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Frankfurt Tourist+Congress GmbH Board   Edition 2/09

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Dear Sir or Madam,

Summer is just around the corner. This year, the coming of most everyone’s favourite season also marks the arrival of the most significant event to visit Frankfurt during the year – the International German Gymnastics Festival 2009. Frankfurt will be celebrating this event with a spectacular opening ceremony and a riverside festival beyond compare, featuring live performances, culture and cuisine, fun and frivolity and a floating stage run by the local radio station, hr3.

However, that’s not all that’s currently on show in the Main metropolis. Have a read of our newsletter and acquaint yourself with the colourful programme of events on offer in Frankfurt am Main.

Sincerely yours,
Thomas Feda
Managing Director 

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The 30th of May marks the day: The International German Gymnastics Festival 2009 arrives in Frankfurt am Main. The opening ceremony promises much fanfare and artistic flair. The River Main will be turned into a natural work of art, a gigantic canvas of water. Jet-ski and paragliding demonstrations featuring laser and pyrotechnics shows will accompany the artistic performances upon the Main. Specially choreographed water elements will add a three-dimensional touch to the fluid projection area. Combined with towering sheets of flame, this unique art installation is sure to become a truly unforgettable experience that you won’t ant to miss!

During the event, the “Riverside Festival Mile” will be serving as meeting point for gymnasts, fans and Frankfurt locals before, during and after the competitions. There will be music and live performances, fun and games for the entire family as well as countless stands and summer gardens offering regional as well as international culinary specialities. A total of four stages, including the floating hr3 river stage, will be presenting a varied programme of contemporary live acts, groovy disco parties, chill-out sounds and spectacular gymnastics demonstrations.

Frankfurt’s Main Festival, meanwhile, looks back on nearly 700 years of history and tradition. First held in 1340, this riverside spectacle is held on the northern banks of the River Main as well as on the Römerberg, Frankfurt’s old town centre. The time-honoured folk fair has retained several mediaeval traditions over the centuries, such as the sea-jousting tournament, and is very popular amongst families thanks to its wide range of entertainment offers.
Event: International German Gymnastics Festival 2009,  Opening Ceremony, 30th May 2009
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Event: Riverside Festival Mile, from 30th May to 5th June 2009
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Event: "Main Festival", from 31st July  to 3rd August 2009, Frankfurt
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Frankfurt am Main now offers its guests a special service that has already become extremely popular in metropolises all around the world. Starting on 08th May 2009 and according to the “hop-on, hop-off” principle, visitors of the Main metropolis will be able to discover Frankfurt am Main in an original double-decker bus while boarding or deboarding at the most interesting tourist attractions as often as they please. From the upper deck of this colourfully decorated double-decker, passengers will be able to enjoy a truly unique perspective of “Mainhattan”. All in all, a superb addition to Frankfurt’s already vast range of tourist offers.

This year, declared the “Heinrich Hoffmann Year 2009” in commemoration of the famous author of children’s books, the Struwwelpeter Museum will be presenting itself in new attire. On 17th May, the museum – named after Hoffmann’s most famous character, “Shock-Haired Peter” – will open a new permanent exhibition on the life and work of one of Frankfurt’s favourite sons. 
Hop On-Hop Off City Sightseeing
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Struwwelpeter Museum, Frankfurt
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Hotels and Gastronomy

In April 2009, the restaurateurs NYKKE&KOKKI opened their newest establishment, “Table”, a stylish café-restaurant at home at Schirn Art Hall Frankfurt. This new eatery is open to Schirn visitors as well as friends of regional and international cuisine from the early morning until late at night. The interior was created by various renowned designers and architects as well as several upcoming talents. Each new design will be celebrated with its own opening event. Table’s interior features a café, a lounge, a bar and a restaurant.

The Jumeirah Group will soon be kicking off its very first project in Germany in Frankfurt’s city centre. The Dubai-based luxury hotel group and operators of the renowned Hotel Burj Al Arab signed their lease contract at the end of this April past. This venture marks the start of a further significant step for the urban development project known as the Palais Quartier, or Palace Quarter. The planned five-star hotel will presumably be opening its doors during the summer of 2010.
"Table", Schirn Art Hall Frankfurt
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Jumeirah Group Hotel, PalaisQuartier
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Our special offers for you

Autumn of every year brings about one of Frankfurt’s most internationally significant events – the Frankfurt Book Fair. During this time, the city plays host to countless readings, discussions and cultural events featuring artists and authors from across the globe. The Frankfurt Book Fair stands for Frankfurt’s time-honoured yet still very lively literature scene. Fans of world literature are urged to come and better acquaint themselves with the literary side of Frankfurt am Main during the Frankfurt Book Fair!

And what better way to dive into the historical traditions of the literary city of Frankfurt am Main than by booking our special “Goethe Weekend”, which commemorates Germany’s most celebrated poet and author!
Frankfurt Literature Weekends
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Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Board

Are you aware of the countless congress and incentive opportunities available in Frankfurt am Main? Do you require support with the organisation of your conference or special event? Have you ever visited the international IMEX trade show?
The City of Frankfurt am Main will once again be presenting itself with its very own booth, partnering for the first time with the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region. The booth will be some 70 square metres larger than last year’s stand and will serve to highlight the myriad advantages of Frankfurt and its surrounding region. 
IMEX 2009, Frankfurt
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