Theory is good - personal experience is better! Our Fam Trips & Site Inspections give event planners exclusive insights into top locations, hotels and congress centers. Not only can the ambience and service be experienced directly on site, but valuable contacts can also be made with suppliers and service providers. Fam Trips: The key to personal knowledge and sustainable partnerships "What has been thought may give food for thought, but only what has been experienced will remain." - These words by Paul Heyse perfectly summarize why Fam Trips are so irreplaceable for event professionals.
What are Fam Trips & Site Inspections?
Fam Trips (Familiarization Trips) and Site Inspections are sightseeing trips specially organized for event planners, organizers and MICE professionals. The aim is to experience locations, hotels and congress centers on site in order to gain a realistic impression of the ambience, service and event conditions. While a Fam Trip usually comprises a multi-day round trip to several locations, a Site Inspection is a one-off, targeted visit to an event location. Both formats offer event professionals the opportunity to talk to providers in person, test the infrastructure and gain exclusive insights behind the scenes.
and gain exclusive insights behind the scenes.
Why are Fam Trips & Site Inspections so important?
1. experience locations live instead of just seeing them in brochures
Nothing can replace the personal impression of an event location. You can experience the atmosphere, service and processes directly on site - no catalog or online rating system can offer you that.
Advantage: Better decision-making basis for your event planning.
2. direct business initiation with suppliers
During the visit, there is the opportunity to speak directly with those responsible and clarify individual questions. This creates trust and makes it easier to work together later on when organizing the event.
Advantage: Clear agreements and a better basis for negotiation for future events.
3. networking and
exchange of experience
Our Fam Trips bring event planners, venues and service providers together. In addition to the live tours, you can make valuable contacts and benefit from the experiences of other participants.
Benefit: Build a strong network and gain exclusive industry insights.
4. knowledge for young event professionals & industry newcomers
Fam Trips are particularly valuable for young event planners and newcomers to the industry. They offer the perfect opportunity to establish themselves in the MICE industry, learn from experts and meet new business partners.
Advantage: Start your event career with valuable knowledge & contacts!
Are you interested in other networking formats? No problem! We offer events in other formats, such as our MICE industry get-together or our Networking Lounge.
Frequently asked questions about Fam Trips & Site Inspections
The trips are specially designed for event planners, event organizers and MICE specialists who want to experience locations in person and meet new business partners.
No, industry newcomers and young event planners also benefit from Fam Trips. They offer an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with experienced colleagues, build up knowledge and develop a strong network in the MICE industry.
Registration is easy via our registration form. Due to the limited number of participants, we recommend registering early. Visit our current events to register.
A Fam Trip begins with a welcome and introduction, followed by a guided tour of the locations. This gives participants exclusive insights and the opportunity to talk directly to suppliers and service providers. The event concludes with a networking dinner, which offers space for in-depth discussions and new business contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
It is helpful to find out about the locations you are visiting in advance and make a note of any questions. Business cards, a notebook or a digital device for notes and photos are also helpful for recording impressions and maintaining contacts in the long term.
The duration varies depending on the program. Some Fam Trips are one-day, others last several days to explore different places extensively. You can find the exact duration in the respective event description.
