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MICE Insights: Interview

Guest article cover image on a dark blue background featuring a circular portrait of Jan von Schaper, Head of Business Development at DEKRA Congresshotel Wart in the Black Forest, with the headline “Guest Article” and “In Conversation with Jan von Schaper.” Below is a smaller portrait of Laura Wagner from MICE Portal, who conducted the interview.
Sustainability Interview Hotel

Known for inspecting cars, DEKRA brought the same meticulous standards to a conference hotel in Wart.

Laura Wagner Jul 27, 2026, 11:38:06 AM

How a training center for test engineers became one of Germany’s most sustainable conference hotels.

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Exterior view and drone shot of Landgut Stober in the Havelland region near Berlin: a historic conference and event location with a distinctive red brick façade, set within an idyllic natural landscape directly by the water. The extensive grounds showcase a combination of a listed heritage estate, modern event spaces, and architectural elements in loft and vaulted styles. The lakeside setting with surrounding parkland highlights the peaceful, nature-oriented character of the venue and emphasizes its positioning as a sustainable conference hotel in Germany.
Sustainability Interview Hotel

From the Borsig Model Farm to Europe’s Greenest Conference Venue: A Profile of the Stober Estate

Maximilian von Brühl May 20, 2026, 5:23:00 PM

How a historic estate in Havelland became a brand in its own right, and why SEO and MICE portals are now replacing what the carrier pigeon used to do.

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