Ultimate Business Travel Guide To Frankfurt
04 January 2021
Arguably Germany’s most important business and finance centre, Frankfurt is a top destination for executives in a wide range of fields. Use our ultimate guide to business travel in Frankfurt to plan a rewarding and fulfilling stay in this vibrant city.
One of the first things you’ll notice about Frankfurt is a skyline that is unique in Germany. A huge cluster of skyscrapers looms over the city, among them those of the Deutsche Bank, the European Central Bank, the KfW, and the Deutsche Börse, the country’s most important stock exchange, in the city.
In addition to being home to more than 200 banks and other financial institutions, Frankfurt’s one of the world’s most important data hubs. More than 700 national and international networks meet at the DE-CIX internet exchange to peer internet traffic.
The city’s central location also makes it one of Europe’s most important traffic points. The main railway station is a central railway junction, and the airport is Europe’s leading cargo airport. For these reasons, the city is one of the most important links in the supply chain in Europe. Unsurprisingly, several German and European automobile groups have important centres in Frankfurt.
In addition to these many reasons for business travel to Frankfurt, the city is one of the most important destinations for meetings and events. Frankfurt hosts up to 60,000 conferences, meetings, and trade fairs annually. Whatever your reason for visiting the city, Capri By Fraser Frankfurt should be your first choice for hotel accommodation. Keep reading our guide to learn more about travelling to this remarkable city for business.
Frankfurt's Finance and Business District
The inner-city development area known as the Bankenviertel is Frankfurt’s main finance and business district. A large number of banks, law firms, and other organisations, mostly from the financial sector, are located there. Over the years, the informal boundaries of the district have spread to include the eastern Bahnhofsviertel (the Railway Station District), the western city centre, and the southern West End.
Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley are some of the major German and international banks and financial institutions located in the district. Our business hotel in Frankfurt is approximately a 10-minute drive from the district, making it easy for you to get to your meetings on time.
Key Business Events and Conferences
As mentioned, Frankfurt is a premier destination for business events, conferences, and trade fairs. Messe Frankfurt is one of the most popular locations for those events, as it’s the world’s largest trade fair, congress, and event organiser, and it boasts its own exhibition grounds. Capri By Fraser Frankfurt is within walking distance of this impressive location.
Some of the key recurring business events and conferences that take place in the city include the International Conference on Science, Engineering, and Technology (ICSET), the International Conference on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (ICROSMA), the International Conference on Medical & Health Science (ICMHS), the International Conference on Accounting and Finance (ICAF), and the International Conference on Vehicular, Mobile, and Wearable Technology (ICVMWT).
Some of the major trade shows include the international fashion trade show Premium Frankfurt, the Tendence trade show for gifts, kitchen, and table decorations, the international book fair Bookmesse Frankfurt, wedding fair Traudich Frankfurt, and the international consumer goods trade fair Ambiente Germany. Whatever your field of expertise or trade, there’s bound to be at least one event to grab your attention. If time is of the essence, be sure to stay at our hotel near the airport in Frankfurt.
Tips and Offers For Professionals
There are a few simple rules of thumb to follow if you want your business travel in Frankfurt to be smooth and successful. Use these helpful tips on German business etiquette as a starting point:
- Be punctual – Arrive promptly for meetings
- Greet politely – Shake hands firmly, maintain eye contact, and address your counterparts using their title and surname until invited to use their first names
- Respect the chain of command – Hierarchy is important, so follow the chain of command in meetings and when making business decisions
- Be prepared – Ensure you have all the details with you, as German businesspeople want as much accuracy as possible, and be prepared for lengthy business meetings.
We want your business travel in Frankfurt to be as comfortable and smooth as possible. With that in mind, we’ve put together a few special offers for professionals.
Our Just Like Home offer is perfect if you’re planning an extended stay of at least 28 nights in the city. You can take advantage of this offer on your own, or you can bring your family along for the duration of your trip or have them visit over a weekend. Among the perks included in the offer are a welcome hamper on arrival, complimentary one-way airport transfer, high-speed Wi-Fi, Malin & Goetz toiletries, twice-weekly housekeeping service, and access to our HotSpot business centre, Fitness Room, and laundrette.
While staying at our business hotel in Frankfurt, you’ll find that your business and lifestyle needs are well catered for. If you need to host a meeting or make a presentation, you can use our Pow Wow meeting rooms. When it’s time to relax and unwind, you can head to our lobby bar for a drink, or you can work out in our fully equipped gym. Feeling hungry? You can whip up your favourite meals in your apartment kitchen, or you can head to Caprilicious, our hotel restaurant. You’ll also find a host of dining options near our hotel.
Start planning the ultimate business trip to this incredible city.
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