Wiesbaden, a former centre of imperial power, is home to an array of internationally renowned companies such as R&V, Linde, Abbott and Dyckerhoff, as well as many of Germany's public-sector authorities. Renowned as the most popular place to live in the region, the city is also known for its high quality of life and its vibrant, artistic flair.

Every year the Rhein-Main-Hallen exhibition centre, which is located in Wiesbaden's city centre, hosts more than 100 trade fairs, conferences and other events, including concerts and musicals. These events cover everything from art and teddy bear exhibitions to general consumer fairs, attracting a total of around 400,000 visitors.

The Rhein-Main-Hallen exhibition centre is located in the city centre, making it easily accessible by public transport. The city is just 20 minutes by taxi from Frankfurt airport or 35 minutes by train (S-Bahn). Wiesbaden main railway station is a stopping-off point for a number of important InterCity and EuroCity trains, making it easy accessible from the rest of Europe.