Repeat clients

It is, in fact, the third time that WindEurope opts for the Bella Center Copenhagen and destination Copenhagen. The last congress held in the Danish capital was the EWEA Offshore 2015, and in 2012, WindEurope staged its EWEA Annual Conference 2012 at the Bella Center Copenhagen too.

Allan L. Agerholm, CEO of the Bella Center Copenhagen, part of BC Hospitality Group, said:

- This is great news and without doubt, the result of a close and targeted cooperation between many dedicated forces at the destination. We are delighted that Copenhagen and the Bella Center Copenhagen are able to welcome WindEurope back for the third time in just 5 years. Offshore Wind Energy 2019 will help highlight and strengthen Denmark's leading position within sustainability and wind power even further, and it underlines the strong appeal and professionalism of our particular congress venue, which just happens to be one of the most sustainable congress and exhibition centres in the world too.

Jan Hylleberg, CEO of the Danish Wind Industry Association (DWIA), remarked:

- I am very pleased that WindEurope has pointed to Denmark as the host country for the Offshore Wind Energy 2019 congress, and my hopes are, that this can turn into a recurring event after 2019.

The Offshore Wind Energy 2019 congress was won by Bella Center Copenhagen, in partnership with Wonderful Copenhagen CVB and members of the local Meetingplace network, ahead of destinations such as Amsterdam and Bilbao.

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Fast facts - Bella Center Copenhagen

• The Bella Center Copenhagen is a modern congress venue and the epicentre of Copenhagen's convention and meeting activity. It offers 100 flexible meeting rooms and numerous auditoriums and exhibition halls, and with a capacity in excess of 20,000 delegates, it is suitable for any kind of event.
• Bella Center Copenhagen (BCC) is located just 5 minutes from Copenhagen International Airport and 8 minutes from downtown Copenhagen and is accessible by bus, car, train, and metro - it even has its own metro station: Bella Center.
• Adjoining the BCC is the 4-star AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen, Scandinavia's largest design hotel and the perfect choice of accommodation during events. The two-towered landmark hotel venue offers 812 rooms in 'Cool Nordic' design, a SkyBar and several eateries, including top restaurant B A S A L T.
• Only one metro stop away lies the impressive Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers - a 4-star hotel providing 5-star experiences for business delegates and tourists alike. Recognized for its pioneering efforts within sustainable hotel development, the venue is also located next door to Copenhagen's brand new multifunctional, Royal Arena.

All of the above venues but Royal Arena are part of BC Hospitality Group's extensive portfolio.

Fast facts - the Danish wind turbine industry

• Danish companies were the first to set wind turbines at sea and are among the world's leading companies in the field. According to the latest figures (2015), the wind turbine industry in Denmark employs 31,000 and accounts for 4.6% of total Danish exports, with a turnover of more than 108 billion DKK (2015).
• According to the Windmill industry's latest figures (2015), the industry employs 12,147 in Central Denmark Region, 7,745 in Region South Denmark, 4,431 in the Capital Region, 3,449 in the North Jutland region and 1.783 in the Region Zealand.