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This central hub for event planners in Rhineland-Palatinate connects venues, service providers and regions. Together, we are establishing Rhineland-Palatinate as the go-to destination for successful events.

Founded in 1902, the DTV German Tourism Association (“Deutscher Tourismusverband”) serves as an umbrella organisation for local, regional and national tourist organisations in Germany. The member-centred organisation is involved in coordination, consulting and tourism policy for the successful development of tourism in Germany.

This is the first association of its kind and currently represents more than 560 event venues, congress centres, arenas and special event locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and other neighbouring European countries. Small, traditional town halls seating around 100 guests are just as much a part of the association as multifunctiona, modern event venues that can accommodate up to 15,000 attendees.

FORTE CULTURA is a cultural route that promotes and presents tourist attractions related to fortified monuments in Central Europe.

Since Mainz tour guides first organised themselves in the 1980s, the Mainz tour guide association has gone from strength to strength – what began with just under 20 members has now grown into an impressive group of over 90 tour guides. All Mainz tour guides are trained according to BVGD guidelines, and the certifications recommended by the BVGD are also part of the association’s programme.

The Great Wine Capitals (GWC) is a global network of currently nine major cities. They all share a very special feature that shapes their economic and cultural life: their internationally known and renowned wine-growing regions.

The Rheinhessen Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is a key driving force in Rheinhessen. It acts as a critical partner to politicians, an independent advocate for the market, and a customer-centric service provider for the economy.

Mainz City Management is regarded as a local forum for dialogue and action for politicians, business, retail and city centre stakeholders in Mainz.

The aim of Mainzer Fastnacht eG is to make the Mainzer Fastnacht brand known throughout Germany. Going forward, both visitors and Mainz carnival participants will be able to find information about the carnival at a central location under the umbrella brand of Mainzer Fastnacht eG.

In June 2017, the Mainz Tourism Fund (Tourismusfonds Mainz e.V.) was founded as a new model for financing tourism in Mainz. With the introduction of the Mainz Tourism Fund, private-sector funds are combined with resources from the city’s economic development agency, which, in accordance with its statutory purpose, are used exclusively for the general promotion of tourism.

The Rhineland-Palatinate Tourism and Spa Association (“Tourismus- und Heilbäderverband Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.“) serves all municipalities, organisations and other partners involved in the tourism sector. It supports municipalities in carrying out their tourism-related responsibilities, provides advice and offers practical tools for their day-to-day work.