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5 th SOUth EASt EUROPEAN EXhIBItION FOR MEEtINGS, EVENtS & INCENtIVE tRAVEL 

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A word from the Conventa organiser 

Miha Kovačič, Director of the Slovenian 

Convention Bureau and chief organizer of the 

Conventa exhibition 

SouthEaSt EuroPE IS MorE! 

We are proud that Conventa 2013 will present ten countries 

onventa 2013 came to its fifth 

edition. It is not just another 

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tradeshow as many might think. It 

is marketing event that has been 

carefully prepared by the group of professionals 

that are passionate for the success of the 

show who are actively supported by Conventa 

strategic partners, the supply chain of Conventa 

show and regional partners. Unfortunately 

I can not name them all as I would run 

out of space. They are all keen to welcome you 

and you will see they all understand meetings 

business and destination experience. 

Conventa team has been 

working extremely hard 

to welcome at the show 

hosted buyers coming 

from most of the European 

countries that have 

potential interest of the 

region of South East 

Europe. 

As the organiser of the show we are aware that 

time is the biggest asset today. It is essential to 

maximise the time at the show with the aim 

to establish qualitative contacts with leading 

providers of services and solutions of the 

region of South East Europe. 

Conventa will host again 

the Future Leaders Forum 

organised by IMEX/ 

MPI/MCI where over 

50 interested students 

from the region of South 

East Europe will gain 

first hand experience 

and knowledge about the 

meetings industry. 

Lets hope that in the near future many of them 

will become meeting professionals and that 

we will be able welcome them at Conventa as 

exhibitors or hosted buyers. 

Conventa always wants to be ahead and also 

2013 edition will offer interesting novelties. 

I am confident that they will raise interest 

among participants and enrich the tradeshow 

experience. 

I will repeat the last part from my last year’s 

welcome. 

We’ve invested all of our 

knowledge, positive energy 

and passion to make this 

Conventa a success. Enjoy 

this moment and enrich 

Conventa 2013 with your 

energy. You can only really 

get it if you share it! 

Dobrodošli! (Welcome) 

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s the host destination and a strong 

partner of the main organiser 

a since its inception we, at Ljubljana 

Tourism, do not perceive the 

Conventa Show merely as an important regional 

meeting industry business event that has 

gradually established itself on the European 

market. There is also an emotional side to 

the story, as we have been involved in it from 

the very beginning and feel privileged to 

having been able to contribute to Conventa’s 

development on its way to maturity over the 

past few years. 

Alongside, the meetings product in our city has 

experienced quite some positive changes, the 

highlights being the “Congress Ljubljana 2020” 

development policy, which involved the key 

suppliers in our city, as well as the creation of a 

more formal partnership, named the Ljubljana 

Strategic Bidding Team. This destination 

alliance, coordinated by the Ljubljana 

Convention Bureau, has brought together 

the entire meeting industry supply chain, 

now consisting of 24 partners, including the 

Slovenian Convention Bureau. We have joined 

forces with the strategic focus to attract more 

international association congresses with 500+ 

delegates and to generally increase Ljubljana’s 

competitiveness and visibility on the more and 

more demanding international market. Last, 

but not least, the ICCA statistics of international 

association meetings for 2011, published in 2012, 

has positioned Ljubljana as 50th on the global 

city ranking, which we consider a success. 

Over the last two years, Ljubljana has marked 

several notable anniversaries, hosted a 

A word from the official host A word from the official host 

Barbara Vajda, Managing Director, 

Ljubljana tourism 

haPPY FIFth aNNIVErSarY, CoNVENta! DEar CoNVENta PartICIPaNtS 

Ljubljana is a logistically stress-free conference destination Tourism infrastructure has been modernized 

number of special cultural and other events 

of international significance, and saw the 

completion of some among the largest projects 

defined in its medium-term development 

strategy. A number of them, aimed at improving 

the city's functionality and the quality of life of 

its residents and visitors alike, are still underway 

in the city centre. The expansion of the trafficfree 

zone, the construction of underground 

parking garages, the gradual landscaping of the 

Ljubljanica riverbanks, which has just won the 

European Prize for Public Open Space 2012, 

and the further enforcement of green policies 

are among the projects included in the city's 

development vision and worked on intensively. 

In the recent period, despite 

the impact of the global financial 

crisis, Ljubljana has 

seen significant investments 

in the renovation of existing 

conference and hotel facilities, 

as well as the opening 

of new boutique hotels. 

However, a city's image as a tourist and meeting 

destination is also shaped by the human 

dimension, which is what visitors from abroad, 

including delegates attending conferences 

and business meetings, appreciate highly in 

Ljubljana. Meeting planners often say that it is 

a logistically stress-free conference destination: 

due to the city’s compact size, meeting venues, 

accommodation facilities and many places of 

interest to delegates are conveniently found at a 

walking distance. 

Ljubljana also has that extra something which 

makes people feel relaxed. A recent social 

experiment carried out by reporters of the 

Reader's Digest shows 

Ljubljana to be the world's 

most honest city, the 

Forbes magazine ranked it 

fifth on the list of Europe's 

most idyllic places to 

live and it has also been 

proclaimed as the safest 

city in Eastern Europe. 

Furthermore, the warm welcome, hospitality 

and human touch that visitors experience when 

attending an event in our city and country have 

also received high ratings so far. And we always 

strive to offer an added value to the basic 

requirements, topped by an array of authentic 

experiences. We do hope that Conventa’s 

hosted buyers, business visitors and exhibitors 

alike will be able to confirm our view. 

In its distant history, Ljubljana has often been 

a bridge between East and West, and North 

to South. Ever since the time of the Romans, 

it was at the crossroads of these important 

routes. Now, with the Conventa Show, we feel 

honoured that our city functions as a meeting 

point again. Needless to say, we at Ljubljana 

Tourism and its Convention Bureau wish 

Conventa a Happy Birthday, a great success 

and a bright future in many years to come! 

Marjan hribar, MSc, General Director of the 

Directorate for tourism and Internationalisation 

his is the fifth edition of Conventa 

show, which signifies Conventa is 

t a very successful project. It is a 

project that has proven its potential! 

Each year Conventa surpasses its scope by 

offering something new and fresh to confirm 

and strengthen its role as the central meeting 

industry event in South East Europe. 

The majority of international meeting industry 

professionals visit Slovenia for the first time. 

hosting a modern and high 

quality event, ensuring 

a positive experience and 

impressions about Slovenia 

contribute to the fact 

the participants become 

international promoters of 

Slovenia. 

The Ministry of Economic Development 

and Technologies is very much aware of the 

importance of the meeting industry and the 

development opportunities it creates. Tourism 

infrastructure, including conference capacities, 

has been thoroughly modernized with the support 

of European Founds. 

the Ministry granted the 

Slovenian Convention 

Bureau the ‘public interest’ 

status seeing it represents 

the meeting industry at 

the national level. 

Each year the Ministry grants the Bureau together 

with the Slovenian Tourist Board annual 

support for its activities, which have proven to 

be well considered, efficient, modern and lasting. 

Therefore we will continue to encourage the 

work of the Slovenian Convention Bureau also 

in the future. 

From this year onward we act under patronage 

of "Spirit Slovenia" - Public Agency of Republic 

of Slovenia for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, 

Development, Investments and Tourism. 

Spirit association brings 

together the Public agency 

of Slovenia for Entrepreneurship 

and Foreign Investments, 

the Slovenian 

tourist Board and the 

Public agency for technological 

Development. 

The aim of merger is promotion of Slovenian 

economy; whereas this quest for synergies is 

perfectly in line with the goals of the meeting 

industry. 

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Contents 

7 Conventa Team 

8 Conventa A-Z 

10 Conventa Sustainability Programme 

12 Conventa Hot Spots 2013 

14 Where to go in SEE 

22 Meetings Star Award / Best SE Europe Meeting Destinations 

26 Kongres at the Keyhole 

28 Inside Award Winning Services 

30 Event Programme 

32 Floorplan 

34 Meetings industry suppliers from SE europe 

37 Meeting Services Spot & Eco Village 

38 International Partners 

38 Media Partners 

96 The Land of hayracks – The first open-air museum of Hayracks in the world 

97 Anyone Looking for Excellence, comes to Brdo 

98 Lake Bled 

99 Laško and its Surroundings 

102 Top 10 Car Launch destinations in SEE 

104 Top 10 Unusual meeting places in SEE 

CONVENtA CAtALOGUE 

Editor-in-Chief: Gorazd Čad 

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Issue date: January 2013 

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MANAGEMENT ENquIRIES 

Miha Kovačič: 

Exhibition director 

miha@conventa.info 

Gorazd Čad 

Head of marketing 

gorazd@conventa.info 

HOSTED buyER ENquIRIES 

MARkETING ENquIRES 

FINANCE ENquIRES 

Kristina Jurjevec 

Manager - hosted buyer 

kristina@conventa.info 

Maja Zajc 

Account manager 

hostedbuyer@conventa.info 

Polona Simšič 

Account manager, 

Conventa TV 

marketing@conventa.info 

Nevenka Klun 


finance@conventa.info 

MEDIA ENquIRES 

ExHIbITOR ENquIRIES 

Jan Klavora 


media@conventa.info 

Simona Kepic 


simona.kepic@toleranca.eu 

Natalija Bah Čad 

Head of sales 

natalija@conventa.info 

SuSTAINAbLE MANAGEMENT 

Maruša Rosulnik 


marusa@conventa.info 

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A–D: CONVENTA PARTICIPANTS 

CONVENtA A-Z 

Exhibitors 

Conventa exhibitors range from convention 

bureaux, tourist boards, PCOs and DMCs to 

congress centres, convention hotels, special 

venues, event agencies, airline companies and 

more. Exhibiting companies from Slovenia, 

Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Republic of 

Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, 

Turkey and parts of Austria and Italy can present 

their meetings industry services to carefully 

selected buyers at the Conventa show. 

hosted buyers 

Hosted buyers are carefully selected meeting 

planners from associations, corporations and 

event agencies. They organise, influence or make 

budgetary decisions for international meetings, 

incentive travel, conferences, product launches, 

staff training initiatives and events. Hosted 

buyers have a unique opportunity to personally 

meet the suppliers to the meetings industry of 

the South East Europe under one roof, thus establishing 

new and maintaining existing business 

partnerships. 

Invited buyers 

Invited buyers are meeting planners from the 

corporate, government and association segments 

with an interest in South East Europe as a 

meeting and incentive travel destination. From 

the hosted buyer programme they enjoy free 

entrance to the Conventa trade show and access 

to the social events. 

trade visitors 

Trade visitors are meeting industry professionals 

who attend the Conventa trade show to network 

with their colleagues and business partners. 

They are welcomed to the trade show and its 

social events, without the facility of arranging 

individual appointments. 

Media 

Media representatives visit the Conventa trade 

show to report on its highlights, exhibitors’ 

innovative products, the latest news and the 

development of the regional meeting industry 

market. The media can therefore raise the profile 

of the trade show, its exhibitors and the meeting 

industry as a whole. 

Guests 

Conventa guests are political, economic and diplomatic 

representatives with influence over the 

strategic development of the meeting industry, 

the tourism sector and/or the economy. 

E-I: ADDING VALuE TO yOuR 

SERVICES 

Eco Village 

Eco Village presents our inspired initiative to raise 

awareness of the importance of environmental 

protection and social responsibility in the growing 

meeting world of South East Europe. Eco Village 

presents a number of sustainable solutions 

through which meeting professionals can add 

value to their products. 

Meetings Services Spot 

Providers of information technologies and 

systems, technical equipment, congress and 

promotional materials and marketing and 

event production can present their offer to 

their potential business partners at Conventa’s 

Meetings Services spot. The ‘Meetings Services’ 

spot gives providers of technology and event 

solutions a unique opportunity to reach and 

develop personal relations with new clients from 

South East Europe’s meetings industry. 

Conventa wild card 

Conventa wild card programme aims to help 

new or emerging meeting industry providers 

to enter the global market and thus increase 

the competitiveness of the entire region. The 

Conventa free wild card grants the meeting 

industry providers coming from a South East 

European country with lower trade per capita 

(WTO, October 2012), who had never before 

exhibited at Conventa, an opportunity to present 

their offer at the Conventa trade show freeof-charge. 

The winners of Conventa wild card 

programme 2013 are conference hotel Zira Hotel 

Belgrade from Serbia and Exploring Macedonia 

agency from Macedonia. 

J-M: NETWORkING 

OPPORTuNITIES 

Conventa social and networking events 

In addition to providing a business platform for 

prescheduled one-to-one appointments, Conventa 

offers a wide range of social and networking 

events. On 15 January 2013, Conventa invites 

the participants to attend the Welcome reception 

held in Grand Hotel Union. Black and white 

reduta, the traditional masquerade ball that was 

one of the most exclusive events in Ljubljana in 

the beginning of 20th century, serves as an inspiration 

for our first reception. Join us in creating a 

carnival atmosphere and come dressed in black 

and white. 

The Official reception will be held on 16 January 

2013 at 19.30 in Cankarjev dom. Guests will be 

distinguished representatives of political and 

economic society in South East Europe. Opening 

speeches and award ceremony will be accompanied 

by music, exquisite food and a good glass of 

wine. We will be rolling out the red carpet! 

Conventa mingling 

In the last hour of the show, the Conventa 

participants are invited to Conventa mingling 

that is designed to accelerate business introductions. 

Conventa mingling facilitates the meeting 

of Conventa participants who may not have had 

the opportunity to exchange information. The 

participants have the opportunity to exchange 

business cards and therefore expand their pool 

of partners. 

N-q: EDuCATIONAL 

OPPORTuNITIES 

Professional education 

Conventa offers opportunities to gain in depth 

knowledge, learn about best practice examples 

and discuss the latest industry trends. On the 

first day of Conventa, 15 January 2013, the 

participants have a chance to attend a plenary 

session titled “How best to work with European 

agencies”. The session will explore what agencies 

are looking for from destinations, DMCs, venues, 

conventions hotels and CVBs. It will also answer 

the question how to get an emerging destination 

onto their radar. 

Meeting stars award 

Meetings Star Award recognizes outstanding 

achievements in the field of marketing destinations, 

congresses, events and meeting industry 

service providers from South East Europe. The 

award represents a noticeable recognition for 

creativity, knowledge and work. The recipients of 

the Meetings stars award will be revealed at the 

Official reception. 

IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum 

The Forum is one of the premier educational 

programmes in the meetings industry calendar 

and over 4.600 students have benefited from 

the experience since it began in 2003. Students 

from South East Europe are invited to participate 

at the IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum. 

The Forum presents a great opportunity for the 

students to listen to top international speakers, 

learn about the meeting industry and meet 

industry leaders. 

u-R: ExPLORING THE REGION 

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Conventa fam trips 

As a key part of Conventa, fam trips are organized 

to several selected destinations of the South 

East Europe region. They offer the opportunity 

for first-hand experience of the destination and 

a chance for hosted buyers to verify that the 

presentations given at one-to-one meetings are 

indeed accurate. The hosted buyers are invited to 

attend fam trips to Ljubljana, Portorož and Piran, 

Lake Bled, Opatija & Istra, Zagreb, Maribor and 

Međimurje as well as Bohinj.

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V-Z: ENRICHING THE ExPERIENCE 

Conventa tV 

During the Conventa trade show the programme 

will be enriched with updated videos, highlights, 

informative interviews with meeting industry 

professionals, personal presentations of destinations, 

meeting industry suppliers and planners 

from the South East Europe region and much, 

much more. We invite you to follow us and watch 

Conventa TV, available on Conventa’s official web 

site www.conventa.info. 

mobile.conventa.info 

Meeting industry professionals expect a techfriendly 

experience. Conventa enables meeting 

industry professionals to get up-to-date information 

on our mobile site. The participants will be 

able to browse thorough recent news, Conventa 

programme, floor plan, list of exhibitors, photos, 

Conventa Facebook and Twitter as well as emergency 

contact numbers. 

Conventa sustainable management 

Conventa is committed to reduce the negative 

environmental impacts of the trade show by 

Sustainability trends are shaping the meeting 

industry. The Conventa show has been fully 

committed to reduce the negative environmental 

impacts of the trade show by implementing 

sustainable practices that add value to all participants 

and the local community. 

The last editions of the Conventa trade show 

have highlighted the importance of engaging 

participants in sustainable event management. 

A number of sustainable measures can be 

implemented, however the question remains if 

the participants notice and value them. The fifth 

edition of Conventa wants to ensure the participants 

become aware of sustainable practices of 

the trade show and therefore gain new ideas to 

implementing sustainable practices that add 

value to all participants and the local community. 

The participants are invited to take part in 

our sustainable endeavours and participate 

in Conventa sustainability programme. The 

Sustainability programme highlights 15 

sustainable practices implemented at the 

Conventa show and invites the participants 

to focus their attention also on sustainable 

practices. Those who will take a moment and 

carry out at least three initiatives, will enter our 

competition for a chance to win sustainable 

experiences in the region of South East Europe. 

CONVENtA SUStAINABILIty PROGRAMME 

use in their future meetings and events. In 2013 

Conventa thus introduces the Sustainability 

programme designed to engage participants in 

our sustainable endeavours. 

The Sustainability programme highlights 15 sustainable 

practices implemented at the Conventa 

show and invites the participants to follow these 

actions. For instance, the participants are invited 

to return their lanyards at the end of the trade 

show, so they will be donated to the Care Centre 

Draga, a residential care centre for people with 

disabilities. The protégés will use these lanyards 

to carry their special augmentative aids, which 

help them express their thoughts, needs and 

wants. 

The participants, who will focus their attention 

also on sustainable practices of the Conventa 

show, deserve recognition for helping us achieve 

our sustainability goals. Those, who will take a 

moment and carry out at least three sustainable 

initiatives, will enter our competition for a chance 

to win sustainable experiences in the region of 

South East Europe. 

We kindly invite all Conventa participants to take 

part in our sustainable endeavours and participate 

in Conventa sustainability programme. At 

the trade show visit the Conventa Sustainability 

Point stand to find instructions for your sustainable 

behaviour.

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In January 2013 the Conventa show celebrates 

its five-year anniversary. To mark the first editions 

of the main regional trade show, the Conventa 

programme is enriched with five novelties. 

Each edition of the Conventa show has made an 

important step in bringing together the meeting 

industry of South East Europe and securing its 

position on the global market. And in January 

we wish to celebrate our achievements with our 

meeting industry partners and friends. 

INTRODuCING CONVENTA 

MINGLING 

The first novelty arises from need for more networking 

opportunities at trade shows. This year 

the Conventa trade show therefore introduces 

Conventa mingling that is designed to accelerate 

business introductions. In the last hour of 

the show, the Conventa participants have the 

opportunity to exchange business cards and 

possibly additional information for a follow up 

meeting. In this manner Conventa participants 

can expand their pool of partners and gain additional 

exposure. 

LAuNCHING CONVENTA 

MAyORS’ FORuM 

To politically highlight the economic and social 

impact the meeting industry has on destinations, 

Conventa invites mayors of South East Europe 

to attend the first Conventa Mayors’ Forum. The 

Forum provides an opportunity for mayors to 

participate in the discussions about the importance 

of meeting industry for the destinations 

and network with the participants. The Conventa 

Mayors’ Forum therefore hopes to strengthen 

the cooperation and consequently increase the 

impact of meetings and events on the economy 

of the destinations. 

HOSTING SEEPCO MEETING 

The third novelty aims to strengthen cooperation 

between respective companies in the region 

to raise excellence in all destinations. Conventa 

therefore hosts the second SEEPCO meeting that 

connects South East European PCOs and gives 

them an opportunity to exchange experience 

and work together. In 2012 an initiative was 

given to establish SEEPCO, a voluntary non-profit 

professional organization that aims to extend the 

promotion of PCOs and strengthen their position 

in the region. 

CONVENtA hOt SPOtS 2013 

PRESENTING CONVENTA 

CASE STuDy 

Tony Rogers, Managing Director of Tony Rogers 

Conference & Event Services Ltd and Visiting Fellow 

to the UK Centre for Events Management at 

Leeds Metropolitan University, will launch a new 

edition of his book ‘Conferences and Conventions: 

A Global Industry’ at Conventa. This new, 

third edition of the book, that provides a comprehensive, 

in-depth analysis of the international 

conference industry, will also include 2 Conventa 

case studies showing the business model and 

idea behind the show. The book launch and 

signing will be held at Conventa where Conventa 

participants will be the first to have a chance to 

get their hands on the new edition. 

CONVENTA HANDPRINT WALL 

To celebrate the five-year anniversary Conventa 

invites all participants to make their mark on the 

handprint wall. The meeting industry professionals, 

visiting the show, have turned the vision 

of a regional meeting industry trade show into 

reality. To commemorate this success we invite 

Conventa visitors to leave their handprint on the 

Conventa wall at GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and 

Convention Centre. The Conventa handprint wall 

will therefore make a loving memory and freeze a 

wonderful piece of time.

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AuSTRIAN STyRIA 

AND CARINTHIA 

Carinthia and Styria are the hidden jewels of 

Austria. High peaks, deeply hollowed valleys 

and glittering lakes, golden sunny wine 

growing hills, authentic medieval villages and 

fairytale castles, and also to be remembered 

the prominent charm of Graz and Klagenfurt - 

this is a winter paradise for ski lovers, which 

in the summer with its many lakes becomes 

one large swimming pool, surrounded by 

beautiful mountain views. In the shadow 

of the more popular regions of Vienna and 

Salzburg at the forefront, Styria and Carinthia 

maintained their primary spirit - visit them 

before this changes. 

IN NuMbERS 

13 peaks are higher than 3000 metres 

62 % of the whole Austrian territory is covered 

with the Alps 

More than 1000 kilometres of ski slopes 

TOP 5 

Scenic mountain road Grossglockner –on 

the most famous alpine road in Europe you are 

going through all climates and vegetation belts: 

meadows, forests, mountains, rocks and ice. 

Memorable. 

Graz with its Schlossberg is easily the most 

beautiful city of the region, and with its clubs and 

restaurants also the most fun. 

Woerther See, Millsteatter See and Faaker See are 

only the largest of numerous lakes that provide 

for swimming and sailing pleasures in the summer 

in the middle of the Alps. 

Carinthian ski resorts are considered one of the 

finest and best equipped in Europe. 

Many festivals of folk music, beer and national 

dishes are an amazing experience that gives new 

meaning to the word “hedonism” 

WhERE tO GO IN SEE 

THE MOST … 

• The Austrian flag is one of the oldest flags 

in the world. It is in existence since 1191. 

• The most popular muscle man and 

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was born 

in Thal. 

• Grossglockner is with its 3798 metres the 

second highest European peak. 

• Graz Schlossberg is the strongest fortress in 

the world, as since 12th century no one has 

managed to conquer it. 

• Austrians are known for their hard work: 

on average they are working 45 hours per 

week, which is the highest in Europe. 

WHAT ELSE TO DO 

• While walking the charming and 

picturesque medieval villages, such as 

Friesach and Gmund, forget what year it 

really is. 

• Go on a tour of the entire planet in 

Minimundus, the world in miniature. 

• Put on your boots and go whistling on paths 

of the mountain Nockberge National Park. 

• Surrender to the flow of road between the 

beautiful wine growing hills in the east 

and taste yourself why it is called “Austrian 

Toscana”. 

• Experience a real golfer's paradise with golf 

courses next to calm lakes, amid vineyards 

or breathtaking mountains. 

bOSNIA AND 

HERZEGOVINA 

Bosnia and Herzegovina, the land of the 

heart, as it is called because of its shape, 

really touches your heart. It has always been 

a wonderful meeting point of eastern and 

western cultures, as it bears the stamp of two 

completely different empires, Turkish and 

Austrian-Hungarian. Land of good food, outstanding, 

open people and fun offers visitors 

stunning mountain landscapes and great experiences 

with a good sense of adventure. Enjoy 

the Bosnian rhythm and life will be better and 

easier in a moment. 

IN NuMbERS … 

3 official languages 

1272 athletes from 49 countries took part at the 

Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo 

250.000 tickets were sold at the Olympic Games 

75 metres high is the waterfall Skakavac in 

Sutjeska National Park 

TOP 5 

Sarajevo, a magical city of timeless beauty 

where everyone immediately feels like at home 

Mostar with its old bridge is without a doubt the 

most fascinating city of this heart shaped country. 

Neum is the only coastal town, but it boasts an 

incredibly clean and calm sea. 

National Park Sutjeska, pristine area of glacial 

lakes below the high peaks, passing which the 

river Sutjeska formed a stunning valley 

Medjugorje is a place of miracles and one of the 

most famous pilgrimage sites in the world. 

THE MOST … 

• In 1984 Sarajevo hosted the Winter Olympic 

Games. These were the first Olympic Games 

in any communist country in history. 

• The most famous ćevapi in the world 

originate in Sarajevo's Baščaršija. 

• Peručica is one of the last two surviving 

primeval forests in Europe. 

• Oriental town Počitelj is host to the longest 

continuous art colony in this part of Europe. 

• The inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina 

are incredible coffee drinkers, which is 

similar to a ritual and is an important part 

of the culture. 


• Taking a walk through Sarajevo’s Baščaršija 

is always a unique experience that everyone 

gets addicted to. 

• In Visoko judge yourself, whether the 

stunning Bosnian pyramids are the work of 

nature or ancient human hands. 

• Enjoy several hours of a cup of coffee in 

“fildžan” and then pamper your taste buds 

with čevapčiči, kajmak and burek. 

• From Mostar to Sarajevo take a train and 

enjoy the incredible mountain views. 

• Rafting on Tara or Una- both are a unique 

adrenaline experience. 

buLGARIA 

Land that has been hidden for many years 

from the world, has finally blossomed in all 

its glory. Although small, it offers a lot to its 

visitors in all seasons: primal sandy beaches, 

attractive ski resorts, endless opportunities for 

hiking, mysterious monasteries and churches, 

and stunning historical monuments. Modern 

cities and remote rural areas, where traditional, 

slow pace of life of its warm people has 

not changed for centuries. One can only hope 

it will remain such for a long time. 

IN NuMbERS 

35.000 km marked hiking trails 

9 UNESCO sites 

More than 200 hotels and 130 restaurants on the 

Black Sea Sunny Beach 

333 bagpipes »gaidas« has the largest bagpipe 

orchestra in the world 

TOP 5 

Black Sea Coast boasts stunning beaches and 

picturesque bays. 

Sofia is a dynamic city of the young with interesting 

museums, beautiful churches and gourmet 

restaurants. 

Rila Monastery is known worldwide for its 

exceptional colourful frescoes. 

Bulgaria, with its predominantly mountainous 

territory is a paradise for lovers of white slopes 

with its modern ski resorts Bansko, Borovets and 

Pamporovo. 

Infinite networks of well-marked hiking trails 

take visitors around the lush mountain and forest 

landscapes Vitosha, Rile and Rodopov. 

THE MOST … 

• Bulgaria is a country with the oldest name 

in Europe. 

• Bulgaria produces half of all rose oil, which 

is added to perfumes worldwide. 

• Lactobacillus bulgaricus, the bacterium used 

in the production of yogurt can be found 

only in Bulgarian air. 

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• Bulgaria proudly holds third place in the 

number of archaeological monuments, 

behind Italy and Greece. 

• When Bulgarians shake their head, they 

really think “yes”, and when they nod their 

head, their answer is “no”. 


• Enjoy the colorful atmosphere of museums 

and stunning Roman amphitheatre that 

graces the old part of Plovdiv. 

• Climb up to the peaks of Rile and enjoy the 

views of the crystal Seven Lakes. 

• Relax your body and your eyes on the 

Sunny beach, the most popular Bulgarian 

sea resort. 

• Belogardchika rocks, extending to as much 

as 30 kilometers will with their unusual 

forms and folk stories certainly stir your 

imagination. 

• Enjoy a Bulgarian folk music concert, which 

touches every soul deeply. 

ARE yOu kIDDIN’ ME? 

According to the old farm tradition, at a 

funeral usually coins are placed on the dead 

person’s eyes and then soaked in water. Then 

they give the liquid to the men to drink and 

then allegedly they are made blind to the 

faults of their own wives.

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CROATIA 

In the land of a thousand sunny islands and 

attractive historical towns you will never be 

bored. This is a country, where one always 

runs out of time for everything to do it. Although 

at first glance, it gives the feeling that 

mostly sunny beaches and water activities are 

struggling for the attention of travellers against 

cultural treasures and ancient architecture, 

Croatia with its interior offers much more. 

IN NuMbERS 

2786 sunny days per year 

1244 islands 

576 species of fish 

130 domestic types of wine 

19 UNESCO protected historical treasures 

8 national parks 

TOP 5 

Croatian islands: if you discover them by boat, 

car, or simply lie down on one of them, they are 

always fascinating 

Zagreb: dynamic city with the charm of European 

elegance that enchants you at every step 

Dubrovnik: the first and only true gem of the 

Adriatic, a town with no competition 

Plitvice Lakes: extraordinary beauty of six turquoise 

lakes, which with numerous waterfalls rest 

among forested hills. 

Slow food: from year to year Croatian Chefs are 

gaining more force in European culinary world. 

THE MOST … 

• The largest and longest of the islands is 

Cres, Hvar is the sunniest, the most party 

is Pag, the most intact is Mljet, the most 

gourmet is Vis, the most Robinson-like is 

Palagruza, the most photographed is Brac. 

• Istrian town of Hum is recorded as the 

smallest town in the world – it has only 

23 inhabitants, in the Guinness Book of 

Records. 

• In 1999 the biggest truffle in the world was 

found in Croatia. 

• The oldest people’s community theatre in 

Europe was built in 1612 on the island Hvar. 

• Stone from the island of Brač could be the 

most famous stone in the world while the 

White House was built of it. 

WHAT ELSE TO DO? 

• Cycle in its green heart among medieval 

towns and hill villages. 

• Wear a diving suit and explore the 

underwater treasures around the Dalmatian 

islands. 

• Sail between the Croatian islands. You might 

meet one of Hollywood acquaintances. 

• See at least one of Zagreb’s numerous 

museums and galleries. 

• Indulge all your senses in one of the many 

spa resorts, which were already enjoyed 

by the ancient Romans, or indulge in an 

authentic farm life on a tourist farm. 


Tie, which is worn daily by more than 600 million 

men around the world, comes from Croatia. 

The legend began during the Thirty Years 

War from 1618 to 1648, when the Croatian 

rented soldiers who served in the French army, 

worn around the neck small knotted scarves. 

With this fashion addition they attracted 

the attention of Parisians, who immediately 

adopted it and named it after Croats - Cravat. 

FRIuLI-VENEZIA 

GIuLIA 

Italy, one of the most widely acclaimed 

countries in the world, despite its tourist 

popularity continues to surprise and impress. 

Friuli - Venezia Giulia is one of its smallest, 

but also one of the most versatile regions. 

Intact in its pristine beauty it is still an 

undiscovered tourist gem, ideal for visitors 

who want to go “off the beaten track.” Snowy 

peaks of the Alps and the Dolomites, warm 

sandy beaches, remote mountain villages, 

Roman monuments, rocky coastal cliffs and 

rural villas - welcome to la Bella Vita. 

IN NuMbERS 

8 kilometers of golden sandy beaches adorns 

Lignano 

16,000 hectares of lagoons 

3 natural parks and 13 nature reserves 

25 kilograms of pasta Italian eats in a year 

TOP 5 

Aquileia, the metropolis of the Roman Empire, is 

an amazing archaeological open-air museum and 

one of the most brilliant jewels of the region and 

the entire Italy. 

Dolomites with amazing scenery and colours, 

revealing the crystal water, snow-covered rocky 

peaks and lush valleys, are a paradise for nature 

lovers in summer and winter. 

Golden beaches of Lignano offer endless thrills 

in the water during the day and party at night. 

trieste is an elegantly cosmopolitan city, treasure 

trove of architectural gems. 

Miramare Castle is a stunning castle from 

fairytale fantasy. 

THE MOST … 

• The region is named after Julius Caesar, the 

most famous figure of ancient Rome. 

• San Daniele is the place of world's most 

famous ham and here every year the town is 

hosting a festival dedicated to this meat. 

• Trieste is the home of Ernesto Illy, the 

world's coffee guru. 

• Friuli-Venezia Giulia boasts one of the best 

varieties of white wine in Europe, which is 

in no way lagging behind Tuscan 


• In the seaside spa town of Grado you can 

regain strength and health, offered by 

therapeutic sand and air. 

• Visit the Grotta Gigante in Sgonico, which is 

the largest European tourist karst cave. 

• Try the real rural life in one of the log huts 

in the Carnic Alps, or at one of the tourist 

farms learn how to be a cheese maker. 

• Try the charming snowy slopes of Sella 

Nevea, Forni di Sopra or Piancavalla. 

• Tour green hills of wine country around 

Collie and taste yourself, what is their 

attraction. 

MACEDONIA 

There is something mysterious in its mountain 

wilderness. It is a true paradise for all pristine 

nature lovers and a right place for researchers 

of ancient ruins. In addition to spectacular 

peaks, lakes and rivers and mystic monasteries 

its biggest feature is amazing hospitality and 

cordiality of its people which make the visit 

of this little country unforgettable. Macedonia 

wins you over for your whole life. 

IN NuMbERS 

34 mountain tops higher than 2.000 metres 

53 lakes 

349 square metres is the size of Ohrid Lake 

4 national parks, covering 110.000 hectares 

700.000 tourists visit Macedonia annually 

TOP 5 

Ohrid: with its dramatic beauty and cultural richness 

it is the highlight of any visit to Macedonia 

Monastery of Saint Naum: a beautiful refuge of 

tranquility on cliffs overlooking lake Ohrid 

National Park Mavrovo: in addition to skiing 

it offers 73,000 hectares of pristine forests, lakes, 

karst planes, waterfalls and mountains to explore. 

Skopje: a hospitable capital, where the remains 

from the times of ancient Rome, Byzantium, the Ottoman 

Empire and Yugoslavia mix in the best way. 

Kokino and Kuklica: explore the ancient 

megalithic observatory and mysterious land of 10 

million year old stone statues. 

THE MOST … 

• Alexander the Macedonian was the greatest 

conqueror in the history of mankind. He 

defeated the Persian Empire, the Greeks 

defeated the Macedonian army and led all 

the way to India. 

• Kokino is, according to NASA, the fourth 

oldest observatory on the planet. Ahead 

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of it are only Abu Simbel, Stonehenge and 

Angkor Wat. 

• According to the writing of the New York 

Times the cave Peshna in the Macedonian 

Brod is almost identical to the imaginary 

cave in the movie Lord of the Rings. 

• One of the most kind-hearted people in 

history, Mother Teresa was born in Skopje. 

• Ethnographic Museum near Tetovo under 

the monastery Sv. Bogorodica is recorded 

in the Guinness Book of Records as the 

smallest ethno museum in the world. 


• Let yourself be impressed at a concert of 

traditional Macedonian folk music, which is 

just as magical as the country itself and its 

people. 

• Visit Kruševo, which is practically a »living 

architectural museum«. 

• Take a walk on the steep edge of the 

beautiful canyon Matka. 

• If you are lucky to be in Macedonia in July, 

you must attend a three-day traditional 

Macedonian wedding in the legendary 

mountain village Galicnik. 

• Discover Bitola’s many secrets of the past 

and enjoy its neighbouring National park 

Pelister.

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MONTENEGRO 

Montenegro is considered to be St. Tropez of 

the South-East Europe and from year to year, it 

is gaining in its elite sign. Land of spectacular 

beaches, dramatic peaks and canyons, elegant 

palaces and ancient towns has become one 

of the most attractive tourist regions in recent 

years. When you see and feel its amazing 

attraction, it becomes clear to you in a 

moment why. 

IN NuMbERS 

1300 meters measures the canyon of the river 

Tara in depth 

626.000 inhabitants, making it one of the smallest 

European nations 

17-percent tourism growth every year 

3.500 Euros costs overnight stay in a suite Sveti 

Stefan, which ranks Hotel Amman Sveti Stefan in 

the top of the most luxurious accommodation on 

the Adriatic 

TOP 5 

Kotor Bay: dramatic bay with a beautiful walled 

town, which oversees the deepest fjord in South 

East Europe 

tara Canyon: the longest European and second 

longest canyon in the world 

National Park Lovćen: breath-taking mountain 

views, are rising almost from the sea 

Monastery Ostrog: miracle, embedded in a 

huge rock, visited every year by thousands of 

pilgrims from around the world 

Skadar Lake: amazing play of nature which has 

created a complete beauty 

THE MOST … 

• Montenegrins are the highest people in the 

world, with an average height of 186 cm for 

men and 171 cm for women. 

• With 48 people per square metre, 

Montenegro is the most sparsely populated 

country in Southern Europe. 

• Zabljak is 1485 meters above sea level, the 

highest altitude city in Europe. 

• Tara River is the largest fresh water reservoir 

in Europe. 

• The oldest and best-preserved glass in 

Europe from the 4th century BC was found 

near Pljevlja. 

• The first nautical school in the world 

operated in Perast. 


• Hoist the sails and discover the stunning 

beauty of the Montenegrin coast with high 

cliffs. 

• Take a mountain tour in the Durmitor 

National Park, where you can also try 

skiing, rafting or biking. 

• Enjoy a good meal in one of the seaside 

restaurants in Budva, Herceg Novi or Ulcinj. 

• Feel like a star in the new Porto 

Montenegro, where Monaco and Russian 

rich park their yachts. 

• Try lozovača, a very strong, but (too) tasty 

national alcoholic drink. 


Montenegro is considered to be unpopular 

among cartographers. It is almost impossible 

to write its long name on such a small area on 

the map. 

SERbIA 

A unique country, full of warm hospitality and 

undiscovered paths. This land of surprising 

contrasts can boast the natural beauty of 

valleys and mountains, rivers and lakes, and 

in its turbulent history, it has also created a 

rich treasure trove of culture. To its original 

atmosphere certainly adds the fact that this 

is one of a few countries in which the people 

entertain and party just about any night of the 

week - and all the way to the morning too. 

Join them for a shot of šljivovica. 


5 National Parks 

4 UNESCO sites 

1000 mineral springs 

The Danube passes 588 kilometres from the 

east to the west of Serbia 

TOP 5 

Belgrade is a charming city with a vibrant atmosphere 

that never sleeps. 

Zlatibor: picturesque mountains of “golden pine” 

pamper the visitor with its rich folklore heritage. 

Guča trumpet festival is one of the most authentic 

festivals of folk music in the world 

Novi Sad, an elegant city, which is not just like 

that, nicknamed “Serbian Athens”. 

Vrnjačka Banja is the most celebrated Serbian 

spa, which is also a perfect base for visiting the 

most beautiful monasteries. 

THE MOST … 

• Serbia is the largest exporter, as much as 

two thirds of (best quality) raspberries in 

the world. 

• The Economist magazine has awarded the 

prestigious title to Belgrade “City of the 

Future” of Southern Europe. 

• Cathedral of St. Sava is the largest 

functioning Orthodox Church in the world. 

• The Danube, linking the Serbian east and 

west, is the second largest European river. 

• Opanke, Serbian national footwear, have 

their place in the Guinness Book of Records: 

largest such shoe measures 3.2 meters in 

length and weighs 222 kg. 


• Marvel Byzantine art in medieval 

monasteries Manasija, Sopoćani and 

Studenica. 

• Ride the known, more than 1000 km long 

»Danube Bike Trail” or see the romantic 

Serbian countryside from a horseback. 

• Refresh in the lake in the middle of 

Belgrade’s park Ada Ciganlija and indulge 

the hedonistic nightlife in the bohemian 

quarter Skadarlija. 

• In winter or summer conquer beautiful 

peaks of Kopaonik, the most famous 

mountain resort. 

• Replenish your tired senses in one of over 

50 healthy havens in thermal resorts. 


In December, the town Zarožje saw a strong 

increase in sales of garlic, because the mayor 

issued a public warning about a possible hike 

of the legendary local vampire Sava Savanović, 

when the mill in which the vampire lived according 

to the tale, broke. 

SLOVENIA 

A small land of many beauties that Lonely 

Planet has ranked among the top 10 global 

destinations. It offers everything large ones 

have. And much more. From snowy mountains 

to the sunny coast, from hills dotted with 

vineyards and flowery planes to Gothic 

churches, baroque palaces and historic castles. 

With its incredible mix of landscapes and 

climates, its small territory is the scene for 

endless ways to spend a wonderful time. This 

is certainly the most authentic in nature, as 

it is rightly considered as one of the greenest 

countries in the world. 

IN NuMbERS 

In 2 hours from the Alps to the Adriatic 

56% of the country is covered with forests which 

are home to more than 400 bears 

20.570 m is the length of the Postojna Cave 

46 km of the Adriatic Sea coastline 

2 million inhabitants who speak more than 40 

dialects 

7.000 km of mountain hiking trails 

TOP 5 

Ljubljana: a small capital city with great cultural, 

architectural stories 

Bled: turquoise lake with an island and a medieval 

castle on top of a dramatic cliff 

Postojna and Škocjan cave: Two of the most 

beautiful and most visited caves in the world 

triglav National Park: breathtaking mountain 

views, green valleys and pristine forests with 

many waterfalls 

Natural spas: for 20 years the most visited in the 

Slovenian tourist offer 

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THE MOST … 

• Postojna cave is the most visited 

underground cave in Europe. 

• In Maribor lives the oldest vine in the 

world. 400-year-old velvet black still 

annually produces more than 25 litres of 

wine. 

• The ski jump in Planica is the largest in the 

world, which hosted more than 60 world 

records in ski jumps. 

• Chimney of the power plant in Trbovlje is 

the highest industrial chimney in Europe. 

• In the Slovenian folk and cultural traditions 

witches have a special place, so Slovenia 

also boasts an extraordinary number of local 

magic assemblies. 


• Walk along the Ljubljanica River which 

during the day reveals the European 

dynamism of Ljubljana and in the evening, 

the view over it is changed into an inspiring 

architectural postcard. 

• In Piran see the sunset, falling into the sea. 

Unforgettable. 

• Try and taste Slovenian wines. You will not 

be able to stop. 

• Take a turn in the Soca valley and test your 

adrenaline in rafting, canyoning or downhill 

bikes. 

• Explore the many castles and monasteries 

scattered across the country. 

• Let yourself be pampered in one of the 

natural Spas or boutique hotels. 


In Ljubljana, anyone can sleep in a former 

prison – the known hostel Celica has even 

been called the “hippest” hostel in the world 

by the Lonely Planet.

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TuRkEy 

In a country where the East meets the West, 

where the attractive oriental exotic is dressing 

with European elegance and where the wild 

lunar landscape is populated by perhaps the 

hottest and the most charismatic people in the 

world. A paradise for lovers of sun and sea, 

archaeology, unique accommodation, culture, 

trekking, delicious food, water sports and the 

worldwide known Turkish bath – it would be 

hard to happen that you wouldn’t find anything 

for yourself. And keep coming back. 


73,6 million inhabitants 

33 National Parks 

150 archaeological excavations every year 

Grand Bazaar is 540 years old; it has 64 streets, 

4000 shops, 22 entrances and 25.000 employees 

TOP 5 

Istanbul: if you only see hagio Sophia, Blue 

Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, 

you’re already in love with this charismatic city. 

Cappadocia is an alien landscape of fairy stone 

towers and underground cities. 

On the beaches of Alanya, Antalya or Belek you 

can completely let go with only one activity: 

enjoyment. 

Ephesus: one of the most extensive Roman 

ruins with a theatre for 25,000 spectators leaves 

everyone speechless. 

turkish baths or hamams provide a complete 

rejuvenation. An indescribable experience. 

THE MOST … 

• Istanbul is the only city in the world that is 

situated on two continents. 

• Although we mostly think of the 

Netherlands when we think of the Tulip, in 

fact, it comes from Ottoman Turkey. 

• In Turkey, lives the highest living man in the 

world, who measures as much as 2.47 metres. 

• Turks claim that they can »read« political 

affiliation of a man by the shape of his 

moustache. 

• The oldest known settlement in the world is 

Catalhoyuk from year 7500 BC. 

• The words “Veni, vidi, vici” were uttered 

by Julius Caesar, when he won the Turkish 

territory by the Black Sea. 

• According to the legend Noah landed with 

his ark on the highest Turkish mountain Mt. 

Ararat. 

• The most precious carpet in the world is 

stored in a museum in Konya and it has 144 

knots per square centimetre. 


• Pamukkale: dive into the unspeakable 

“snow” formations of thermal hot springs. 

• For a moment, get lost in the Goreme Park 

and you will begin to have doubts, whether 

you happened to land on the moon. 

• Pick up a paddle and ride the rapids in the 

beautiful Coruh valley. 

• Enjoy the incredible mystical performance 

of revolving Dervish, seasoned with the 

enticing aroma of a hookah. 

• Buying a carpet can be a multi-day trip to 

the hospitality of the Turkish soul. 


Turkish is an agglutinative language that forms 

new words by adding to the existing suffix and 

prefix. So many sentences can be told with 

only one - a very long - word. The longest 

Turkish word is thus Cekoslovakyalilastiramadiklarimizdanmissiniz, 

meaning “you are said 

to be one of those that we could not manage 

to convert to a Czechoslovak.” 

Curious?

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Ljubljana has comparative advantages 

and the experience necessary to occupy 

a better position in the market of Eastern 

and South-Eastern Europe in particular. 

Analysis of the relevance and effectiveness 

of competitiveness factors of the convention 

destination, Ljubljana reveals that the 

location factor, conference facilities and 

outside congress activities, are assessed as 

successful and are at the same time important 

for the competitiveness of the destination. 

Ljubljana less successfully meets the criteria of 

accessibility, quality of service, information or 

image, local support, accommodation facilities, 

which are all rated as very important factors 

of competitiveness. Given that it is precisely 

these criteria that play an extremely important 

role in choosing the destination and hence its 

positioning on the international market, they 

should be given more attention in the future. 

Destination grade: 

4.44 – QUALITY CONGRESS DESTINATION 

Grading explanation: 

5 excellent meetings destination 

4 quality meetings destination 

3 recommendable meetings destination 

2 average meetings destination 

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LJUBLJANA 

The most beautiful 

city in the world 

Individual grades: 

Natural and cultural factors 4.4 

These are rated highly since Ljubljana is an appealing 

and attractive tourist destination with 

a developed infrastructure and cultural offer as 

well as high experiential value. The focus of this 

is the Ljubljana castle and the medieval town. 

Given the size of the city, it has an exceptional 

cultural and historical diversity with over 15 

museums, 41 galleries, 10 theatres and experientially 

diverse and varied natural hinterland. 

General and transport infrastructure 4.1 

Through history the city has expanded organically 

and, consequently, the overall proportion 

of infrastructure and transport is solidly regulated. 

Among the major shortcomings are still 

the bad airline availability, the unused railway 

infrastructure and poorly controlled stationary 

traffic. The city is extremely safe and in the 

region one of the most sustainably-oriented. 

tourist infrastructure 4.4 

In the past the tourist offer developed around 

business tourists, so in Ljubljana hotels are missing 

a truly superior luxury hotel and recognisable 

international hotel chains. In the range 

from 2 to 4 stars, the offer is wide and attractive 

enough. The restaurant offer is solid, especially 

in Ljubljana there are many green spaces that 

offer plenty of opportunities for sports and recreational 

activities and incentive programmes. 

MEEtINGS StAR AWARD 

Best SE Europe 

meeting destinations 

Congress infrastructure 4.7 

Most of investments in the tourism sector in 

recent years were aimed at improving the 

congress infrastructure. With two top-level convention 

centres and a very well developed hotel 

meetings offer, Ljubljana is the region’s leading 

congress destination. Also positive is the operation 

of the Ljubljana Convention Bureau. Among 

weaknesses we could count fluctuations in the 

quality of service and lack of hotels availability 

in the largest peak times. 

Subjective grade 4.4 

Mostly Ljubljana makes a good first impression, 

which is partially due to the consequence of the 

burden with ‘”apriority” conceptions in the light 

of the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Instead they 

find a congress destination which friendly and 

favourable to the congress industry while competitive 

in terms of price and quality at the same 

time. Among all regional capitals it also has a 

very good image that has also been strengthened 

thanks to the Conventa Trade Show. 

Comparison with the region: 

According to its conference and 

accommodation infrastructure, Ljubljana 

belongs to the group of capitals suitable for 

medium-sized and smaller meetings (up to 

2.500 participants). It is positioned side by 

side with the new EU member states and 

geographically in the region of the Western 

Balkans. Thus, according to congress 

stakeholders in Ljubljana the most competitive 

destinations are Zagreb, Belgrade, Prague and 

Budapest. Compared to the newer EU capitals 

and countries of South East Europe, Ljubljana 

is ranked in the second half. It is preceded 

by Budapest and Vilnius, and we should also 

highlight the rapid growth of Belgrade. While 

most countries and cities in Europe, including 

New York, recorded a minimal decrease in 

the number of congresses, the cities in our 

immediate vicinity, mainly from South East 

Europe, recorded a fall on a smaller scale 

or record growth. At the end of last year 

in order to give Ljubljana a new sales and 

promotional momentum, a partnership called 

Ljubljana Strategic Bidding Team (LSBT), 

was established; it is composed of interested 

partners from both the private and public area. 

GRAZ 

Second city first 

International Congress guests, probably 

because of the mighty shadow of Vienna, do 

not expect much of Graz, but in the end, they 

are pleasantly surprised. Graz has for many 

years been a model of congress destination 

marketing and management. If we look 

from the perspective of public and private 

infrastructure, Graz is the most developed 

regional convention destination. Only five 

years ago regional competitors would qualify 

behind the second largest Austrian city, 

but recently the gap has been significantly 

reduced. The new capitals on the territory of 

the former Yugoslavia have taken from it its 

supremacy and because of this, on the ICCA 

scale it is now ranked on lower places. The 

centre of culture, cuisine, design, creativity, 

technology and much more, which embodies 

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Graz is in the centre of the green heart of Austria, 

which gives it a character of interplay between 

forests, of planar Graz fields and majestic mountains, 

crossing in the wine-growing hills. Cultural 

diversity, rich history and connecting river Mura 

have formed a highly experiential diversity, which 

is reflected in the many opportunities for congress 

and incentive organisers and is therefore 

among the highest ranked in the region. 


Transport and general infrastructure in Graz is excellent 

and according to results of the evaluation 

the best in the region. A network of public transport 

is very well organised, the city has over 120 

kilometres of bicycle lanes and parking system 

is excellently arranged. It all appears very professional 

and tidy, also remarkable is the sense 

of security with a high level of environmental 

responsibility and awareness of the population. 


Graz is a mature tourist destination that despite 

the crisis records a steady growth of over-night 

stays and tourist arrivals in all tourism segments. 

This is due to a very clear positioning of the city 

on three pillars as the capital of culture, cuisine 

and knowledge. Graz has established itself as a 

base for exploring Styria, which gives it an additional 

marketing momentum. 




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Meetings infrastructure 4.4 

Concerning the infrastructure Graz is still the 

leading regional convention destination. With 

more than 154 congress events and 46,000 

participants it achieves excellent results and is 

stable on charts ranking international events. 

Graz can be regarded as felicitous convention 

destination, which is a modern, dynamic and 

internationally competitive. It is difficult to challenge 

it of any serious errors, just slightly poorer 

image on the international scene. 


Environmental responsibility, orderly surroundings 

and infrastructure, cultural infrastructure, 

city of design and creative industries are all ideal 

humus for the development of congress tourism. 

City, key stakeholders and policies do not 

lack creativity and strategic vision. Despite all 

positive projects maybe it lacks some charisma 

of a capital, making it need much energy to 

fight even more successfully on the international 

convention scene. Otherwise, a beautiful 

and practical convention destination. 


Being the first is sometimes difficult. Graz was 

among the first to develop the brand of the 

destination, congress grants and many other 

marketing innovations, from which other 

regional convention bureaus drew inspiration. 

However, former pupils have caught up and 

in the field of branding and in some other 

areas they have even moved ahead of their 

teacher. Graz may not be the most seductive 

convention destination, however, it could 

be highlighted that Graz and Styria live with 

congress tourism throughout the year. To this 

a well developed infrastructure and additional 

offer throughout the year, where tradition 

combines with the present, and where 

everyone can find an offer to their taste, their 

needs and their budget. Graz with the focus 

on green meetings will definitely find a right 

answer to the ubiquitous crisis, which has not 

bypassed even the congress tourism.

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ZAGREB 

White Zagreb town 

Zagreb generally makes a good impression 

on the visitor. The impression is sometimes 

interrupted by ragged facades and sporadic 

traffic chaos, which is the result of the size 

of the city. Generally, the city is safe, 

clean, comfortable and friendly to congress 

participants. The good ratio between price 

and quality is especially attractive; this has a 

positive impact on the competitiveness of the 

destination. It is not surprising that in the 

last year Zagreb has become a true hit on the 

Croatian tourist scene and no longer just a 

transit stop on the way to the Adriatic. With 

proper marketing and the development of 

network of partners, Zagreb will continue to 

position itself as the leading Croatian and 

regional convention destination. As its main 

advantage, I would highlight the compactness 

and high quality of hotel accommodation, 

which combined with cultural and historical 

heritage, is the formula for success. Everything 

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Its rich natural and cultural heritage and the 

position of the Croatian capital have enabled 

Zagreb intensive development in tourism. 

Recently, Zagreb has profited as a destination of 

culture with individual museums that have the 

potential to become world attractions, such as 

the unique Museum of Failed Relationships. 





In the last ten years Croatia has radically 

improved road infrastructure and thus its 

accessibility. Significantly improved is also air 

accessibility via Zagreb Airport, which accepts 

over 40% of all air traffic in Croatia. We would, 

however, like to see an early construction of 

the new airport building as the existing one is 

strongly outdated. Currently, Zagreb is lagging 

behind in rail infrastructure the most. According 

to municipal infrastructure, local transport and 

sense of security, Zagreb can be classified into a 

golden class among competing European cities. 


The hotel infrastructure with new acquisitions 

fully satisfies modern congress guests and 

is perhaps at this moment the best among 

regional capitals. The fact that the tourist 

infrastructure is good and that the marketing of 

the destination also works well is also confirmed 

by the good results, which show a 5% growth 

despite the global recession. 

Meetings infrastructure 4.1 

In Croatia, Zagreb has a dominant image of a 

business as well as a major congress destination. 

This has also been adapted by the offer of hotels 

with excellent congress facilities. A somewhat 

worse score than competitive cities of the 

region is due to the fact that Zagreb is without 

a convention centre, construction of which has 

been heralded since the public tender, which 

was completed in 2007. 


In the region, Zagreb managed to best maintain 

the Central European culture that is reminiscent 

of Vienna and creates a special atmosphere. In 

addition, it is a ‘pocket-friendly destination’ that 

offers a lot for reasonable money. It is the ideal 

combination of a metropolis with charm and a 

small town atmosphere. 


I predict a great congress future for Zagreb. 

I estimate that in the international congress 

market it is well established and in addition to 

Ljubljana and Belgrade it represents the future 

backbone of the continental congress tourism 

of the region. All three cities are progressing 

steadily on the charts of developed meetings 

destinations; the final breakthrough of the 

entire region is intertwined and dependent on 

the marketing of major regional congress cities 

in the international market. 

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0 

-1 

-2 

name of hall room 

level 

Ground Floor 

Foyer 1 

Foyer 2 

area sq. m 

theatre 

GD 0 2000 1545 

classroom 

LD -1 880 616 214 

ŠD -1 323 253 

KD -2 273 204 170 

E1 -2 100 70 48 36 28 58 70 40 

E2 -2 100 70 48 36 28 58 70 40 

E3 -2 100 70 48 36 28 58 70 40 

E4 -2 100 70 48 36 28 58 70 40 

E1-2 -2 200 150 120 68 64 106 150 80 

E3-4 -2 200 150 120 68 64 106 150 80 

M1 -1 117 100 54 36 30 58 50 30 

hollow square 

M2 -1 52 40 30 20 

M3 -1 74 60 30 28 24 40 

M4 -1 92 60 40 28 24 40 50 

KC 

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LD 

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KD P2 E 

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double U shape 

reception 

banquet 

name of hall room 

level 

area sq. m 

theatre 

classroom 

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DP 0 116 72 40 30 70 

LN 1 90 40 30 28 22 50 

KC 5 427 220 110 70 50 70 270 180 

hollow square 

*1 1 30 15 

*2 1 30 15 

*3 1 30 15 

*4 1 30 15 

VS 0 1127 800 550 

P1 -1 997 600 400 

P2 -2 1350 700 500 

GC 0 364 200 100 

MG -1 303 150 

* BOARDROOM 

ŠD 

GD 

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reception 

banquet 

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CONGRESS 

AND EVENTS 

MANAGEMENT 

Cankarjev dom 

Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana 

Slovenia 

E congress@cd-cc.si 

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KEMPINSKI PALACE 

PORtOROSE 

Meetings star award 

Best LUXUrY resOrt 

Meeting HOteL 2012 

FINAL MARK 

LUXURY ★★★★★ 

4.77 – LUXURy 

PREMIUM ★★★★ ECONOMY ★★ 

BUSINESS ★★★ BUDGET ★ 

OVERALL IMPRESSIONS AND CREDIBILITY 

The Hotel Kempinski is, simply put, a great 

hotel. After the renovation it not only offers 

to guests superior services at Kempinski 

standards, but also has a unique look and 

style that reflects its legendary character and 

Habsburg elegance. In addition, at the hotel 

they understand the concept of hospitality at 

the very highest level extremely well. 

FLOP – NEGATIVE SURPRISES 

It’s hard to find faults, perhaps the only 

disturbing thing is the arrangement of the 

coastal stretch, which with the quality of its 

offer does not reflect the prestigious hotel, but 

this is not the problem of the hotel, but rather 

of the development of Portorose tourism. And 

maybe also the prices of prestigious wines that 

are overpriced on the otherwise exceptional 

wine list. 

TOP – POSITIVE SURPRISES 

The hotel is an excellent choice for 

automotive premieres. Because of the above 

it is no surprise that the prestigious car 

manufacturer Mercedes chose it for the global 

launch of its A-Class model.awaken euphoria 

because of architecture, but more because of 

the functionality it offers. At the same time 

KONGRES At thE KEyhOLE 

it also does not disappoint, because it is a 

combination of modernism and functionality 

that makes all rooms have views of the Bay of 

Piran. 

RESULtS MARKS 

1. LOCAtION 4.80 

2. ACCESSIBILIty 4.00 

3. FIRSt IMPRESSION 5.00 

4. LOBBy 4.95 

5. EMPLOyEE AttItUDE 4.85 

6. RECEPtION 4.39 

7. hOtEL ROOM 4.96 

8. hOtEL BED 4.67 

9. BAthROOM AND REStROOM 4.97 

10. hOtEL BREAKFASt 4.99 

11. BARS AND REStAURANtS 4.87 

12. CONGRESS hALL 5.00 

13. ADDItIONAL OFFER 4.60 

tOtAL: 4.77 

ESPLANADE 

ZAGREB 


Best LUXUrY CitY 


FINAL MARK 


4.78 – LUXURy 




The hotel is an excellent choice for business 

and congress guests and is probably the 

regional flagship in terms of service quality, 

customer care, prestige and image. Staying 

at the hotel is a special experience, with a 

package that gives you a feeling of luxury. 


Some of the technical equipment in the 

rooms is outdated and in need of updating 

(the TV set, for example). 


The 250m2 presidential suite named 

after Orson Welles, who once stayed at the 

hotel, and the sheer number of tiny surprises 

and pampering at every step. Chef Jeffrey 

Vella, who excellently combines Mediterranean 

and continental gastronomy, guarantees a 

special experience. 

RESULtS MARKS 




4. LOBBy 5.00 










tOtAL: 4.78 

hOtEL DUBROVNIK 

PALACE 


Best PreMiUM resOrt 


FINAL MARK 


4.41 – PREMIUM 




At the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace I wonder how 

little is needed to move from being a solid 

hotel to something special and collecting 

numerous awards. Firstly, it is about the 

quality of services, as well as about marketing 

that was excellently prepared around the 

hotel and is reflected in its increased profile. 

According to the World Travel Awards jury, 

something of a tourism Oscar, the hotel earned 

the 2011 award for being the leading Croatian 

hotel and spa resort. At the same time, we 

wonder whether they are eligible for other 

prizes. After visiting the hotel, it is clear that 

the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace deserved the 

award; to the highest category it does not lack 

much, and depending on the assessment we 

ranked it among the top premium congress 

hotels in the region, where the emphasis is 

not only on the environment but on quality. 

In almost all respects a modern hotel and 

definitely a good choice among the many 

options in Dubrovnik. 


Guests accustomed to 5-star standard 

would expect a slightly higher standard in the 

rooms and especially the bathrooms and upon 

arrival at hotel (concierge). 


Spaciousness, comprehensive offer, 

wellness and professional conference services. 

RESULtS MARKS 




4. LOBBy 4.38 










tOtAL: 4.41 

GRAND hOtEL 

UNION EXECUtIVE 


Best PreMiUM CitY 


FINAL MARK 4.45 – PREMIUM 




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FINAL APPEARANCE AND CREDIBILITY 

Taste of congress organisers is unpredictable 

and it is difficult to follow, but the selection 

of the Grand Hotel Union is certainly perfect. 

Due to excellent convention rooms, friendly 

staff and the flexibility of course. Ljubljana 

Congress offer is dominated by the Grand 

Hotel Union. Top hotel for congress gourmets 

and a true flag bearer of the Ljubljana’s hotel 

congress offer since 1905. 

FLOP - NEGATIVE SURPRISES 

Little things in hotel rooms. Materials 

and textiles, As well as the equipment of 

rooms could be modernised. 

TOP - POSITIVE SURPRISES 

Staff from the reception to waiters is 

among friendlier and more recognisable. 

Legendary nostalgic café is one of the 

Ljubljana’s restaurant and cultural institutions, 

renowned for its cabaret and variety show 

performances. 

RESULtS MARKS 

1. LOCAtION 4,90 

2. ACCESSIBILIty 3,90 

3. FIRSt IMPRESSION 4,35 

4. LOBBy 4,15 

5. EMPLOyEE AttItUDE 4,59 

6. RECEPtION 4,52 

7. hOtEL ROOM 4,02 

8. hOtEL BED 4,18 

9. BAthROOM AND REStROOM 4,34 

10. hOtEL BREAKFASt 4,75 

11. BARS AND REStAURANtS 4,75 

12. CONGRESS hALL 5,00 

13. ADDItIONAL OFFER 4,40 

tOtAL: 4.45

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VIIDEA - PUBLIShING 

LECtURE VIDEOS ONLINE 

Conference organization and academic publishing business is on the cusp 

of a major transformation. In a few years, printed proceedings paper publishing 

is going to give way to online lecture videos. Once the technology 

solves the problems of effortlessly re-creating genuine lecture hall experience, 

every conference organizer will seek for ways to extend their business 

and put their conferences online. 

In the process of publishing more than 10,000 lecture videos online, Viidea 

had already figured out the optimal recipe to bring extra long-term value 

to event organizers and help them assess the power of social networking, 

while providing visitors a rich and engaging online lecture watching experience 

that gives them full control of their time and attention. 

www.viidea.com 

video.travel-zoom.si 

INSIDE AWARD WINNING SERVICES 

Overview Abstract Slide contents Video parts Author 

Description 

Slide timeline About the Author 

Rolf Jensen is an experienced speaker, and all 00:00 Introduction 

Rolf Jensen, was born on the 21. of february 1942. Chief 

of his presentations are delivered with a dedication 

that matches Rolf Jensen’s passion for exploring 

the future of the market place. As a lecturer he has 

01:40 Discover Stories 

05:03 The Mother of All slides 

imagination Officer, Dream Company A/S. He incorporated 

Dream Company on the 2. april 2001 -on the famous danish 

writer H.C. Andersen's birthday. 

a multifarious approach; being in part the researcher 07:25 Industry - knowldge Experiences 

with two decades of experience in studying... 09:14 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 

Student. MSc. Political Science, århus University june 1970... 

.. more » 

10:14 Big Business 

.. more » 

Google 

StRAWBERRy ENERGy 

We are living in the digital connected world where there are more than 5 

billion mobile phones and over 300 million music players. Considering that 

this number will increase rapidly in the future, Strawberry energy created 

“Strawberry Mini” as a portable solar charger for mobile devices such as 

mobile phones, iPad/iPad, MP3 players, digital cameras... 

“Strawberry Mini” collects energy from the Sun and transforms it into electrical, 

thus enabling passersby to charge their batteries for free. Thanks to its 

smaller size, wheels and lack of need for an external power source, it is ideal 

for almost any location. It has embedded touch screens which enables to 

users to play games, while waiting the few minutes for their batteries to recharge. 

To make the whole experience more interactive, Strawberry energy 

in cooperation with Serbia Convention Bureau have initiated “Strawberry 

Events” concept, aiming MICE industry. We found an interesting way to 

make destination marketing more “renewable” by installing this eco-greenad 

platform. 

www.senergy.rs

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CD Congress 

Centre Ljubljana 

hotel Lev 

EVENt PROGRAMME 

TuESDAy, 15 JANuARy 2013 

09.30-17.00 IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum 

(for students only) 


14.00-16.30 SEEPCO meeting Cankarjev dom 

17.00-19.00 Academy Conventa module Best Western Premier Hotel Slon 

19.30-22.30 Welcome reception Grand Hotel Union 

WEDNESDAy, 16 JANuARy 2013 

09.00-17.00 Registration GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 

09.30–10.00 Morning coffee with hosted buyers GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 

10.00–13.00 One2one meetings GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 

11.30–13.00 Conventa Mayors' Forum GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 

13.00–14.20 Working lunch GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 


19.30–22.30 Official reception Cankarjev dom 

22.30–01.00 After party Cankarjev dom 

THuRSDAy, 17 JANuARy 2013 

09.00–17.00 Registration GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 

09.30–10.00 Morning coffee with hosted buyers GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 


13.00–14.20 Working lunch GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 


16.00–17.00 Conventa mingling GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 

Best Western 

Premier hotel Slon 

hotel Cubo 

GR - Ljubljana 

Exhibition and 

Convention Centre 

Grand hotel Union 

Austria trend hotel 

SLOVENIA 

MEETINGS 

Feel the people. 

Taste fresh ideas. 

www.slovenia.info 

www.slovenia-convention.com

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FLOORPLAN 

MARMORNA LOBBY 

MEETING SERVICES SPOT 

IX. 

VIII. VII. VI. V. IV. III. II. I. 

WARDROBE 

MEETING 

POINT FOR 

TRANSFER 

REFRESHEMENT 

AREA 

REGISTRATION 

XI. X. 

XVII. XVI. XV. XIV. 

XIII. 

WARDROBE 

VHOD - ENTRANCE 

ECO VILLAGE 

XII. 

TOILETTS 

LUNCH 

URSKA HALL 

FORUM 

MARMORNA HALL 

PREDDVERJE MARMORNE 

DVORANE - B2 - LOBBY 

Conventa Handprint Wall 

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10 

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Hosted 

Buyers 

Lounge 

by 

Bernardin 

Group 

46 

47 

48 

49 

50 

51 

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57 56 55 

54 

53 

52 

MARMORNA HALL 

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MEEtINGS INDUStRy SUPPLIERS FROM SE EUROPE MEEtINGS INDUStRy SUPPLIERS FROM SE EUROPE 

Austria 

CVB (National, Regional or Local CVB; CVB - Convention and Visitors Bureau) 

Conventionland Kärnten/Carinthia 101 40 

Steiermark Convention 

Congress & Exhitbition Centre 

107 42 

Holiday Inn & Congress Center Villach 

Congress hotel & hotel with conference facilities 

103 41 

der SANDWIRTH Hotel & Meetingpoint 104 40 

Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Austria 78 40 

Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Graz 109 41 

Hotel Novapark 111 41 

Loisium Wine & Spa Resorts 108 41 

Roomz Graz, Budget Design Hotel 110 42 

Schloss Seggau 112 42 

Seepark Hotel Congress & Spa 102 42 

Werzer’s Hotel Resort Pörtschach 

Other Congress Services 

105 43 

Casino Velden 106 40 

Bosnia And herzegowina 

DMC (Destination management company 

Kompas DMC Sarajevo 


12 40 

Hotel Bristol Sarajevo 97 40 

Bulgaria 


Hilton Sofia Hotel 86 45 

Hotel Melia Grand Hermitage 88 45 

Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia 

PCO (Professional Congress Organiser) 

87 45 

AIM Group International 84 45 

Croatia 

Stand No. Catalogue 

Page No. 


Croatian Convention and Incentive Bureau 58 46 

Dubrovnik Convention & Incentive Bureau 82 46 

Opatija Convention & Incentive Bureau 70 49 

Zagreb Convention Bureau 


62 52 

DT Croatia DMC 80 46 

Uniline DMC 

DMC (Destination management company) 

72 51 

Atlas DMC Croatia 13 46 

DT Croatia DMC 80 46 

Uniline DMC 72 51 



Page No. 

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel 63 47 

Falkensteiner Hotels Croatia & Serbia 77 47 

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik 85 47 

Hotel Antunović Zagreb 64 47 

Importanne Resort 83 48 

Istraturist Hotels & Resorts Umag 66 48 

Kempinski Hotel Adriatic 69 48 

Laguna Poreč 68 48 

Le Meridien Lav Split 60 49 

Lošinj Hotel & Villas 71 49 

Maistra Hotels & Resorts 67 49 

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens 81 50 

Radisson Blu Resort, Split 73 50 

Solaris Beach Resort 74 50 

Spa & Sport Resort Sveti Martin 65 50 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts – South East Europe 59 51 

Starwood Hotels Zagreb 61 51 

Suncani Hvar Hotels 75 51 

Valamar Hotels & Resorts 76 52 

34 35 

Italy 


Friuli Venezia Giulia Convention Bureau 100 54 

Macedonia 


Exploring Macedonia 98 55 

Montenegro 


Montenegro Convention Bureau 


94 57 

Congress Travel 91 56 

Luminalis Events DMC 92 57 

Talas-M DMC 


79 58 

Kompas DMC Montenegro 12 57 

Luminalis Events DMC 92 57 

Talas-M DMC 


79 57 

Avala Resort & Villas, Bianca Resort & Spa 90 56 

Hotel City, Podgorica 89 56 

Hotel Maestral 96 56 

Hotel Ramada Podgorica 95 57 

Montenegro Stars Hotel Group 93 58

MEEtINGS INDUStRy SUPPLIERS FROM SE EUROPE MEEtINGS INDUStRy SUPPLIERS FROM SE EUROPE 

Serbia 


Belgrade Convention Bureau 56 60 

Serbia Convention Bureau 


57 60 

Kompas DMC Belgrade 


13 60 

Best Western Hotel M, Belgrade 54 60 

Falkensteiner Hotels Croatia & Serbia 77 47 

Zira Hotel Belgrade 55 61 

Slovenia 


Page No. 


Bled Convention Bureau 30 63 

Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau 5 69 

Maribor - Pohorje 46 69 

Slovenian Convention Bureau 3 72 

Slovenian Tourist Board 4 72 

Tourism Bohinj 31 73 

Tourist Board Sotocje / Soca Valley 


36 73 

CD Congress Centre Ljubljana 10 63 

Go.mice PCO 


22 64 

iDMC 29 67 

Intours DMC 20 67 

Kompas DMC Slovenia 11 68 

Palma 27 70 

Panoramic DMC 

Event agency 

25 70 

Maya Team 

Congress & Exhitbition Centre 

23 70 

Bled congress centre 33 63 

CD Congress Centre Ljubljana 10 63 

Congress centre Brdo & Hotel Kokra 24 64 



6 65 

Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana 9 62 

Bernardin Group, Resorts & Hotels 42 62 

Best Western Premier Hotel Slon 21 62 

Bohinj Park ECO Hotel 32 63 

City Hotel Ljubljana 15 64 

Congress centre Brdo & Hotel Kokra 24 64 

Design Hotel Mons Ljubljana 19 64 

Grand Hotel Union - Hotel & Conference Centre 7 65 

HIT Holidays Kranjska Gora 35 65 

Hit Universe of Fun 35 65 

Hotel Cubo 14 66 

Hotel Evropa & Hotel Piran 39 66 

Hotel Kompas, Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec 21 66 


Page No. 

Hotel Lev, Ljubljana 8 66 

Jezersek Catering 28 67 

Kempinski Palace Portoroz 41 67 

Kobilarna Lipica 38 68 

Lifeclass Hotels & Spa 40 68 

M hotel, Ljubljana 16 69 

Plaza Hotel Ljubljana 18 70 

Pohorje Resort 45 71 

Rimske Terme, Business, Wellness & Spa Resort 49 71 

Sava Hotels & Resorts 34 71 

Terme Krka 43 72 

Terme Maribor 45 72 

Terme Olimia 47 73 

Thermana Laško 48 73 

Unitur Hotels & Resorts 

Special venue 

44 74 

Bled congress centre 33 63 

Kobilarna Lipica 38 68 

Ljubljana Castle 17 69 

Postojna Cave - Green Karst 37 71 

Terme Krka 

Other Congress Services 

43 72 

Adria Airways 1 62 

Ljubljana Airport 2 68 

Jezersek Catering 28 67 

Vivo catering 26 74 

36 37 

turkey 


Tunes Travel Istanbul 99 75 

MEEtING SERVICES SPOt & ECO VILLAGE 

Casteo.com - Email Marketing System IV 78 

I Think, Therefore I Am VII 78 

Mobiuu V 78 

KLUN Ambienti 78 

Lukvel d.o.o. I 79 

Medias Spekter II 79 

Nektar Natura VIII 79 

Smokva XVI 79 

Strawberry Energy XVII 80 

Studio 37 XII 80

MEEtING SERVICES SPOt & ECO VILLAGE 

TM Vista III 80 

Training, Occupation and Care Centre Draga XV 80 

Z-sistemi d.o.o. VI 81 

The Heart of Slovenia - Jarina z.o.o. XIV 81 

Mave X 81 

Steyer Wines IX 81 

Emeran Reya IX 82 

Conventa Sustainable Point XIII 82 

Vina Joannes d.o.o. IX 82 

Vinska Klet Mastnak - Zdravko Mastnak IX 82 

Vinakoper IX 83 

Ptujska klet d.o.o. IX 83 

WebLife XI 83 

INtERNAtIONAL PARtNERS 

ICCA 86 

Vilnius Convention Bureau - CONVENE Organiser 86 

IMEX Group 86 

EIBTM 86 

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 87 

Hotels-Partner 87 

The Meetings Show UK 87 

MEDIA PARtNERS 


Page No. 

Balkans.com Business News 90 

Conference & Meetings World 90 

EVENTS Magazine Russia 90 

HQ EMEA & MIM Europe Magazine 90 

International Meetings Review 91 

Kongres Magazine 91 

MeeT and TRaVeL MaG 91 

Meetings International 91 

PoslovniTurizam.com / CroatiaMeetings.com 92 

Eventoplus.com 92 

The Slovenia Times 92 

Tony Rogers / Routledge Publishing 92 

Travel and Tour World 93 

Turizam Info 93 

Turizmus Panoráma 93 

TW Magazine 93 

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Meetings industry suppliers froM se europe Meetings industry suppliers froM se europe 

Casino Velden 

Welcome to Casino Velden: We await you. Who can call a house 

on Lake Wörthersee with a marvellous view of one of the most 

beautiful lakes in Austria their own? Casino Velden is one of the 

select few and invites all its guests to share in its good fortune. 

The genuine connoisseur will dock his boat in proper style at 

the casino’s own landing. The casino’s main attraction is the 

terrace, of course, which not only offers a wonderful view of the 

lake, but invites casino guests to game under an open sky. With 

the Casineum Casino Velden has its own event centre, which 

provides the perfect setting for every party. The glass facades 

ensure that no one loses sight of the main attraction: the lake. 

Whether congresses, seminars, company incentives or concerts. 

Conventionland Kärnten/Carinthia 

Conventionland Carinthia is a central and independent point of 

contact and service centre for all kinds of events in Carinthia. 

From congress centres, conference hotels and locations 

to event agencies and transfer partners – our alliance offer 

includes the 47 best hotels and service providers that Austria‘s 

southern- most province has to offer. Our experienced partners 

were all selected according to stringent criteria, and stand for 

top quality, customised service and genuine hospitality. We 

will be happy to help you with the planning and organisation 

of your event in Carinthia – professionally, quickly and free of 

charge. Let us assist you with advice, and together with our 

partners we will find what you are looking for, customised to 

your requests. 

der SANDWIRth hotel & Meetingpoint 

der SANDWIRTH, bietet Räumlichkeiten, in denen von 

einem vertraulichen Meeting bis hin zu Veranstaltungen mit 

mehreren hundert Gästen alles möglich ist. “Ihr Business unsere 

Leidenschaft!” 

Falkensteiner hotels & Residences Austria 

Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden***** The modern, wellequipped 

meeting rooms, lake view terrace and elegant 

ballroom make the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden the 

perfect venue for events in Carinthia of any scale. Whether you 

are planning a meeting, an exclusive product demonstration, 

or looking for a wedding location in Austria, we can arrange a 

custom event to accommodate your guests in an unforgettable, 

legendary landscape. Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia**** The 

four-star Falkensteiner Active & Spa Hotel is compelling for its 

blend of modern architecture and natural elements. The new 

Carinzia Conference Center – in short CCC – offers 4 new rooms 

with space for up to 450 persons. There’s everything you could 

possibly need for your seminar, workshop or special event. 

Contact: 

Casino Velden, 

Am Corso 17 

9220 Velden, Austria 

www.velden.casinos.at 

Contact person: 

Ms Karin Obkircher 

E: karin.obkircher@casinos.at 

P: +43 4274 2064112 

Contact: 

Conventionland Kärnten/ 

Carinthia 

Casinoplatz 1 

9220 Velden, Austria 

www.convention.kaernten.at 


Ms Andrea Leitner 

E: andrea.leitner@kaernten.at 

P: +43 42 745210095 

Contact: 

der SANDWIRTH Hotel & 

Meetingpoint 

Pernhartgasse 9 

9020 Klagenfurt, Austria 

www.sandwirth.at 


Mr Stefan Schmidt 

E: meetingpoint@sandwirth.at 

P: +43 46 356209 

Contact: 

Falkensteiner Hotels 

& Residences Austria 

Schlosspark 1 

9220 Velden am Wörthersee 

Austria 

www.schlossvelden.falkensteiner. 

com 


Ms Petra Nestelbacher 

E: petra.nestelbacher@ 

falkensteiner.com 

P: +43 42 74520005365 

Notes: 

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holiday Inn & Congress Center Villach 

Congress Center Villach (CCV) is Carinthia‘s largest and most 

modern conference and event centre. Architecturally innovative, 

it affords state-of-the-art technology and is perfectly equipped 

to host events for up to 2,000 people. Situated at the very heart 

of the city on the banks of the Drau River, CCV‘s attractive glass 

façade offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding 

mountain landscape. The centre‘s multifunctional and versatile 

room concept can be adapted to suit a range of functions, whilst 

Holiday Inn Villach‘s conference rooms enhance the portfolio 

and are directly accessible from within CCV. 

hotel Courtyard by Marriott Graz 

The Courtyard by Marriott Graz is located 15 minutes away 

from the dynamic city and its charming Old Town, Graz Airport 

and the A9 exit Schachenwald, making it uniquely situated for 

business and leisure. At this deluxe Graz, Austria hotel, smartly 

appointed guest rooms are designed for comfort and feature 

fast Wi-Fi connections. For recreation, there’s an onsite 24-hour 

fitness center, and with the hotel on the grounds of the Schwarzl 

Leisure center, guests have free access to the bathing lake. The 

Courtyard Graz also has gained a reputation for superior event 

facilities. Our 366 square meters of flexible meeting space will 

suit your requirements for a meeting, convention or wedding. 

For your convenience we offer 120 parking spaces. 

hotel Novapark 

The Wellbeing Novapark Hotel is situated in the northern district 

of Graz. Due to its peaceful and quiet place everybody can 

relax there. The city centre and the main station can be reached 

within a few minutes by public transport. Holding events in 

a modern athmosphere. Our clients can choose between 20 

different room facilities in different size. The rooms provide 

an exclusive setting for seminars, conventions, congresses, 

conferences, on an area of more than 1.400 square metres. 

Loisium Wine & Spa Resorts 

Loisium Wine & Spa Resorts Ehrenhausen - South Styria | 

Kamptal - Lower Austria Each LOISIUM Wine Resort with its 

specially designed Wine Spa and Wine Shop with cellar door 

prices is a place carefully selected to offer you an extra special 

wine experience. Here, wine and contemporary architecture are 

united in a powerful and sensuous symbiosis. You can currently 

enjoy the LOISIUM Wine & Delight experience at two of the most 

beautiful wine areas in Austria, in the Kamp Valley and at the 

South Styrian wine route. Both LOISIUM Wine & Spa Resort offer 

as well a big conference center with state of the art equipment. 

Contact: 

Holiday Inn & Congress Center 

Villach 

Europaplatz 1-2 

9500 Villach, Austria 

www.holidayinn-villach.com 


Ms Kerstin Fritz 

E: kerstin.fritz@hi-villach.at 

P: +43 42 42 22522 

Contact: 

Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Graz 

Seering 10 

8141 Unterpremstätten 

Austria 

www.courtyardgraz.com 


Mr Oliver Baumgartner 

E: oliver.baumgartner@ 

courtyard.com 

P: +43 0316 80770 

Contact: 

Hotel Novapark 

Fischeraustr. 22 

8051 Graz, Austria 

www.novapark.at 


Ms Anita Macher 

E: macher@novapark.at 

P: +43 316 682010 

Contact: 

Loisium Wine & Spa Resorts 

Am Schlossberg 1a 

8461 Ehrenhausen 

Austria 

www.loisium.com 


Ms Sabine Schwarzl 

E: sales-steiermark@loisium.at 

P: +43 0345 328800 

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Roomz Graz, Budget Design hotel 

looking for a modern designer hotel for a chance to relax in 

Graz? then roomz graz is the place for you! roomz graz has a 

young & dynamic team to ensure you feel comfortable and can 

relax in the rooms – with furnishings that greatly exceed the 

standards of other budget hotels! our hotel rooms do not only 

have great design, they are divided into 4 colour worlds – green, 

blue, brown and magenta. you can select your favourite colour 

right at reservation and change colours from one visit to the 

next! this makes it possible to always return to the same hotel, 

yet wake up in another atmosphere! roomz graz’s seminar 

rooms are bathed in light and provide the optimal conditions for 

hosting your seminars, training sessions or presentations! 

Schloss Seggau 

Schloss Seggau surrounded by its own meadows and woodland, 

it is a visible reminder of the regions long standing heritage. 

Resting on top of the Frauenberg the castle looks upon Leibnitz 

and the flood plains of the rivers Sulm and Mur. Our generous 

grounds include a 300 years old Episcopal wine-cellar and 

a boutique wine shop. Today the castle remains loyal to its 

commitment towards education and understanding serving as 

a convention centre. Refurbished in 2010 the convention centre 

is an ideal location for small to medium sized business events or 

conferences. Its larger Kongress-hall has the capacity to host 350 

people and also 11 meeting rooms for smaller groups. Our Hotel 

is equipped with 133 beds in 78 modern and newly decorated 

rooms. 

Seepark hotel Congress & Spa 

Dort wo der Wörthersee am schönsten ist vereint das Seepark 

Hotel – Congress & Spa, Geschäfts- und Urlaubsleben auf 

faszinierende Weise. Das außergewöhnliche Design, der große 

Day SPA und die unmittelbare Nähe zum bekannten Schloss 

Maria Loretto und der Universität Klagenfurt machen das Hotel 

zum idealen Ausgangspunkt für individuelle Exkursionen zu 

jeder Jahreszeit. 


Steiermark Convention is your expert service agency for any 

question regarding the best way to organise your conference in 

Steiermark! We and our experienced partners are here to give 

you excellent advice and support in comprehensively planning 

and expertly staging your event. Our services are professional, 

fast – and free! “Steiermark Convention” boasts 49 members: 

29 conference hotels: city, wellness, sports and palace hotels 

specializing in conferences 6 convention centers 9 event 

locations 2 event agencies 1 regional convention bureau 2 

excursion destinations. 

Contact: 

Roomz Graz, Budget Design 

Hotel 

Conrad v. Hötzendorfstr. 96 


www.roomz-graz.com 


Ms Eva Haselsteiner 

E: welcome@roomz-graz.com 

P: +43 0316 902090 

Contact: 

Schloss Seggau 

Seggauberg 1 

8430 Leibnitz, Austria 

www.seggau.com 


Ms Struggl Michaela 

E: struggl@seggau.com 

P: +43 0676 83824202 

Contact: 

Seepark Hotel Congress & Spa 

Universitätsstraße 104 

9020 Klagenfurt, Austria 

www.seeparkhotel.at 


Ms Patricia Westphal 

E: bankett@seeparkhotel.at 

P: +43 463 204499-0 

Contact: 


St. Peter Hauptstraße 243 


www.steiermark-convention.com 


Ms Ulrike Schoenbacher 

E: ulrike.schoenbacher@ 

steiermark-convention.com 

P: +43 316 4003 0 

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Werzer’s hotel Resort Pörtschach 

The three hotels Werzer’s Hotel Resort Pörtschach, Werzer’s 

Seehotel Wallerwirt and Werzer’s Hotel Velden stand out for 

their impeccable service, personal and intimate ambience and a 

stunning setting, directly at the lake. The Werzer’s Hotel Resort 

Pörtschach is the biggest of the Werzer’s Hotels, it provides 

119 rooms, all with balcony and air-conditioning and 1.500 

sqm wellness area. Exclusive dining is offered in the lakeside 

restaurant with terrace and conservatory as well as in Werzer’s 

à la carte restaurant, both boasting stunning views of the lake. 

5 well lit conference rooms with state-of-the-art conference 

technology can accommodate a maximum of 140 people. 

Tailormade supporting programmes are Carinthian evening, 

James Bond evening, dinners in the bathhouse (built in 1895). 

Contact: 

Werzer’s Hotel Resort Pörtschach 

Werzerpromenade 8 

9210 Pörtschach, Austria 

www.werzers.at 


Ms Stefanie Thaller 

E: resort@werzers.at 

P: +43 (0) 4272 2231-0 

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hotel Bristol Sarajevo 

Hotel Bristol Sarajevo, the only first class international hotel in 

Bosnia and Herzegovina. Contemporary design, stylish dining 

and state of the art meeting facilities, all carefully planned 

to provide memorable and cheerful experiences. Simple, yet 

surprising pleasures! Flexible meeting and dining. No need to 

look any further. Banquet facilities equipped with high-end 

technical features. Attentive design ensuring natural daylight 

in all venues. Catering for almost any occasion. Experience 

excellence in service delivery as our banquet facilities mold to 

your specific requirements and budget. From intimate groups, 

to full-scale conferences and gala occasions. 


Kompas branch office in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 

established in 1971. Company in B&H is one of the oldest 

agencies in the country and enjoys high reputation due to its 

quality services. Throughout its existence, Kompas Sarajevo 

welcomed and hosted numerous numbers of tourists from 

all over the world. We provide worldwide offer for hotel 

accommodations, tailored arrangements upon the request 

(group and individual programs), ski tourism, spas, and car 

rental service not only for BiH but also in neighboring countries 

(Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro). Along the Adriatic coast we have 

fixed and allotment agreements in many hotels which we can 

offer to your clients as well. 

Contact: 

Hotel Bristol Sarajevo 

Fra Filipa Lastrica 2 

71000 Sarajevo 

Bosnia And Herzegowina 

www.bristolsarajevo.com 


Mr Csongor Koever 

E: csongor.koever@ 

bristolsarajevo.com 

P: +387 33 705 111 

Contact: 


Turhanija 4 

71000 Sarajevo 

Bosnia And Herzegowina 

www.kompas.ba 


Ms Maida Sijercic 

E: maida.sijercic@kompas.ba 

P: +387 3 3565595 

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AIM Group International 

AIM Group International is one of the world leaders in the 

organisation of events and conferences. Our philosophy is 

summed up in: dynamism, reliability, flexibility. Dynamism 

because we can use our knowledge worldwide to operate in 

any local situation. Reliability because we know that customers’ 

trust is the foundation of every successful project. Flexibility 

because in a field of constant evolution, it is to keep abreast 

of customer needs. What do we do? •We handle important 

congresses and take care of the participants. •We organise 

corporate meetings and events and take care of all the services. 

•We manage associations and take care of their members. •We 

bring medical expertise to our pharmaceutical and healthcare 

clients and take care of their educational needs. 

hilton Sofia hotel 

Enjoy the central location of the Hilton Sofia hotel in the heart 

of the Bulgarian capital, opposite Sofia Congress Center and 

just over a mile from Sofia attractions including Alexander 

Nevsky Cathedral and nine miles from UNESCO World Heritage 

Site Boyana Church. Take advantage of the shuttle service to 

and from Sofia International Airport, just 25 minutes away. Feel 

at home in a contemporary guest room, decorated in cool, 

calm tones with sound-proof windows. Stay connected with 

high-speed internet access. Get to work at the desk with an 

ergonomic chair or simply wrap yourself in a fluffy bathrobe and 

relax on the easy chair. Enjoy delicious local fare with a Bulgarian 

Merlot while enjoying views of the stunning Vitosha Mountain in 

the award winning Seasons Restaurant or Artists Bar. 

hotel Melia Grand hermitage 

Location: Surrounded by a beautiful green park, situated directly 

on the famous Golden Sands beach front, this unique 5-stars 

magnificent hotel offers luxury, sophisticated atmosphere and 

complete relaxation, all delivered with excellence. The resort is 

situated just 17 km. away from the city of Varna, also known as 

the “Pearl of the Black Sea”. Accommodation: Rooms: 697, Suites: 

29. Facilities: 1,000 sq.m of meeting facilities with 9 conference 

rooms and 800 sq.m of exhibition area, foreign exchange, shops. 

Doctor, dentist, hairdresser, full animation program. Fitness 

center and Spa center with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, 

and Turkish Steam Bath. Guarded underground parking lot, taxi 

and rent-a-car services, laundry and dry cleaning. 

Kempinski hotel Zografski Sofia 

Located on the highest point of Sofia in a most sought after 

residential area, 20 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes 

from the city centre, Kempinski Hotel Zografski welcomes 

guests to reveal a whole city under one roof. Designed by the 

renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, the hotel boasts 

an amazing infrastructure on 30 000 sqm with 442 rooms 

and suites including the biggest Presidential suite in Bulgaria 

(270sqm), stunning panora, and the only Japanese garden on 

the Balkan Peninsula modelled after the 400-year-old Japanese 

Garden at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. Kempinski Hotel Zografski 

offers the most comprehensive facilities in Sofia including 14 

meeting rooms ranging in size from 10 to 1200 people, superb 

dining facilities in 6 restaurants and 2 bars, and a modern 

Health Club. 

Contact: 

AIM Group International 

28, Khan Krum, Str. 

BG-1000 Sofia 

Bulgaria 

www.aimgroupinternational.com 


Mr William Cocco 

E: w.cocco@aimgroup.eu 

P: +43 1 4027755511 

Contact: 

Hilton Sofia Hotel 

1 Bulgaria Blvd. 

1421 Sofia, Bulgaria 

www.sofia.hilton.com 


Ms Alexandra Yankulova 

E: alexandra.yankulova@hilton.com 

P: +359 2 933 5020 

Contact: 

Hotel Melia Grand Hermitage 

Golden Sands 

9007 Varna, Bulgaria 

www.melia.com 


Ms Genoveva Ivanova 

E: gevi.ivanova@hermitage. 

solmelia-bg.com 

P: +359 52 394104 

Contact: 

Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia 

100 James Bourchier Blvd. 

1407 Sofia, Bulgaria 

www.kempinski.com 


Ms Stanislava Borisova 

E: stanislava.borisova@ 

kempinski.com 

P: +359 2 969 2204 

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Atlas DMC Croatia 

Atlas, member of adriatica.net Group, is the leading Destination 

Management Company in Croatia, founded in 1923. Whether 

organizing small business meetings or conferences with over 

a thousand participants, ATLAS specialist department for 

meetings, incentive travel, conferences and events takes care 

that every operation is immaculate. Intelligently combining 

traditional standards and latest trends has made Atlas 

conference experts a host of satisfied clients throughout the 

world. Organization of special events tailored to business type 

or location, catering services for a full gourmet-experience, spa 

and wellness services,daytrip programmes, creative workshops 

and entertainment - all are meticulously planned, down to the 

finest detail. 

Croatian Convention and Incentive Bureau 

Croatian Convention and Incentive Bureau (CCIB) is the official 

bureau promoting the destination Croatia for meetings and 

incentives. CCIB is part of the Croatian National Tourist Board. 

Neutral information on suppliers, venues, congress facilities, 

hotels, incentive programmes, pre- and post- convention tours 

etc. are available free of charge. The CCIB’s experienced staff of 

business specialists are at your service. 

Dt Croatia DMC 

DT CROATIA - Dubrovnik Travel DMC, with its dynamic team of 

40 highly trained, multilingual and experienced professionals, 

in our Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb offices, specializes in 

the organization and execution of meetings, incentives, 

conferences and exclusive events in Croatia. Our specialized 

services encompass every aspect of program development 

and execution from the earliest planning stage through to the 

final day of the event. Our in-depth knowledge of the country, 

leading position in the industry, and creativity ensure that our 

clients will enjoy a customized and successful program. One of 

DT Croatia - Dubrovnik Travel unique offers is event ship Sea Star. 

This multipurpose ship with a capacity for up to 400 people adds 

a mobile dimension to your event. 

Dubrovnik Convention & Incentive Bureau 

Dubrovnik Convention & Incentive Bureau is your official local 

partner offering free and impartial support in planning your 

meeting, conference or creative incentive program in unique 

Dubrovnik. With our fascinating nature and crystal clear 

Adriatic sea, UNESCO cultural heritage and unique attractions, 

your clients will have a memorable experience. Welcome to 

Dubrovnik! 

Contact: 

Atlas DMC Croatia 

Izidora Krsnjavoga 1 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.atlas.hr 


Ms Ivana Curic 

E: ivana.curic@atlas.hr 

P: +385 1 4698008 

Contact: 

Croatian Convention 

and Incentive Bureau 

Iblerov trg 10/IV 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.croatia.hr 


Mr Nikola Racic 

E: nik.racic@htz.hr 

P: +385 1 4699307 

Contact: 

DT Croatia DMC 

Obala Stjepana Radića 25 

20000 Dubrovnik 

Croatia 

www.dt-croatia.com 


Mr Daniel Marusic 

E: daniel.marusic@dt-croatia.com 

P: +385 91 313555 

Contact: 

Dubrovnik Convention 

& Incentive Bureau 

Brsalje 5 


Croatia 

www.tzdubrovnik.hr 


Ms Romana Vlasic 

E: romana.vlasic@tzdubrovnik.hr 

P: +385 20 640 555 

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Esplanade Zagreb hotel 

Dating back to 1925, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is one of the 

most famous and gracious buildings in Zagreb. the hotel, 

renowned for its highly personalised and impeccable service, 

is the centre of Zagreb’s social life since it opened, counting 

presidents, politicians, film stars and musicians among its many 

distinguished visitors. esplanade zagreb hotel offers supreme 

luxury for the spirit and all the senses in the heart of this historic 

city, close to all its major sights and delights. The hotel, with 

its long and distinguished history of world-class hospitality, 

re-opened in 2004 after a complete renovation designed to 

flawlessly merge the best of 21st century comforts with our art 

nouveau architecture. 

Falkensteiner hotels Croatia & Serbia 

Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences South East Europe (SEE): 

Falkensteiner Hotel & SPA Iadera***** Falkensteiner Hotel 

Therapia**** Falkensteiner Hotel Funimation**** Falkensteiner 

Hotel Novi Beograd **** Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group 

(FMTG) is one of the leading regional providers and developers 

of tourism products and services in Central Europe.27 hotels and 

two residences currently being operated and marketed under 

the Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences brand in five European 

countries (Austria, South Tyrol/Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic 

and Croatia, all four-star, four-star superior and five-star hotels. 

hilton Imperial Dubrovnik 

Situated only meters from the Pile Gate, the Hilton Imperial 

Dubrovnik hotel is ideally located for exploring Dubrovnik Old 

Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built over a century ago 

this central Dubrovnik hotel offers comfortable facilities and 

technology in two buildings in an historic setting with stunning 

views over medieval Old town and Adriatic Sea. Highlights 

•Historic Dubrovnik hotel just meters from Dubrovnik Old Town 

•Executive Lounge, business center and high speed internet 

•Stylish lounge bar and popular Dubrovnik restaurant Porat 

•7 flexible meeting and event rooms with space for up to 260 

attendees •Indoor swimming pool and fully equipped Health Club 

hotel Antunović Zagreb 

Hotel Antunović Zagreb has the perfect location for all business 

travelers. All rooms and apartments are modernly designed 

and fully equipped with the following: satellite TV with LCD 

screens, unlimited wireless Internet access, smart card system, 

3 telephones... Facilities in the hotel: garage with 300 parking 

spaces, congress center, office space, business center, a café, a 

bar, two restaurants, a wellness center, shops and a casino. The 

convention centre expands on two floors with total size of 2500 

m2 in 20 halls and parlors. The largest hall can hold up to 1000 

persons, while other meeting rooms have the capacity for 10 to 

a few hundred participants. All of the halls and rooms are airconditioned, 

have a source of natural light and have free W-LAN 

access. 

Contact: 

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel 

Mihanoviceva 1 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.esplanade.hr 


Ms Željka Čuturić 

E: zeljka.cuturic@esplanade.hr 

P:+385 1 4566031 

Contact: 

Falkensteiner Hotels Croatia 

& Serbia 

Zagrebtower, Radnička 80 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.falkensteiner.com 


Ms Jelena Zrilic 

E: jelena.zrilic@falkensteiner.com 

P: +385 1 6187546 

Contact: 

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik 

Radnicka cesta 48 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www3.hilton.com 


Ms Ana First 

E: ana.first@hilton.com 

P: +385 20 320391 

Contact: 

Hotel Antunović Zagreb 

Zagrebačka avenija 100A 

10090 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.hotelantunovic.com 


Mr Ivan Liović 

E: ivan.liovic@antunovic.hr 

P: +385 1 2041121 

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Importanne Resort 

The Importanne Resort Dubrovnik provides any guest with a 

personalized stay to suit their individual needs. Steps away from 

the seaside, the Importanne Resort is located at the peaceful 

Lapad Bay peninsula and only 4 km from the historic Old 

Town of Dubrovnik. Importanne Resort consists of one 4-star 

hotel, a 5-star hotel, two 5-star hotels with suites and a 5-star 

Villa. Along with restaurants, bars, seaside swimming pools, 

wellness center, and other guest facilities, the Importanne 

Resort provides something for every guest. Whether for a small 

corporate gathering or extravagant event, the Importanne 

Resort provides multipurpose venues that cater for up to 500 

guests. Not only will you be enchanted by Dubrovnik, but we 

will give you a reason to stay with us again and again. 

Istraturist hotels & Resorts Umag 

Istraturist is a Croatian company with over 40 years tradition 

in rendering tourist services in hotels, apartment resorts and 

campsites. The recognisability and success of Istraturist are 

results of its long-standing orientation towards high quality 

tourism. All Istraturist’s properties are located on the northwestern 

coast of the Istrian peninsula along the 40 kilometres 

long Umag Riviera. Significant investments over the years 

helped position Istraturist and the city of Umag at the top 

of Croatian tourism offer. After adding three state-of-the-art 

wellness centres to its offer, Umag has become one of the 

most desirable wellness destinations in Croatia. Croatian Open 

Umag,ATP tennis tournament organized by Istraturist, has made 

Umag famous all around the globe. 

Kempinski hotel Adriatic 

Discover one of the most beautiful spots on the Croatian side 

of the Istrian coast. At the Kempinski Hotel Adriatic you will 

be immersed in elegant and high-tech design surrounded by 

an amazingly untouched countryside. Dive into the blue sea, 

breathe incredibly fresh air, raise your arms into the clear blue 

sky and let the sunshine’s warmth caress your face. Imagine 

spending an exciting day at the 18-hole Championship Golf 

Course, being pampered in our 3000 sqm Carolea Spa or 

enjoying delicious culinary highlights while watching the 

turquoise colour of the Adriatic Sea. Experience a whole new 

dimension of leisure. Introduce yourself with our meeting 

facilities featuring the latest high tech equipment and offering 

an extraordinary view on the Adriatic Sea. 

Laguna Poreč 

Your dream holiday or meeting can easily become a reality 

in one of our hotels. A combination of business success and 

enjoyment - this is the true meaning of our message and goal 

for the planning and organization of all your business functions 

- conventions, seminars, business meetings, symposiums, 

presentations and workshops - in our Laguna Poreč Hotel 

facilities.In a setting of tranquility and comfort,along with 

a pleasant Mediterranean climate and a warm, natural 

surrounding, you will find at your disposal excellent facilities 

that will allow you to express your true expertise and exchange 

experiences and knowledge, all vital elements that ensure 

success in any business climate. All our hotels have excellent 

meeting rooms, accommodating 10 to 600 pers., along with 

audio/visual equipment. 

Contact: 

Importanne Resort 

Kardinala Stepinca 31 


Croatia 

www.importanneresort.com 


Ms Debora Petrovic 

E: debora.petrovic@ 

importanneresort.com 

P: +385 20 440440 

Contact: 

Istraturist Hotels & Resorts Umag 

Jadranska 66 

52470 Umag 

Croatia 

www.istraturist.com 


Ms Zorica Bocić 

E: zorica.bocic@istraturist.hr 

P: +385 52 719 387 

Contact: 

Kempinski Hotel Adriatic 

Alberi 300a 

52475 Savudrija 

Croatia 

www.kempinski.com/en/istria/ 

hotel-adriatic 


Ms Jelena Rubesa 

E: jelena.rubesa@kempinski.com 

P: +385 52 707002 

Contact: 

Laguna Poreč 

Rade Končara 12 

52440 Poreč 

Croatia 

www.lagunaporec.com 


Ms Iva Baldas Pucko 

E: iva@plavalaguna.hr 

P: +385 52 410222 

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Le Meridien Lav Split 

5* Luxury Resort located in Podstrana, 8 km south of Split. Split 

is Croatia’s second commercial City and is one of the largest 

ports in the Med Le Méridien Lav is located 25km from Split 

International Airport (SPU) Only 1hour flying time from most 

European cities Hotel can provide private transfers to and from 

the Airport Le Méridien Lav is located 8km from the historic 

1700 year old town centre of Split. Split is the hub for access to 

the international and national ferry harbor which connects the 

mainland with all the islands. (Hvar, Brac, Lastovo, Vis, Korcula, 

Solta etc.) Hotel is conveniently located on the main bus route to 

the city. Hotel provides Shuttle Bus Service to City Underground 

parking for 350 cars. 

Lošinj hotel & Villas 

Comfort and excellent services, various facilities, years of 

experience and professionalism blend perfectly with the 

destination, turning our hotels and villas into the ideal choice 

for business gatherings. Losinj Hotels & Villas operates six hotels, 

villas and apartments which can accommodate more than 3500 

guests. The Island of Losinj (3.5 hrs from Zagreb and Trieste 

and 4 hrs from Ljubljana by car) has become the destination 

for business people who are looking for new destinations and 

modern conference facilities (up to 400 pax). The proximity of 

the sea and the age-old pine groves that surround our hotels 

create a superb atmosphere for business meetings, congresses, 

conventions and workshops. We also offer various leisure 

options, excursions, sport activities and team building programs. 

Maistra hotels & Resorts 

Crucial step for the Maistra MICE development took place last 

year with the opening of hotel Lone which represents the basis 

of Maistra’s congress offer and the first Croatian hotel included 

in the international collection of the world-renowned brand 

Design Hotels AG. International Hotel Awards has pronounced 

this hotel in Rovinj the best five-star congress hotel in Europe 

in 2012. Together with the 5-star hotel Monte Mulini, 4-star 

hotels Eden and Istra and one 3-star hotel Park it form the 

Cap Aureo conference center which is the flagship of Maistra’s 

MICE offerings and the best equipped regional conference 

centre. One of Maistra’s USP also lie in the geographical 

position of Rovinj, as one of the closest Mediterranean congress 

destinations to Central and West European countries. 

Opatija Convention & Incentive Bureau 

The Opatija Convention & Incentive Bureau, as part of the Opatija 

Tourism Office, is a non-profit organisation aimed at promoting 

Opatija as a renowned Croatian convention and incentive 

destination. The Bureau provides independent information free 

of charge about the possibilities of organizing conventions and 

incentive events in Opatija and its surroundings. The Opatija 

Convention & Incentive Bureau provides neutral, free-of-charge 

information to the organizers of conventions and incentive 

events in Opatija. Its main services include: • venue finding • 

hosting familiarization trips and site inspections • suggesting 

social programmes, pre- and post-convention excursions • 

providing promotional material about Opatija • assisting in PCO 

election • bid assistance 

Contact: 

Le Meridien Lav Split 

Grljevačka 2a 

21312 Podstrana 

Croatia 

www.lemeridienlavsplit.com 


Mr Ozren Kovačević 

E: kovacevic.ozren@lemeridien. 

com 

P: +385 21 500620 

Contact: 

Lošinj Hotel & Villas 

Dražica 1 

51550 Mali Lošinj 

Croatia 

www.losinj-hotels.com 


Ms Marijana Šurina 

E: marijana.surina@losinjhotels.com 

P: +385 1 7772722 

Contact: 

Maistra Hotels & Resorts 

Obala V. Nazora 6 

52210 Rovinj 

Croatia 

www.maistra.hr 


Ms Vlatka Folo 

E: vlatka.folo@maistra.hr 

P: +385 52 800250 

Contact: 

Opatija Convention & Incentive 

Bureau 

V. Nazora 3 

51410 Opatija 

Croatia 

www.opatija-convention.com 


Mr Goran Pavlovic 

E: goran@opatija-tourism.hr 

P: +385 51 271710 

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Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, 

Dubrovnik Sun Gardens 

Radisson Blu at Dubrovnik Sun Gardens presents the perfect 

conference venue featuring a variety of resort amenities 

located in a Mediterranean setting on the Adriatic coastline, 

only 15 minutes from the Old Town of Dubrovnik. Combining 

contemporary design with outstanding comfort in an 

unsurpassed setting, the resort offers a 201 hotel room and 

suites and 207 luxurious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences. Our 

conference facilities include a stylish multifunctional ballroom 

and 7 additional meeting rooms that can host a variety of 

events, from small boardroom meetings to conferences up to 

900 participants. Our leisure facilities are every delegate’s dream 

come true with a luxurious spa including an indoor swimming 

pool and range of different treatment rooms and fitness room. 

Radisson Blu Resort, Split 

Overlooking the magnificent Adriatic Sea and the Dalmatian 

Islands, our resort is designed to the highest standards offering 

rooms with balconies and great views of the sea. Food lovers 

must come prepared to be mesmerized as our resort offers the 

very best in international cuisine including the culinary delights 

of the Dalmatian region. The resort’s well-equipped Spa & 

Wellness Centre is designed to help you relax. including 58 Guest 

rooms (20m 2 ), 156 Deluxe rooms (29m 2 ), 15 Junior Suites (55m 2 ), 

10 Senior Suites (60m 2 ), 3 Family rooms and 2 Presidential Suites 

of 296m 2 each on top, which can be rented as venue location. 

Hotel has 9 meeting rooms with capacity up to 450 delegates. All 

rooms are having daylight and most modern A/V equipment. 

Solaris Beach Resort 

On a beautiful location by the sea, only 6 km from the old town 

of Šibenik is situated Solaris Beach Resort. It contains 5 thematic 

hotels, Camping Beach Resort and Yacht Marina. Completely 

renovated, Solaris hotel Ivan**** 2013. is a brand new story. 

Fashionable design with authentic Dalmatian theme is only part 

of Šibenik’s regional tradition. Hotel Ivan contains one congress 

hall with 500 seats, 4 conference halls with total capacity of 

650 seats and one meeting room. In other two congress hotels 

Jure and Niko, we have 3 conference halls in each hotel. Our 

additional facilities will surely enrich your congress event. One 

of our most recognizable brands is Dalmatian Ethno Village. 

Beach clubs and bars, restaurants and many other benefits, will 

make your time spent here unforgettable! 

Spa & Sport Resort Sveti Martin 

Spa & Sport Resort Sveti Martin is a unique destination located 

in continental Croatia designed to offer relaxation, wellness, 

sport, active vacation, conference and team building amenities 

in combination with the finest gourmet wine & dine offer and 

beautiful nature. 

Contact: 

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, 

Dubrovnik Sun Gardens 

Na Moru 1 

20234 Orašac 

Croatia 

www.radissonblu.com/resortdubrovnik 


Ms Vesna Jurica Market 

E: vesna.jurica@radissonblu.com 

P: +385 20 361500 

Contact: 

Radisson Blu Resort, Split 

Put Trstenika 19 

21000 Split 

Croatia 

www.radissonblu.com/resort-split 


Mr Petar Dragicevic 

E: petar.dragicevic@radissonblu. 

com 

P: +385 21 303063 

Contact: 

Solaris Beach Resort 

Hoteli Solaris 86 

22000 Šibenik 

Croatia 

www.solaris.hr 


Ms Katarina Ilic 

E: katarina.lilic@solaris.hr 

P: +385 22 361 708 

Contact: 

Spa & Sport Resort Sveti Martin 

Grkaveščak bb 

40313 Sveti Martin na Muri 

Croatia 

www.toplicesvetimartin.hr 


Ms Tatjana Hažić 

E: tatjana@spa-sport.hr 

P: +385 40 371 111 

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Starwood hotels & Resorts – 

South East Europe 

One of the world’s largest hotel companies, it owns, operates, 

franchises and manages hotels, resorts, spas, residences, and 

vacation ownership properties under its nine owned brands: 

Westin, Sheraton, Four Pionts by Sheraton, Luxury Collection, 

St. Regis, Le Meridien, W, Aloft & Element. 

Starwood hotels Zagreb 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is the most global highend 

hotel company in the world. Company features nine distinct 

lifestyle brands, an award-winning loyalty program and 154,000 

talented associates worldwide. Starwood hotels are present in Zagreb, 

Croatia with the following brands: The Westin Zagreb, Sheraton 

Zagreb Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Panorama Zagreb 

Hotel. The hotels introduced to Zagreb an array of innovations and 

unique products as well as standards of highest level hotel service. 

Located downtown, the Westin Zagreb 5* is known for its elegant 

and comfortable rooms and excellent service. With its 306 rooms 

and suites, the Sheraton Zagreb Hotel 5* provides impressive accommodation 

that combines the highest levels of functionality and 

comfort. The Four Points by Sheraton Panorama Zagreb 4* is a hotel 

located in Zagreb, which offers its guests a full service of board and 

rest in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. 

Suncani hvar hotels 

Suncani Hvar is hotel company managed by ORCO group. 

Suncani Hvar owns 8 hotels ranging from 2* to 4*, 4* Adriana, 

Amfora & Riva 3* Palace, Dalmacija 2* Pharos, Delfin, Sirena 

-Amfora hotel - congress center (2 ballrooms 370 sq.m each + 

6 boardrooms + business center) -Adriana hotel (spa center) 

-Bonj ‘les bains’ beach Exclusive restaurant beach, near Amfora 

hotel perfect for private gala dinners -San Marco terrace 

Exclusive terrace situated in center of town, perfect for private 

gala dinners. 

Uniline DMC 

Incoming Tour Operator has been operating successfully since 

1996, offering accommodation, excursions, rent a car and many 

specialized programs all over Croatia, specially in Istria, Kvarner 

and Dalmatia. Recently, offer was spread on southern region 

as well – Montenegro, Albania and Greece. Our team of almost 

150 experienced and highly professional employees united with 

quality service that we provide to our customers are the key to 

Uniline’s top position among the Croatian handling agencies. 

Uniline head office is based in Pula, Istria. Business offices are 

also located in Zagreb and Dubrovnik while our branch offices 

are in Pula, Medulin, Rovinj, Porec, Rabac, Opatija, Zadar, Split, 

Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Sarajevo. 

Contact: 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts – 

South East Europe 

Kneza Branimira 27 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.starwoodhotels.com 


Mr Miso Teldo Dadas 

E: teldo.dadas@starwoodhotels. 

com 

P: +385 1 4836007 

Contact: 

Starwood Hotels Zagreb 

Trg Krešimira Ćosića 9 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.hupzagreb.com/index.php 


Mr Ivan Rudolf Gajic 

E: ivan.gaic@hup-zagreb.hr 

P: +385 1 48920031 

Contact: 

Suncani Hvar Hotels 

Dolac b.b. 

21450 Hvar 

Croatia 

www.suncanihvar.com 


Ms Sara Brenner 

E: sbrenner@suncanihvar.com 

P: +385 91 4524666 

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Contact: 

Uniline DMC 

S.Dobrica 16 

52100 Pula 

Croatia 

www.uniline.hr 


Ms Ankica Kostovic 

E: mice@uniline.hr 

P: +385 1 4572 953 

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Valamar hotels & Resorts 

Valamar is the leading Croatian hotel management company, 

managing 12 hotels with MICE facilities in Dubrovnik, Istria, Krk 

Island and Pag Island. Our brand is based on a combination of 

international service standards, great Mediterranean dining 

experiences and traditional elements of Croatian hospitality. 4 

reasons for choosing Valamar for your next meeting, incentive, 

conference or event in Croatia: 1 Seafront hotel locations 2 

Valamar guarantee of high quality, with diverse choice of hotels 

3 Wide choice of meeting facilities, from large, state of the art 

congress hall to smaller board meeting facilities and unique 

incentive programme settings 4 Mild Mediterranean climate with 

2.600 hours of sunshine per year. 


Zagreb Convention Bureau is a non profit organization focused 

on promotion of Zagreb as an ideal destination for meetings, 

incentives and events. We offer assistance and support to 

international meeting planners, associations and travel agencies 

to hold their events in Zagreb. Zagreb Convention Bureau’s 

services are free and they include: venue finding service, 

assistance with preparation of bid documents,hosting of 

familiarization trips and site inspections, suggestions for social 

and partners programmes, pre and post tours, provision of 

Zagreb promotional materials. Whenever you plan your next 

event, think about Zagreb – the charming Central European 

metropolis. 

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Contact: 

Valamar Hotels & Resorts 

MIramarska 24 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.mice-croatia-valamar.com 


Ms Zrinka Borozni 

E: zrinka.borozni@valamar.com 

P: +385 1 6312777 

Contact: 


Kaptol 5 

10000 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.zagreb-convention.hr 


Mr Zlatan Muftic 

E: info@zagreb-convention.hr 

P: +385 1 48 98 555 

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Combining business and pleasure. 

Arguably the most effective way to achieve success! 

Modern elegance combined with high functionality is our idea of the perfect seminar hotel. 

If you also require exclusive comfort and convenience as well as high-quality leisure activities, 

then you have even more reason to hold your next meeting, seminar or incentive at one of 

our Falkensteiner Hotels. 

PREMIUM COLLECTION 

Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden *****, Velden/Lake Wörthersee – Austria 

Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera *****, Punta Skala/Zadar – Croatia 

Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia **** s , Carinthia – Austria 

Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik ****, Zadar – Croatia 

Falkensteiner Hotel Therapia ****, Crikvenica – Croatia 

Falkensteiner Hotel Belgrade ****, Belgrade – Serbia NEW! 

reservation@falkensteiner.com • Tel +43/(0)5/09911 1000 • www.falkensteiner.com


Friuli Venezia Giulia Convention Bureau 

When you arrive in Friuli Venezia Giulia, you arrive in the heart 

of Europe. Thanks to its strategic position, in the centre of the 

Old Continent, every event can become a unique occasion 

and guaranteed success. The region is served by Trieste 

airport that is located just one a hour from the international 

hubs of Venice and Ljubjana: is an ideal destination to host 

congresses, meetings and incentives thanks to the excellent 

structures throughout its territory. The beauty and infinite 

number of attractions of our region are always able to create 

new opportunities for enjoyment, relaxation or fun between 

one commitment and the next. Even just a half day can be an 

unforgettable experience and every meeting will be framed by 

the many discoveries to be made in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 

Contact: 

Via Carso, 3 

33052 Cervignano del Friuli 

Italy 

www.turismofvg.it 


Ms Brenda Lee Fabbro 

E: brenda.fabbro@turismo.fvg.it 

P: +39 0431 387111 

Exploring Macedonia 

Notes: Contact: 

Partizanski Odredi 62 

Notes: 

The Macedonian National Tourism Portal is a comprehensive 1000 Skopje 

one-stop-shop for all travel needs of individuals as well as tour Macedonia 

operators. That means that it is a one stop shop for your next 

trip, corporate meeting or conference, or exciting thematic 

www.exploringmacedonia.com 

tour through Macedonian secluded and thrilling sites. Today’s 

events and conferences are complex and require a great 


deal of attention to detail. We at Exploring Macedonia create Ms Despina Kozarovska 

detailed plans that are tailored to the unique needs of your 

E: despina@exploringmacedonia. 

organization. We will take care of the planning, budgeting and com 

execution of your forthcoming event. Our team is consisted 

of experienced and creative individuals whose ambitious and 

enthusiastic attitude will ensure your event meets everyone’s 

expectations. 

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Avala Resort & Villas, Bianca Resort & Spa 

Avala Resort & Villas Budva and Bianca Resort & Spa Kolasin 

are two 4* hotels holding a total of 420 rooms in the centers of 

Montenegrin tourism. 

Congress travel 

Congress Travel is agency specialized in field of congress tourism 

(MICE). With headquarter in Podgorica, Montenegro – Congress 

Travel delivers to his clients the best solutions in the field of 

corporate traveling, seminars, congresses and special events. 

Apart from that, the agency is dealing with the reservations of 

the hotels, restaurants and flight tickets; providing all kinds of 

transfers within Montenegro and neighborhood countries by 

using very comfortable cars and buses. The rent-a-car service is 

also available. 

hotel City, Podgorica 

Hotel “CITY”- Business Hotel of a beautiful inside and outside, 

situated in the center of Montenegrin capitol will make the 

rest of customers as comfortable as possible. It is a particular 

pleasure to be a regular host of Montenegrin football 

representation along with representations from countries 

all around the Europe. Hotel, with its lovely cuisine, is also 

offering to all quests a special pleasure in wine cellar “Buric”, 

which is constituent part of the Hotel. With two conference 

rooms, capacities: 70 and 40 people, and two meeting rooms, 

capacities: 20 and 8-10 people, it can also welcome and host 

meetings, seminars as well as conferences. We hope you’ll opt 

for a special quality and warm accommodation of our Hotel. 

Service that is 100% dedicated to customer! 

hotel Maestral 

Relax in a comfortable environment The Maestral, Resort & 

Casino offers 418 beds in 196 rooms and 18 suites of the highest 

category. Immediately below the hotel, on its own beach, you 

can peacefully give yourself up to the enjoyment of the sun or 

escape from the heat to Barka snack bar. Additionally, in the 

Maestral hotel, top culinary art has a longstanding tradition 

which we continue to foster. 

Contact: 

Avala Resort & Villas, 

Bianca Resort & Spa 

Mediteranska 2 PO BOX 44 

85310 Budva 

Montenegro 

www.avalaresort.com 


Mr Ivica Zupan 

E: events@avalaresort.com 

P: +382 33 441 000 

Contact: 

Congress Travel 

Džordža Vašingtona 45 

81000 Podgorica 

Montenegro 

www.congresstravel.me 


Mr Ivan Mijovic 

E: ivan@congresstravel.me 

P: +382 20 229550 

Contact: 

Hotel City, Podgorica 

Crnogorskih serdara 5 


Montenegro 

www.cityhotelmn.com 


Mr Nenad Vujosevic 

E: nenad.vujosevic@cityhotelmn. 

com 

P: +382 20 441500 

Contact: 

Hotel Maestral 

Budva, Sveti Stefan 

85315 Budva 

Montenegro 

www.maestral.info 


Ms Dusica Obradovic 

E: dusica.obradovic@maestral.info 

P: +382 33 410 143 

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hotel Ramada Podgorica 

Hotel is situated in the heart of the city, three minutes drive 

from the city centre and five minute stroll from the riverside 

Moraca. The hotel is adjacent to the Mall of Montenegro and 

only 15 minutes away from the Podgorica Internatilonal airport. 

Hotel has 110 city’s largest and most elegant guest rooms. 

All rooms are individually controlled air conditioning, digital 

and analogue phone lines, voice-mail, cable/satellite TV, high 

speed internet acess free of charge, mini bar, safe, hairdryer and 

shower/bath. Handicapped rooms are available. All rooms are 

non-smoking. With over 550 m2 of conference and meeting 

space, Ramada Podgorica is the city’s most sought after venue 

for conferences, meetings, incentives and celebrations. 

Kompas DMC Montenegro 

Kompas Montenegro is tourist agency situated in Budva, 

touristic center of Montenegro. Our mission statement is to 

offer travel agencies, charter travellers and companies full 

service packages for holidays, incentive tours, meetings and 

special events. Our staff is highly qualified, well informed, and 

our flexible service is designed to meet your every need. We 

have the expertise and creativity to help you flesh out your 

ideas. 

Luminalis Events DMC 

Luminalis Events DMC agency is a company located in Budva, 

Montenegro. We’re specialized in organizing events such as 

congress meetings, seminars, gala dinners, team building and 

much more. Besides that, we also provide our guests with 

memorable excursions, accommodation and service. We have 

10 years of experience behind us. Our local partners are the best 

hotels and restaurants in Montenegro. We are company which is 

trying to give the best possible experience to its customers and 

make them feel unique. We are always trying to find a way to 

exceed customer’s expectations offering them various activities 

such as rafting, mountain safari, paintball, adventure park, scuba 

diving, cruise, sailing, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, 

wine tasting and much more. 


In April 2008., the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) 

founded the Montenegro Convention Bureau (MCB). The 

Montenegro Convention Bureau is a dedicated division of the 

NTO and will be the main contact for MICE market (Meetings, 

Incentives, Conferences/Congresses, Events). The Bureau is 

one-stop shop for all relevant information about locations, 

destination managament companies and hotels. It currently 

has 18 members, mainly four and five stars hotels with custom 

built conference facilities, as well as professional agencies to 

handle the organisation. A special brochure for the MICE market 

segment was published “Montenegro: The Next Place To Meet“. 

Contact: 

Hotel Ramada Podgorica 

Blv. Save Kovacevica 74 


Montenegro 

www.ramadapodgorica.me 


Mr Djordjije Brajovic 

E: djordjije.brajovic@ 

ramadapodgorica.me 

P: +382 20 622 623 

Contact: 

Kompas DMC Montenegro 

Mediteranska 4 

85310 Budva 

Montenegro 

www.kompas-online.net 


Mr Borislav Rabrenovic 

E: borislav.rabrenovic@ 

kompasmonte.net 

P: +382 3 3457133 

Contact: 

Luminalis Events DMC 

Podkosljun 31 

85310 Budva 

Montenegro 

www.luminalis-montenegro.com 


Mr Aleksandar Milivojevic 

E: aleksandar@luminalis.net 

P: +382 33 458839 

Contact: 


Bulevar Sv.Petra Cetinjskog 130 


Montenegro 

www.montenegro.travel 


Ms Danica Ceranic 

E: danica.ceranic@montenegro. 

travel 

P: +382 77 100 001 

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Montenegro Stars hotel Group 

Montenegro Stars Hotel Group is leading hotel company in 

Montenegro. It owns and operates three hotels: hotel Blue Star, 

hotel Montenegro Beach Resort and hotel Splendid Conference 

& Spa Resort. Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort, five stars, 

is located on the Adriatic coast, in Becici, the Municipality of 

Budva. The hotel has 322 superior rooms, 13 Spa suites, 4 junior 

suites, 1 Penthouse suite and 1 Presidential suite. Hotel Splendid 

Conference & Spa Resort is particularly attractive for MICE 

(meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) and SPA tourism. 

The resort has a conference room of 700 m2, capacity 780 seats, 

as well as supporting facilities, for the maintenance of large 

business gatherings, such as additional rooms, media center, 

conference bar and terrace. 

talas-M DMC 

Talas-M is the leading Montenegrin DMC which specializes in 

organizing incentives, corporate events, conventions and teambuilding 

activities. We offer complete programs and on-site 

management services for any number of clients in any part of 

Montenegro. 

Our offer includes unusual sightseeing tours which can be 

adapted and combined according to special requirements, 

extraordinary team-building and relaxing activities, dinners at 

special places and venues, entertainment by best Montenegrin 

artists and musicians, who can perform international and 

national program. Besides providing tailor made services and 

communicating with clients throughout the whole process we 

transform their ideas into truly memorable events. 

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Contact: 

Montenegro Stars Hotel Group 

Hotel Splendid Bečići bb 

85310 Budva 

Montenegro 

www.montenegrostars.com 


Ms Spasenija - Kika Purić 

E: events@montenegrostars.com 

P: +382 33 773444 

Contact: 

Talas-M DMC 

I Proleterske S53, pf 59 

85310 Budva 

Montenegro 

www.talas-montenegro.com 


Ms Snezana Vejnovic 

E: snezana@talas-montenegro.com 

P: +382 33 403860 

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Belgrade Convention Bureau 

The Belgrade Convention Bureau is a department of the 

Tourism Organisation of Belgrade. As such, it is a noncommercial 

entity that markets Belgrade as an international 

meetings destination and provides assistance to organizations 

who are bidding for, or organizing, congresses, corporate 

meetings, incentive groups or exhibitions. All of Belgrade’s 

leading hotels, venues and meetings supplier businesses are 

partners to the BCB. Services to Meeting Planners - Meeting 

Planners Guide to Belgrade - PCO selection assistance - Advice 

on destination issues (facility selection, pre and post touring, 

social programs) - Service referrals - Promotional materials / 

information kits - Government liaison 

Best Western hotel M, Belgrade 

The Four Star Best Western Hotel M is one of the capital`s 

leading business and conference hotels. The hotel is 

conveniently located, next to the National Park Banjica, just 

a 10 minutes bus ride to city center and 20 minutes to the 

International Airport Nikola Tesla. Each of our 180 elegantly 

decorated rooms, including 8 suites, are designed for a creative 

work ambience with large desks, free high-speed and wireless 

internet. Our new Premier rooms have been designed for your 

luxury and comfort, beautifully appointed to suit business and 

traveler alike. From 40 to 540 sq m, 10 spacious and modern 

conference rooms are ideal for meeting from 20-500 delegates, 

or banquets for up to 1000 guests. With competitive rates there 

is something to suit all budgets. 


Kompas Belgrade is part of KompasInternationawork.Age of 

experience in tour operating business are guarantee for high 

quality of service. Different kind of tours in Serbia, Belgrade 

as most attractive destination, monasteries, wine roads…are 

just a part of our offer. Also, one of very important services 

is organization and realization different kind of events all 

over Serbia. We did official party for world journalists during 

DAVIS CUP ‘10, DAVIS CUP ‘11, KIRBY seminars, World ADIS 

conference….We have very good position in almost all hotels 

in Serbia, professional licensed guides for different languages, 

brand new vehicles … As Serbia is new destination for western 

and eastern market, we find very interesting to present it on 

CONVENTA and to have meeting with old and new partners. 

Serbia Convention Bureau 

Let us introduce Serbia - Europe's Fastest Growing Convention 

destination. Major economic hub in SE Europe: Excellent flight 

connections; Main conference facilities and fairs; Diversity of 

hotels to choose from; Variety of restaurants, clubs and special 

venues; Great value for money; History of successful events. 

Spectacular incentive & team building programs: Belgrade - the 

New Capital of Cool! Danube - The Iron Gate spectacular river 

gorge;Roman Emperor Route - archaeological sites & numerous 

medieval fortresses and monasteries; Luxurious train ride, 

raspberry spa treatment; Wine tasting in traditional Serbian 

cellars; Serbian gastronomy and growing organic produce. NEW 

- Mobile Application for your event for free & First games for 

meeting industry 

Contact: 

Belgrade Convention Bureau 

Masarikova 5/IX 

11000 Belgrade 

Serbia 

www.travel-belgrade.com 


Ms Dragana Babovic 

E: dbabovic@tob.co.rs 

P: +381 11 3061 400 

Contact: 

Best Western Hotel M, Belgrade 

Terazije 3/6 


Serbia 

www.mladostturist.rs 


Ms Jelena Jakovljevic 

E: mladostturist.m@gmail.com 

P: +381 11 3228881 

Contact: 


Obilicev venac 26 


Serbia 

www.kompas.rs 


Mr Aleksandar Danilovic 

E: aleksandar.danilovic@kompas.rs 

P: +381 11 2185917 

Contact: 

Cika Ljubina 8 


Serbia 

www.scb.travel 


Mr Mladjan Miskeljin 

E: scb@serbia.travel 

P: +381 11 6557101 

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Zira hotel Belgrade 

Zira Hotel, Belgrade -4* centrally located modern business hotel; 

-127 rooms -3 conference rooms (divided or merged in one open 

space) with hi-tech AV equipment; -Up to 500 people, size 50m²- 

465m²; -Guests abilities: •IDD telephone with free international 

landline calls, •free Wi-Fi internet access, •flat screen TV with 

cable and pay per view, •mini bar and in-room safe, •free use of 

fully equipped fitness centre •free use of secured underground 

garage; -Part of Zira complex and internally connected to Zira 

shopping center. 

Contact: 

Zira Hotel Belgrade 

Ruzveltova 35 


Serbia 

www.zirahotels.com 


Ms Milena Colakovic 

E: conference@zirahotels.com 

P: +38 11 331 48 24 

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Adria Airways 

The Slovenian national airline Adria Airways has a wealth of 

experience spanning 50 years in charter and scheduled air 

traffic. The Adria Airways story dates back to 1961, when it was 

founded as a charter company. In the eighties the airline started 

serving scheduled routes, and became a member of the IATA, 

the International Air Transport Association. Today the majority 

of Adria Airways business is in scheduled flights; its network 

links Ljubljana with more than 20 cities throughout Europe and 

offers excellent connections to South East Europe. In December 

2004 Adria Airways was accepted as a regional partner into 

the strongest strategic airline grouping, Star Alliance, which 

demonstrates that we are a reliable and high-quality carrier.In 

January 2010 Adria Airways became a full member. 

Austria trend hotel Ljubljana 

Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana****superior is a modern first-class 

hotel built in 2004. Ideal quiet location just a few minutes away 

from city centre rush, spacious rooms, friendly personnel and an 

inspiring atmosphere are a key to its success. The hotel is easily 

accessible and is therefore the best choice for hosting bigger 

congresses, Sport events as well as sport teams and celebrities. 

Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana****superior has 214 rooms in 

total. All rooms offer either city or a beautiful mountain view. 

In a pleasant atmosphere of Marco Polo Restaurant guests are 

invited to start their day with rich buffet breakfast. Delicious 

domestic and international cuisine along with a noble glass 

of wine creates an unforgettable culinary experience. You are 

warmly welcome... 

Bernardin Group, Resorts & hotels 

Bernardin Group represents an important player in meetings 

industry providing a wide range of services on Slovenia´s 

Mediterranean Coast where the blue Adriatic reaches far into the 

very heart of Central Europe. The hotel complex ideally located 

between the medieval Piran and modern Portoroz offers three 

hotels; the five star Grand Hotel Bernardin with 241 rooms, fourstar 

Histrion with 276 rooms and the three-star Vile Park with 

239 rooms, Convention Centre - an extensive venue, designed 

to meet a variety of functions with a total of 19 multifunctional 

meeting rooms and divisible main hall for up to 1.100 delegates’ 

theatre style, excellent gastronomy and wine, on-site and off-site 

event location, professional and passionate team which will 

exceed your expectation. 

Best Western Premier hotel Slon 

The Best Western Premier Hotel Slon is the premier business 

tourism venue in Ljubljana. It is situated right in the heart of 

Ljubljana city centre and is within walking distance of all the city 

sights. This modern 4-star superior hotel offers 168 comfortable 

and well-appointed rooms with all the modern facilities and 

amenities that a business guest comes to expect. There are 

extensive facilities for business functions; a versatile array of 

five congress halls provide accessible and flexible conferencing 

for up to 250 participants, backed up by a professional team 

to ensure the success of your event. The hotel combines 

professional service with modern conference rooms and 

excellent cuisine on top location. 

Contact: 

Adria Airways 

Zgornji Brnik 130H 

4210 Brnik 

Slovenia 

www.adria.si 


Mr Tomaz Tolar 

E: tomaz.tolar@adria.si 

P: +386 4 2594500 

Contact: 

Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana 

Dunajska 154 

1000 Ljubljana 

Slovenia 

www.austria-trend.at/lju 


Mr Jernej Osterman 

E: jernej.osterman@austria-trend.at 

P: +386 1 588 25 13 

Contact: 

Bernardin Group, Resorts & Hotels 

Obala 2 

6320 Portorož - Portorose 

Slovenia 

www.bernardingroup.si 


Mr Urban Benčič 

E: urban.bencic@bernardingroup.si 

P: +386 5 6907303 

Contact: 

Best Western Premier Hotel Slon 

Slovenska cesta 34 


Slovenia 

www.hotelslon.com 


Mr Helena Kotolenko 

E: helena.kotolenko@hotelslon.com 

P: +386 1 4701 130 

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Bled Congress Centre 

ute is to responsibly manage the Bled Castle and Bled congress 

centre and to organise cultural events linked to the above 

mentioned cultural monuments in Bled. Bled culture institute 

was established on 11 November 2004 with a Decision of the 

Bled Municipality Council. The mission of the Bled Culture 

InstitCongress organization in Bled has a long tradition and 

is an important part of the resort’s tourist assets. Festival Hall 

is managed by Institute for Culture Bled and is located within 

an easy walking distance of all major hotels. Getting around 

in Bled is easy and by organizing your event in Bled, you can 

avoid traffic jams and exhausting city drive. The centre 512 

seating is ideally located for all types of top-level corporate and 

entertainment events: congresses, concerts, etc. 

Bled Convention Bureau 

The green lake as backdrop, a small island with a church on 

top, and a thousand year-old castle sitting on a cliff make for 

unforgettable scenery. In this beautiful town in the heart of 

Europe, people find perfection and harmony filling them with 

peace and life energy, enabling them to successfully tackle the 

challenges of everyday and business life. 

Bohinj Park ECO hotel 

The ecological resort is now expanding under a unified brand 

named ‘2864’. The number representing The height of Triglav, 

Slovenian highest mountain, symbolically signifies a unique, 

protective and familiar path. 2864 is a sustainable resort. Apart 

from the hotel, congress center, wellness, sauna park and 

aquapark with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, it has 

already started the project of building an eco ski-resort with 

the longest ski pistes in Slovenia (47 km). The secret behind 

2864’s Story does not end high up in the mountain kingdom. 

Path is crucial. Inspired by nature’s power to grow and create, 

they tread wisely in Bohinj: In the interest of keeping lasting 

memories they aim to create only transient trails in nature. 


CD Congress Centre Ljubljana lies in the heart of Ljubljana, 

within walking distance from all major hotels and the city’s 

attractive Old Town. With 22 multipurpose halls, a maximum 

capacity of 2,000 delegates in the plenary hall and 3,600 sq m of 

exhibition space, Cankarjev dom is the largest congress centre 

in Slovenia, annually hosting over 250 national and international 

congresses and convention-related events. The Centre’s 

expert team can organise an integral event, from concept to 

implementation, or provide only specific services. With the same 

dedication, an event will be implemented integrally in rented 

premises anywhere in Slovenia or abroad. The venue is member 

of IAPCO and ICCA. More info: www.cd-cc.si/congress 

Contact: 

Bled congress centre 

Cesta svobode 11 

4260 Bled 

Slovenia 

www.kongresni-center-bled.si/en 


Ms Špela Repnik 

E: spela.repnik@zkbled.si 

P: +386 4 5729770 

Contact: 



4260 Bled 

Slovenia 

62 63 

www.bled.si 


Ms Lili Ošterbenk Janša 

E: lili.osterbenk@dzt.bled.si 

P: +386 4 5780 500 

Contact: 

Bohinj Park ECO Hotel 

Triglavska cesta 17 

4264 Bohinjska Bistrica 

Slovenia 

www.2864.si 


Ms Nataša Andlovec 

E: natasa.andlovec@2864.si 

P: +386 8 200 40 00 

Contact: 


Prešernova cesta 10 


Slovenia 

www.cd-cc.si 


Ms Maja Vidergar 

E: maja.vidergar@cd-cc.si 

P: +386 1 2417128 

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City hotel Ljubljana 

City Hotel Ljubljana boasts with perfect location, warm 

atmosphere, and variety of hotel amenities. Hotel situated in 

the heart of the city offers 203 rooms and 2 luxury apartments, 

garage on basement level, fully equipped conference centre 

with four meeting rooms, library, summer terrace, internet 

corner, lobby bar and restaurant. 

Congress Centre Brdo & hotel Kokra 

Congress centre Brdo and hotel Kokra are easy accessible, yet 

far away from the bubbub of everyday. They are located only 12 

km from the international airport, 34 km from the capitol city 

Ljubljana and near to the border crossings. Modern congress 

centre offers different conference rooms for 10-550 participants. 

Hotel Kokra****, which is located a short walk away, offers 78 

rooms and compliments our rich offer with wellness centre. The 

park trails invite you to take a walk, to jog or to ride a carriage. 

Our personnel will completely and thoughtfully fulfil each and 

every desire of yours with excellence. Brdo is the best choice for 

high-level congresses, special official and private ceremonies 

and other grand occasions. 

Design hotel Mons Ljubljana 

Design Hotel Mons is the closest Ljubljana hotel to the airport. 

Its location on a hilltop in the midst of a park makes it a unique 

city hotel providing the luxury of staying in the midst of nature 

while still being in the immediate vicinity of the Ljubljana city 

centre. It was the first hotel to introduce the concept of a design 

hotel to Slovenia in 2004. The Mons Congress Centre has the 

largest number of events in the country. 

Go.mice PCO 

GO.MICE is a Professional Congress Organiser active in the 

region of Southeast Europe, especially Slovenia and Croatia. The 

know-how in event management is complemented with the 

team’s experience in marketing, consulting and publishing. The 

main advantages for our clients from association and corporate 

markets are tailor-made solutions based on implementing best 

practices from our past events freshened with the new ideas 

and approaches. Our team is experienced in identifying client’s 

needs and recommending the right solutions starting from 

venue search. 

Contact: 

City Hotel Ljubljana 

Dalmatinova 15 


Slovenia 

+386 1 2390141 

www.cityhotel.si 


Ms Spela Marolt 

meetings@cityhotel.si 

Contact: 

Congress centre Brdo 

& Hotel Kokra 

Predoslje 39 

4000 Kranj 

Slovenia 

www.brdo.si 


Ms Mateja Markič 

E: mateja.markic@gov.si 

P: +386 4 260 1000 

Contact: 

Design Hotel Mons Ljubljana 

Pot za Brdom 4 


Slovenia 

www.hotel.mons.si 


Mr Gregor Gorenc 

E: gregor.gorenc@hotel.mons.si 

P: +386 1 4702700 

Contact: 

Go.mice PCO 

Štihova 4 


Slovenia 

www.go-mice.eu 


Ms Natalija Bah Čad 

E: natalija@go-mice.eu 

P: +386 1 4305103 

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GR - Ljubljana Exhibition 

and Convention Centre 

The GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre is 

one of the leading events centres in Slovenia comprising 24 

multifunctional halls that occupy a surface area of 25,277 square 

metres, which are complemented by 10,194 square metres of 

external exhibition space. All halls and function spaces offer 

unlimited possibilities for exhibitions. 

Grand hotel Union - 

hotel & Conference Centre 

The Grand Hotel Union is the renowned address of celebrities 

and major Ljubljana’s events. Located in the heart of the 

Ljubljana city centre, just a step from the Old Town, business 

district, governmental areas and major Ljubljana sights. The 

Grand Hotel Union offers 327 luxury hotel rooms, excellent 

complimentary buffet breakfast, free internet, secured 

underground garage and the highest level of personal service. 

In addition, Grand Hotel Union is the largest hotel conference 

centre in Ljubljana. The state-of-the-art conference area includes 

21 halls with a total area of 3,150 m 2 . Over 700 events are being 

organized through year. The hotel provides outstanding cuisine 

and has an excellent offer for receptions, business lunches, gala 

dinners and other important functions. 

hIt holidays Kranjska Gora 

Kranjska Gora – meeting venue with wonderful views Welcome 

to Kranjska Gora, where the Hit Holidays make sure that your 

free moments sparkle in a myriad display of diversions. Five 

hotels and apartments for guests who would like to enjoy 

natural and cultural beauty, sports and relaxation. Congress 

tourism has a long tradition in the Hit Holidays hotels. As many 

as 17 conference halls, smaller meeting rooms and multipurpose 

Vitranc hall with modern equipment offer the possibility of 

organising any kind of event. Besides their highly functional 

space arrangement and air conditioning, each room features 

modern technical equipment. Due to all the specified many 

events are held here every year. 

hit Universe of Fun 

The Perla conference centre is located in a modern Nova 

Gorica-based entertainment centre, which offers all types of 

events on turn-key basis and custom-made for each client. In 

one large conference room and several smaller ones, we can 

arrange lectures, products’ and services’ presentations, business 

meetings and social gatherings, parties and anniversaries for 

20 to 280 participants. The entertainment centre hosts also 

different restaurants and bars, a café and a patisserie, as well 

as a spa and a 4-star hotel, a casino, discotheque, gift shop, 

summer garden and surveilled garage. We can arrange either 

trips or sightseeing, possibly with the tasting of local delicacies, 

or otherwise adrenaline adventures to the Soča Valley, Goriška 

Brda, or the Vipava Valley. 

Contact: 

GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and 

Convention Centre 

Dunajska cesta 18 


Slovenia 

www.gr-congress.si 


Mr Luka Zajc 

E: luka.zajc@gr-sejem.si 

P: +386 1 3002639 

Contact: 

Grand Hotel Union - Hotel & 

Conference Centre 

Miklosiceva 1 


Slovenia 

www.gh-union.si 


Ms Katja Korosec 

E: katja.korosec@gh-union.si 

P: +386 1 308 1043 

Contact: 

HIT Holidays Kranjska Gora 

Borovška 99 

4280 Kranjska Gora 

Slovenia 

www.hitholidays-kg.si 


Ms Tjaša Šuvak 

E: events@hitholidays-kg.si 

P: +386 4 5884548 

Contact: 

Hit Universe of Fun 

Delpinova 7a, Nova Gorica 

5000 Nova Gorica 

Slovenia 

64 65 

www.hit.si 


Ms Hana Škobalj 

E: hana.skobalj@hit.si 

P: +386 5 336 42 82 

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hotel Cubo 

It is on the prime location - bordering the old city quarter on 

one side and within walking distance of Ljubljana’s large Tivoli 

park on the other. The hotel is easily accessible by car, but 

the traffic free zone of medieval Ljubljana is just across the 

street. The CUBO Hotel was not built new but ensconced in an 

historical building protected by the Institute for the Protection 

of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia. The 1930’s art deco building has 

been completely renovated. It preserves its charm while being 

enhanced by modern design and functionality. 

hotel Evropa & hotel Piran 

HOTEL EVROPA Hotel Europa is situated in the center of Celje 

and offers 61 modern rooms and 1 luxury suite. With his own 

highly technically equipped business facilities, allows you to 

implement different custom events. Your social and other 

meetings will have a stronger seal in our medieval tower from 

the 16th century. We take a comprehensive and professional care 

for catering - from an accurate space and menus preparation, 

to the final implementation of culinary feasts. HOTEL PIRAN 

Located few meters from the sea, the Hotel Piran offers you 90 

spacious rooms and pampers you with its rich culinary offer. 

In its own conference room (capacity 50 pax) it is possible to 

prepare for you professional events, while events for bigger 

groups can be transferred to nearby business facilities. 

hotel Kompas, Best Western Premier 

hotel Lovec 

Hotel Kompas and Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec are 

situated in the very heart of alpine resort Bled. Both hotels are 

only few steps from the magnificent lake and 20m from each 

other. Together we offer 155 guest rooms and 10 conference 

rooms. Hotel Kompas is the only hotel in Bled which offers also 

amphitheatre conference room with the total capacity until 200 

participants. All conference rooms are with natural day light, 

breathtaking views, modern technical equipment and option 

of flexible set up. The hotels combine professional service and 

excellent cuisine. The vicinity of lake, mountains, forests, rivers... 

provide excellent possibilities for all kind of activities. And 

when the hard day’s work is done, we offer in each hotel superb 

facilities to relax and recover. 

hotel Lev, Ljubljana 

The Hotel Lev carries the name of the lion (»Lev« means lion 

in Slovene) since 1964. Located in the very heart of Ljubljana 

and only a 25-minute drive from Slovenia’s main airport, it 

is the right choice for business and leisure guests. The hotel 

offers 173 rooms of various categories, all of them boasting an 

exquisite mixture of classical and contemporary styles. The fine 

perception for elegance and comfort runs from the standard to 

the superior rooms, which have been tailor-made for business 

guests. The modern conference facilities boasts 9 conference 

and meeting rooms, including the main congress room with 

capacity of 360 seats in theatre layout. All have state-of-the-art 

equipment and make for perfect venues for a variety of events. 

Welcome to the Hotel Lev! 

Contact: 

Hotel Cubo 

Slovenska cesta 15 


Slovenia 

www.hotelcubo.com 


Mr Sandi Kovacevic 

E: sandi@hotelcubo.com 

P: +386 1 425 6000 

Contact: 

Hotel Evropa & Hotel Piran 

Krekov trg 4 

3000 Celje 

Slovenia 

www.hotel-piran.si 


Ms Mateja Pavlič 

E: marketing@hotel-piran.si 

P: +386 5 6667100 

Contact: 

Hotel Kompas, Best Western 

Premier Hotel Lovec 

Cankarjeva cesta 2 

4260 Bled 

Slovenia 

www.kompas-lovec.com 


Ms Sandra Cerar 

E: sandra.cerar@kompas-lovec.com 

P: +386 4 6205107 

Contact: 

Hotel Lev, Ljubljana 

Vošnjakova 1 


Slovenia 

www.hotel-lev.si 


Mr Milan Sajovic 

E: milan.sajovic@hotel-lev.si 

P: +386 1 2317797 

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iDMC 

Stegne 3 


Slovenia 

66 67 

iDMC 

iDMC is specialized in designing and implementation of 

special events, incentives, teambuildings and business 

events. Our professional staff will make every part of your 

event an unforgettable first class experience. Whether in the 

Mediterranean or in the Alps, Slovenia offers you beauty, 

comfort, safety and an array of choices. Experience Slovenia in a 

unique way and events will tell your story. Being fresh, reliable, 

inspiring and innovative, iDMC is the right partner for you. 

Intours DMC 

Intours DMC provides unrivalled destination management 

services in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia, which include the best 

advisory, planning and creative services, logistics and on-site 

management. Your success and prestige are dependent on 

our performance and, as your partner, our services reflect our 

ability to identify with the objectives of your event, from idea 

conceived to project completed. You can be sure of maximum 

support and professional, un-biased advice backed by creative, 

innovative proposals for the attainment of event goals. 

Jezersek Catering 

For Event Organizers, who need a reliable and flexible 

organizing partner, Jezeršek catering is an international event 

catering company, providing multiple hospitality products 

and services. Unlike other caterers, Jezeršek Catering provides 

innovative and personalised event solutions with a dedicated 

human touch to create memorable experiences for participants. 

The company follows world culinary tendencies, and at the same 

time creates and develops new and unique event concepts. 

These can also have an exceptional promotional touch for the 

customer, the house where the event is taking place, the town, 

region or even unique locations like caves. 

Kempinski Palace Portoroz 

The 5 star superior hotel Kempinski Palace Portoroz is situated 

directly at the Adriatic coast of Slovenia, not far from the 

medieval pearl, the town of Piran and only short drive from 

Ljubljana, Trieste and Venice.The luxury hotel embodies a 

unique combination between traditional and modern design 

created by Jean-Claude Laville, boasts 164 superb rooms and 17 

exclusive suites, 1500 sqm SPA and offers innovative food and 

beverage concept in all its restaurants and bars. Conferences, 

seminars, team buildings, product presentation and gala dinners 

– Kempinski Palace Portorož avails 6 meeting rooms,unique 

ballroom Crystal Hall and a private park for all demands. Stateof-the 

art facilities and our dedicated team will ensure that your 

event becomes an unforgettable experience. 

www.idmc.eu 


Mr Gregor Levič 

E: gregor@idmc.eu 

P: +386 590 17746 

Contact: 

Intours DMC 

Dalmatinova 3 


Slovenia 

www.intours-mice.si 


Mr Tomaz Krusic 

E: tomaz.krusic@intours-dmc.si 

P: +386 1 4303550 

Contact: 

Jezersek Catering 

Sora 1a 

1215 Medvode 

Slovenia 

www.jezersek.si 


Mr Primoz Kriznar 

E: primoz@jezersek.si 

P: +386 1 3619423 

Contact: 

Kempinski Palace Portoroz 

Obala 45 

6320 Portoroz 

Slovenia 

www.kempinski.com/portoroz 


Ms Vesna Pribac 

E: vesna.pribac@kempinski.com 

P: +386 5 6927020 

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Kobilarna Lipica 

Lipica Stud Farm is one of the most beautiful cultural-historical 

monuments in Slovenia and is a home to almost 400 Lipizzaner 

horses. A tradition of over 400 years can be found in the rich offer 

of various unforgettable experiences: enjoy a carriage ride, have 

a guided tour of the Stud farm, see trainings and performances 

of Classical riding school, enter of the world of Lipica through the 

Museum of the Lipizzaner horse. Let the unique charms of Lipica 

entice you and enjoy in the comfortable accommodation and 

selected culinary offer of Karst delicacies. Business would be here 

more than special. The surroundings will give business meetings, 

seminars, employees training seminars, press conferences and 

international congresses a distinguishing mark. 

Kompas DMC Slovenia 

KOMPAS SLOVENIA – WHERE NEW IDEAS COME EASILY Kompas 

is a well established destination management company that is 

both traditional and modern. Since its foundation in 1951 it has 

retained a commitment to quality, excellence, flexibility and the 

most professional service attainable. We have built up a strong 

reputation to manage and execute a number of important and 

high profile events, meetings and conferences. Smoothness and 

the absence of stress are ever our watchwords, based upon our 

long years of know-how in the field, efficient scheduling and 

co-ordination of every element. We offer original creative ideas 

in a huge range of unique easy to get locations. Highly qualified 

friendly support staff will be on hand to ensure the success of 

business events of any size or kind., 

Lifeclass hotels & Spa 

LifeClass Hotels & Spa are situated in Portoroz, on the Slovenian 

coast featuring 6 hotels (a 5* Grand Hotel Portoroz and 5 hotels 

4*), famous for their spa experience and their modern congress 

center. Completely refurbished huge spa area spreads over 

10.000 m2 and features thalasso, ayurveda, thai massage parlour, 

beauty center, physiotherapy, ultimate sauna experience, 

modern and spacious gym, indoor swimming pools and 

exclusive beach area. The congress center Portus features 10 

congress rooms with max. capacity of 500 delegates, theater 

style, in the most spacious room. The restaurants feature 

international and typical mediterranean cuisine, both as eat-allyou-can 

buffet and à la carte with table service. Closest airports 

Trieste 75 km, Ljubljana 130 km, Venice 170 km 

Ljubljana Airport 

Ljubljana Airport is Slovenia’s largest and most central airport, 

being strategically located in the middle of the country. Its 

excellent highway connections make most destinations in the 

country easily and quickly accessible. Its compact size ensures 

that guests and luggage are quickly processed. Additional 

services include a modern well-equipped conference room 

suitable for up to 120. 

Contact: 

Kobilarna Lipica 

Lipica 5 

6210 Sežana 

Slovenia 

www.lipica.org 


Mr Bor Zgonc 

E: bor.zgonc@lipica.org 

P: +386 5 739 1580 

Contact: 

Kompas DMC Slovenia 

Prazakova 4 


Slovenia 

www.kompas.mice.com 


Mr Viljam Kvalic 

E: viljam.kvalic@kompas.si 

P: +386 1 2006409 

Contact: 

Lifeclass Hotels & Spa 

Obala 33 

6320 Portoroz 

Slovenia 

www.lifeclass.net 


Mr Ronald Kvarantan 

E: ronald.kvarantan@lifeclass.net 

P: +386 5 692 9001 

Contact: 

Zg. Brnik 130 a 

4210 Brnik 

Slovenia 

www.lju-airport.si 


Mr Lili Šefic 

E: lili.sefic@lju-airport.si 

P: +386 4 2061400 

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Ljubljana Castle 

This mighty castle is located in the very centre of the old town 

atop of a 376 metres high hill. This unique position already in 

ancient times provided shelter for our ancestors, a strategic 

point and settlement placement. Due to its dominating position, 

the castle soon became the town’s symbol. With the renovation 

almost finished, the Ljubljana Castle and its surroundings are a 

popular walking ground for the town people and an attractive 

tourist point. Together with the old town centre the castle was 

proclaimed a cultural monument in 1986. As of 2011 its caretaker 

provides a vibrant cultural programme and other events. 

Ljubljana tourism / Convention Bureau 

The Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau is the prime contact 

for professional support concerning meeting venues, suppliers 

and services in the capital of Slovenia. This attractive Central 

European city of a compact size provides a perfect combination 

of modern infrastructure and cool lounge atmosphere to 

international meeting planners and delegates. 

M hotel, Ljubljana 

Guests of the M hotel can choose between 154 air-conditioned 

and modernly equipped rooms that ensure a pleasant and 

comfortable stay. All rooms feature cable TV, a telephone with 

a direct external line, a mini bar and internet access. The hotel 

provides wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet access. Multipurpose rooms 

on the ground floor of the hotel can accommodate up to 300 

people. They feature modern audio-visual equipment and 

can be used to host a broad range of events, such as business 

meetings, seminars, workshops and presentations. The hotel 

restaurant offers delicious dishes for every occasion. New openair 

summer terrase for the coffee breaks and bussines lunches. 

Maribor – Pohorje 

Maribor – Pohorje Tourist Board is a local tourist organisation, 

which operates in the field of promoting tourism, designing 

comprehensive tourist offers, encouraging the development 

of tourist infrastructures, promotion and platform marketing 

of comprehensive tourist offers and information for visitors. 

It linked up with the tourist economy and other local 

communities in the region of the tourist destination Maribor- 

Pohorje. 

Contact: 

Ljubljana Castle 

Grajska planota 1 


Slovenia 

www.ljubljanskigrad.si 


Ms Maja Pangrsic 

E: maja.pangrsic@ljubljanskigrad.si 

P: +386 1 3064230 

Contact: 

Ljubljana Tourism / Convention 

Bureau 

Krekov trg 10 


Slovenia 

www.visitljubljana.com 


Ms Tatjana Radovic 

E: convention@visitljubljana.si 

P: +386 1 306 45 73 

Contact: 

M hotel, Ljubljana 

Derčeva 4 


Slovenia 

www.m-hotel.si 


Ms Anja Novak 

E: anja.novak@m-hotel.si 

P: +386 16 5137029 

Contact: 

Maribor - Pohorje 

Partizanska 47 

2000 Maribor 

Slovenia 

www.maribor-pohorje.si 


Ms Bernarda Karo 

E: bernarda.karo@maribor.si 

P: +386 2 234 66 00 

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Maya team 

Maya team has a rich tradition and trust of our faithful clients 

since 1998. We are specialists for unique incentive and team 

building programmes. Maya team combines professionalism 

with creativity, fun and humour. A wide palette of experience 

and good knowledge of the environment enables us to 

organise programmes and events wherever in Slovenia or South 

Eastern Europe. A warranty of high-quality service is our clients 

who have trusted us for more than 10 years. Come and visit us 

on the Conventa. Maby we are the one you are looking for. 

Palma 

Palma Travel Agency is a leading Slovenian tour operator. For 

22 years the mission of Palma team remains the same – to make 

travelling service-oriented, comfortable, safe, cost-effective, 

hospitable, trustful and pleasant. We provide/organize: tours, 

thematic tours, city breaks, incentives, meetings & conferences, 

events, logistics, hotel accommodation, conference facilities, 

restaurants, exclusive stay. Palma is official Travel Agency of 

EuroBasket 2013. We are the only Slovenian tour operator 

exclusively authorized for organization of a group/individual 

ticketing as a package and service for all the venues and stages 

of competition. We can provide packages including tickets, 

accommodation, transfer organization and accompanying 

program. 

Panoramic DMC 

At Panoramic DMC we believe you are looking for new 

destinations, new experiences, and new offers for your clients, 

we made some interesting products which we would like to 

show you. We are representing Central and South Eastern 

Europe destinations – Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and 

Montenegro. We are offering experiences, good memories, 

happy evenings, smiling events - because we are aware that 

business and tourism are based on emotions. That’s why we 

are not only selling venues and rooms, but we will take care 

to bring happiness to clients and so satisfaction to you, as our 

partner. 

Plaza hotel Ljubljana 

Plaza Hotel Ljubljana is a first class property and is the first hotel 

in the commercial and business district BTC City of Ljubljana. It 

is a hotel of choice for business travelers and visitors of the evergrowing 

number of business offices and commercial entities 

in this area. The scope and content of BTC City has positioned 

this area of Ljubljana as self-contained urban center for work, 

recreation, and leisure. 

Contact: 

Maya Team 

Padlih borcev 1 

5220 Tolmin 

Slovenia 

www.events-teambuilding.com 


Mr Borut Nikolaš 

E: borut@maya.si 

P: +386 5 3800 530 

Contact: 

Lilekova 5 

3000 Celje 

Slovenia 

www.palma.si 


Ms Tanja Golob 

E: incoming@palma.si 

P: +386 1 244 36 96 

Contact: 

Panoramic DMC 

Stegne 11c 


Slovenia 

www.panoramic-travel.com 


Ms Nina Knific 

E: nina.knific@panoramic-travel.com 

P: +386 0 6004300 

Contact: 

Plaza Hotel Ljubljana 

Bratislavska c. 8 


Slovenia 

www.plazahotel.si 


Mr Matic Vozlic 

E: matic.vozlic@plazahotel.si 

P: +386 1 2430000 

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Pohorje Resort 

Pohorje Resort is located on Mariborsko Pohorje and only few 

minutes away from Maribor city, only half an hour from Graz 

and approximately one hour from Ljubljana and Zagreb. For 

the venue of your business event you can choose between 

different accommodation categories located at the foothills of 

Pohorje or on 1000 meters of attitude. There are all together 10 

multifunctional seminary rooms, furnished with modern audiovideo 

equipment and natural daylight. Your business meetings 

here are different because of an experience of comfort in nature, 

detachedness from city traffic, original and on a personal wish 

authentic gastronomy, accommodation on a higher quality, 

possibility of group »adrenaline« or »relax« experience and 

recommendations of our partners. 

Postojna Cave - Green Karst 

The company Postojnska jama d.d. manages the Postojna Cave 

and the Predjama castle, two of the biggest Slovenian tourist 

attractions, must-see destinations for every visitor to Slovenia. 

The Jamski dvorec Mansion, at the entrance to the Postojna 

Cave, is a luxurious event and culinary center. The Postojna Cave 

is well-known for its multitude of beautiful dripstones, it is the 

queen of the world’s show caves and the most visited show 

cave in Europe in terms of the number of visitors in which you 

can see exceptional animal Proteus anguinus (Human fish). The 

Predjama Castle is among ten most fascinating castles in the 

world and the only cave castle in Europe. Both the Postojna Cave 

and the Predjama Castle are unique venues for special events. 

Rimske terme, Business, Wellness & Spa 

Resort 

Rimske terme Business Wellness Spa Resort offers 187 luxurious 

rooms and suits in Hotel Zdraviliški dvor***, Hotel Rimski 

dvor**** and Hotel Sofijin dvor****, which satisfy even the most 

demanding guests.Convention centre is located in Hotel Rimski 

dvor**** and Hotel Sofijin dvor****. You can choose from six 

contemporary-designed conference halls.Your business meeting 

can be completed with the team building, tours of natural and 

cultural heritage, superb cuisine in a la carte restaurant Sofija or 

restaurant cesarja Ferdinanda. Many opportunities for relaxation 

and hedonistic experience in intimate atmosphere of Wellness 

center Amalija offer you a world distant from reality and from 

the things that are threatening you in everyday life. 

Sava hotels & Resorts 

Sava Hotels & Resorts brings together the 6 most beautiful 

destinations where modernity, excellence and diversity connect 

in a creative atmosphere in harmony with nature. Bled with 

its idyllic lake and enchanting island is an alpine paradise and 

a renowned congress destination. Five thermal destinations 

in northeast of the country, with health springs and a premier 

wellness and health offer, are also well and long known business 

venues. The expertise that has been build up, allied with diverse 

facilities and reliable services, enables our destinations to offer 

a comprehensive MICE package in stimulating environments. 

With 14 hotels, 41 meeting rooms, conference services, and 

professional support in all related activities, we assure the 

provision of services of the highest level. 

Contact: 

Pohorje Resort 

Mladinska ulica 29 

2000 Maribor 

Slovenia 

www.pohorje.org 


Ms Nuša Korotaj 

E: nusa.korotaj@sc-pohorje.si 

P: +386 2 2208841 

Contact: 

Postojna cave - Green Karst 

Jamska cesta 30 

6230 Postojna 

Slovenia 

www.postojnska-jama.eu 


Ms Urška Kiković 

E: urska.kikovic@postojnska-jama.si 

P: +386 5 7000 100 

Contact: 

Rimske Terme, Business, 

Wellness & Spa Resort 

Toplice 10 

3272 Rimske Toplice 

Slovenia 

www.rimske-terme.si 


Ms Barbara Blaj 

E: barbara.blaj@rimske-terme.si 

P: +386 3 574 2000 

Contact: 

Sava Hotels & Resorts 

Cankarjeva cesta 6 

4260 Bled 

Slovenia 

www.sava-hotels-resorts.com 


Mr Mojca Gobina 

E: mojca.gobina@sava.si 

P: +386 4 2066049 

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Slovenian Convention Bureau 

The Slovenian Convention Bureau acts as a professional 

intermediary between meeting planners and suppliers, 

assisting organisers to select the most appropriate solution for 

their event. Slovenian meeting locations are spreaded across 

the entire country. An array of choices can be made, whether 

the preference goes for the enchanting capital, Ljubljana, an 

alpine setting, the Adriatic coast, a health resort or one of the 

historic towns with their authentic character. 

Slovenian tourist Board 

Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is a major national tourist 

organization for: - planning and performing the promotion 

of our country as a tourist destination - linking the existing 

products and programmes of national importance and 

advancing the progress of new ones - establishment of the 

integral tourist information infastructure - executing research 

and development work The STB is the contact and central point 

in the complex network of the Slovenian tourism which plays a 

coordinating and linking role between the public, private and 

civil society. The STB is the marketing, information and analytical 

tourist centre of the country which uses all the modern methods, 

approaches, tools and activities of the global marketing of the 

Slovenian tourist offer. 

terme Krka 

Congress tourism at Terme Krka (Hoteli Otočec, Hotel Krka, 

Terme Dolenjske Toplice) Besides being known for its spa 

tourism, relaxing, sports and recreational offers, Terme Krka also 

offers possibilities for organizing seminars, congress, meetings, 

trainings, events, press conferences and business meetings. 

To perform well, innovativeness, flexibility and perfection are 

necessary. What is also important when forming an offer is the 

guests and clients’ expectations. Thus we strive to fulfil their 

wishes. Our advantage is a complete offer, individual approach, 

calm and pleasant environment that stimulatively influences 

the working atmosphere. A special offer at Terme Krka for 

the business-meetings coordinators is also a programme for 

making event-reservations via Internet. 

terme Maribor 

The company Terme Maribor d.d The company Terme Maribor 

d.d. is an important tourist service provider in Slovenia. A rich 

and versatile tourist offer enables us to satisfy even the most 

demanding wishes and needs. The hotels (Habakuk, Piramida, 

Bellevue, Orel, and Uni hotel), Travel Shops at state border 

crossings and catering service “Pri treh ribnikih” Restaurant 

provide hotel offer, congress activities, medical activities, 

wellness, catering service and shopping opportunities. 

Contact: 

Slovenian Convention Bureau 

Dunajska 156 


Slovenia 

www.slovenia-convention.com 


Ms Azra Botonjic 

E: azra.botonjic@sloveniaconvention.com 

P: +386 1 5691260 

Contact: 

Slovenian Tourist Board 

Dimiceva ulica 13 


Slovenia 

www.slovenia.info 


Ms Vesna Mojsilovic 

E: vesna.mojsilovic@slovenia.info 

P: +386 1 5898544 

Contact: 

Terme Krka 

Ljubljanska c. 26 

8501 Novo mesto 

Slovenia 

+386 7 38 48 707 

www.terme-krka.si 


Ms Vida Trenz 

E: vida.trenz@terme-krka.si 

P: +386 1 5898544 

Contact: 

Terme Maribor 

Ulica heroja Šlandra 10 

2000 Maribor 

Slovenia 

www.termemb.si 


Ms Mojca Pogorevc 

E: mojca.pogorevc@termemb.si 

P: +386 3008266 

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terme Olimia 

Terme Olimia in Podčetrtek, south-eastern part of Slovenia is a 

place which lives in harmony with unspoiled nature, beneficial 

healing water and friendly people. Where tradition and 

modern architecture of hotels, spa & wellness centres meet in 

a landscape of rolling hills. Wellness hotel Sotelia 4* superior, 

Hotel Breza 4*, Aparthotel Rosa 4*, Village Lipa 3*, Wellness 

Orhidelia, Wellness center Termalija, Congres centre Olimia. 

thermana Laško 

CONGRESS CENTRE WELLNESS PARK LAŠKO • Connected to a 

contemporary hotel with a Thermal Centre enclosed in a glass 

dome and a Wellness Spa Centre • Exceptional location in the 

very heart of Slovenia on the banks of the river Savinja • Large 

number of exterior parking spaces as well as underground 

parking with direct access • The built in audio and video systems 

will ensure a fully professionally presented event. All halls have 

good natural light as well as the ability to provide complete 

shading. Wireless internet is available without extra charge. 

Capacity up to 1,100 participants on over 3.700 square metres: 

• 1 multi purpose hall (up to 490 people) • 1 formal hall (up to 

120 people) • 5 seminar halls (from 20 to 220 people) • 3 meeting 

rooms (from 14 to 28 people). 

tourism Bohinj 

The main activities of Tourism Bohinj are: providing information 

services, promotion of the tourist destination, marketing, the 

organisation and implementation of events and development of 

the sustainable tourist products that promote the awareness of 

the significance of the local cultural and natural heritage. More 

than two thirds of Bohinj tourist destination lies in the protected 

area of Triglav National Park. Bohinj welcomes everyone – 

those, who search for new things, those who strive for unique 

experiences, the dreamy and adventurous, but still considerate 

and respectful of nature. 

tourist Board Sotocje / Soca Valley 

Tourist board LTO Sotočje is a destination management 

organization covering central area of Soča Valley (Kobarid 

& Tolmin). The area is an outstanding outdoor destination, 

famous for the emerald Soča river and known for its natural 

beauties (Triglav National Park), historical role (World War I.) 

and excellent restaurants. We provide information services to 

visitors, partners and media and professional support to our 

members. We can assist partners and operators specialized in 

any kind of alpine tourism including events, conferences and 

incentives. We are also managing DMO activities for the whole 

Goriška / Northern Primorska region therefore we can help 

you building your programs and provide useful and reliable 

contacts throughout the area. 

Contact: 

Terme Olimia 

Zdraviliška cesta 24 

3254 Podčetrtek 

Slovenia 

www.terme-olimia.com/en 


Ms Alenka Brglez 

E: alenka.brglez@terme-olimia.com 

P: +386 3 829 78 48 

Contact: 

Thermana Laško 

Zdraviliška cesta 6 

3270 Laško 

Slovenia 

www.thermana.si 


Ms Mojca Leskovar 

E: mojca.leskovar@thermana.si 

P: +386 3 423 2200 

Contact: 

Tourism Bohinj 

Triglavska cesta 30 

4264 Bohinjska Bistrica 

Slovenia 

72 73 

www.bohinj.si 


Ms Vida Kovačič 

E: vida.kovacic@bohinj.si 

P: +386 4 574 75 90 

Contact: 

Tourist Board Sotocje / Soca Valley 

Petra Skalarja 4 

5220 Tolmin 

Slovenia 

www.dolina-soce.com 


Ms Tatjana Humar 

E: tatjana.humar@lto-sotocje.si 

P: +386 5 38 00 480 

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Unitur hotels & Resorts 

Terme Zreče, natural and thermal spa, and Rogla, Sports 

and congress center, is ideal location for hosting business 

meetings, motivational events and conferences. Both centers 

are situated onl 100 km from Ljubljana airport. Terme Zreče: 

100 rooms in hotel Atrij****S and hotel Vital****, 40 apartments 

in Vilas Terme****, 6 conference rooms with natural light 

and all together 500 seats. Relaxation, peace, hospitality and 

characteristically culinary offer are our attributes. Rogla: sport 

and recreational center in the heart of Pohorje. 120 rooms in 

hotel Planja**** and Rogla***, 40 bungalows, 5 conference halls 

with natural light and all together 350 seats. Sport hall, wellness 

center and profesional service insures all clients to have active 

meeting in green nature. 

Vivo Catering 

Vivo catering is on the top of Slovene catering services with 

successful tradition. We boast of international experiences, 

we prepare catering as well as in Slovenia as abroad. We are 

specialised in organising an event catering. We can feasts 

thousand or more guests on different locations at the same 

time. With congressional activities in Slovenia, we are present 

at congresses more and more. In last years, we have developed 

a new brand »eko catering« , in which we include slovenian 

original dishes and ingredients and what is the most important 

- all of them are traceable. We try to combine traditional with 

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Unitur Hotels & Resorts 

Kovaška cesta 10 

3214 Zreče 

Slovenia 

www.unitur.eu 


Ms Breda Einfalt 

E: Breda.einfalt@unitur.eu 

P: +386 3 7576 163 

Contact: 

Vivo catering 

Pot na Fužine 2 


Slovenia 

www.vivo.si 


Ms Mateja Pohlin 

E: mateja.pohlin@vivo.si 

P: +386 1 546 16 57 

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tunes travel Istanbul 

Tunes Travel Istanbul is a full service and innovative destination 

management company based in Istanbul, Turkey. With extensive 

experience and progressive ideas, Tunes Travel provides 

the organization and implementation of incentive travel 

programs to any point of Turkey. Tunes Travel provides endless 

opportunities to sample the country’s diverse culture, 2000year 

history, famous cuisine and entertainment. Offering the 

highest level of personal attention, professionalism, and flair, the 

company is managed by professionals with broad experience in 

global communications and travel. Tunes Travel Istanbul looks 

forward to being of service to you and your company -- building 

bridges of understanding between cultures. 

Contact: 

Bagdat Cd. 191/5 Ciftehavuzlar 

34730 Istanbul 

Turkey 

www.tunestravel.com 


Ms Serra Tunaman 

E: serra@tunestravel.com 

P: +90 216 4785678 

Events 

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- stylish ambience 

- attentive service 

- best location 

- comfortable accommodation 

- luxurious bed concept 

- long tradition 

Best Western Premier Hotel SLON Ljubljana 

Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia 

Business Meetings & Events 

T: +386 (0)1 470 11 55, E: sales@hotelslon.com 

www.hotelslon.com 

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Casteo.com - Email Marketing System 

TOP 5 reasons for using Casteo.com according to our users: 

NO SPAM – We’ve tested many solutions, and email often ended 

in SPAM. No such problems since we started using Casteo. Highly 

recommended. (Gregor K., Vibor) EASy tO USE – Wonderful 

user interface! Statistics, visualizations, delivery system, all great. 

(Alen B., Informiran.si) POWERFUL ANALytICS – Tremendously 

improved our email delivery. Very impressed with reports – 

credible insight and guidelines for follow-up. A big advantage 

in sales. (Luka V., Leman) USER PARtICIPAtION – They 

take suggestions seriously. It is nice to know all Casteo users 

contribute to system’s evolution. (Wojtek G., Rokus Klett) 

FREE EXPERt USER SUPPORt – I’ve never had such devoted 

supporters. You help me enormously, and always explain so 

clearly that I succeed at once. (Eva J., Axis Mundi) 

I think, therefore I Am 

Mislim, torej sem (lit. “I think, therefore I am”) is a Slovene 

research, media, and counselling agency. We perform 

qualitative and quantitative research for corporate and academic 

clients: - Organizational/corporate climate surveys- Customer 

satisfaction surveys- Market/media research- Academic research 

support (surveying & statistical analysis)We are proficient in 

personal research approaches and interpretation, surveying, 

and statistical analysis. We can tap into thoughts, feelings, and 

opinions of your customers and/or employees and deliver you 

powerful reports (including charts, graphs, tables, and cross 

tabs), along with the insights that you need to take your business 

or academic project to a new level. 

Mobiuu 

Mobiuu - Digital Agency Specialized in Mobile Interactive 

Advertising, QR Code Marketing, Mobile Website Development, 

Mobile Commerce, Events Apps and Apps for Hospitality. 

KLUN Ambienti 

KLUN AMBIENTI is a Slovenian company which manufactures 

upholstered furniture for more then 45 years. The primary 

occupation is designing, projecting and manufacturing 

of upholstered furniture. The company strategy follows a 

production of a quality products with identity. Company is 

basically orientated in production of: customer orientated 

furniture (catalogue program and unique production 

by projects), decoration (floor and wall coverings, door 

upholstery, curtains), reparation of old upholstered furniture, 

professional and technical advises of their architects and 

designers, representation and selling of ergonomic Swiss chairs 

Giroflex and Dietiker. The company references are: furniture 

for Opera house in Ljubljana, Kristalna palace tower, hotels 

Intercontinental, ships and ferries for Sweden. 

Contact: 

Casteo.com - email marketing 

systems 

Koprska 94 


Slovenia 

www.casteo.com 


Matej Bajželj 

P: +386 1 25 11 330 

E: info@casteo.com 

Contact: 

I think, therefore I am 

Obnove 12 

2000 Maribor 

Slovenia 

www.ithinkthereforeiam.si 


Miha Jesenšek 

E: miha@jesensek.si 

P: +386 51 346 173 

Contact: 

Iteron, Erik Robič s.p. (Mobiuu) 

Dekani 201 

6271 Dekani 

Slovenia 

www.mobiuu.com 


Erik Robič 

E: erik.robic@mobiuu.si 

P: +386 40 803915 

Contact: 

KLUN ambienti 

Tomačevska 7A 


Slovenia 

www.klun-ambienti.com 


Robert Klun 

E: info@klun-ambienti.com 

P: +386 1 23 73 111 

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Lukvel d.o.o. 

- renting professional audio - video equipment and technical 

services for events 

- general distributor for brands Hitachi, Eiki, Mitsubishi and 

Vivitek 

Medias Spekter 

Comercial Media production (tourist and fashion video and 

photo production) and marketing. 

Nektar Natura 

Proizvodi našega podjetja so visoko kvalitetni zgoščeni 

sadni sokovi, ki se točijo na posebnih točilnih napravah z 

različnimi zmogljivostmi ter pestro izbiro pijač in okusov za 

raznovrstne uporabnike: gostinske lokale, pizzerije, bowlinge, 

casinoje,hotele in restavracije.Zgoščeni sadni sokovi so pakirani 

v BAGinBOX-ih, ker le na tak način lahko potrošnik vedno pije 

svež, primerno ohlajen in neoporečen sok. Prednosti točilnih 

naprav: - enostavna in ekonomična priprava pijač; - možnost 

samopostrežnega točenja - higienska neoporečnost; - stalna 

kvaliteta sokov; - preprosto čiščenje; - ni dodatnega skladiščenja; 

- brezplačni redni servisOd 2002 imamo verificiran sistem HACCP, 

ki zagotavlja proizvodnjo, pripravo in prodajo varnih živil. 

Contact: 

Lukvel d.o.o. 

Dolenjska cesta 166 


Slovenia 


78 79 

Smokva 

Smokva – a factory of concepts and final solutions 

Smokva connects people from the areas of strategic planning, 

creative concepts, market research, project management, 

communication processes, design, architecture and 

manufacturing, to develop the best products in the economy, 

tourism, catering, public institutions and industry. 

Smokva is based on understanding of the whole process 

of creation of a product or service, from the initial idea and 

concept to final implementation and positioning in the market. 

Smokva is determined to create unique stories and successful 

solutions in the area of the Mediterranean. Solutions are based 

on understanding the locations, the people, the benefits of local 

features, finding opportunities and understanding what people 

miss and what they expect. 

www.lukvel.si 


Simona Repnik 

P: +386 427 29 44 

E: info@lukvel.si 

Contact: 

Medias spekter 

Log 97 

2345 Bistrica ob Dravi/Maribor 

Slovenia 

www.medias-spekter.si 


Lucijan Vihar 

E: lucijan.vihar@medias-spekter.si 

P: +386 2 6653 002 

Contact: 

Nektar Natura d.o.o. 

Ekslerjeva 8 

1241 Kamnik 

Slovenia 

www.nektar.eu 


Miha Gnajnar 

E: info@nektar.eu 

P: +386 1 72 40 300 

Contact: 

Smokva 

Bleiweisova cesta 30 

4000 Kranj 

Slovenia 

www.smokva.si 


Tina Verk 

E: info@smokva.si 

P: +386 4 20 14 875 

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Strawberry Energy 

Strawberry energy is a young Serbian company that is 

motivated by a simple vision: to make renewable energy 

sources more accessible to all people. Through everyday use of 

our devices that are powered by renewable energy sources, we 

are giving a chance to each individual in community to learn, 

realize and understand idea of clean, green technologies and 

contribute to making the world a better place. We have created 

the first in the world Public solar charger for mobile devices 

Strawberry Tree and won the first place at the competition 

“EU Sustainable energy week 2011” in Brussels, in the category 

ofConsuming. 

Studio 37 

Founded in 1985, Studio 37 advertising and production agency 

has been a constant provider of creative media solutions, 

advertisement consulting and production services.Studio 

37 is a privately owned, independent, mid-size, full-service 

advertising and production agency with its own film and 

event production department. Along with creative services 

and account management we have our own independent 

production department. Many of our projects entail 

professional and creative organisation of events such as fairs, 

conferences, festivals, congresses, openings and premieres 

as well as smaller events. Our latest challenge and innovation 

is certainly Multidata - a network of the so-called Interactive 

Digital Signage systems. 

tM Vista 

GoOpti is first slovenian low cost ground carrier connecting 

daily Ljubljana, Bled, Maribor and Slovenian Coast with 

international airports in Italy, Austria and Germany. Beside 

low cost OPTI shuttles we provide also VIP and tailor made 

packages for companies, travel agencies and event organizers. 

training, Occupation and Care Centre 

Draga 

From 2011 the Slovenian meeting industry community has 

been working to support Education, Work and Care Centre 

Draga (CUDV Draga). Education, Work and Care Centre Draga, 

Slovenia was established by the Government of the Republic 

of Slovenia as an organization for the training and education, 

work, health care and rehabilitation of children, adolescents and 

adults with moderate, severe and profound mental impairments 

and sensory impairments.A number of socially responsible 

initiatives have been carried out to help the protégés to expand 

their horizons and come to know new activities. The Slovenian 

meeting industry community has hence learnt that giving can 

be enormously rewarding for everyone involved. 

Contact: 

Strawberry energy 

Ruzveltova 1a 


Serbia 

www.senergy.rs 


Kristina Nikolić 

P: +381 638496607 

E: kristina@senergy.rs 

Contact: 

Studio 37 d.o.o. 

Dunajska cesta 119 


Slovenia 

www.studio37.si 

www.multidata.pro 


Jan Lap 

E: jan@studio37.si 

P: +386 1 56 55 126 

Contact: 

TM Vista d.o.o. 

Tehnološki Park 18 


Slovenia 

www.GoOpti.com 


Marko Guček 

E: info@goopti.com 

P: +386 13204532 

Contact: 

Training, Occupation and Care 

Centre Draga 

Draga 1, 1292 Ig 

Slovenia 

www.center-db.si 


Barbara Hegedüš 

E: center.draga.ig@center-db.si 

P: +386 420 2600 

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Z-sistemi d.o.o. 

The company Z-sistemi is a producer of innovative system LAM 

(Look At Me), designed for all kinds of promotions, fairs, interior 

equipment, a variety of business and sport events and much 

more.It is light, easy to use and to transport, fully modular, very 

elegant, made of high quality materials. With its revolutionary 

features, it makes promotion simple faster and cheaper! 

the heart of Slovenia - Jarina z.o.o. 

Visit the Heart of SloveniaRich cultural heritage and unspoiled 

nature invite you to visit an area in the heart of the country. 

Experience the Land of Hayracks, only open-air museum with 

hayracks in the world. Seek out legacy of our grandparents, 

villages with a long-standing tradition and typical vineyard 

cottages and mighty castles. The Heart of Slovenia is perfect 

destination for incentive travel and bussiness meeting. You can 

stay at hotels or family inns with a rich tradition or – slightly less 

traditional – in a hayloft at a tourist farm. Taste the home-made 

food or wines and take some time to talk to the hospitable 

locals. They will welcome you with smiles on their faces. 

Experience the intertwining of modern life and the traditional 

pulse of the countryside! www.srce-slovenije.si 

Contact: 

Z-sistemi d.o.o. 

Ljubljanska c. 110 

1230 Domžale 

Slovenia 

80 81 

Mave 

Mave d.o.o. is offering ID cards, identification systems, lanyards, 

badge holders and various accessories. With our Italian partner 

we offer accreditation system MeetMe - the complete solution 

for accreditation and management of participants at meetings, 

courses and conferences of all kinds. MeetMe’s main features 

are:Simplified management of attendees - invitations to the 

convention, handling confirmations of registration, reminders by 

email or SMS… Accreditation management - Quick registration 

at the convention, ID badges with innovative RFID and NFC 

technology, quick accreditation of new guests… Attendance 

Management – Quick reading of ID badges with hand-held 

terminals, e-coupons for lunch… Advanced reporting for 

organizers Go to www.meetme.pro and ask for quote. 

Steyer Wines 

STEYER WINES - HOUSE OF GEWÜRZTRAMINER. The 

Gewurztraminer vine is an expression of gratitude to the warm 

Panonian sun and refreshing Alpine winds, as well as humility 

to the tenacious Mura that enriches the alluvial soil. We believe 

in the proclivity of nature, and the vigour and dexterity which 

picks our grapes across the sixteen hectares of vineyards thet lie 

above the village of Plitvica in northeastern Slovenia. The wine 

embodies this land, our home.We are also proud of medals from 

the world’s wine competitions. Gewurztraminer –Ice wine 2001- 

Concours de Mondial Bruxelles – Gold medal 2005Steyer Vaneja 

2003 – Decanter London 2008, 2010 – Gold medalSteyer Vaneja 

2003 - Finger Lakes New York 2012 – Double gold 

www.lam.si 


Barbara Bešter 

E: info@lam.si 

P: +386 1 320 5 300 

Contact: 

Jarina z.o.o. 

Kidriceva cesta 1, 1270 Litija 

Slovenia 

www.razvoj.si 


Špela Bratun 

E: spela.bratun@jarina.si 

P: +386 1 8972 104 

Contact: 

Mave d.o.o. 

Pod jezom 40 


Slovenia 

www.meetme.pro 


Matjaž Križmančič 

E: info@mave.si 

P: +386 41 884 124 

Contact: 

Steyer vina 

Plitvica 10 

9253 Apace 

Slovenia 

www.steyer.si 


Danilo Steyer 

E: steyer.vina@siol.net 

P: +386 2 569 14 66 


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MEETING SERVICES SPOT & ECO VILLAGE MEETING SERVICES SPOT & ECO VILLAGE 

Emeran Reya 

Wine producer 

Conventa Sustainable Point 

Sustainability trends are shaping the meetings industry. Conventa 

is fully committed to reduce the negative environmental impacts 

of the trade show by implementing sustainable practices that 

add value to all participants and the local community. We kindly 

invite the Conventa participants to take part in our sustainable 

endeavours and participate in our Sustainability programme. 

The Sustainability programme highlights 15 sustainable practices 

implemented at the Conventa show and invites the participants 

to follow these actions. Those, who will focus their attention 

also on sustainable practices of Conventa, deserve recognition 

for helping promote sustainable event management. The 

participants, who will take a moment and carry out at least three 

sustainable initiatives, will enter our competition for a chance to 

win sustainable experiences. 

Vina Joannes d.o.o. 

Wina Joannes Protner Joannes wines are on the very top in 

Slovenia. Long tradition and hard work made Protner’s wine 

famous and recognisable all over the world. The cellar has also 

an older, more than 200 years old, part where Protner keeps 

the best wine from their own vineyards. One part of the cellar 

is a wine shop where visitors can choose wines that are grown 

on the Šempeter hills just above Malečnik and around the 

owners house in Vodole. Protner Joannes has 9 hectares of 

vineyards of which 3 hectares are located on the steep south 

side of Šempeter Hills. 

Vinska Klet Mastnak - Zdravko Mastnak 

Wine Cellar Mastnak is a cellar of enchanting sparkling wines, 

blue Franconian and Cviček. Valvasor Sparkling wine is produced 

using the traditional method of fermentation in the bottle of 

grape varieties Chardonnay and Riesling, which thrive in sunny 

locations of Bizeljsko. Cviček PTP Mastnak is pleasant, gentle, 

fresh, has low alcohol, and beautifully enriches the Slovenian 

national menu. Thanks to the pleasant freshness and mild 

acidity, the wine is especially recommended for diabetics, 

as well as all those who want to give and take good mood. 

Blue Franconian - this precious dark red wine is produced in 

extremely sunny positions of Bizeljsko-Sremič wine growing 

district. Fullness of flavour, soft in the mouth and a rich bouquet 

are characteristics of the Blue Franconian, which is matured for a 

year in classical thousand liter oak barrels. 

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Contact: 

Emeran reya 

Kozana 2 

5212 Dobrovo 

Slovenia 

www.reya.eu 


Edvard Reya 

E: reya@siol.net 

P: +386 041403629 

Contact: 

Štihova 4 


Slovenia 

www.conventa.info 


Marusa Nucic 

E: marusa@conventa.info 

P: +386 (0)1 430 51 03 

Contact: 

Vina Joannes d.o.o. 

Vodole 34 

2229 Malečnik 

Slovenia 

www.joannes.si 


Boštjan Protner 

E: vino@joannes.si 

P: +386 41 654 305 

Contact: 

Vinska Klet Mastnak - Zdravko 

Mastnak 

Orešje 10 

8290 Sevnica 

Slovenia 

www.vinamastnak.si 


Zdravko Mastnak 

E: zdravko.mastnak@siol.net 

P: +386 41 690 136 

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Vinakoper 

With almost six hundred hectares of privately own vineyards, 

the Vinakoper Wine Cellar is one of the largest wine producer 

in Slovenia. Its carefully selected vineyards, spread from the 

Adriatic to the Istrian hinterland, we successfully grow the local 

varieties of refošk, malvazija and yellow Muscat – these varietes 

are typical of the area. Take a look at how noble Istrian wines 

are made and what one of the largest wooden barrels in Europe 

looks like.At the House of Refošk where you will learn about the 

nobility and richness of Vinakoper’ s wines, you will get to taste 

the ruby king of the wine – growing region of Slovenian Istria, 

one of the three first class wines in the world with the highest 

Ptujska klet d.o.o. 

Ptuj Winecellar 

WebLife 

WebLife is a innovative software solutions developer for the 

hospitality industry from Slovenia, powering the digital and 

mobile strategies of many luxuries hotel resorts. We offer 

custom mobile solutions giving your guests full control of their 

experience by placing all services and amenities in the palm of 

their hands. Our vision is to establish a new medium positioned 

between the guests and the hotel staff and strengthen their 

relationship. Our leading brand is appRESORTS - an interactive 

solution, enabling hotel guests to view and order hotel services 

in a quick and straightforward manner using their mobile 

phones, tablets, personal computers or any other device with 

internet accessibility. Hotels using the appRESORTS made a step 

ahead. Join us, let’s create a new trend together! 

Contact: 

Vinakoper 

Šmarska cesta 1 

6000 Koper 

Slovenia 

www.vinakoper.si 


Tina Pavšič 

E: komerciala@vinakoper.si 

P: +386 56630115 

Contact: 

Ptujska klet d.o.o. 

Vinarski trg 1 

2250 Ptuj 

Slovenia 

www.ptujska-klet.si 


Tanja Vinkler 

E: tanja.vinkler@perutnina.eu 

P: +386 41 394 896 

Contact: 

WebLife d.o.o. 

Letališka 5 


Slovenia 

www.appresorts.com 


Ales Vrckovnik 

E: ales@appresorts.com 

info@appresorts.com 

P: +386 3 0661 973 

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Join us at the 5th 

TRADE SHOW OF SPA & 

WELLNESS TOURISM in 

CENTRAL EUROPE 

From 3 to 5 October 2013, Royal Spa City Sarvar, Hungary. 

www.spa-ce.si

INTERANTIONAL PARTNERS 

ICCA 

ICCA (the International Congress and Convention Association) 

is the global community for the meetings industry, enabling 

its members to generate and maintain significant competitive 

advantage. ICCA represents the main specialists in organising, 

transporting and accommodating international meetings 

and events, and comprises over 950 member companies and 

organisations in 87 countries worldwide. International meeting 

planners can rely on the ICCA network to find solutions for all their 

event objectives: venue selection; technical advice; assistance 

with delegate transportation; full convention planning or ad hoc 

services. ICCA members represent the top destinations worldwide, 

and the most experienced specialist suppliers. 

Vilnius Convention Bureau - CONVENE 

Organiser 

CONVENE is a new business to business event for the meetings 

industry for the countries of the Baltic which as an annual 

international show case will accelerate the interest in, and 

demand for, holding meetings, incentives and conferences in the 

region. Launched by Vilnius Convention Bureau the event will 

offer a fully hosted buyer programme which will accommodate 

qualified buyers from whole Europe and exhibitors from the 

region, as well as include professional education programme 

and a series of high quality business networking events. With 

a strong focus on education and knowledge, CONVENE aims 

to equip the buyer and supplier communities with the tools to 

create more effective meetings and events. The inaugural event 

will take place on 13 - 14 February 2013 in Vilnius, Lithuania. 

IMEX Group 

IMEX in Frankfurt is the essential worldwide exhibition for 

meetings and incentive travel. In 2012, 3,500 exhibitors from 

157 countries representing national and regional tourist 

offices, major hotel groups, airlines, destination management 

companies, service providers, trade associations and more. 

4,000 hosted buyers from more than 60 world markets visited 

IMEX 2012, contributing to a total of around 9,000 visitors for the 

show’s busiest three days ever. 

EIBtM 

IBTM Events are the world’s leading showcases for the meetings 

and events industry held in five stunning business destinations. 

Tailored for the markets they serve and guaranteeing the 

attendance of top level decision makers, the exhibitions provide 

a time and business efficient matching service for buyers 

and sellers through the unique Hosted Buyer Programmes. In 

addition each event has a full programme of networking events 

as well as high level education. 

Contact: 

Toren A, De Entree 57 

1101BH Amsterdam 

Netherlands 

www.iccaworld.xom 


Ivilina Boneva 

E: ivilina@icca.nl 

P: +3120 3981908 

Contact: 

Vilniaus 22 

LT-01119 Vilnius 

Lithuania 

www.convene.lt 

www.vilnius-convention.lt 


Jolanta Beniuliene 

E: info@convene.lt 

P: +37052640011 

Contact: 

Regent Exhibitions Ltd, The Agora, 

1st Floor, Ellen Street 

BN3 3LN, Hove 

Great Britain 

www.imex-frankfurt.com 


Faye Bennett 

E: faye.bennett@imexexhibitions. 

com 

P: +44 1273 227311 

Contact: 

Gateway House / 28 The Quadrant 

TW9 1DN, Richmond 

United Kingdom 

www.ibtmevents.com 


David Benitez 

E: eibtm.helpline@reedexpo.co.uk 

P: +44 0 208 910 7870 

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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 

Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meetings and 

events industry’s largest and most vibrant global community, 

is all about making it easier for members to share best 

practices and innovative solutions with their peers in a way 

that will deliver success for all. We help our members thrive 

by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, 

relationships, and marketplaces.Our vision is simple: To build a 

rich, global meeting industry community. Are we succeeding? 

Definitely. Total MPI membership currently amounts to around 

23,000 members representing 80 countries worldwide.For 

more information, visit www.mpiweb.org. 

the Meetings Show UK 

Company description (max. 800 characters with spaces) 

The Meetings Show UK, 9th – 11th July 2013, is a major new event 

for the UK meetings industry offering an unrivalled platform 

of inbound and outbound business and bringing together the 

heart of the meetings community. The hosted buyer programme, 

the first in the UK, will identify influential buyers, the education 

programme is devised by a panel of leading industry figures 

guaranteeing the very best content and the networking 

opportunities will provide even more chances to build those 

critical relationships. The fully hosted buyer programme will 

accommodate 1,500 buyers, 750 from Europe and beyond. 

The event, held at London Olympia, will feature an exhibition 

showcasing UK and International destinations, venues, hotels along 

with key providers of meetings and technology services. 

hotels-Partner 

The HOTELS-PARTNER hotel association connects high 

class hotels, with at least 4 stars, from the countries of 

South-Eastern Europe, namely Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and 

Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro. The HOTELS-PARTNER 

hotel association was founded with the purpose of crosspromoting 

and marketing of the hotels that are included in 

the association. The goal is to increase the number of guests 

and nights spend in partner hotels and also the recognition 

of those hotels. On the other side, our guest will also benefit 

from taking our membership card that is available in any hotel 

included in the association. The HOTELS-PARTNER membership 

card will grant discount for our guests when visiting other 

partner hotels, furthermore it will also guarantee a high quality 

standard of accommodation and other hotel services. Most 

of the hotels in the association are also suitable for congressseminar 

tourism. The association itself can help organizers 

communicating with the hotels and with the realization of the 

event, if they express the desire to do so. 

Information about members of HOTELS-PARTNER hotel 

association are provided on the website www.hotels-partner. 

com. 

Contact: 

EMEA Office, 28 Rue Henri VII 

Luxembourg 

Luxembourg 

www.mpiweb.org 


Bianca Manteuffel 

E: emea@mpiweb.org 

P: +352 2610 3610 

Contact: 

The Meetings Show UK 

Centaur Exhibitions, Holden House, 

57 Rathbone Place, London 

W1T 1JU London 

Great Britain 

www.themeetingsshow.com 


Judy Elvey 

E: judy.elvey@centaur.co.uk 

P: +44 20 7970 4046 

Contact: 

Koroška cesta 61 

2000 Maribor 

Slovenia 

www.hotels-partner.com 


Bojan Gerič 

E: info@hotel-partners.com 

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BRINGING YOU TO THE HEART 

OF THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY 

FOR OVER A DECADE 

It can only be IMEX. The high-energy show where top-level 

members of the meetings and incentive travel industry meet 

to get great business done. Where you can network with 

3,500 exhibitors and over 10,000 other senior decision 

makers from around the world in an electric atmosphere. 

At IMEX, we always remember that we are meetings 

professionals ourselves, with a responsibility to understand 

the needs of those in the same line of business. 

KEEP YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE OF 

THE INDUSTRY. COME TO IMEX 2013. 

CALL: +44 (0)1273 227311 

E-MAIL: INFO@IMEXEXHIBITIONS.COM 

The worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. 

register now imex-frankfurt.com 

That’s why every year we work to evolve the IMEX 

experience, bringing together exhibitors, speakers and 

industry gurus that you won’t find anywhere else. We’re 

excited about what the future will bring for the meetings world 

and we look forward to being right at the heart of it with you. 

HERE’S TO THE NEXT 10 YEARS. 

IMEX-FRANKFURT.COM

MEDIA PARTNERS 

Balkans.com Business News 

Balkans.com Business News is a prominent and recognized 

voice for business globally. As a Balkans business resource, we 

provide up-to-date daily news and weekly reviews, market 

research, financial reports, company news linking and database 

of companies who do business in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, FYR Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, 

Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. In addition, our notable 

industry news section provides detailed information on business 

happenings for over 30 specific industries. Our readers are 

high-level executives, business leaders, educational institutions, 

investors, business owners and government institutions 

throughout the world. 

Conference & Meetings World 

Publishers of Conference & Meetings World, Mash Media, has the 

broadest portfolio of meetings and events industry publications 

in the UK, including Conference News and Exhibition World. 

Mash Media also publishes global events industry Who’s Who 

and directories and CMW was this year redesigned into a 

substantial quarterly print publication, backed by the industry’s 

first digital page-turning magazine and the website www.c-mw. 

net. Mash Media is a media partner of leading industry shows 

such as IMEX, Reed Travel Exhibitions’ IBTMS and International 

Confex. CMW exhibited at Conventa in 2011. 

EVENtS Magazine Russia 

Russian and international Meeting Professionals publication. 

Published in English and Russian from Moscow twice a year with 

a direct distribution to Russian corporate meeting planners and 

MICE companies. 

hQ EMEA & MIM Europe Magazine 

HQ EMEA serves the needs of international associations based 

in EMEA and organizing worldwide congress. Published 5 times 

a year. Circulation: 5,000 copies. HQ Asia-Pacific also serves the 

needs of international associations but is based in Asia-Pacific 

and published 4 times a year. Circulation: 2,500 copies. 

MIM Europe Magazine is designed for corporate meetings and 

incentives planners based in Europe. Published 4 times a year. 

Circulation: 5,000 copies. 

Contact: 

Balkans.com Business News 

Ifigeneias & Kallipoleos 15 Street, 5th 

Floor Agios Antonios 

94014 Nicosia 

Cyprus 

www.balkans.com 


Jelena Misic 

E: jelena.misic@balkans.com 

P: +397 65 815 179 

Contact: 

Conference & Meetings World 

Sterling House, 6-10 St George’s 

Road, Wimbledon 

SW19 4DP London 

Great Britain 

www.c-mw.net 


Sarah O’Donnell 

E: sarah@mashmedia.net 

P: +44 208 971 8282 

Contact: 

EVENTS Magazine Russia 

11 Bolshaya Tulskaya 

115191 Moscow 

Russian Federation 

www.events-magazine.ru 


Lidia Izrailova 

E: lidia@compass-consulting.ru 

P: +7 495 9815188 

Contact: 

HQ EMEA & MIM Europe Magazine 

59, rue René Declercq 

1150 Brussels 

Belgium 

www.headquartersmagazine.com, 

www.MIMmagazine.eu 


Kelvin Lu 

E: press@headquartersmagazine. 

com 

P: +32 2 761 70 50 

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International Meetings Review 

International Meetings Review (IMR) is the new industry 

supersite delivered in partnership with the world’s leading 

publishers, events and industry associations. A weekly 

distribution of over 700,000 meeting and business event 

contacts across the corporate, association and institutional 

sectors, ensures that IMR is the world’s leading global resource 

for the international planner community.International 

Meetings Review goes live on the 31st January 2012! 

Kongres Magazine 

The Kongres Magazine is a leading communications medium 

in the field of the meetings industry.It gathers and distributes 

know-how related to the organisation of meetings for the 

world’s top professionals and analyses the development of 

meetings industry in Southeast Europe.It thus represents the 

meetings industry of Southeast Europe, while it is intended for 

readers across the entire European market. 

Meet and tRaVeL MaG 

The French magazine of the Meeting Industry.A bi-monthly 

publication, certified circulation 8.000 copies per issue, entirely 

dedicated to Incentive and Events news and latest trends from 

worldwide destinations. Incentive, congresses, conventions, 

seminars, product launches… 100% MICE. 

Meetings International 

Meetings International is the number one thought provoking 

strategic meetings management magazine. With articles 

covering key industry issues, SMM, CSR, and ROI, we help 

meeting and event planners develop strategies, content and 

events that really make a difference in developing individuals, 

corporate businesses, organizations and the society. 

Contact: 

International Meetings Review 

Hammer Hill Studios 

CM6 2NH 

Stanbrook, Thaxted, Essex 

Great Britain 

www.internationalmeetingsreview. 

com 


Ellie Harrison 

E: ellie@meetingsreview.com 

P: +441371831555 

Contact: 

Kongres Magazine 

Stihova ulica 4 


Slovenia 

www.kongres-magazine.eu 


Simona Kepic 

E: kongres@go-mice.eu 

P: +386 1 430 51 03 

Contact: 

MeeT and TRaVeL MaG 

32 rue du Faubourg Poissonniere 

75010 Paris 

France 

www.meetandtravelmag.com 


Katja Kolehmainen 

E: k.kolehmainen@ 

meetandtravelmag.com 

P: +33148016660 

Contact: 

Meetings International 

P.O. Box 224 

271 25 Ystad 

Sweden 

www.meetingsinternational.se 


Maria Heijel 

E: maria.heijel@ 

meetingsinternational.com 

P: +46 8-612 42 20 


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Poslovniturizam.com / 

CroatiaMeetings.com 

Croatia is one of the most popular tourist destination in SEE, 

but also an attractive destination for business meetings and 

incentives. If you are planning your next event in Croatia, 

PoslovniTurizam.com/CroatiaMeetings.com is the best starting 

point of searching information about Croatian congress offer. 

PoslovniTurizam.com is a leading specialized web portal for 

Croatian meetings industry. As one-stop-shop concept it 

gives a comprehensive overview of the Croatian conference 

venues, specialized MICE agencies and related services. 

PoslovniTurizam.com provides meeting planners with efficient 

search tool and easily sending RFPs. This of course, saves time 

and helps to find appropriate partners and business solutions, 

including 160 hotels and 300 other venues and services. 

Eventoplus.com 

The key resource for meetings organisers and the 

communication platform for suppliers in Spain. With 12 years 

as leader, it has the largest and qualified audience of meeting 

professionals. 

the Slovenia times 

The Slovenia Times is the leading Slovenian monthly in English. 

The SloveniaTimes offers a critical, in-depth and vivid analysis 

of the social and economicimage of Slovenia. The second part 

of the newspaper focuses on tourism,culture, sports, recreation 

and other lifestyle-related entertainment topics.Developed in 

2006, the top-level networking event organization is now one 

ofthe core acctivities of the company. The Slovenia Times is 

mainly dealing within-house events. 

tony Rogers / Routledge Publishing 

Tony Rogers is the author of a new book, ‘Conferences and 

Conventions: A Global Industry’, to be published by Routledge 

in January 2013. The book provides a comprehensive, indepth 

analysis of the international conference industry and 

examines the industry’s origins, structure, economics, social 

and environmental legacies, career opportunities and future 

development. The book is illustrated with case studies and 

examples from around the world. The book will be launched 

formally at ‘Conventa 2013’. Routledge publish a series of other 

events management titles. 

Contact: 

PoslovniTurizam.com / 

CroatiaMeetings.com 

Krvaric 20/2 

10090 Zagreb 

Croatia 

www.poslovniturizam.com, 

www.croatiameetings.com 


Daniela Kos 

E: info@croatiameetings.com 

P: +385 91 263 8282 

Contact: 

Eventoplus.com 

Calle Diputació 256 

Barcelona 08007 

Spain 

www.eventoplus.com 


Eric Mottard 

E: em@eventoplus.com 

P: +34 902 90 31 90 

Contact: 

The Slovenia Times 

Dunajska 5 


Slovenia 

www.sloveniatimes.com 


Goran Mladenovic 

E: goran.mladenovic@sloveniatimes. 

com 

P: +386 59 045 005 

Contact: 

Tony Rogers / Routledge Publishing 

1 Stoney Close 

B92 0QF Solihull 

Great Britain 

www.tony-rogers.com 


Tony Rogers 

E: tony@tony-rogers.com 

P: +44 887 596727 

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travel and tour World 

Travel and Tour World is an all-inclusive and far-reaching 

B2B travel magazine. It aspires to build a network of travel 

and tour professionals across the globe to mark its presence 

in this increasingly competitive market. Our readership 

has augmented to 200,000 which include niche readers 

from travel and hospitality trade industry professionals like 

Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Destination Management 

Companies, MICE Planners and many more.TTW imparts travel 

professionals with an upright global outlook through profound 

coverage of all tourism sectors including prominent hotels 

and its reviews, airlines, destinations, cruises, meeting and 

convention centres and lots more. From MICE destinations to 

awe-inspiring locations, Travel and Tour World covers it all. 

turizam Info 

Magazine for hospitality and catering 

turizmus Panoráma 

Turizmus Ltd. is the market leader travel trade publishing 

house in Hungary. Publishing: 1. Turizmus Panorama(Official 

magazine of the Hungarian Travel Agencies and Tour Operators 

Association!), 2. Business Traveller Hungary magazines(the only 

publication reaching the Hungarian business travellers) and their 

newsletters(daily and weekly) and websites. Incorporating travel 

agencies, trade professionals and business travellers, company 

event organisers among the subribers. 

tW Magazine 

TW basic informationPublication frequency5 times a year 

(March, May, July, October, November) + special publication on 

Green MeetingsCirculation (ABC-audited)Copies per issue (ABC, 

Q2 2011)Print run: 20,000Total circulation: 19.928Geographic 

distributionGerman-speaking area: 15.935Rest of Europe: 

2.972Asia, Australia, America, Africa: 1.021TW online: www.twmedia.comTW 

news at Twitter: www.twitter.com/tw_mediaTW 

on FacebookYoung Professionals Forum MICE: www.facebook. 

comReadership structure*Corporate: 82%Associations: 

10%Agencies: 6%Others: 2%*Basis: distribution file 

Contact: 

Travel and Tour World 

S-303, Ideal Plaza, 11/1 Sarat Bose 

Road, Kolkata-700020 

700020 Kolkata 

India 

www.travelandtourworld.com 


Soumi Koley 

E: soumi@travel2globe.com 

P: +91 33 30583353 


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Contact: 

Turizam Info 

A. Stangera 28 

51410 Opatija 

Croatia 

www.turizaminfo.hr 


Adriano Požarić 

E: adriano.pozaric@turizaminfo.hr 

P: +385 91 200 9001 

Contact: 

Turizmus Panoráma 

Munkas str. 9. 

H-1074 Budapest 

Hungary 

www.turizmus.com 


Robert Revesz 

E: revesz.robert@turizmus.com 

P: +36 30 241 1207 

Contact: 

TW Magazine 

Mainzer Landstr. 251 

60326 Frankfurt 

Germany 

www.tw-media.com 


Theresa Silberg 

E: theresa.silberg@dfv.de 

P: +49 69 7595 1905 

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READING 

MAGAZINE 

✃ Use it! 

Kongres Magazine is far from being 

just a magazine. It is the only provider 

of integrated congress marketing 

communications, with which you can 

make effective dialogue with congress 

customers. Because we know what 

congress customers really need and 

how to ensure their long-term loyalty, we can make 

above-average, high-quality, relevant, independent, 

in-depth and interesting congress stories. In 2013 

they will dedicate to you and your customers even 

more. 

SPRING ISSuE 

MARCH 2013 

Human issue: we are going to shed light on new 

needs and changes in the habits of congress 

participants, which will affect the future of the 

industry. 

SPECIAL ISSuE 

MAY 2013 

kongres traVelogue 

SuMMER ISSuE 

JULY 2013 

eXPerience issue: The central theme is going to 

be all aspects of experiential marketing with a 

focus on ways to involve event participants in 

experiencing brands. 

FALL ISSuE 

SEPTEMBER 2013 

emotional issue: The success of events depends on 

the emotional transaction between participants and 

organisers. Only if the meetings industry finds a 

way to address the emotional side of participants, 

it will be successful. 

WINTER ISSuE 

NOVEMBER 2013 

collaBoratiVe issue: What will social networks 

of the future be like and how they will affect the 

meetings industry, what will be innovations and 

what the future of the industry, all is going to be 

disclosed in the last issue of 2013. 

CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST EUROPE MEETINGS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 

www.kongres-magazine.eu 

Go smart. Go creative. Go mice. 

conGress and 

marketinG aGency 

www.go-mice.eu

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Catalogue 

In one of the most innovative municipalities in 

Slovenia, Šentrupert, a unique and internationally 

recognised tourist destination was created. Its 

primary mission is the preservation of Slovenian 

cultural heritage – hayracks. 

The Land of Hayracks, through which one can 

walk among 19 various, some as even over 200 

years old hayracks on an over 1 kilometre long 

thE LAND OF hAyRACKS – thE FIRSt OPEN-AIR 

MUSEUM OF hAyRACKS IN thE WORLD 

THE LAND OF HAYRACKS 

walking trail, is located on a 2.5 hectares large 

area. It consists of three parts: 

• The outdoor museum with hayracks, where 

all 6 types of hayracks, which are known in the 

Slovenian ethnic territory, are represented. They 

were transferred to the location from the broader 

Mirna Valley and restored according to classical 

methods. 

• Centre for the conservation of cultural 

heritage as an important educational point 

of diverse rural heritage carried out through 

exhibitions, archives and events that will 

contribute to the conservation of features of life 

in rural areas. 

• “In situ” network of preserved wooden 

buildings of intangible cultural heritage in the 

Mirna Valley, which will connect various cultural 

heritage at the basic sites into a comprehensive 

offer. 

The Land of Hayracks which is located in the 

countryside within the destination The Heart 

of Slovenia (www.srce-slovenije.si) represents 

a tourist, educational and cultural centre. In 

addition to the basic infrastructure – hayracks, it 

offers professional guided tours of the museum, 

educational workshops, games for children 

and adults, team building for companies and 

organisations, international exhibitions, concerts, 

fashion shows, special weddings, over-night stays 

in the hayracks, facilities for campers and much 

more. 

www.dezelakozolcev.si, info@dezelakozolcev.si 

THE Land of Hayracks is a 

uniquE tourist, educational and 

cultural destination in THE worLd. 

W: www.dezelakozolcev.si, E: info@dezelakozolcev.si, 

T: +3867 343 46 00, M: +38641 890 909 

ANyONE LOOKING FOR EXCELLENCE, 

COMES tO BRDO 

At the Convention Centre, which was headquarters 

to the Slovenian Presidency of the European 

Union, a real difference is created by experienced 

organisers. The natural environment provides a 

memorable relaxation, and business Hotel Kokra 

a superior accommodation. 

GLASS MODERNITy IN THE MIDDLE 

OF NATuRE 

The Brdo Estate has historically been a venue for 

important governmental events. Renaissance 

castle Brdo, villa Zois and other attractive premises 

in the middle of the superbly designed park 

were in 2007 joined by the modern Congress 

Centre, which was also the seat of the Slovenian 

Presidency of the European Union. Behind glass 

fronts of the building, which in architecturally 

thoughtful way blends with the natural environment 

and the Alpine peaks in the background, 

there are around 9 thousand m2 of premises. 

Adjustable larger and smaller halls, meeting 

rooms, business rooms, booths and halls offer an 

excellent environment for large congresses and 

conferences and for smaller meetings and work 

conversations. The equipment is designed in 

such a way to allow for a wide variety of layouts. 

SuPERIOR CuSTOM-MADE 

IMPLEMENTATION 

There are all devices for multimedia work, free 

wireless access to the Internet throughout. 

Interpretation booths for translators are 

available, workplaces for journalists are arranged. 

Depending on the needs of the event the 

Convention Centre team can arrange for any 

additional details. Experts, tested at events of the 

highest protocol level, are advising in meetings 

organisation - from the first talks through all the 

way to flawless execution and to the final thanks 

to participants. At any event special attention is 

given so that it all corresponds to the organiser, 

participants and content of the meeting. 

The true difference is in details 

Actually, everything starts and ends with a cup of coffee. In-between your wishes are 

revealed, plans and possibilities discussed, detailed organisation of the event set, and 

perfect performance carried out. Our experienced team guarantees your event in the 

Congress Centre Brdo or in the recently renovated Strmol Castle will not only meet your 

expectations but leave an impression. Welcome drink awaits you at Brdo! 

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STAyING WITH SPECIFIC TASTES 

During the event chefs at Brdo can provide 

everything from snacks, informal cocktail 

receptions to comprehensive entertainment 

both on the premises of the Congress Centre and 

in selected and properly arranged other facilities 

at Brdo. Participants can be accommodated at 

the Kokra Hotel, which in addition to great rooms 

and restaurant also offers a wellness centre. 

THE INTEGRITy OF DIFFERENT 

ExPERIENCES 

Park Brdo, with its natural features, with lakes 

and a duck pond, with an elite restaurant Zois, 

with the cottage Jezero (lake), a golf course and 

many other venues, is also an excellent choice 

for unusual motivational meetings! For special 

meetings you can also select the Brdo Castle and 

the nearby Castle Strmol. 

www.brdo.si 

T: +386 4 260 15 01 

brdo-eu@gov.si 

www.brdo.si

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Catalogue 

The unforgettable scenery of Lake Bled is 

characterised by an azure lake with a romantic 

island and an ancient cliff-top castle towering 

high above its refreshing waters. In this 

beautiful town in the heart of Europe, people 

find perfection and harmony filling them with 

peace and life energy, and enabling them to 

successfully tackle the challenges of everyday 

life. Remote from everyday stress, yet modern 

LAKE BLED 

Inspiring in all seasons 

and competitive, Bled has long been a popular 

meeting venue, with infrastructure, experience 

and local knowledge enabling the smooth 

organisation of high-level international and 

domestic events. Due to the abundance of 

natural and cultural heritage in the area, Bled 

is also an ideal base for teambuildings and 

incentives. There is no doubt, Bled is truly 

inspiring. 

Lake Bled – »green« and 

inspiring in all seasons 

It is not a myth; this is how Bled is described by the 

media and by the majority of those who have ever set 

foot in this town. 



4260 Bled, Slovenia 

T: +386 (0)4 57 80 500 

F: +386 (0)4 57 80 501 

E: info@dzt.bled.si 

www.bled.si 

Bled’s largest convention centre, the Festival Hall, 

can host meetings and other events with up to 

500 participants. Break-out rooms are available 

in the Festival Hall, as well nearby hotels, most 

of which are only a short stroll away. Several of 

these properties, including the elegant Grand 

Hotel Toplice and the state-of-the-art four-star 

Golf, Park, Lovec and Kompas Hotels, feature 

modern meeting facilities, excellent cuisine and 

reliable support services. 

The location of Bled on the edge of the Triglav 

National Park and amidst beautiful scenery 

beckons visitors to spend a day full of adventures 

in the great outdoors. There are plentiful 

possibilities for those wishing to get to know 

the local cultural heritage, while the diverse 

attractions of Slovenia, from the charming capital 

of Ljubljana to the underground marvels of 

Postojna and the sunny Mediterranean coast, 

are all close at hand. Last but not least, Bled 

has recently established itself as a premier 

destination for gourmands, with some of the 

most prominent contemporary Slovenian chefs 

creating their masterpieces in the hotels and 

restaurants of this Alpine jewel. 

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LAŠKO AND ItS SURROUNDINGS 

An excellent starting point for trips 

and connecting with nature 

Laško lies almost in the heart of Slovenia and 

was first mentioned many centuries ago. It is 

surrounded by picturesque Posavsko hribovje 

hills. The Laško area however includes genuine 

and special places such as Rimske Toplice, 

Jurklošter, Zidani Most and others. Laško is well 

known for its brewing industry as it is home to 

the largest brewery in Slovenia, whose brewing 

tradition dates back to 1825. The discovery of 

thermal water springs, whose healing properties 

were well known to the ancient Romans, has 

an even longer history. Backed with a wealth 

of experience, the tradition is carried on today 

through the modern wellness and spa offers of 

the Thermana Laško and Rimske terme health 

resorts. 

The unspoilt and varied landscape of the Laško 

area is the ideal starting point for trips and leisure 

time activities in the heart of nature. There are 

plenty of hiking trails and trails, suitable for 

cycling, passing by various interesting sights. 

Laško and its surroundings 

Information: TIC Laško, Trg svobode 8, Laško 

T: +386 3 733 89 50, E: tic@stik-lasko.si, I: www.stik-lasko.si 

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You can discover the rich cultural heritage from 

different periods in history and the mysterious 

lives of the Carthusian monks. The local sacred 

heritage with its centuries-old history is of a great 

importance, as well. The colourful countryside 

boasts agritourism and exhibition farms offering 

delicious homemade food and art and craft 

products. It is certainly worth taking a trip to 

Laško beekeepers and having a guided tour 

in the Laško Brewery including a beer tasting. 

Moreover, you can get to know the Laško 

beer brewing industry from a new, different, 

entertaining and active aspect. A real adventure 

is a motivation programme where you will take 

on some tasks and discover the secrets of beer 

brewing. 

For more information visit www.stik-lasko.si. 

StIK – tIC Laško 

Trg svobode 8, 3270 Laško, Slovenia 

t: +386 3 733 89 50, E: tic@stik-lasko.si

Na vsakem dogodku najbolj cvetoËi! 

We’re in full blossom at every event! 

CVETLI»ARNA GALERIJA 

FLOWER SHOP GALLERY 

MARJAN LOV©IN 

Prešernova 10a, 1000 Ljubljana, t.: +386 1 426 04 05, f.: +386 1 426 04 03, e: funtex@siol.net

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tOP 10 CAR LAUNCh DEStINAtIONS IN SEE 

Premieres of new vehicles and other automotive events are an 

exceptional international promotion of a destination and an excellent 

business opportunity for all participating. Organisers plan events carefully 

at least a year in advance, as it is necessary to obtain a number of 

permits, to carefully select partners and choose a scenic route for the 

test runs. 

In the Editorial Board, we analysed the most suitable location 

in South East Europe on the basis of the following criteria: 

• over-night stay for min. 50 journalists in a 4 **** hotel 

• parking for min. 50 cars 

• min. 1500 m 2 of space in the convention centre 

• outdoor space for the presentation of vehicles 

• service spaces for vehicles(washing and maintenance of 

vehicles, security) 

• additional culinary and incentive offer 

• picturesque locations (coastal, mountain, urban roads and 

motorways) 

• good accessibility by air and proximity of airports 

1. HOTEL LAV MERIDIEN, SPLIT, CROATIA 

Split’s first class category was probably 

not coincidentally selected for 

a few world premieres, including 

this year’s European sales conference 

of Skoda Rapid, which was 

attended by 5500 participants. 

Set in the picturesque Dalmatian 

landscape it offers excellent 

logistics and wonderful roads for 

testing cars. 

WE PRAISE flexibility and experiential value of the destination 

WE CRITICISE average tourist offer of Podstrana 

2. kEMPINSkI PORTOROŽ, PORTOROŽ, SLOVENIA 

At the Kempinski Hotel Slovenia 

for the first time hosted the world 

premiere of a new Class A luxury 

Mercedes. Over the location and 

the execution even the first man 

of Daimler, dr. Dieter Zetsche, was 

impressed. 

WE PRAISE Top quality hotel and culinary services, striking exterior 

of the hotel 

WE CRITICISE surroundings of the hotel are not too attractive 

3. SCHLOSS HOTEL VELDEN, VELDEN, AUSTRIA 

Ferraris, Porsches and similar 

beasts are a common sight on 

the roads around the hotel. In the 

history of the hotel and a series 

of press, sales and other business 

conferences and world’s premieres 

of the world’s premieres of virtually 

all automotive prominent houses. 

WE PRAISE fairytale-like surroundings and photogenic location 

on the lake 

WE CRITICISE worse airline accessibility 

4. HOTEL MONTE MuLINI, ROVINJ, CROATIA 

Venue for the most demanding 

guests, which was chosen for the 

world premiere of the famous 

Bentley. Exclusive Hotel Monte Mulini’s 

surroundings, complemented 

by the adjacent Lone design hotel, 

were of sufficient quality even for 

the prestigious Bentley Continental 

model. 

WE PRAISE quality and integrity of the hotel and additional offer 

WE CRITICISE logistical capacities are suitable for exclusive and smaller 

events 

5. DubROVNIk PALACE HOTEL, DUBROVNIK, CROATIA 

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is a hotel, 

which following the renovation 

now has a new face that gives it 

the appearance of prestige. With 

the image of Croatian tourist 

capital it can now compete with 

the most prestigious destinations 

in Europe. This is also confirmed by 

Dubrovnik’s rich history, as it was 

also the host of the world premiere 

of the Peugeot 3008 and 308 CC and others. 

WE PRAISE extensive facilities provide a lot of flexibility and surprise 

with unmistakable style 

WE CRITICISE the integrity of the course for a test drive (not near the 

highway) and price in high season 

6. HOTEL MONS, LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA 

A huge parking, position by the 

city bypass, service areas, security, 

proximity to highways, modern 

design are attributes of a hotel 

that seems perfect for automotive 

events and premieres. In addition 

to many local events the hotel has 

among its references the world 

premiere of Twingo and Skoda Yeti. 

WE PRAISE accessibility and excellent logistics conditions, 

location close to major road links 

WE CRITICISE spaciousness and standard of hotel rooms 

7. bOHINJ EkO PARk, BOHINJSKA BISTRICA, SLOVENIA 

What will fuel will drive cars in the 

future. Electric, hybrid and fuel 

cells. To promote alternative cars 

the best choice is the first eco hotel 

in Slovenia. This has already been 

recognised at the BMW, which last 

year introduced the X1 model at 

the hotel because of the beautiful 

nature and the hotel’s business 

philosophy. 

WE PRAISE alpine scenery, scenic roads and ecology of the hotel 

WE CRITICISE additional offer in the town 

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8. HOTEL kEMPINSkI ADRIATIC, SAVUDRIJA, CROATIA 

Hotel with one the most beautiful 

views of the Bay of Piran and Slovenia 

is the crème de la crème of 

Istria. The hotel has luxurious facilities, 

excellent logistics and one of 

the best golf courses in the region, 

as a photogenic backdrop for the 

presentation of new vehicles. 

WE PRAISE logistical suitability and space with the possibility 

of privatisation 

WE CRITICISE poorer accessibility to major airports 

9. HOTEL bERNARDIN, PORTOROŽ, SLOVENIA 

Host to the largest number of local 

and regional automotive events 

has already proven itself through 

hosting Toyota’s European Sales 

Conference. It has one of the largest 

and best equipped congress 

centres and excellent logistic 

facilities. 

WE PRAISE comprehensive meetings offer concept, parking and 

the possibility of privatisation 

WE CRITICISE hotel rooms and standard of services 

10. HOTEL HAbAkuk, MARIBOR, SLOVENIA 

Pohorje is one of the best polygons 

for the promotion of off-road and 

sports-utility vehicles in this part of 

Europe. Extensive Pohorje forests, 

adrenaline offer and still one of the 

best Slovenian hotels are a guarantee 

for successful events. 

WE PRAISE Pohorje, which will appeal to those who like a natural experience 

WE CRITICISE access is more difficult than at other destinations

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TITO’S bLuE TRAIN 

BELGRADE, SERBIA 

You can organise your next event on the legendary 

blue train, which was carrying former President 

Tito in Yugoslavia. Relatively well preserved 

train is one of the incentive special features of 

Belgrade. 

ADRIATIC LIGHTHOuSES 

ADRIATIC COAST, CROATIA 

For more Robinson-like business meetings and 

teambuilding can be taken take care of at one of 

thirteen lighthouses arranged for tourists. Since 

the interest is remarkable, it is necessary to book 

a place in advance. Suitable for smaller groups. 

DRVENGRAD, MEČAVNIK, SERBIA 

tOP 10 UNUSUAL MEEtING PLACES IN SEE 

The famous director Emir Kusturica built an 

interesting ethno-village and ski resort on 

Mokra Gora by Užice. Architecturally elaborate 

wooden village, which the director built to film 

Life is Beautiful surprises at every turn, especially 

interesting are the streets that bear the names of 

individuals who are specifically appreciated by 

the director. 

kuMROVEC, ZAGORjE, CROATIA 

Controversial birthplace of Marshal Tito is also 

one of the most beautiful folk villages in Croatia. 

Zagorje village is real open-air museum with preserved 

houses from the passage of 19th into the 

20th century. A perfect location for an outdoor 

event in combination with staying in one of the 

spas on both sides of the border. 

ESkIMO VILLAGE kRANJSkA 

GORA, KRANjSKA GORA, SLOVENIA 

Legendary Eskimo village with a hotel, a sauna, 

an igloo restaurant and bar offers each year a 

memorable winter atmosphere in combination 

with the sports activities offered in the most 

famous Slovenian ski centre. 

ISLAND LADy OF SkRPJELA, 

PERAST, MONTENEGRO 

Artificial island off the city Perast with the church 

is one of the most picturesque locations for 

receptions on the Adriatic. Beautiful Baroque 

church is a special place where people of Perast 

used to burry their boats and a place with a 

special energy for events. 

GOZDNE VILE bLED (FOREST VILE 

GLAMPING) BLED, BLED, SLOVENIA 

Unrealised scouts can now try glamping and 

sleep in the innovative eco houses. In the ecovillage 

one can feel the genuine contact with nature 

and become a scout from April to October. 

kONObE IN CROATIA, CROATIA 

Taverns with a genuine homely atmosphere and 

dishes prepared in the traditional way are a mandatory 

part of the congress pre or post-event. The 

best are those that are full throughout the season, 

mainly because of the good and genuine atmosphere, 

from which one does not go home fast. 

GOSTILNA SLOVENIA, SLOVENIA 

Small Slovenian Restaurants surprise with an 

excellent service, where owners do not serve you, 

but rather greet and host you as once the Nobel 

Prize winner Ivo Andrić said. The Top 41 meet 

stringent criteria and have acquired the right to 

use the trademark Restaurant Slovenia. 

SALAŠ 137, ČENEj, SERBIA 

The most prominent representative of Vojvodina’s 

authentic cuisine and ambience is Salaš 137. 

At a secluded country estate you will find unique 

hospitality in the land of people who have a big 

heart and love to socialise. Salaš was once the 

centre of life in the countryside, but today they 

are real ethno museums. 

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POSTOJNA CAVE, 

POSTOjNA, SLOVENIA 

The most famous tourist attraction of Slovenia 

for centuries hosted a large number of protocol 

events, concerts and receptions. The last event, 

the groups draw for the European Basketball 

Championship was in all respects a spectacle, 

which was followed by basketball fans across 

Europe. Event in the environment of magnificent 

underworld is always a unique experience. 

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