{"id":4387,"date":"2021-09-23T09:20:03","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T09:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurochrie.org\/preview\/?page_id=4387"},"modified":"2023-08-24T09:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T09:33:33","slug":"reasons-to-attend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eurochrie.org\/2023\/reasons-to-attend\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to attend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][cs_banner style=&#8221;creative&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;a-btn-5&#8243; socials=&#8221;%5B%7B%22icon%22%3A%22fab%20fa-500px%22%7D%5D&#8221; title=&#8221;<strong>REASONS<\/strong><br \/>\nto attend&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;11910&#8243; text=&#8221;3-6 OCTOBER, 2023&#8243; location=&#8221;VIENNA, AUSTRIA&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1632391664070{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][cs_headings style=&#8221;simple_text&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;on&#8221; title=&#8221;Why attend EuroCHRIE Vienna 2023?&#8221;]<strong>Vienna \u2013 the most eastern city in the west, and most western city in the east. With its successful blend of imperial tradition and contemporary creativity, the Austrian capital has established itself as a major player in the global tourism market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2019 the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranked Vienna in sixth place for international congresses worldwide. Accessibility, infrastructure and leisure opportunities all contribute to Vienna being a must-see destination. Not to mention the Sacher cake&#8230;[\/cs_headings][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656513073367{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1632401836071{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][cs_headings style=&#8221;simple&#8221; text_align=&#8221;text-center&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;on&#8221; enable_line_color=&#8221;on&#8221; title=&#8221;10 Reasons to Attend&#8230;&#8221;]Finding an excuse to come to the annual EuroCHRIE conference is rarely difficult, thanks to our excellent academic reputation, great hospitality and opportunities to network internationally.<\/p>\n<p>But what about the Netherlands? It has to be about location, Amsterdam is one of the most easily accessible airports in the world. Additionally there are other charming cities and towns, beautiful countryside, and world-leading cultural attractions.[\/cs_headings][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1656512936427{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11913&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;1. Meeting Expertise&#8221; text=&#8221;\u2022 #6 in the ICCA ranking for international conventions<br \/>\n\u2022 Almost 1,500 Association Meetings (out of 4,500 events in total) take place in Vienna annually<br \/>\n\u2022 All service-providers work together as a close-knit team to ensure that everything is exactly as you imagined it&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11914&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;2. Accessibility&#8221; text=&#8221;\u2022 Located in the heart of Europe: most European capitals can be reached within two hours by plane<br \/>\n\u2022 Gateway to Eastern Europe<br \/>\n\u2022 Flight connections: 74 airlines provide regular connections between Vienna and 195 destinations worldwide<br \/>\n\u2022 150 international train connections daily to e.g. Budapest, Krakow, Berlin, Florence, et&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11915&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;3. Science and Research&#8221; text=&#8221;\u2022 Vienna leads the way in Europe when it comes to research spending<br \/>\n\u2022 Vienna is historically known as a leading scientific and medical destination<br \/>\n\u2022 Vienna\u2019s 20 universities have around 200,000 students enrolled, making the Austrian capital the biggest university town in the German-speaking world.<br \/>\n\u2022 Vienna University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication is Austria\u2019s leading UAS for management and communication, offering comprehensive and practice-oriented academic programs to over 2,800 students.&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11930&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;4. Infrastructure&#8221; text=&#8221;\u2022 Vienna is a big city with short routes between congress centers, hotels and locations.<br \/>\n\u2022 State of the art public transportation: more than 150 reliable subway, tram and bus routes<br \/>\n\u2022 City Airport Train (CAT): 16 minutes transfer from the city center to the airport<br \/>\n\u2022 Vienna Airport Lines: regular bus services from the airport to various destinations throughout the city<br \/>\n\u2022 Regular train connections from the airport to the main train station<br \/>\n\u2022 Cyclists are also well-looked after with clear pathways and 1,398 km cycling paths throughout the city<br \/>\n\u2022 350 hotels and 32,477 rooms for all tastes and budgets.&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11981&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;5. Most liveable city worldwide&#8221; text=&#8221;Each year, the international consulting firm Mercer carries out a study to assess the quality of life in 231 cities around the world. The results of the study in 2022 once again gave Vienna top marks and made the Austrian federal capital the most livable city in the world for the tenth time.&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11918&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;6. Meeting Venues&#8221; text=&#8221;\u2022 3 conference centers for meetings with up to 29,000 delegates<br \/>\n\u2022 More than 200 versatile locations from historic to contemporary<br \/>\n\u2022 More than 30 function rooms at 14 universities.&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11928&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;7. Easy &amp; Sustainable Public Transport&#8221; text=&#8221;The excellent public transport network includes trains, metros and buses and offers numerous ways to getaround. Check out Vienna City Cards where you can use any transportation for 24, 48 or 72 hours.&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;a-btn-7&#8243; button=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wienerlinien.at%2Fweb%2Fwl-en%2Fvienna-city-card-24-48-72-hours|title:wienerlinien.at|target:_blank&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11911&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;8. Green&#8221; text=&#8221;Aside from the urban flair, Vienna has an excellent reputation for being a clean and green city, with excellent air- and drinking water quality. Vienna has countless parks and recreational areas where you can enjoy some peace and quiet. More than half of the metropolitan area is made up of green areas, including a total of 2,000 parks, forest and agricultural land. Besides, Vienna has a firm commitment to sustainability with shops and restaurants focusing on environmental awareness, zero-waste and a more local approach to doing business. Currently 112 tourism and leisure operators are certified with the Austrian Ecolabel.&#8221;][\/cs_headings][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11979&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][cs_headings style=&#8221;classic_btn&#8221; enable_text_color=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;9. 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