manager, Ibiza Gran Hotel, Spain
“I participated on other forums in the past but this was my first time with TMS. This was the only meeting where I experienced lot of relevant buyers and good overall amount of attendees.”
Managing Director, Prague Events, Czech Republic
“...The Meetings Space now the 5th time and Copenhagen was the best. We are looking for events with more than 250 delegates and this time the buyers really met our expectations.”
Sales & Marketing Manager, Salzburg Congress, Austria
“Really good and professional. I would love to go again. Great suppliers, great buyers and great programme.”
Sales Manager, Scandic Hotels, Denmark
“Always recommend you as the best MICE forum available! Great job!!”
Sales Manager MICE, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens, Croatia
“It was my first Meetings Space and certainly not the last one. I will encourage the partners to participate.”
Project Supervisor , visit.brussels, Belgium
“Great organisation, great meetings, great locations and really pleasant activities. Thank you!”
Marketing & Sales, Convention Partner Vorarlburg, Switzerland
“The organisation and quality of buyers were fantastic!”
Country Manager, AIM Group International - Madrid, Spain
From Spring 2017 in Copenhagen - Buyers
“A truly wonderful few days - the organisation of the meetings, activities and evening receptions was faultless. The quality of the suppliers was first class ...”
Senior Account Manager, Chillisauce Events, UK
“The most impressive arrangement I have ever attended. It was excellent quality in all aspects.”
Senior Booking Manager, Norsk Tur, Norway
“.., special mention to all the cooks and caterers along the way – probably "the best food I’ve experienced on one of these programmes ever"...”
Chief Communications Officer, Upstage, UK
“A professionally run event with a right balance between work & play, meetings & destination discovery and suppliers & buyers... Absolutely happy to recommend TMS to other buyers in the industry.”
Head of Events & Aviation, Sodexo, UK
&ldquo...the perfect balance of business meetings and networking opportunities... The meetings I had were a great mix of new destinations & suppliers ...The contacts I made and knowledge gained was invaluable.”
Senior Account Manager, Avenue Events, UK
“Excellent event, both professionally and personally. Extremely well organised. People are friendly and fun, but still professional. Lovely and truly useful experience”
Product Manager, Elämys Group, Finland
“VERY professional organized, top notch suppliers, one of the best I attended.”
CEO, Insitament, Norway
“An extremely professional organised event with solid networking opportunities.”
Group Travel Manager, Reed and Mackay, UK
“BIG THANK YOU! The Meeting Space was amazing and loved every bit of it. I would honestly recommend TMS to anyone who is thinking about going.”
Venue Sourcing Executive, Ashfield Meetings & Events, UK
“Just perfect!”
Project Manager, Egencia, Denmark
“The Meetings Space is The place to be ...”
Marketing Director, Wavestone, France
“Bravo! You and the team excelled all expectations… ”
Account Executive, Banks Sadler, UK
“This was my first meetings space and it was a really great experience... It really was a fantastically organised event from start to finish, all of my meetings were extremely useful.”
Events Co-ordinator, Mundipharma International Ltd, UK
“Your event is so very well organized, from early morning til midnight. And also during the weeks before. It was a great feeling how you took care of me...”
General Manager, MCL Management Consult by Linden, Germany
“... a great experience. The event was very well organised and thought through offering the buyers a great mix of networking opportunities and entertainment. I would and have happily recommended this event to my colleagues and would gladly attend the next event!”
Event Manager , Capita Travel & Events, UK
“The suppliers were excellent and I have certainly taken a lot of knowledge away ... I am thrilled to have attended.”
Account Manager, First Event, UK
“Back in Munich and very happy about the 3 days in CPH. Thank you for everything. I really enjoyed it.”
Managing Director, B&N Live Communications, Germany
“The event was excellent in terms of organisation, quality of suppliers, social programme & the destination was great, of course.”
Director, Pineapple Events, UK
“...thank you so much for a brilliant event last week...Everything ran so smoothly and we were so well looked after and spoilt!”
Event Director, Fuse Events, UK
“It was a fabulous event, thank you for all your support and for bringing us all together... ”
Director, Hatch Events, UK
From Autumn 2016 in Athens Riviera - Suppliers
“A great networking event with superb buyers!”
Sales Manager, Disney Business Solutions, France
“Very good quality buyers, never the same faces. Very serious people …..not in the slightest way comparable to any other MICE forum!!”
Director of Sales & Marketing, Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, The Netherlands
“High quality buyers, five leads, good ambiance and excellent networking. Thank you very much, we'll be back next Spring and Autumn!”
Sales Manager, Expo Hotels & Resorts, Spain
“This was Hawaii's first forum in Europe and we had a great response…..great quality of clients and I think all but one appointment were relevant for Hawaii.”
MICE Senior Account Manager, Hawaii Tourism Europe, USA
“It was a great event as expected, thank you for all your support and efforts.”
Cluster Sales Manager, InterContinental Berlin, Germany
“It was a unforgettable experience and a great opportunity to create links with buyers.”
Sales Executive, Marriott Praia del Rey Golf & Beach Resort, Portugal
“Great experience and very good appointments with few exceptions.”
Assistant Director of Sales, Hotel Okura Amsterdam, The Netherlands
“One of the best forums I've ever attended and I can recommend it to everyone interested in such kind of meetings……very good quality of buyers/suppliers, so much fun during the activities and evenings and also so many kind people. A big thank you to all your team… already looking forward to the next Meetings Space.”
Sales Manager, Mövenpick Hotel Berlin, Germany
“I would like to thank and congratulate your team for this great forum. It was an honour to be part of it, I was truly amazed with your great professionalism, the fastness of your response at all times always with a smile on your face. You made it easy, fun, and productive.”
Product Manager, Porto Convention Bureau, Portugal
“Very good meetings, great atmosphere and fantastic location.”
Account Manager, de Doelen ICC Rotterdam, The Netherlands
“Thanks for the great, great programme and organisation of every detail of The Meetings Space. It was a fantastic event and beyond expectations!”
Sales Manager - International Corporate Events, HUNGEXPO-Budapest, Hungary
“I very much appreciate the atmosphere of professionalism, mutual respect and business focus in combination with fun and positive ambience at TMS. Thank you, we will certainly participate at both events next year!”
Marketing Manager UK & Ireland, Vienna Convention Bureau, Austria
“I have to tell you The Meetings Space was fabulous….I really felt like a Greek goddess!! The quality of the buyers was, again, high level and everything ran perfectly. I strongly recommend to attend The Meetings Space to other colleagues.”
International Sales Manager, Hotel Pullman Barcelona Skipper, Spain
“A big thank you to you and the team for a very successful Meetings Space. Like the last one, buyers were very good and a lot of new faces. Organisation spot on as always. The standards of the event keep on getting higher.”
Manager M.I.C.E - UK & Ireland, Conventions Malta, Malta
“It was great networking and an amazing opportunity to see and to meet new professionals. I am sure we will have ROI.”
Global Sales MICE, Minor Hotels, Portugal
“Great location, familiar atmosphere, good networking, delicious food, new contacts. Thank you!”
Sales Manager, Scandic Hamburg Emporio, Germany
“Keep the event as compact as it is, the number of buyers is a perfect group size. Even if you don't have an appointment with some of them you still are able to connect easily.”
Account Manager, a KIMPTON hotel in Amsterdam & Crowne Plaza Amsterdam - South, The Netherlands
“For us it was the best Meetings Space until now!”
Sales & Marketing, Salzburg Congress, Austria
“Intimate event, great quality of buyers, perfect venue, excellent balance between working sessions and networking activities!”
Manager - Business Development, Disney Business Solutions, France
“Very well organized event, focused, a high quality of buyers, fruitful networking and a great destination!”
Conventions & Events Manager, Hotel Métropole, Belgium
“Beautiful venue, friendly staff, great food, terrific atmosphere, excellent organization (TMS Team) and hopefully fantastic business in the near future. See you in the next Forum ladies!”
Sales Manager, Vidamar Algarve, Portugal
“It was the right mix between activity, appointments and evening functions in that amount of time. I liked the size of the Meetings Space and the amount of buyers which made it more familiar.”
Area MICE Sales Manager, AccorHotels Germany, Germany
“Really ...congratulations for the great organization!”
Sales Executive, Pullman Madrid Airport, Spain
“Hands down one of, if not, the best forum I have ever attended……I will not hesitate to recommend The Meetings Space to any of my industry colleagues.”
Sales Manager, Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort, Portugal
“Great forum, a lot of good quality networking, amazing team of organisers! Very good experience!”
Business Development Expert, visit.brussels, Belgium
“Good appointments, great programme and organisation! I would highly recommend The Meetings Space to buyers and suppliers!”
Sales Manager, Austria Center Vienna, Austria
“Once again you proved that TMS is a seriously good MICE business forum!”
Sales Manager, Le Meridien Lav, Split, Croatia
“It was a great professional event in an amazing environment!!”
Director Sales & Marketing, Renaissance Barcelona Fira, Spain
“It was my first experience with The Meetings Space. The overall quality of the buyers was very good. The system of looking for common interest before the meeting schedule proves to be very accurate. Therefore the outcome of these 2 days was very positive.”
Sales & Business Development, Atomium & Art Design Musuem Brussels, Belgium
“Great experience, great opportunity to meet buyers and share time & experiences with colleagues.”
MICE & Groups Sales Executive, Elba Estepona Gran Hotel, Spain
“Thank you for again, a perfect organisation of The Meetings Space!”
Managing Director, Mallorca Convention Bureau, Spain
“The organization was superb, the hosted buyers great quality and perfect quantity.”
International Sales Manager, Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca Resort, Spain
“TMS last week has been as expected a full success: congratulations to you & your dedicated team!”
International Sales Manager, Hesperia Tower Hotel & Convention Center, Spain
“We were really happy with the quality of clients and again your team did a brilliant job.”
Sales & Marketing Manager, Salzburg Convention Bureau, Austria
“The experience was definitely very positive.”
Commercial Director, GPRO Valparaiso Palace Hotel & Spa, Spain
From Autumn 2016 in Athens Riviera - Buyers
“Very satisfied with the quality of suppliers. I could find new destinations for my clients and new contacts for the future…. I would recommend it for sure to other buyers.”
Event Manager, Ekypage, France
“A truly amazing forum and trip. I got such value from the 3 days and the quality of suppliers was excellent with lifelong relationships made. I have already been in touch with many with some enquiries this week. You did a sterling job ….everything was perfect.”
Director/ Partner, VenueSeekers, UK
“From my point of view TMS at the moment is the best of its kind. The standard of suppliers and buyers are very high. I also appreciate the balance between making new contacts during the meetings and the social activities.”
Operations Manager MICE, MICExperts - Kuoni Reisen AG, Switzerland
“It was extra splendid. And very valuable! …..a first time attendee at The Meetings Space I have to say I loved it. The numbers are just right, it gives the event a real intimate feel…Thank you thank you thank you!”
Account Director, Banks Sadler, Germany
“You have surpassed all of my expectations and raised the bar even higher! I was thoroughly impressed by the meticulous organisation, the choice of host property and the quality and diversity of suppliers. This is an incredibly slick, gold standard event and in my opinion the best the industry has to offer.”
Managing Director, Avenue Events Ltd, UK
“It was an amazing experience and I feel privileged to attend.”
Executive Assistant, Inmarsat, UK
“The event organized by you and your team has been exquisite! I will recommend it to everyone from the industry.”
MICE Manager, Travel Express/FCm, Poland
“Thank you once again for this great event …. It was my first meeting space and definitely not the last one! I had a great experience.”
Senior Assistant, Kellen, Belgium
“...I’m sure my colleagues here would benefit from such a fantastic opportunity.. Once again a sincere thank you!”
Conference Consultant - PwC Meeting Services, Capita Travel & Events, UK
“It was perfectly organised in every aspect .. productive and fun! The perfect combination!”
International Business Development, Next S.p.A, Italy
“Very interesting suppliers, destinations, new options and really nice people, as well as magnificent venues, hotels, activities… So thanks for everything!!”
Managing Partner, White and Colors, Spain
“I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of The Meetings Space. I have no doubt a member of the team will register to attend future events.”
Head of Business Development, Yellow Fish, UK
“You all did a fabulous job!! Great organisation and the venues were beautiful.”
Head of Groups and Incentives VIP Luxury Travel, A Tire Dailes Croisiere Club, France
“This was my first Meetings Space and was not only blown away by the beautiful location but also the great attention to detail throughout. The event ran just like clockwork…”
Venue & Hotel Liaison Manager, Nteractive Consulting & Events, UK
From Spring 2016 in Warsaw - Suppliers
“...The Meetings Space is probably one of the best forums I have attended so far. The ratio buyer / supplier is great … As for the quality of the buyers, the qualification process has been carefully done and the balance between meetings and networking is just spot on. Many congratulations to the organisers.”
Manager M.I.C.E – UK & Ireland, Malta Tourist Office, Malta
“Fantastic choice of buyers - it's been a while since I saw this quality on any of the events we attend! Bravo! It was one of the top events of this kind I ever attended! Fantastic organization, very professional TMS staff …Congratulations!”.
MICE Sales Department Manager, Valamar Hotels & Resorts, Croatia
“This is one of the best workshops in Europe, and mainly for 3 reasons: 1) Quality of buyers 2) Good balance between buyers & suppliers 3) Everything is concentrated in 2 days and a half…There are so many events, workshops, forums, trade shows during the year......this is the best one!!”
Sales Manager, Expo Hotels & Resorts, Spain
“Wonderful organisation... the appointments, both evenings, and moreover the quality of the buyers.”
Managing Director, The Lafayette Group, France
“For me, the best MICE Forum in the market.”
Deputy Director of Sales, The Oitavos, Portugal
“High quality of professional buyers! Top!...Great organization…Congratulations… for an excellent job. Something to consider for next year!”
Director of Sales & Marketing, Belmond Reid's Palace, Madeira
“Amazing organization and great selection of buyers!”
Director of Sales, Radisson Blu Baltics, Latvia
“One of the best shows with great organisation and buyers … this was perfect size and good to network and meet people…Thank you!”
Director of International M&E Sales, Scandic Hotels, Sweden
“Thank you to all of you … for your hard work and the excellent organisation. It was a great and exhausting show and cherry on the cake was the gala dinner…… it was one of the best gala dinners I attended so far and the crowd, buyers and suppliers, were really great.”
International Key Account Manager, Special Effects Ltd, Hungary
“Thank you for this wow event!! I met quality agencies and had a fantastic time!”
Sales Executive, Crowne Plaza Geneva, Switzerland
“Thank you very much… for all the hard work you and your team put into The Meetings Space in Warsaw…The workshop was really good, I think I have made many relevant contacts…new contacts, new friends. The way the event highlighted Warsaw was also very positive… ”
Congress Department, Madrid Convention Bureau, Spain
“Once again a short & sweet greatly well organized forum to be strongly considered for next year's action plan!”
Sales Manager, InterContinental Carlton Cannes, France
“Really well done, the organisation was great, location was super and the meetings and social events were very well organised.”
Director of Operations, ECMeetings, Malta
“Warsaw positively surprised me... very good networking opportunities - highly recommended!”
International Sales Manager, Dolce Sitges, Spain
“Compliments to the team for the perfect organisation. It was a pleasure to be there. The quality of the buyers was very good and I met lots of new interesting people.”
Incoming Department, Lugano MICE, Switzerland
“Great organisation and good buyers…my presence in this event will increase the business of our members in the next months.”
MI Product Manager, Algarve Tourism Office, Portugal
“Congrats for a great forum! TMS is an excellent opportunity to make good contacts and increase business.”
Manager, Ibiza Convention Bureau, Spain
“THANK YOU! I hope the quality of the buyers remains at a very high level…I look forward to seeing you again!”
Marketing Manager – Conventions, Hamburg Convention Bureau, Germany
From Spring 2016 in Warsaw - Buyers
“Absolutely perfect!”
Company Ambassador, Sinergie Group, Italy
“Attending and working with tens of international conferences during past 30 years - this was the best!! … Rate 10++!”
Sales Director, Abelita, Finland
“This was my first time at The Meetings Space and I found it incredibly well organised, professional and informative. Fantastic forum to meet suppliers, make vital contacts and generate future business. Thank you!”
Event Manager, Inception Events Ltd, UK
“…this was a brilliant trip and very well organised…It was very beneficial to meet with all of the suppliers that were there, so thank you again.”
Project Manager, First Protocol Event Management Ltd, UK
“..you guys did an amazing job…”
Project Manager, Ticket Biz, Sweden
“Without doubt the best Forum I have ever attended, excellent quality of suppliers and buyers. You have got the balance between business and pleasure just right. The size of the forum is just right as you get a chance to speak to everyone…I cannot recommend the Meetings Space enough, both to suppliers and buyers.”
Head of Operations, Team Umbrella Ltd, UK
“Thank you …for the perfect edition of The Meetings Space event in Warsaw. It has been a truly formative experience, with high-level meetings and great fun!”
Senior Account, GVST Group, Italy
“It was a great event in an interesting destination. Good meetings and networking opportunities.”
Director, Blue Line Events, UK
“Many thanks for everything you organised for me to attend the trip to Warsaw. I had an excellent and profitable few days.”
Proprietor, Cambria House Corporate Hospitality, UK
“The whole event was organized extremely well. Everything went smoothly and everyone enjoyed the event… I will recommend these events to all. Thank you!”
Project Manager, HRG Nordic, Finland
“..Perfect organization. It was good time invested!”
Project Leader, Chorus S.p.A. Italy
“Congratulations, this was a great meeting, really enjoyed it and this was relevant and qualitative, just keep it that way !!... Intimate, the right number of people in order to have a big show, and also to be able to talk with everyone and to create relationship. This is one of the best I have been to…Great organisation, great staff, keep organising perfect events like this so we could keep doing great business!”
Procurement Hotel Manager, MCI Geneva, Switzerland
“Excellent event, well organised and communicated from the offset”
Sales Director, CMM, UK
“That was the best workshop I have ever attended! Extraordinary organization, caring for details, excellent communication.”
Project Manager, Incentive Care, Poland
“Best so far…Perfectly executed and just the right size. The program was fulfilling and left nothing wanted.”
Manager - Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe, Turkey
“Very well organized event! … I made great contacts and got a good idea of what Warzaw has to offer. Thanks for letting me join!!”
Managing Director and Owner, ExperiGo, Sweden
“Good balance of suppliers covering all sectors…Thank you. Excellently organised event.”
Senior Account Manager, TTA, UK
“Congrats for the event and a HUGE thank you!…everything was perfectly organized.”
Event Project Manager, BNP Paribas, France
“I would like to congratulate all of you for the great professionalism and perfect organization.”
MICE & DMC Operations Manager, Green Velvet Group, Italy
“I had so much fun …and learned a lot during the working sessions you organized. It was really interesting for me to meet suppliers coming from all over the world. It was the first time I had the opportunity to attend an event like yours, and hopefully it won't be the last one!”
Project Manager, Numero 21, France
From Autumn 2015 in Cascais - Suppliers
“Thank you once again for organising this great event in Cascais. You and your team did an outstanding job!”
Project Manager, Convention Bureau Tirol, Austria
“Thank you and your beloved team for the excellent organization, warm hospitality and superb quality of buyers selected during the recent The Meeting Space Autumn-Cascais”.
International Sales Manager, Hesperia Madrid, Spain
“Beautiful place! Friendly people! Great organization! Thank you Meetings Space for making this event such a memorable meeting moment.”
Sales Manager, Accor Geneva, Switzerland
“Very good quality of buyers, perfect organization, fantastic working and fun environment, for me this has been one of the best events of this type that I have attended. Well done and see us in the next!!!”
International Sales Manager, AC Hotels by Marriott, Spain
“Thank you so much for organising such a super event in Lisbon. I thoroughly enjoyed it and made lots of new contacts.”
Corporate Meetings Executive, Dublin Convention Bureau, Ireland
“Loved the setting, the group of buyers and suppliers. Definitely love these gatherings and necessary to maintain contacts with new buyers & suppliers in our industry.”
Sales Manager MICE, Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel Antwerp, Belgium
“Great organisation and incredible venues.”
Associate Director of Sales, NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, Spain
“In one word "GREAT" !”
Sales Manager, Camille Oostwegel Chateau Hotels & Restaurants, The Netherlands
“Great networking event with great professionals !!!”
Director Sales & Marketing, Renaissance Barcelona Fira, Spain
“All the team is amazing. Everything is always so smooth and easy with you! Thank you!”
Sales Manager, Radisson Blu es. Hotel,Rome, Italy
“Great meetings, well organized in professional area as in the activities and networking options.”
Head of MICE, Palladium Hotel Group, Spain
“Second time at The MEETINGS SPACE. Selection of the buyers was even more interesting that in February in Cannes. Top organization.”
Global Sales Manager, ABREU DMC, Portugal
“Great organization and good contacts. Congrats for TMS Autumn 2015!”
Manager, Ibiza Convention Bureau, Spain
“Thanks to you, and your smiling team for this Autumn TMS. It has been a pleasure for us to participate, and I appreciated the qualification of your buyers, and suppliers too indeed.”
Sales Manager, EXPO Hotels & Resorts Group, Spain
“…huge thank you for another amazing event. It is truly wonderful to be able to work with the best!”
Executive Director & Partner, TheMiceCream, Latvia
“I would like to thank you for the assistance, organization and quality of the meetings at TMS in Cascais”
Sales Manager, Melia Villaitana, Spain
“Thank you once again for all your excellent organization and support throughout the event. It was a very profitable show for us and being in Cascais becomes a great opportunity to show this amazing destination to all the buyers.”
Sales Manager. Hotel Cascais Miragem, Portugal
"Very interesting. I had great meetings! Thank you to all.”
Sales Executive, Lisbon Marriott Hotel, Portugal
From Autumn 2015 in Cascais - Buyers
“Great selection of suppliers. The balance between meetings and informal networking was very good. The post meeting activities worked very well in creating opportunities for networking with peers and suppliers”
Head of Operations, Team Umbrella, UK
“You are your team were fabulous…It was a truly great experience and the perfect opportunity for me to meet with new suppliers, network and meet with other agencies within the industry.”
Senior Creative Development Manager, Zibrant Live!, UK
“Very high standard forum. High standard suppliers. Perfect! Thanks!”
Director & Partner, Citruzz Events, The Netherlands
“The discussions with suppliers was excellent and I had great appointments and meetings for future business”
Managing Director, Creative Meeting Solutions, UK
“… I had an amazing time. As this was my first time attending The Meeting Space, I wasn't sure what to expect. However I was welcomed by everyone from my point of arrival. I met some really good contacts”
Accommodations and Venue Manager, IQPC, UK
“Very nice and fun to meet people from different European countries from the same industry”
Project Manager, Hansen, Sweden
“Wonderful location, great management. Thanks a lot for the great experience!”
Senior Project Manager, Triumph, UK & Italy
“It was great to meet so many suppliers and industry peers in one place and being a smaller event it felt really personal and meant you had the chance to speak or meet people more than once.”
Managing Director, CC Communications & Events, UK
“I met with some really good hotels and convention bureaus and also met with some great fun buyers and suppliers. A job well done”
Managing Director, Inception Events, UK
“It was incredibly well organised, I felt we were looked after from initial stages until the very last minute. I got some great new contacts and have made some really good new connections with venues, DMC's and agents.”
Managing Director, Zebra Events, UK
“It was great and the quality of suppliers was superb and very well targeted. Also made new contacts amongst peers which is always good.”
Project Director, Zinc Management, UK
“Very efficient, effective, good contacts. To some I already have send a RFP... really great way of networking, meeting. Respect and cooperation with buyers and suppliers!!! Hope to be part of one next year?”
Owner, Willems projectmanagement, The Netherlands
“I would like to say THANK YOU to the whole TMS team for another innovative, very well organized and inspiring Forum in Cascais. This Forum is definitely worth a visit to connect with great suppliers in the MICE sector.”
Senior Project Manager, LIGANOVA - The BrandRetail Company, Germany
“The meetings and networking sessions were fantastic and I had some really great and insightful meetings.”
Client Services Manager, Capita Travel, UK
“I was impressed by your excellent organisation and professional brilliant people always ready to help and to take good care of all of us…I had the chance to discover new venues and I was surprised by some destination I was not familiar with..”
M&E Management Consultant, Cisalpina Tours, Italy
“A well run, good sized, useful event featuring good quality suppliers.”
International Account Executive, CCD Global Events, UK
From Spring 2015 in Cannes - Suppliers
“You were, as always amazing. Great team, attentive and friendly service. The event was really good, the quality of the buyers and appointments was excellent and I am glad it is only a 2 day event – compact and efficient”
Sylvia Smith, Senior Director of Sales, Hyatt Sales Force
“Excellent buyers very relevant for our business and high quality interesting network sessions - a must attend event”
Babette Braun, International Sales Manager, Dolce Sitges
“I truly enjoyed this compact, perfectly organized networking event with qualified buyers and great atmosphere and focus to establish business relationships. Thank you!”
Rene Buyink, Commercial Director, ITB Holland
“It has been a great experience. Quality of buyers, quality of suppliers and most important… the ATTITUDE of all attendees!! Very positive!!”
Cristina Noguera, International Sales Manager, Expo Hotels & Resorts
“Thank you Meetings Space team for inviting such great buyers! Met with really lovely people. Keep up the great work!”
Ingrid Smith, Sales Manager - MICE, Hilton Malta
“It was an excellent forum!”
Dorottya Refi Ozko, Director of Operations, Microcosmos DMC Budapest
“As always you did your best in order to provide us with a great platform in order for us to network and do our part in getting the business and contacts. I genuinely think that the main goal of the event was executed second to none!”
Ozren Kovacevic, Sales Manager, Le Meridien Lav Split
“A great opportunity to meet and interact with some of the best professionals in the European MICE industry. The event was superbly organized and highly professional”
Katya Bauval, Director of Sales & Marketing, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
“Great Buyers”
Ricarda Deragisch,Senior Manager Meetings & Conventions, Zurich Tourism
“Thank you again for a great show with strong appointments, qualified buyers and a great collection of lovely suppliers in a beautiful destination!”
Moreno Forte, Assistant Director of Sales, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
“Again another fantastic event, the quality of the Buyers was up to the usual high standard that we have come to expect from Lorraine and her team, well done to all for a successful event”
Bernard O’Reilly, President, Joe O’Reilly
“It’s my 2nd participation in The Meetings Space and more and more Lorraine and the whole team places high expectations. Congratulations for all the professionalism and please do not stop!”
Karine Brites,Commercial Assistant Manager, Hoteis Real
“...all the appointment were very qualified, the activities very original...”
Estelle Bernière, Sales Executive - MICE, Manotel
“… well planned, punctual, fantastic, thank you”
Sam Sultanovic, Director of Corporate Sales, Gothia Towers Gothenburg
“...Really good. Great appointments, networking and agenda”
Carlos Sabate, Country Manager, Kuoni DMC Spain
“Great networking atmosphere which makes very easy and friendly to make new contacts!!”
Ignacio Fernandez, Director of Sales, Renaissance Barcelona Fira
“It was a very effective and of high quality. I really appreciated the appointments and am very enthusiastic about attending again next year.”
Vera de Haan, Sales Manager, Carlton Hotel Collection
“...very good organized with good number serious hosted buyers...”
Mayia Papadopoulou,Director of Sales, Vilnius Grand Resort
“Congratulations Lorraine and your team for this fabulous work you´ve done for this forum and all the past ones. Your personal attention is really appreciated and is part of the big success of The Meetings Space.”
Idoia Elosua, Director of Sales, Melia Alicante
“Looking forward to attending the next Meetings Space!!”
Pearl Vedere, Director of Sales – UK, Hotel du Collectionneur
From Spring 2015 in Cannes - Buyers
“One of the most beneficial events I have attended”
Business Development Executive, CiEvents
“I had fun and the networking was excellent. My meetings were interesting and the appointments with the sellers were good. It felt like they all were very well prepared.”
Project Manager, One Touch Travel
“...a very well organised and thought-out networking event. You should be proud of yourselves and the team you have around you - they were attentive and professional at all times. The event was a great success.”
Managing Director, Wolf & White
“Thank you for a great few days in Cannes! It was great to be able to network with so many top quality suppliers in one place at one time. It was a fantastically well organised show which I would highly recommend to buyers in the future.”
Client Operations Manager, BCD M&I
“...The Meetings Space event has been extremely worthwhile for me. Not only was I able to meet with suppliers who can help with current RFP's, I also learnt about new destinations which I had not considered or perhaps ruled out... Congratulations on such a well organised, efficient and useful event!”
Head of Project Operations, Small Planet Meetings
“It's a very useful few days for me and the fact it's good fun is an added bonus. Beautifully organised as usual!”
Global Event Marketing, EMC
“A great experience; well organised, carefully targeted and genuinely useful. Well done everyone involved”
Head of Events, The Outlook Creative Group
“Absolutely great, throughout the process we were always kept informed. Meetings were very valuable. Great forum. Would recommend.”
Operations Manager, Ashfield Meetings & Events
“It was a great experience, and really worthwhile for us at FMI. Thank you!”
Senior Account Manager, Fisher Moy International
“The event was certainly worthwhile…Thank you for a wonderful few days!”
Section Manager, HRG Worldwide
“Very impressed of how very well organised it was! It was the first time participated to this kind of forum and I really liked the overall experience, the perfect format to meet the maximum amount of contacts in a very short time. I would do it again.”
Sales & Event Co-ordinator, Konzeption & Protokoll
“Thank you so much for the invite! What a brilliant experience overall and I look forward to attending more of these meetings in the future.”
Events Manager, White & Case
“I found it extremely beneficial!”
Groups and Incentive Manager, CTT Group
“Really intense but enjoyable time, I met lots of important contacts that I fully intend to utilise in the future”
Account Executive, Activate Events
“I very much enjoyed the event and found the meetings very informative and interesting. Lots of new ideas to think about and a very well organised event.”
Proposal Writer, KTS Events Ltd
“It was a great experience to attend”
Supervisor Sales Events & Training Organisation, Mary Kay Cosmetics Germany
From Autumn 2014 in Marbella - Suppliers
“Ten out of ten on all counts, best networking event I have attended in 25 years”
Bernard O’Reilly, Joe O’Reilly Ireland Group
“Thank you for the wonderful time in Marbella, it was a perfect mix of business and pleasure – great meetings and wonderful networking activities!”
Sonja Jantol , Sales Manager, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
“Great forum allowing serious work and great fun in a short period of time”
Alexandra Martins Ramos, Algarve Promotion Bureau, Portugal
“A great event…. You’re the best..”
Bent Hadler, President, Hadler DMC Scandinavia
“The Meetings Space is just a great place to meet new opportunities and chances”
Jennifer Blaurock, InterContinental Hotel Berlin
“Perfect… great team…always a big smile… I like**”
Frank Plugfelder, Hamburg Convention Bureau
From Autumn 2014 in Marbella - Buyers
“There are no words to express the gratitude for the 3 days spent in that small Paradise….It was very interesting and useful to meet all the providers and also the other buyers and exchange ideas with them…..and BRAVO for your perfect organization”
Luisa Silvani, Project Manager, Overcome, France
“Fruitful meetings in a very friendly environment”
LVMH Fragrance Brands, France
“I do not want a path where the steps of the crowd are trailed (Callimachus)…. With TMS we are not in the steps of the crowd!”
AMSLAV
“Really MICE business!”
Imagine Events
“Overall a very good experience”
Privilege Events, Italy
“Thank you very much for a great event. It was a fantastic platform to meet interesting suppliers and wonderful people. It gave me a great chance to exchange and hopefully create some business opportunities.”
Alexion Pharma International, Switzerland
“A very good meeting and a great experience for me.. with the right selection of suppliers and fantastic organization. Congratulations!
Tech Data, France
“Rediscover the pleasure of working!”
Smarty Travel, France
“Working with The Meetings space has been a very rewarding and pleasurable experience. I recommend to all buyers that need to expand their suppliers”
Staff Eventos
“Almost perfect!!”
CCMG, Denmark
From Spring 2014 in Madrid - Suppliers
“Perfect organization and excellent selection of buyers; this is what we need in our industry!”
Guiseppe Savarese, Radissson Blu
“I am deeply impressed about the amazing organization and the quality of the whole event”
Sara Mastrogiovanni, Starwood Hotel Vienna
“A short but strong meeting forum you need to attend! Very well organised and qualified buyers.”
Moreno Forte, Hotel Sofitel Legend, The Grand Amsterdam
“The Meetings Space brings together some excellent buyers, some we know, some we got to know, an excellent business environment has been created by all the Meeting Space...well done.”
Warren Zahara, Alpine Malta
“Great audience and again many new buyers and companies ! Meeting in one of the European key destinations, 48 hours and so many networking moments !! Perfect!”
Robbert-Jan Meinardi, Grand Hotel Huis Duin
“Buyers were top notch indeed…your reputation precedes you and I will always be in the front line recommending you guys.”
Michael Borges, Epic Sana Hotels
“Excellent appointments with the world’s most exceptional MICE buyers!”
Neils Oostenrijk, Hotels Van Oranje
“Thank you TMS team for an excellent event. Good ratio of meetings and networking activities with a lot of fun! Return of investment is on horizon and that makes us very keen to book all TMS Forums this and next year.”
Veronica Jurica, Radisson Blu Dubrovnik
“Excellent formula and well organized. Real opportunity to meet new buyers”
Menno Meyer, Phenix Events France
“Thanks again for the great meeting and for all your support.... buyers were very high level and appointments very valuable. And your Team was really the best!”
Paola Ursino, Kuoni Italy
“I would like to thank you all for such a great show last week in Madrid, I thought the whole event was organised very well and the meetings were of high quantity and quality. The event was seamless from start to finish”
Nic Scott, Mason Rose
“A great event to meet the key decision makers in our industry. Amazing opportunity to exchange ideas, news and to network.”
Ivica Pavusek, Ritz Carlton Berlin
“It was one of the best forums I attended in quality of buyers.”
Christine Stelzer, Convention Bureau Tirol, Austria
“I have rarely seen a workshop with such a good quality selection of buyers. Excellent value for money!”
Dominique Jansen, Radisson blu Hotels Brussels
“For the second time, the team of The Meetings Space promised and delivered a great event. Quality meetings in a professional and yet fun atmosphere. Well done!”
May Sollinger-Soucek, Vienna Convention Bureau
“Buyers were top notch indeed…your reputation precedes you and I will always be in the front line recommending you guys.”
Michael Borges, SANA Hotels
“I will advise The Meeting Space forums to all my colleagues interested in Mice business.”
Patricia Silva, Vidamar Resorts, Portugal
“…the quality of buyers were very good. Attending this event gives us the opportunity to have more business, we are sure of that!!”
Pureza Champalimaud, The Oitavos, Portugal
“Great opportunity to meet serious buyers”
Eadaoin Marrinan, Dublin Convention Bureau
“Thank you very much to the entire TMS Team for organising such a wonderful event. I had great meetings and came back with enquiries and very good prospect leads!”
Jose Rosado, Hyatt Global Sales
From Spring 2014 in Madrid - Buyers
“I can’t fault the event, and feel it was very well structured with a great mix of business, networking and fun. I applaud the fantastic organisation, communication and structure. Well done and thank you for allowing us to attend.”
Sales Director, Trinity Conferences, UK
“This was my first Meetings Space event and I found it very beneficial. It was great to see so many suppliers in one place at one time.”
Head of Events, Corporate Rewards, UK
“It was a useful event for me, I met some suppliers whom I had not considered before, sent requests during the event to get their proposals this week. It's exactly what I need...”
Department Manager MICE, Unifest Travel, Russia
“A worthwhile event to attend with a manageable ratio of buyers and suppliers to come away feeling like you had the opportunity to speak with everyone you wanted to. A friendly and welcoming environment in a great location.”
Events Director, Stature
“I had a really good trip. This was the first time for me and I was really surprised. Nice organized, great suppliers and overall a really nice couple of days. Keep up the good work!”
Key Account Manager, EventCom, Denmark
“Thank you so much for such a great few days in Madrid. It was extremely well organised and I think there was a complete consensus that everybody got a lot out of it. The meetings were very appropriate and a good length and I really enjoyed all the networking...”
Exosphere, UK
From Spring 2013 in Berlin
“The most effective, businesslike and well targeted event I have ever attended.”
Verena Kuhn, InterContinental Carlton Cannes
“Attending The Meetings Space for the first time, it’s always a little "what to be expected" - but by all means, this is the best organised event that I have ever attended as a supplier!”
Bent Hadler, President, Hadler DMC
“A fantastic couple of days. The meetings were very beneficial - a great experience. A tradeshow that tops them all and others need to learn from The Meetings Space.”
Jenny Buchanan, American Express, UK
"During these challenging times it is all about exceeding expectations. The Meetings Space definitely exceeded my expectations, you and the team have managed to surprise not only the clients but also the hoteliers! Several events I have attended in the past 6 years but a first event with such a high quality buyers I have never seen before. The choice of organising an event where you are able to network, share knowledge, dine and drink and enjoy time with in 2,5 days is a successful idea! A BIG thank you for you, the team and the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Berlin, I hope that I may attend many more."
Menno Schifferstein, International Sales Manager, Hotels van Oranje
“Once again many thanks for being so essential to our industry with this important workshop!
I was extremely happy with everything. Perfect timing, high quality of the buyers, great choice of the location and the hotel, kindness of your staff (please give all of them all a BIG thank you!)… You can already consider my hotel for the next edition!!”
Pippo Savarese, Sales & Marketing Director, Radisson blu Es. Hotel, Rome
“You have exceeded my expectations. Venue, programme and quality of buyers were really excellent - everything went smoothly and you were a great host team on top of everything. So I am on board for 2014 and will recommend your event to peers and (quality) clients!”
May Sollinger-Soucek, CMP, Marketing Manager UK & Ireland, Vienna Convention Bureau | Vienna Tourist Board
“As a Senior Buyer, I found the format much more effective than traditional industry forums…..much more effective than having to walk through a large exhibition hall and being approached by venues and destinations that were not within my remit…the two days allowed for great networking opportunities outside of the pre-arranged appointment schedule, in an informal, relaxed environment. I got a sense from other delegates that they were enjoying themselves as well!”
Robert Quayle, AstraZeneca, UK
“It was such a great event. It felt like it has been organised for many many years already!”
Coen van Veen, Account Manager Sales, Duin-Kruidberg
“Thank you and your GREAT team for taking care of all of us at TMS in Berlin! Was a really successful event, perfectly organised, with a good selection of hosted buyers and a lot of fun! I look forward to receive your future plans! “
Ioanna Remoundou, Senior Sales Manager, Grand Resort Lagonissi
“Great social parts of the event and a great chance for networking, as well as the actual meetings.”
Amelia Conti, Crown BC, UK
“Thank you so much for the outstanding and successful event you organised in Berlin!
Great contacts, great networking and….great party!! “
Emiliana Parlini, Sales Manager, Rome Marriott Park Hotel
“A HUGE THANK YOU!!!! It has been amazing, very well organised, great contacts and just fabulous!!!!
Definitively, we will consider attending your next one!!!”
Miguel Benitez, Director Comercial, Mel