Testimonials from recent forums
From Spring 2023 in Prague - Suppliers
'Your attention to detail, meticulous selection of Buyers, and great choice of all the Partners involved make us experience unique events in addition to great business opportunities! You always rock, Guys!' Sales Manager, Hilton Sorrento Palace, Italy
'The Meetings Space offers a valuable platform to lay the foundation for any successful project: A solid industry network, trusted partnerships and plenty of inspiration.' Manager Sales & Marketing (MICE), Lucerne Convention Bureau, Switzerland
'The Meeting Space is a must attend … one of the best b2b events in the industry as they never disappoint. Great organisation, serious buyers and superb nights to mingle.' Associate Director of Sales, Ibiza Gran Hotel, Spain
'Organising forums is one thing, organising quality forums is another one and TMS mastered it.'
Sales Executive MICE Europe, Intercontinental Lyon and Marseille - Hotel Dieu, France
'Within a week after the event, I had confirmed business from buyers I met at TMS.'
Sales Manager, Novotel & Mercure Amsterdam, The Netherlands
'We came back home to Munich with a suitcase full of inspiration, great encounters and potential business. The mix of networking and meetings was organized perfectly and the team of TMS makes you feel like you are part of the family.'
Director of Sales, Hilton Munich Airport, Germany
'Top notch organisation, quality of services on site were all outstanding (beyond my expectations), clearly qualified buyers especially for a CVB!' Congress Development Manager, OTM NCA, France
'In less than 48 hours you meet so many great and interesting people to make connections with. Well invested time and money.'
Key Account Manager, Nimb Hotel/Tivoli Gardens, Denmark
'A must event to attend within MICE world.'
Sales Manager, Altis Hotels, Portugal
'Awesome Organisation. Amazingly friendly team. Great buyers with real business… I am more than happy to finally being a part of the TMS family.'
Senior Brand & Partnership Ambassador, TITANIC HOTEL, Germany
From Spring 2023 in Prague - Buyers
'Hands down - continues to be the BEST MICE Forum in the business.' Senior Venue Sourcing Executive, Ashfield Event Experiences, UK
'The quality of the meetings was fantastic and I have already sent enquiries to a couple of the suppliers.' Managing Director, Wildfire Agency, UK
'Top marks from me! … I couldn't recommend them enough.' Account Manager, Absolute Corporate Events, UK
'Inspiring, intense and high energy!'
Project Manager, Monkfish, Denmark
'An incredible job of bringing together the best and brightest in the industry, creating an atmosphere that was both informative and enjoyable.'
Commercial Director, Recall Agency, France
'In one word: It was TOP!'
Sales Manager, CWT MEO, France
'I love TMS and consider it one of the best organized events in the industry… My wish is that they were involved in organizing large industry events as I am certain they will be a massive success.' Sourcing Manager, AMEX GBT, UK
'The matching was one of the best I've experienced so far.'
Corporate Travel Consultant, Corporate Peaks, France
'Great contacts made and new ideas gathered with a super attentive Meeting Space team holding it all together.'
Project Manager, Mondial GmbH, Austria
From Autumn 2022 in Vienna - Suppliers
'The Meetings Space continues to be best in class. Good, qualified buyers and always an event run to a high standard. Well done!'
Head of Business Development Business Events, Copenhagen Convention Bureau, Denmark
'This is best and most professional organized event I have ever attended and definitely will see you soon! Thank you, The Meeting Space Team you did a great job once again! Very professional organized event and good quality of Buyers. Thank you and see you soon!'
General Manager, ATTA Centre, Latvia
'I love attending these events: they are always very well planned and organised with good turn out of attendees. Great connections were made because of TMS Vienna! Thank you.'
Account Manager, NYC & Company, UK
'Great selection of meetings with high potential, well sourced buyers, superb organisation.'
Senior Cluster Sales & Marketing Manager, 25hours Hotels, Germany
'Very productive and valuable meetings, combined with wonderful social events. Can't recommend this event enough!'
Sales Coordinator, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, Austria
'TMS is one of the few forums that really has a high standard of events. The team is great!'
Marketing & Sales Manager, Messe Congress Graz Austria, Austria
'The event was magnificent. Very well organised. The location was very comfortable, all in the same place. No time wasted. The event was neither too short nor too long. Perfect. Vienna was spectacular. Great food.'
Business Development Manager, La Manga Club Resort, Spain
'An opportunity to meet with and engage with leading players in the MICE industry in a wonderful setting, delivered by a great team - we will definitely be back!'
Trade, Industry & Business Tourism Manager, Meet In Ireland, Ireland
'The Meetings Space is one of the most qualitative events I could do. Organisation was really smooth, buyers were well selected and the appointment were qualitative.'
Sales & Marketing Manager, Le Louise Hotel Brussels – Mgallery, Belgium
'Effective meetings, great location and excellent final outcome. A valuable event and shouldn’t be missed.'
Sales Manager, Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection, Portugal
'Very good and timely updates and information. In cases where I was unsure the team was very quick to help me. Couldn't have been handled better in my opinion. Well done. Overall great buyers, many of which with a keen interest in Viennese business in our category.'
Sales Coordinator, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, Austria
'Super organised! The logistics to Vienna and back home were just perfect! Well done!!'
Sales Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm, Sweden
'All the event was wonderful. It was my first time and without any doubt I will come back. I have recommended the event to other suppliers I know.'
Business Development Manager, La Manga Club Resort, Spain
'Really fantastic, especially bearing in mind some change to resource in the run-up to the event, which bore no effects whatsoever on the pre-event and in-event delivery. A really lovely team and thanks so much for everything you did to make it a fantastic few days and really productive and informative event.'
Trade, Industry & Business Tourism Manager, Meet In Ireland, Ireland
'The experience was very good. Due mostly to the good buyers you brought. The quality of buyers is higher than most of the other similar events.'
Deputy General Manager, Sales & Marketing Director, Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf & Wellness, Portugal
From Autumn 2022 in Vienna - Buyers
'Sadly, your ranking doesn't have a 10th degree (only 5). The information sent out, the support given, the help even with short term requests, the attention to detail, the personal approach - it all contributed to make it a perfect organisation with lots of personal touch. I love how you organize your events, Lorraine, and team!'
Senior Director Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe, Germany
'I participated for the first time, and I am thrilled with the service-oriented team and the support and the super format of the event. Many thanks that I was allowed to participate and make many valuable contacts on the supplier and buyer side and of course to get to know the wonderful Vienna a little.'
Project Manager, Ashfield Event Experiences, UK
'Best show this year, hands down!'
Meetings and Events Consultant, HelmsBriscoe, The Netherlands
'I've attended many forums of similar format but from an organisational point of view, this is by far the best. The team is responsive, flexible, and understanding. A real joy to work with and a wonderful event to take part in. Thank you, Lorraine, for all that you do and congratulations to Eloise for doing such a fantastic job!'
Senior Director Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe, France
'It was one of the best Meetings tourism exhibitions I have been. The sum up is great on all aspects.'
CEO, Alegretur - Agencia de Viagens e Turismo, Portugal
'My first TMS Forum and I have to say it’s the very best I have attended.'
Managing Director, Goldcrest Events, UK
'Quality and valuable services are what clients need now more than ever. Selection on our behalf is paramount and Lorraine and her team succeed in their endeavour at every edition of The Meeting Space. It's about knowing the industry we're in, acknowledging the challenges that we're all facing, it's about experience and delivering not only what is expected, but going beyond that. Well done, Team!'
Managing Director, HelmsBriscoe, Italy
'I participated for the first time, and I am thrilled with the service-oriented team and the support and the super format of the event. Many thanks that I was allowed to participate and make many valuable contacts on the supplier and buyer side and of course to get to know the wonderful Vienna a little.'
Managing Director, CB Consulting MICE SPORT PR, Germany
'I was very impressed with your organisation and how extremely attentive you were. Because I participated despite a very busy time in our office, I had my doubts if it was a good decision. But contacts were excellent, the destination wonderfully presented and the whole event just a very pleasant experience! Thank you, I certainly didn’t regret it!!'
Meetings and Events Consultant, HelmsBriscoe, Germany
'The team at The Meetings Space were incredibly helpful and organised, this has been an amazing networking experience of which I have been very lucky to experience. The team throughout the event were present and incredibly knowledgeable, I am sure all of you need a well-deserved rest. I would say even the newer members of the team - Rhianna, were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable which is a great reflection of the company and training.'
Project Manager, Ashfield Event Experiences, UK
'In my opinion, TMS is one of the best MICE business forums in Europe, especially because is a human size organisation! If you're looking to find long-term connections, this is the place to be! The Meetings Space is not only a two-day networking event, but also a truly meaningful experience!'
Event Specialist, Freelance Event Specialist, France
'Very professional and thought provoking, great way to sample for client events for what to do and not to do with them. Truly appreciate the professionalism, communication manner and appreciation to what we do - as the event itinerary showcased the location, service providers and partners very well. Meetings were efficient and useful, got to know many new people in the industry, appreciated the mix of new and fresh incomes to the industry also from both supplier and hosted buyer side.'
VP, The Nordic Countries & The Baltic States, Axioms & HelmsBriscoe, Finland
'The Meetings Space in Vienna was an emotional experience of humanity and professionalism, two fundamental ingredients for a successful business event.'
CEO, Olimpia Ponno Consultancy, Italy
'I have gained valuable knowledge, which I do every time I or one from my team attend, I rather want my team and myself to reserve time for your event than anything else.'
Manager Group & Conference, TravelpoolEurope, Denmark
'The Suppliers were fabulous, our appointments were extremely well matched, and we are looking forward to future business.'
Project Manager, Ashfield Event Experiences, UK
'Happy I took the time to participate, even though September is a busy time in our office. It was worth it because knowing the valuable contacts saves me time in the future! Thanks fora great experience, Lorraine, and team!! Memorable! Especially with a new tattoo to boot!'
Meetings and Events Consultant, HelmsBriscoe, Germany
'I have rarely experienced such a perfectly organized event. Thank you very much for letting me participate!'
Managing Director, CB Consulting MICE SPORT PR, Germany
'Excellent standard of networking with highly qualified/relevant buyers and suppliers -probably the most professionally run of such events in the industry in Europe.'
Partner, Hotel Desk, UK
'Would definitely recommend other TMS programs to colleagues!'
Founder & President, Buttoned Up Productions, USA
'It was worth waiting since 2020 to participate at this event.'
Incentive Events & Congress Groups Director, Em Viagem Travel Solutions, Portugal
'This was my first edition of The Meetings Space and find that it has set the bar for me in terms of format and organisation.'
Meetings and Events Consultant, HelmsBriscoe, The Netherlands
From Summer 2022 in Lisbon - Suppliers
'Fantastic experience, great mice forum, the best in the market nowadays.' MICE Sales Manager, InterContinental Barcelona, Spain
'Epic organization, stupendous buyer selection, notable organization by dream team, memorable event, it is in fact the event where we have guarantees of ROI. Wish all the partners and organization the best, we will certainly keep our presence in such a successful event'
Director of Sales MICE, Anantara Hotels & Resorts Southern Europe, Portugal
'The Meetings Space provides an excellent opportunity to meet 25 quality buyers in a relatively short space of time whilst also enjoying a range of networking events and experiences in the host destination.'
Business Tourism and Luxury Specialist, Meet in Ireland, Ireland
'I'm very happy when I'm leaving home after the Forum and I'm carrying, not only a collection of business cards, but also with a list of requests for groups.'
Sales & Marketing Manager, El Palace Barcelona / Casa Anamaria Hotel, Spain
'Like no other'
Groups & Events Sales Executive, St Martins Lane London & Sanderson London, UK
'The Meetings Space in Lisbon was excellent. Good quality buyers, well organised and fun and most importantly I came away with some great business leads. Thank you TMS team!'
Head of Business Development, Copenhagen Convention Bureau, Denmark
'Love, love this event, the perfect balance between discussing business, building relationships with buyers, meeting new contacts, socialising and experiencing the destination.'
Director Global Sales, Lore Group, UK
'11 out of 10!'
Director of Sales & Marketing, Melia Hotels International - Urban Hotels South Spain, Spain
'Qualitative meetings and very kind and Professional atmosphere'
MICE Europe Sales Manager, Barriere Hotels and Resorts, France
“Super well organised event with a perfect mix of efficient buyer meetings and networking opportunities.”
Senior Sales Manager, Grand Hotel Stockholm, Sweden
'Your events - such as the TMS Summer 2022 - are always a pleasure due to the organisation of your team, the quality and quantity of the buyers, and the combination of meetings and networking activities.'
Marketing Manager Conventions, Frankfurt Convention Bureau, Germany
'TMS really do set the bar when it comes to well organised, joined up thinking b2b events...'
Director of Sales UK, USA & Ireland, Maritim Hotels, Germany
'An excellent MICE professional meeting for the balance and selection of buyers and suppliers and the attention to detail of the TMS team'
Sales, Convention Bureau Sitges, Spain
'TMS strapline sums it up perfectly but would change a few words...''Friendly great MICE business forums"'
Director of Global Sales MICE Europe, Wyndham Hotel & Resorts, UK
'It has been such a nice workshop! Buyers were interesting and there has been a good match'
Business Developer, MiCo DMC, Italy