An important issue for anyone planning events, large or small, is what kind of venue suits their needs. It is important to consider, not only what is good enough, but wether the venue can elevate the experience for all participants. The choice of venue and location can be crucial for it’s success, but it will […]
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Feb
Feb
“Facing a pandemic” “Lock down” These were the headlines of 2020 Through a live broadcast from Oslofjord in October of last year, we got the opportunity to show the world some of the possibilities that our innovative hybrid studio can provide. From this studio, created for the purpose of hosting events through the difficult Covid-19 […]
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Feb
Feb
Ever since the establishment of the Oslofjord Convention Center as a commercial player, we have hosted both large and small events, within all categories. Although we also have facilities for smaller groups, Oslofjord is probably best known for the larger events with thousands of participants. It is during these events that we really get the […]
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Jan
Jan
“You’re on mute” or “Who’s making noise in the background now?” are probably phrases many of us have heard a lot the past year. Some have taken the transition to the digital office with ease and quickly mastered both mute, unmute, invitations, backgrounds and screen sharing. For others, this transition has been a little more […]
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Jan
Jan
There are many out there who have been in the home office since February – there are also many who have to settle for staying in the home office a while longer. This can present additional challenges in several parts of the organization as this has proven to be a more long-term solution than first […]
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Dec
Dec
Today, after five years of construction, we have officially received the last hotel buildings, the outdoor facility and the last part of the underground parking basement from our client, Oslofjord Property. This is an important milestone towards the final completion of our fantastic destination. With this handover, we now have a complete hotel offer with […]
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Dec
Dec
On Tuesday 15 December 2020, the general meeting of the Oslofjord Convention Center elected Jon Eldon as the new board member, and strengthens the board’s industry expertise Eldon has experience in strategic management as well as operational management of hotels and restaurants and is currently responsible for the operation of Compass Group’s 200 restaurants. He […]
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Dec
Dec
Many out there are now sitting in home offices and most of them have been doing so for quite some time. Several companies in Oslo report that their employees have not been in the office since February and it is not planned that anyone will return until Covid-19 is “over”. We conducted a small survey […]
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Nov
Nov
– Tips to avoid downtime during events Good flow during an event is an important factor that affects the guests’ satisfaction and the general mood during the event. There will be a need for breaks along the way, but in many cases also a change of scene. Therefore, it is important to have a conscious […]
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Nov
Nov
Oslofjord is a gathering place for large events. A place for fellowship, friendship and excitement. Throughout the years, we have been the host of many events, large and small alike. Since 2013, we have built 1,600 new hotel rooms, Oslofjord Arena and Oslofjord Hotel. We are now in the final stages of construction, which will […]
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Nov
Nov
Being able to prove a high ROI is often crucial for corporate events. It is important to be able to document that the investment delivers the results one is expecting to get. For event planners, this can be difficult, which is why we wrote this article for you. Measuring ROI is very simple for events […]
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Nov
Nov
ICCA is the International Congress and Convention Association. An organization with more than 1100 member companies and organizations, in over 100 countries. The annual ICCA Congress is the number one meeting place for members, and has been held every year since 1963. Like the rest of the world, ICCA had to think outside the box […]
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Oct
Oct
March 12, 2020 is a date that most of us will remember for a long time. It was the day authorities announced that they would impose the most severe restrictions in peacetime, impacting our lives more than ever. We are now writing October 2020, and there are still many who are in home-office because of […]
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Oct
Oct
The Hybrid Studio at Oslofjord Convention Center ICCA is the International Congress and Convention Association. An organization with more than 1100 members in almost 100 countries. The annual ICCA Congress is the number one meeting place for members, and has been held every year since 1963. It is with a little bit of pride, that […]