Statements marking the 15th anniversary of the visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office: Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin: “Berlin is in the lead in today’s international meetings industry. The long-term investment in the city as a destination has paid off for Berlin. Our challenge in the years to come is to keep our top position since the international competition is strong.” Ekkehard Streletzki, owner of the Estrel Congress & Exhibition Centre: “In recent years, Berlin has really developed into a popular location for national and international conventions. This is not least due to the outstanding work of the Berlin Convention Office. The Estrel congratulates the BCO on this 15-year success story.”