DMC Austria: Imperial Connection
The Personal Touch in the Heart of Imperial Austria
DMC Austria, founded in 2002 Johanna and Uli built Imperial Connection on a simple promise: to be the direct link between UK agencies and the cultural majesty of Austria.
We don’t just book venues; we manage the ‘Imperial’ experience. Our MICE experts specialise in listening first and thinking ahead. We ensure your event is executed with 24/7 dedication. Whether in Vienna or Salzburg, we provide a boutique, personal touch.
Why We Recommend Imperial Connection for 2026
In a rapidly evolving MICE landscape, Imperial Connection remains ahead of the curve. They are currently leading the way in integrating Austria’s newest venues and technological hubs into corporate itineraries:
- Vienna’s Modern Edge: Expert logistics for the newly remodeled Austria Center Vienna (ACV), now a world leader in digital event technology.
- Boutique Innovation: Access to the Althan Quartier (ARCOTEL AQ), Vienna’s newest 2025/26 design-led neighborhood.
- Exclusive Heritage: Managing high-stakes incentives during the 2026 renovations of icons like Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, ensuring your guests still receive a seamless, world-class experience.
Expert Logistics & Support from your chosen DMC Austria
Imperial Connection manages the full project lifecycle for events across the country. As a leading DMC Austria, they act as a single point of accountability for your entire program. The team handles everything from initial venue sourcing and contract negotiation to on-site transport. For UK planners, this provides a direct line to local supplier rates in Vienna, Salzburg, and the Alps. Their approach focuses on the practicalities of MICE delivery, combining transparent project management with deep local knowledge to ground every itinerary.
- Historical Access: Backstage meetings in world-renowned museums and private viewings of the Habsburg Empire’s treasures.
- Dining & Gala: Sourcing the most ‘hidden’ interesting places to dine, from alpine huts to imperial palaces.
- End-to-End Logistics: Full licensing and registration, managing everything from initial site inspections to final invoicing.
- 24/7 Supervision: One dedicated project manager from first contact to on-site execution—available 24 hours a day during your event.
Compliance & Industry Accreditation
Imperial Connection operates at the highest level of European MICE standards. Membership in local and international regulatory bodies ensures your project is secure. These affiliations guarantee that Johanna and Uli meet strict financial, ethical, and operational criteria.
Local Governance:
- Vienna Convention Bureau: As a certified partner, Imperial Connection provide neutral, expert access to the city’s top-tier infrastructure and venue finding support.
- ÖRV (Austrian Travel Agent Association): This ensures Imperial Connection adheres to the strict legal and financial bonding requirements of the Austrian travel trade.
International Standards:
- World of DMCs / World of Incentives: Membership in this invitation-only network is reserved for agencies with a proven track record of excellence in high-stakes incentive travel.
- WATA (World Association of Travel Agencies): Founded in 1949, WATA membership is limited to select DMCs per country who demonstrate the highest professional ethics and financial stability.
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Testimonials for Imperial Connection: DMC Austria
Dear Uli, I wanted to write you to thank you and Renate for your amazing support both prior to and during the recent Cap Gemini event. I absolutely loved working with Imperial Connection, you deliver over and above, we feel like one big team now! We would also like to pass our sincere thanks to all the drivers we had for the weekend, I know times were changed and delayed at times, I was very grateful for the flexibility where needed. Having had the “experience” in January that we did, it was so nice to come back and enjoy Vienna for what it truly has to share. If I was ever to return I will certainly be in touch to look to work with you again.
Dear Uli,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team at Imperial Connection for the tremendous effort put forth and the superior service you provided in the organization of our Annual Conference in Vienna. During the course of our working relationship, I had the pleasure of your competence and commitment to your roles and responsibilities.
I also had the pleasure of making a new friend. Uli, it has been a pleasure working with you and I wish you continued success.
Imperial Connection understood the importance of the smaller things, such as allowing for dietary requirements and their flexibility during the event was excellent. All of my requests – no matter how obscure – were fulfilled immediately – meaning I could get on with my duties at the Vienna conference. This event was one of the smoothest I have been involved in and part of this success was due to the excellent service I received from Imperial Connection.
I have no hesitation in recommending them and I can only hope that I have the fortune to find similar agencies in other countries.
Thank you for all of the hard work you did to make our visit such a success. As you learned first hand, mine is a rather unusual group who needed to be handled differently than you would a corporate or incentive group, and you adapted with, what appeared to be, great ease. You also learned first hand that we are a group that tends to make last minute decisions and changes. Again you came through. And finally, let me congratulate you on your professionalism and thoroughness. In your business you must not only know your city completely, but also have a circle of contacts that can give clients special experiences that other visitors won’t have. And you did.
Financial Event Security Measures
We have successfully operated since 2002, have all relevant insurances covered and are up-to-date with necessary additional insurances for individual events. We have a Risk Management plan set up and for all of us, the most important thing is our partners and clients safety.