ICCA Silent Auction
Once more, the International Congress & Convention Association run its popular Silent Auction in the framework of the 48th ICCA Congress & Exhibition held in Florence, Italy, 7-11 November 2009.
Part of the ICCA Education Fund, the Silent Auction is an inspired ICCA initiative to help raise funds to further promote educational opportunities for Young Meetings Professionals.
The record-breaking ICCA Congress 2009, attracting nearly 1.000 participants from 71 countries, was an excellent platform for the financial support of the ICCA Education Fund. The wonderful prizes that ICCA & ICCA members companies from all over the world had donated, including leisure packages, free registrations to various ICCA events and attractive objects, were auctioned during the Congress raising a total of 14.500€.
AC&C International, member of C&C International Group of Companies, has led a significant initiative to help raise funds for ICCA’s Education Fund. In cooperation with selected suppliers, AC&C International contributed to the auction by donating two impressive accommodation packages, which were sponsored by Nafplia Luxury Hotels and Porto Carras Grand Resort.
Both prizes were very popular among the bidders but there are only two winners who will have the chance to enjoy the unique hospitality of the two hotels.
Nafplia Palace Hotel & Villas
A symbol of grandeur, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, nestled in a natural masterpiece; Nafplia Palace Hotel & is a world renowned hotel, located next to a plethora of World Heritage sites. You will feel the pulse of history from this contemporary 21st century villa which meticulously rests within the walls of this 3rd Century BC Akronafplia fortress.
The setting, history and aesthetics of the Nafplia Palace are truly out of the ordinary. But what really distinguish the Nafplia Palace are its 33 individually decorated villas, of which 16 boast private heated pools or outdoor Jacuzzis.
Porto Carras Grand Resort
Set like a gem in 1763 hectares of incredibly beautiful grounds in Sithonia, the middle of the three “fingers” that form the Halkidiki peninsula, the luxury Porto Carras Grand Resort is a paradise of green fringed by seemingly endless sandy beaches.
Meliton 5* Deluxe Thalasso & Spa Hotel as well as Sithonia 5* Thalasso & Spa Hotel are both designed by the famous architect Walter Gropius. Their innovative architecture is complemented by spacious lobbies, restaurants with fine cuisine, wonderful lagoons, magnificent beaches, a Thalassotherapy & Spa Center as well as the first private casino in the country.
