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BDP Kick-off 2020

by BDPCopenhagenDenmark

A sum-up and a new beginning

Last week, our annual kick-off took place in Malmö. Throw back on 2019, got inspiration, sat strategies for 2020 and VIP! – dedicated time to have fun and become an even better team. Each department prepared a small activity to sum up their 2019, this way we got the chance to get enjoy Cruise’s presentation, have fun with Admin’s boardgame of BDP keywords and test out the Event Department’s new audio devices on a special guided tour summing up 2019. The event was closedby a delicious dinner above the clouds at Kasai with an enthralling view of Malmö, and we are now ready to embrace 2020.

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New Hotels in Wonderful Copenhagen

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It has been an exciting time for Copenhagen the past year – especially on the hotel front. New hotels are popping up everywhere, each with their unique atmosphere and style.

In this blog post, you can read all about these new hotels and get a sense of what each of them offers.

HOTEL OTTILIA

Carlsberg Byen is a new vibrant city district in what was once the original Carlsberg brewery. This hotel is where modern architecture meets the old stables and original buildings of the brewery. Hotel Ottilia is right next to the famous elephant gate, and the rooms reflect its history. With a cool industrial look, raw concrete walls, open bathrooms and creative lighting installations this hotel is very unique. The hotel has many social areas where guests can mingle on the lower floors, but also at the rooftop with its terrace, bar, private room, and restaurant.

OPENED IN 2019

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SCANDIC FALKONER

The designers behind this stunning hotel made a point to emphasize the rich culture embedded in this historic theatre district of Copenhagen. The result of its spectacular renovation is a lively ground floor with more than one bar and restaurant opening up to the trendy Frederiksberg area. Incorporating the old theatre industry into its design esthetic, Scandic Falkoner is a hit with both locals and tourists alike. The hotel has the Nordic Swan Eco-label making it a sustainable choice for your next visit and event in Copenhagen.

OPENED IN 2019

BRYGGEN GULDSMEDEN

Treat yourself to a stay at this unique oasis in the middle of Copenhagen. Have a relaxing day at the indoor rooftop pool and terrace and enjoy all the hotel has to offer at its fabulous restaurant and bar. Equipped with high-end meeting facilities, this hotel is the perfect place to host business events. This Guldsmeden hotel offers only the finest 4 star services.

Opens in Fall 2019

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VILLA COPENHAGEN

Villa Copenhagen, the original place of a 1912 post and telegraph office, drew inspiration from this fascinating historical background in the design of the hotel. The hotel will undoubtably give life to a hot new social scene in Copenhagen, blending the past with the present and inviting a playful atmosphere to come alive. Old charm with a modern contemporary twist is expressed in this cutting edge Copenhagen hotel.

OPENS in 2020

HILTON COPENHAGEN CITY, CHRISTIANSHAVN

This 5 star Hilton Hotel will be making its debut in 2020. Located in the true heart of the city, right next to the historic Knippelsbro bridge, and opening up to the harbor front, this hotel is extrememly accessible by bike, boat, bus, and metro. Designed by the Danish architect company, Henning Larsen Architects, this hotel is expected to embrace the title of becoming one of Copenhagen’s future landmarks. This ‘green’ hotel will utilize sustainability as a design feature by incorporating green walls and responsible practices into its everyday routines.

Opens in 2020

COMFORT HOTEL COPENHAGEN AIRPORT– THE HANGAR MEETING SPACE

This hotel will give way to just what Copenhagen is missing! The largest hotel in all of Scandinavia along with a massive meeting space attached will be opening in fall 2020. This will help transform Copenhagen into a hub for large-scale international events. The new hotel and conference center will make it possible for Copenhagen to host huge conferences, meetings, and events in the future. The hotel and conference center-to-be called ‘The Hangar’ will offer top-of-the-line services and facilities such as a brand new 24-hour fitness center, accessibility for the handicapped, and a skybar on the 11th floor with areal views over Copenhagen and Sweden across the sea.

OPENS in 2020

SCANDIC NØRREPORT

Scandic Nørreport is opening in one of the most bustling city areas in all of Copenhagen. Day or night, this place is buzzing with citylife. People flock to this square to hop on the metro, shop at the array of stores, and socilize at one of the many cafes lining these streets. Designed for weekend visits, short trips to the city for business, and local copenhageners, Scandic Nørreport will have appeal to many different types of guests. This hotel with provide guests with the perfect opportunity to get a real taste of Copenhagen.

Opens in 2020

SCANDIC COPENHAGEN STRANDPARK

Bringing even more life conveniently close to the Copenhagen Airport, the Scandic Copenhagen Strandpark will be opening waterfront in 2020. Yet another beautiful Scandic Hotel yeilding a large conference department and facilities such as an underground car park. Even better, on the 13th floor get access to a rooftop skybar and terrace with fantastic views overlooking the sea and the city.

Opens in February 2021

SCANDIC SPECTRUM

Scandic Spectrum could not be opening in a more opportune location for taking part in all of the exciting harbor-front action. Copenhageners love activities centered around their clean harbor, and in recent years, new fun docks used for swimming, partying, and lounging have been popping up around Copenhagen including Bølgen (Danish for ‘the wave’) located right next to the future Scandic Spectrum. Not only that, but this hotel will be in walking distance to tons of top attractions such as the classic amusement park, Tivoli. Relax in the hotel’s hidden garden courtyard, enjoy a drink at the sky bar, or have a delicious meal at one of the several trendy restaurants expected to be opening.

Opens in 2021

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BDP the first Danish Incoming Agency to become Travelife Certified

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After six months of intense work, BDP has now become fully sustainability certified through Travelife. To achieve the certification BDP complies with 200 criteria related to an operators’ office management, product range, international business partners and customer information.

Travelife is a three-stage certification program for tour operators and travel agents: (1) Travelife Engaged; (2) Travelife Partner and (3) Travelife Certified. We were awarded the Travelife certified (stage 3). The Travelife Certified award is a recognition of our excellence towards social and environmental sustainability. We comply with more than 160 criteria related to sustainability management, office operations, working with suppliers and customer communication. Travelife is a certification body that is formally Accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), the highest global body for sustainability in tourism, supported by the United Nations.

As early as June, BDP was awarded Travelife Partner, the second step on the certification ladder. To become a Travelife Partner was just the beginning and soon after, BDP started taking the next step to graduate to the last and most important step in the Travelife auspices: becoming Travelife Certified as the first incoming agency in Denmark.

Mr Naut Kusters, manager of Travelife for tour operators, “I am delighted to see that sustainability in the tour operators’ sector is obtaining momentum. The award of the front runner BDP will inspire other companies in Denmark to follow the same path.”

“We are proud and truly happy that we have received the certificate, as this is an important milestone. We do hope that fellow industry colleagues will join the same path. Especially in times where expressions as “over-tourism” and “hordes” are heard more often, it is important that we all take responsibility, “ says Hanne Nehmar, CEO & owner of BDP.

Amongst some of the action we have taken to get the certificate was:

  • Involving the community in developing more sustainable products
  • Logging and reflecting upon our CO2-emissions when we travel
  • Focus more on sustainability when choosing suppliers

BDP look forward to continuing the work with these – and new – sustainable actions in the future!

About Travelife

Travelife, which has been established with the support of the European Commission, is the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector. More than 35 national travel associations are promoting the scheme to their members including ABTA, The British Travel Association and the Danish ReiseVerband (DRF). In 2017 Travelife for Tour operators have reached the GSTC Accredited status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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AzAmazing Evening Copenhagen

AzAmazing Evening Copenhagen

by BDPCopenhagenCruiseDenmark

A magical night at The Royal Opera House

Travelling is all about experiencing and immersing in new, exciting cultures – and this is excatly what we did when BDP hosted the event, AzAmazing Evening, in Copenhagen for the passengers on Azamara Journey.

Azamara’s mission is to enhance Destination Immersion and provide in-depth travel experiences that connect the guests to the heart of local culture – this is what AmAmazing Evenings is all about.

AzAmazing Evenings delivers authentic travel moments that bring guests closer to the destination, its culture and its people. It is a popular event amongst cruise guests worldwide and as such, it is a unique opportunity to show some of Copenhagen’s treasures and culture.

A magical night at The Royal Opera House

This AzAmazing evening took place in The Royal Opera House. The style of the event was a mixture of a high-end night out at the opera with beautiful dresses and a cozy-Copenhagen style evening.

 

Guests were transported from the cruise ship to Opera House on Canal boats this getting a glimpse of Copenhagen’s emblem, the connection and symbiosis with the water.

 

Since the guests had already participated in a guided tour in the morning, they could look at the familiar sights from the beautiful view of the Opera.

 

All in all, it was a magical evening. The guests enjoyed the music, the singers got a standing ovation and everybody had fun and enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

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Travelife Sustainability Partner

BDP Awarded Travelife Sustainability Partner

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Sustainability has been on the agenda for many years at BDP and in 2019, the company decided it was time to take the next step and become a certifiably sustainable company!

Travelife is a certification system, dedicated to achieving sustainable practices within the tourism industry.  It provides companies with realistic sustainability goals, tools and solutions to implement positive change within their businesses and supply chains.

Becoming a Travelife Partner is a recognition BDPs commitment to long-term efforts within sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.

BDP complies with more than 100 criteria, related to an operators’ office management, product range, international business partners and customer information. The Travelife standard is covering the ISO 26000 Corporate Social Responsibility themes, including environment, biodiversity, human rights and labour relations; and is formally Recognised as in full compliance with the UN-supported Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.

Travelife is a certification system, dedicated to achieving sustainable practices within the tourism industry.  It provides companies with realistic sustainability goals, tools and solutions to implement positive change within their businesses and supply chains.

Becoming a Travelife Partner is a recognition BDPs commitment to long-term efforts within sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.

BDP complies with more than 100 criteria, related to an operators’ office management, product range, international business partners and customer information. The Travelife standard is covering the ISO 26000 Corporate Social Responsibility themes, including environment, biodiversity, human rights and labour relations; and is formally Recognised as in full compliance with the UN-supported Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.

Wish to generate momentum for sustainability in the tour operators sector

BDP is the 8th company in Denmark to have reached the Travelife Partner award and CEO, Hanne Nehmar is proud of the company becoming a frontrunner for the sustainable movement within the industry in Denmark:

“Sustainability has always been at the very heart of BDP. With the Travelife Partner certificate, we have been able to focus even more on our sustainable efforts. We are thrilled to be part of the Travelife movement, and hope to inspire others to contribute to minimizing the footprints of the DMC industry”

Travelife, which has been established with the support of the European Commission, is the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector. They are excited about the development within the Danish market:

“I am delighted to see that sustainability in the tour operators sector is obtaining momentum. The award of the front runner BDP – Best Destination Partner will inspire other companies in Denmark to follow the same path” says Mr Naut Kusters, manager of Travelife for tour operators.

An even more sustainable future

For BDP, becoming Travelife Partner is just the beginning. Hanne Nehmars has many more plans for becoming an even more sustainable company in the future. The next step is, to graduate even further in the Travelife auspices and become Travelife Certified. This process is already underway and in the meantime, the BDP team is celebrating the current Travelife Partner nomination with some sustainable muffins!

BDP welcomes three new colleagues to the team

BDP welcomes three new colleagues to the team

by BDPCopenhagenCPHCruiseEvent

At the beginning of April, we welcomed three new colleagues to the BDP-family: Lisa, Lucia and Rebekka.

Lisa moved from Germany to Copenhagen in 2015 where she immediately became a guide for BDP. Before that, she studied history and politics and worked in the German administration. After four years as a guide, Lisa was hired as a Project Assistant in the Cruise department where she will be working on cruise calls. Lisa is openminded, thorough and dedicated. Her favourite place in Copenhagen is everywhere close to the water whether it is Amager Strand, Ofelia Plads, Christianshavn or Amager Fælled because it is close to nature, while still being in the middle of a big city.

Lucia is from Columbia where she worked in one of the biggest banks in the country. Recently she worked in an insurance company with responsibility for civil contracts. Lucia also has all-around experience at BDP and have been everything from tour guide to supervisor and freelancer in the cruise department. However last month she started full time in the department. Lucia is enthusiastic, dynamic and cares a lot about family values. Her favourite place in Copenhagen is Churchill Park and she loves to bike around the city.

Rebekka has a masters degree in Performance Design at RUC and a background in marketing, communications and event management. At BDP, Rebekka will be working with experience design and developing a red thread between communication and event. Rebekka is creative, innovative and has a digital mindset. Some of her favourite places in Copenhagen is the many art galleries and museums like Copenhagen Contemporary and Nikolaj Kunsthal.

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Celebrating BDP jubilees

by BDPCruiseEvent

This autumn we celebrated three anniversaries at BDP. 15 years has it been since Ebbe Kiær, partner and director of business events, joined the BDP family. For Aline Roche, event and meeting designer, and account and operations manager, Peter Lundqvist, from our Cruise Department, it’s been 10years since they started their career at BDP. So how come they have stuck around? If you ask Ebbe, Aline and Peter, they all point to many of the same reasons: Inspiring, versatile work and good colleagues and values. Congratulations!

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Congrats for the Award to the European Conference for Science Journalists

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We are happy to share the news that the European Conference for Science Journalists (Danske Videnskabsjournalister) won the Copenhagen Congress and Event Award for congresses with less than 1000 participants.

BDP was the PCO on this Congress and we are very happy to hear about the award.

Read more about the nomination in Danish on altomkongres

You can read more about the congress here.

Every year Copenhagen hosts around 200 international congresses and sporting events which generates a great income to the city.  The congresses are also a platform for sharing knowledge, attract talent and export.

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New! Hygge Tour by BDP

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Hygge is everywhere these days! In podcasts, books, and the television, and while the Danish concept of cosiness is crossing the Danish borders and getting known in faraway countries, we think there is something inherently danish about the concept of Hygge. And by that, we don’t just think of how it is pronounced (imagine having a hot potato in your mouth)! No, we think Hygge needs to be experienced where it originates from, in Denmark! Therefore we have created a tour, that is filled with cosiness, learning about the Danish way of life, how Hygge comes into the picture, and of course, includes the cosiest places in Copenhagen!

What is the Hygge Tour like?

You will get around Copenhagen with a local Dane who will give you a personal taste of their lives, their city and culture. The concept of Hygge is integrated into the entire tour, which gives you a better understanding of the concept by experiencing it first hand. See non-touristy corners of Copenhagen. Walk past small cosy cobblestone streets, while not missing out on some of Copenhagen major sights.  Then finish off the tour with a surprising twist that will make this tour memorable and give you a real insight into the Danish way of life. But pssst, we won’t reveal much more, we hope to surprise you at the Hygge tour.

Book your Hygge Tour with BDP and experience local secrets around Hygge!

The tour includes:

  • A taste of Hygge (Snack)
  • Refreshments ( Danish beer or other refreshments)
  • Headsets
  • Local experience