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It is fair to say that the pressures to stay green and yet adhere to the high standards of business that we hold ourselves to, are growing. But in this day and age, having an urgent conference on the other side of the world should no longer pose a threat to the Polar bears.

For many of us, a conference in a different country used to mean a plane journey – and a guilt trip because of our carbon emissions. However, thanks to our new WebEx based international online meeting service, there is now a much more eco and people friendly means of ‘presence’ at your conference.

When our WebEx service launched at an event in Copenhagen, it allowed delegates from the USA and Australia to communicate in real time, directly with the Swedish host. The event, which had to consider time zone differences for its ‘attendees’, included video and audio interaction, and a function that meant the US delegate was able to operate his presentation directly.

The next time you have a conference based thousands of mile away you – or delegates from around the world - can rest assured in the fact that you can attend without even leaving the office – and reduce your carbon footprint and travel cost.

If you have experienced the benefits of a WebEx conference, why not tell us?

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Lorna — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:40:03 +0000

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Ohhhh Vienna

Lorna — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:23:02 +0000

Within the industry we often see trends for certain venues and locations being more popular at certain times, and one of the most popular locations for 2008 had to be Vienna.

Last year alone we produced 5 events in the city, with us completing three events there within a four week time period. Two of these events were back-to-back, which allowed us to have a little more time than usual to enjoy the sights the city has to offer.

Having been able to spend some free time in Vienna, it is easy to see why it has become such a popular location for the events industry. Not only does it have some fantastic venues, which boast excellent facilities, but it is also a city that is full of history and character.

The architecture is incredible and the people of the city are very welcoming, which makes it easy for you to enjoy your surroundings. We were fortunate to visit while the atmospheric Christmas Markets were open and enjoyed the gluwien…. And we never miss an opportunity to visit our favourite Italian restaurant, Di Capo, that is not only wonderful food, but is also reasonably price. It’s advisable to book as it is always busy!

However, with the limits on our time in Vienna, we have hardly scratched the surface of what this beautiful city has to offer, so if you have any tips for the best places to go, we’d love to hear them.