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World Forum first convention center in Benelux with gold level AIPC Quality Standards

The World Forum is the first convention center in the Benelux, which has completed the AIPC Quality Standards program at the gold level. The AIPC Quality Standards program and audit program is developed in response to ongoing interest by members in having an industry-specific program for identifying and evaluating key areas of convention centre performance leading to a visible, accepted and industry-specific form of recognition.

It is of great value to have an international standard of quality for venues such as the World Forum. Of course the ultimate test for a client is how their event is execute, however this standard will add to the trust which can be granted to the World Forum before the event even takes place.

Michiel Middendorf, General Manager of the World Forum in The Hague: ‘This standard is a great recognition of the search for excellence of the World Forum team. Flexibility and top-service are part of our core values. But more important: it will keep us on the cutting edge of our service standards. The only challenge of “having gold” is to keep it…!’

World Forum
The World Forum is a leading international conference centre in The Hague, city of Peace and Justice. The World Forum is dedicated to making every meeting an exceptional event. An event at the World Forum will change the way you see the world. Events that shape the World!

GL events
The World Forum is managed by GL events (www.gl-events.com).GL events is a French company that manages 33 conference and events sites worldwide. The company was founded over 30 years ago and has more than proven itself in the international convention sector, both in terms of services for and the organisation of large-scale events like managing exhibition and conference centres.

AIPC
AIPC is the pre-eminent international association of convention centres, with a mission of encouraging, supporting and recognizing excellence in centre management. Its programs are directed toward enhancing the profile and performance of its members, who are purpose built facilities whose primary purpose is to accommodate and service meetings, conventions, congresses and exhibitions. The AIPC is a global network of over 165 leading centres in 53 countries, with the active involvement of more than 650 centre management professionals.

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World Forum: Linda van Wijngaarden T +31 (0)6 3067 3417 E linda.vanwijngaarden@worldforum.nl
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