Economic Significance

DüsseldorfCongress brings together people from numerous countries in its event locations and thus offers a platform for exchanging information on important subjects. In terms of disciplinary and interdisciplinary exchange of information, congresses, conferences and symposia are a crucial instrument for communication. The resulting synergy effects are of considerable value and have a long-term strengthening effect on Düsseldorf’s status as an important centre of science and venue for congresses and conferences.

DüsseldorfCongress simultaneously acts as employer, service provider and client to a large number of people and companies, thus securing numerous jobs in the region and contributing to a rise in the city’s economic power and quality of life.

According to a study carried out by the German Convention Bureau, conference and congress visitors generate the greatest buying power in their destination compared to other travellers. A day visitor attending a congress on average spends 66 Euros, an overnight guest even 239 Euro per day. In 2007, for instance, the visitors of the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf alone generated 61.57 million Euro spending power in the regional capital in terms of accommodation costs, catering, local transport and leisure activities.