Central coordination and international promotion of the Dresden Elbland destination

Strategic marketing for the city and region

View from the Elbe of Brühl’s Terrace with the Academy of Fine Arts, Frauenkirche and three docked paddle steamers

Our objectives

  • The Dresden Elbland brand is being developed, managed and promoted.
  • The aim is to raise the national and international profile of the Dresden Elbland brand through a holistic, strategically focused, coordinated and high-profile marketing approach.
  • Proactive promotion and highlighting of the positive location factors of Dresden and the Dresden-Elbland region, both within the region and nationally and internationally.
  • - Coordination and networking of activities carried out by municipal and state institutions, as well as industry organisations, that have an impact on Dresden’s marketing.
Young couple enjoying the sunset over the vineyards at Spitzhaus Radebeul in the Dresden Elbland wine region.

Our responsibilities

  • Destination management and destination marketing
  • Steering tourism development in the areas of leisure tourism and promotable business travel.
  • Integration of the Elbland region (and its partners) into the Dresden Elbland tourism destination.
  • Generating benefits for visitors, the tourism industry and local residents
  • Optimising the value created by tourism
  • Knowledge centre for the industry, stakeholders, partners, customers and interested parties.
  • Marketing and promotion of Dresden as a MICE destination.

Strategic Principles for Dresden Elbland

Vision and Market Focus

Dresden Marketing GmbH and the Elbland Dresden Tourism Association (e. V.) manage the destination through an integrated strategic concept. By 2030, the capital of Saxony aims to position itself as an internationally recognised destination for culture, science and business. The focus is on high-quality and sustainable growth that meets the changing demands for conscious mobility, authenticity and social responsibility. The data-driven brand strategy identifies five core target groups in leisure tourism based on Sinus-Milieus, as well as decision-makers in the MICE sector.  

 

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Panoramic view from Dresden towards Saxon Switzerland, with the Elbe castles Albrechtsberg Palace, Lingner Palace and Eckberg Palace, as well as the Blue Wonder bridge in the foreground.
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Presenting Dresden as a leading centre for high technology and science

Dresden Tomorrows Home: Strategic location communication

Under the umbrella brand ‘Dresden Tomorrow’s Home’, Dresden Marketing GmbH coordinates communications regarding the city’s core economic and scientific strengths. The focus is on showcasing key technologies of global significance, particularly microelectronics and nanotechnology, in which Dresden is Europe’s leading centre. Other key areas include robotics, artificial intelligence, 6G mobile communications, life sciences and sustainable technologies.

 

The portal serves as a central information platform for investors, skilled workers and national and international partners. By highlighting examples of best practice, recent successful business locational projects and major infrastructure projects, the region’s competitiveness and innovative strength are demonstrated. The aim is to position Dresden sustainably as a forward-looking economic region and to safeguard the location’s technological sovereignty.

MICE-Kampagne 2021 - Keine Weitergabe

Professional support with the planning and organisation of business events

Dresden Convention Service

Dresden Convention Service acts as a specialist service provider for the acquisition and organisation of congresses, conferences and corporate events. Its portfolio of services includes free advice on venue selection, the arrangement of hotel accommodation, and the provision of contacts to regional event service providers and academic institutions.

 

The platform serves as a strategic link between event planners and the local MICE infrastructure (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions). By providing detailed information on capacity, technical standards and supporting programmes, Dresden Convention Service helps to ensure the high quality of events. The aim is to consolidate Dresden’s position as a leading international conference destination and to promote sustainable regional value creation in business tourism.

 

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