CONVENTA Experience 2019 by KONGRES MAGAZINE

CONVENTA EXPERIENCE 11TH NEW EUROPE EXHIBITION FOR MEETINGS, EVENTS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL

23. - 24. January 2019 l Ljubljana l Slovenia

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CONVENTA CATALOGUE PUBLISHED BY Toleranca Marketing d.o.o.

WELCOME LETTER: MIHA KOVAČIČ

WELCOME LETTER: GORAZD ČAD

WELCOME LETTER: ZDRAVKO POČIVALŠEK

WELCOME LETTER: ZORAN JANKOVIĆ

WELCOME LETTER: MAJA PAK

WELCOME LETTER: PETRA STUŠEK

MEETINGS INDUSTRY 2030 CONVENTA FUTURE TRENDS SURVEY

OMG, IT’S CONVENTA EXPERIENCE! FRONT PAGE PHOTO Shutterstock EDITOR IN CHIEF Gorazd Čad ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR IN CHIEF Jasmina Jerant GRAPHIC DESIGN Barbara Dimec ISSUE DATE 21.1.2019

CONVENTA’S SURPRISES IN 2019

CONVENTA REWARDING EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY

LIST OF PARTNERS

MEET THE TEAM OF CONVENTA 2019

CONVENTA 2019 PROGRAMME

MEETINGS STAR AWARD

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LIST BY COUNTRIES STAND NUMBERS IN MARMORNA HALL

LIST OF EXHIBITORS BY COUNTRIES

Conventa is entering its second decade Dear Conventa participants, It is not just the last year that has passed so quickly. The whole decade of Conventa has flown by. In its first decade it has built its pillars and positioned itself as an essential marketing event for the region of New Europe. In the last ten years Conventa has welcomed over 2,500 clients from 48 countries. This is a fantastic achievement for a boutique show. This great success has only been possible with the great destination partnership, support from the Slovenian Tourist Board and loyal exhibitors. We are proud that Conventa is entering its second decade. Even more exciting times are coming and we are ready. Conventa understands the importance of innovation and delivering the highest possible value to hosted buyers and exhibitors. Therefore, expect to experience something new this year too. Something that will make your participation more memorable but also more successful. At the end of the day, the Conventa experience is a business event that will unite almost 500 participants from over 40 countries, who will hold more than 4,000 meetings. On the other hand, the slogan EXPLORE, MEET, CREATE has not changed, as it is still valid. Every year, Conventa invites clients in order to explore New Europe. They meet exhibitors that enable them to create amazing programmes and solutions. Finally, I want to share with you something I did last year. “We have invested all of our knowledge, positive energy and passion into making this year’s Conventa another great success. Enjoy this moment and invest your energy into this year’s Conventa too. You can only receive it if you share it!”

MIHA KOVAČIČ Head of the Slovenian Convention Bureau and Co-founder of Conventa PHOTO CREDIT: Personal archive

THE CONGRESS TRIBE OF CONVENTA CONVENTA, PERSONALLY At least for me, Conventa is full of memories. Memories of meetings with colleagues, especially those who have become friends during the past decade; memories of heated discussions about the region and the future of the meetings industry. Debates among dedicated professionals are a thing of beauty – we learn and inspire one another, building the story of the meetings industry of New Europe. It makes me wonder whether such personal experience can really be replaced by the virtual tools that are evangelised so enthusiastically by the many preachers of technology. I am convinced that no technology could possibly replace the personal contact we repeatedly facilitate every January and that has become something of a ritual. It is human nature to meet, socialise, rejoice and exchange views, advancing in our professions. Conventa is not just a tool that enables meetings. It is a platform that helps the regional meetings industry understand current trends and anticipates future ones, and this year, we are especially proud of the first publication of a study researching the future of event organisation. Conventa is also our partners, who, despite being overlooked by most of the participants, are indispensable for the very existence of Conventa. Conventa is a collaboration of 12 partners taking care of every last detail that goes into the Conventa experience. A decade later we operate as a well-coordinated team, continuously refining the personal experience of the participants. Last but not least, there is the heart of Conventa, an enthusiastic and devoted team of eight professionals who keep proving themselves and adding value to the event year after year. It is a great responsibility and it really matters who you organise the event with. I am sincerely proud of my team; they readily invest numerous hours of work into the project and reach newer and newer heights. Conventa is changing, adapting to the new demands posed by the customers and the exhibitors. For some, Conventa is too big – for others, too small. Some resent our achievements, still others would prefer to turn everything on its head. I, for one, am proud of Conventa; I have had countless times been reassured that we are on the right path. Conventa is resilient and we have plenty of energy for another decade of development. I am confident that this is not the last jubilee we will celebrate.

GORAZD ČAD Editor in Chief of Kongres Magazine and Co-founder of Conventa PHOTO CREDIT: Personal Archive

Dear guests, partners, and participants of the 11th CONVENTA – TRADE SHOW FOR MEETINGS, EVENTS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL OF THE NEW EUROPE It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Slovenia for the 11th Conventa trade show, the leading business-to-business MICE industry event of the New Europe. We are very proud that this trade show is growing in quality and attracts new exhibitors and buyers from all over the world each year. Partners, it is very important to us that you recognised Slovenia as an attractive and reliable partner in the field of MICE tourism. According to our Strategy for Sustainable Growth of Slovenian Tourism 2017– 2021, MICE is one of the leading tourist products of Slovenian tourism. Our strategic vision for Slovenian tourism is Slovenia as a global green boutique destination for demanding guests who are seeking a diverse and active experience, peace of mind and personal benefits. In 11 months of 2018, more tourists visited Slovenia than in the whole of 2017. There were more than 5.3 million tourist arrivals and over 14.5 million overnight tourist stays in 11 months of 2018. Big, international events, fairs, workshops and trade shows, such as Conventa, are very important for recognition of Slovenia as an attractive tourist destination and important player in the global tourism market. This year Conventa is hosting exhibitors of MICE services from 15 countries, who will meet at several one-to-one meetings with over 180 international and regional hosted buyers from 40 countries. These are record-breaking numbers for the Conventa trade show since its inauguration in 2009. We believe that there will be many contracts signed among the partners, especially because Slovenia won the title “European Region of Gastronomy 2021”. It is a well-known fact that gastronomy is an important part of the complete MICE product and an authentic destination experience. The Slovenian Convention Bureau and Toleranca Marketing have successfully organised Conventa in Ljubljana for the past 10 years. If we put those 10 years into numbers, over 29,150 B2B meetings were carried out, which resulted in many successful new business relationships. The trade shows have hosted more than 1,319 exhibitors and over 2,576 hosted buyers from 48 countries. But Conventa is not only about fruitful meetings, the educational modules, fam trips, awards ceremony, and the interesting, dynamic social programme that offers many opportunities for networking and gathering, are also an important part of each year’s Conventa. Please allow me to use this opportunity to congratulate to organisers and all the partners of Conventa team, as well as to all of you for being our regular partners and welcome guests.

ZDRAVKO POČIVALŠEK Minister of Economy Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia

We are very honoured that Slovenia is a central meeting point for top players from the MICE industry of the New Europe and that every year we have welcome new participants from various overseas countries. The Conventa trade show is the event that builds cooperation and links the MICE industry from the region and outwards with various tourism stakeholders. I hope that you will have the opportunity to feel our “Green. Active. Healthy” tourist destination and discover various possibilities for co-operation. Tourism is the economic branch where innovation, attractive products, effective marketing, and international co-operation are of vital importance and you are attending the event where all of this is combined. We wish you much success and many fruitful meetings as well as plenty of positive, creative energy and a pleasant stay in Slovenia.

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Dear guests - hosted buyers, business visitors, exhibitors and partners, may I warmly welcome you to the 11th edition of the Conventa Experience in what is for me the most beautiful city in the world! I’m very glad to say that Conventa has established itself as the leading business-to-business event and knowledge-hub for meeting professionals in New Europe. It has also proven to being instrumental in boosting Ljubljana’s development as a prime MICE destination. In the past decade Ljubljana has evolved into a modern European capital boasting all the attributes of a metropolis, while still preserving a lovely small city authenticity. A number of prestigious international accolades have reaffirmed its status and brand on the international market, with a special mention of the award I am most proud of - the prestigious title of European Green Capital 2016. The meeting industry has always been an integral part of Ljubljana’s tourist offer in which we recognize a high potential also in the future. A recent Congress delegates’ survey carried out by Ljubljana Tourism demonstrates that business travellers and specially congress delegates are indeed highly desirable visitors of Ljubljana, generating multiplicative positive effects on the destination, besides a higher expenditure and an extended stay, longer than the average. I am delighted to underline a new wave of investments that we’ve recently seen in the city or are announced for the near future. In the next few years, Ljubljana will upgrade its congress offer with a number of modern hotels with conference facilities, and a new hall at the GR Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre - that will accommodate up to 3000 guests. In addition to the second congress centre, Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre, which is within short walking distance from the Old Town, a number of easily reachable historical and contemporary special venues and attractive outdoor settings contribute to the diversity of our destination’s portfolio. The very pristine local energy and warm hospitality are other elements that visitors appreciate in Ljubljana, therefore I perfectly understand why many international business professionals are already genuinely enthusiastic upon their first visit here. Ljubljana is a city that successfully combines both, being a lively capital for people committed to sustainable urban and tourism development on one hand, and attentively nourishing its rich cultural and historical legacy on the other. Our success story is the result of the extraordinary number of projects - over 2,000 in 12 years – aimed at improving the citizens’ quality of life while carefully taking into account the characteristics of the natural environment. Ljubljana’s transformation over the past years has not always been easy, yet working side by side with our local stakeholders we managed to prove that the mixture of expertise, vision and passion are the necessary features in order to implement changes that benefit local residents and visitors alike. I’m delighted to see that Ljubljana is being showcased again this year to the most demanding business meeting organizers from Europe and beyond. I’d like to express my congratulations to the organisers and all their partners who have continuously supported and believed in this project. As the event is entering a new decade, I can only wish you a lot of courage and self-confidence when facing challenges, while not doubting the creativity and innovative ideas you have in store.

ZORAN JANKOVIĆ Mayor of Ljubljana

And a tip for all Conventa participants: try taking a stroll through Ljubljana’s romantic alleys and cobbled streets at the end of your busy day, stop for a while by one of the bridges and indulge in the abundance of local scents, thus experiencing the city’s atmosphere first hand. Believe me, by the end of the week you’ll already start planning your return - welcome back to Ljubljana any time! 7

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Dear Conventa attendees, Welcome to Slovenia, a country increasingly seen as a congress destination with venues fit to provide expert organisation of small- and medium-scale congresses and other events. Slovenia boasts the reputation of being an excellent host, able to meet the most demanding expectations of guests seeking intensive event involvement and destination experience, and at the same time ensuring an exceptional price/quality ratio. Proper infrastructure, qualified personnel, and a great location, easily accessible from various parts of the world, contribute greatly to its attractiveness. The country’s numerous natural attractions have enabled Slovenian tourism to develop and promote green, active, and healthy tourist activities, while the rich cultural and historical heritage together with a varied contemporary art production spice up the Slovenian everyday. As a year-round destination with lots to offer all across the country, and thanks to good connections and short distances, Slovenia promises a colourful experience to all its visitors. Slovenian tourism strives to promote excellence, offer premium products and services, and provide 5-star experiences, and is at the same time committed to sustainable development. As part of the so-called Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, the Slovenian Tourist Board developed the Slovenia Green excellence label. In only three years since its implementation and in accordance with strict international criteria, the label was awarded to 64 tourist destinations, providers, agencies, and attractions. In addition to that, concrete actions in the area of the project internationalisation and implementation of the European Tourism Scheme are under way. Slovenian efforts towards developing and promoting sustainable tourism have not gone unnoticed by renowned international organisations and media. Apart from making it to numerous shortlists and being featured on various covers, Slovenia has received two flattering awards: the National Geographic World Legacy Destination Leadership and the Sustainable Destinations Best of the Planet – Best of Europe. In less than a year, for example, Lonely Planet recommended and included Slovenia and some of its destinations on no fewer than three of its Lonely Planet’s Best lists. More great news for Slovenia is that it made it to the 2019 risk map, published by the international organisations International SOS and Control Risk, as one of the world’s seven safest countries for tourists. Slovenia is also gaining ever-greater recognition as a supreme gastronomic destination. Last year, after the resounding success of Ana Roš, who was crowned World’s Best Female Chef for 2017, after submitting an extremely complex candidature, Slovenia was awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 title, and, in addition to that, the globally recognised Gault & Millau guide, considered a reference in the field of gastronomy, arrived in the country.

MAJA PAK Director of Slovenian Tourist Board PHOTO CREDIT: Personal archive

One of the key Slovenian advantages is the possibility to enrich congress and other events with a supreme offer featuring active, cultural, gastronomic, and wellness experiences which refine and variegate the stay for event attendees and those accompanying them. By incorporating 5-star elements into its offer, the destination provides for unforgettable premium authentic experiences. Ladies and gentlemen, we are glad that you decided to visit Conventa, one the most important international congress events. We hope you experience Slovenia at its best and fullest, and return, whether alone or with your loved ones, and choose our country for your next business event. We invite you to share your feelings about our county on social media by using the #ifeelsLOVEnia hashtag. 8

Ready for a new year? How about a new decade? Conventa, the New Europe exhibition for meetings, events & incentive travel, has entered a new decade, the second one – what a wonderful fact this is! And what a spectacular ride it has been for our city so far - eleven years full of exciting challenges, new developments and important international recognitions, all contributing to Ljubljana becoming a shining European example in the field of sustainable tourism and urban development. The Conventa show, which Ljubljana Tourism has eagerly supported since its very start, has become a regular appointment in the busy schedules of meeting professionals in Europe and beyond, thus also leaving a very positive mark on the image of Ljubljana as a congress destination. Its growing visibility in the international meeting industry market can be attributed to several factors, including continuous marketing efforts by the key local stakeholders active in the international associations and corporate events segments. We are well aware that the meetings industry impacts the destination in many positive ways - apart from boosting de-seasonalisation, increasing the guests’ expenditure and prolonging their stay, it indirectly creates new job opportunities, offers a platform for the exchange of scientific and business expertise, promotes high-profile scientific achievements in the international environment, shares and attracts innovative business ideas and raises the destination’s overall competitiveness. The ongoing expansion and quality improvement of the city’s tourist offer in a broader sense is another vital element enhancing Ljubljana’s destination appeal. I’m very glad to say that the beginning of the new Conventa phase directly coincides with a strong investment cycle in the city. In the next few years we will see an intensified development of city’s congress offer, particularly in the hotel sector. Several new hotel openings are planned in the next four years that will bring a range of modern capacities for various types of events. Right across the last »newcomer« - the InterContinental Ljubljana, which opened in September 2017, a new five-star property will start operating by the end of 2021. Two new 4* hotels are to be built in the city centre, another one right next to the main city stadium & arena - Stožice Centre, and one more in a business-residential area. A few smaller boutique hotel projects and renovations in the city centre are announced, too. From the current capacity of approximately 2,800 hotel rooms, their estimated number should reach 4,000 by 2025. Additionally, a brand new arrivals passenger terminal at the Ljubljana Airport is to be completed by spring 2021, and agreements for new destinations will go alongside. Is there anything else to say other than that the future seems bright? I’m confident that in the following years Ljubljana will pursue its development along a sustainable and smart city path, aiming to establish a prominent spot for itself on the map of top European MICE destinations. Well done, dear Conventa organizing team and all dedicated events professionals, I’m avidly looking forward to many more Januaries in Ljubljana, to many more meetings, business networking opportunities, many more brilliant speakers and guests from all around the world coming and exploring our city. And good luck, 11th Conventa, may the new decade be full of magic moments!

PETRA STUŠEK Managing Director of Ljubljana Tourism PHOTO CREDIT: Nea Culpa

CONVENTA REWARDING EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY Enjoy the hospitality of Elephant Hotel Group & choose from 2 hotels with unique characters in the heart of Ljubljana – just a short walk from the old town and the governmental & financial district. A combined total of 370 diverse hotel rooms and multi-purpose conference facilities translate into versatility at an elite location and an impeccable MICE experience.

BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL SLON This modern 4-star superior property is an institution in hospitality; celebrating 460 years of tradition. Hotel Slon offers 170 luxurious rooms with all the rich facilities and amenities to ensure a peaceful retreat. Valet parking is provided in a nearby garage. Stylish, flexible and multi-functional conference facilities are equipped with state of the art technical equipment and supported by the excellent Restaurant Slon 1552, inspired by tradition and contemporary flavors. 5 versatile halls with total venue capacity of 500 m2 feature natural daylight, LED video wall with 9 LED plasma screens with total size 165’’, air-conditioning, parquet (wooden) flooring and city views. The conference centre, along with the breakfast restaurant, can host various meetings, events, business lunches and gala dinners for up to 300 delegates. Best Western Premier Hotel Slon Slovenska cesta 34, SI - 1000 Ljubljana T: +386 (0)1 470 11 00 E: sales@hotelslon.com W: www.hotelslon.com

CITY HOTEL LJUBLJANA The vibrant 3-star superior hotel also boasts a prime central location and welcomes you with 200 modern rooms, underground garage and a bright & fully equipped conference centre, perfect for tailor-made events. Everything is in the name – City Hotel Ljubljana lives and breathes with the heartbeat of Ljubljana. In addition to the attentive staff and friendly atmosphere, newly renovated rooms emphasize the link to Ljubljana through an artistic series of black-and-white wallpapers, creating a truly urban experience. Your event can be organized in 4 multi-functional conference halls that can simultaneously host 4 different events with 10 to 50 participants. By removing the partitions, a reception area for up to 180 participants can be created. In addition, meetings and social events are organized also on the top floor »Above the City« meeting room with beautiful panoramic views of Ljubljana’s old town. City Hotel Ljubljana, Dalmatinova ulica 15, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, P: +386 (0) 1 239 00 00, E: reservations@cityhotel.si, W: www.cityhotel.si 10

MEETINGS INDUSTRY 2030 CONVENTA FUTURE TRENDS SURVEY As the development of the event and meetings industry is getting faster by the minute, predicting the future has become virtually impossible. Most predictions are based on the visions of large tech companies but that only partially solves the problems of the industry. A big emphasis has been put on different tools that could help change the world of events. We decided to ask meeting planners for their opinion and 108 of them responded to our questionnaire. The survey took place between the 14th of November and 24th of December 2018.

The respondents are mostly optimistic about the future (as many as 85.6% of respondents are highly or moderately optimistic). The number of pessimists among the respondents is negligible.

A. STRUCTURE OF RESPONDENTS The question about the age of respondents in 2030, which is the target year of the survey, was particularly interesting. The survey was filled out by the currently most active event organisers who will be in 2030 in the following age structure: 51 - 70 years 71 years and more 36 - 50 years 26 - 35 years

52.6 % 24.7 % 21.6 % 1%

Meetings planners from 34 countries responded to our questions. Most of them were from Great Britain, Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Austria, Serbia, Portugal, Spain, France, and Belgium. The structure of the respondents was also interesting. The majority were part of companies that organise meetings, followed by PCO and DMC agencies: Corporate meeting planner 24 % Agency (PCO, DMC) 23 % Event agency 17 % Convention Bureaus and destination organisations 16 % Congress venues (hotels, convention centres) 5% Other 8 % More than half of the respondents (51%) organise more than 20 events per year, the second largest group form respondents who prepare 11 to 20 events per year (22.4%). The respondents usually organise medium-sized events with 41 to 200 participants (56.1%). The structure of the venues, where respondents organize events, is also interesting: Hotels 40,41 % Special venues 27,98 % Conference Centres 20,21 % Universities 6,74 % Other 4,66 %

B. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES OF THE INDUSTRY TODAY? There is no direct link between megatrends and the current challenges of the industry. The present key challenges are namely the budgets of events, the way participants get acquainted, and the creative method for organising events. It is mostly about short-term challenges that the respondents can directly influence. As less important, they see challenges that are beyond their control and reach. A more detailed insight reveals some correlations which are also important for predicting the future, as it is a matter of challenges that are important today but will be crucial in the future. These are, in particular, the challenges of new technologies and digitalization and the question of safety at events. Event budgets 59.8 % Finding new ways to attract attendees 36.1 % Creative meetings and events methods 35.1 % Knowledge and competences 30.9 % Destination costs 28.9 % Keeping pace with technology 26.8 % Sponsorship at events 25.8 % Government and legal regulations 25.8 % Economic uncertainty 22.7 % ROI and Efficiency of meetings 22.7 % Digital transformation 21,6 % Attendee engagement 19.6 % Event security 17.5 % Attracting millennials 15.5 % Connectivity (cloud solutions, internet of things) 14.4 % Data protection (GDPR) 11.3 % Terrorism 11.3 % Extreme weather 8.2 % Other 4.1 % Housing pirates 3.1 % Alternative housing 2.1 % Pollution 1.0 %

C. WHAT MEGATRENDS WILL INFLUENCE AND CHALLENGE THE MEETINGS AND EVENTS INDUSTRY IN THE FUTURE? Respondents agree that the key trend that will affect the event organization will be technology, followed by sustainable development. Additional suggestions are also interesting; safety, which can be placed immediately after mobility, stands out and a number of respondents highlighted it as a megatrend.

Technology 73,5 % Sustainability 59,2 % Mobility 38,8 % Demographics 36,7 % Rise of the individual 27,6 % Sharing economy 27,6 % Circular economy 18,4 % Urbanisation 17,3 % Feminisation 11,2 % Other 5,1 %

The participants were asked to what extent they agree with the claims below. The question was intended to verify facts that directly correlate to megatrends in the future.

Average

Strongly

Partially

Completely

(1 -4)

agree

disagree

Face-to-face meetings are crucial for business success

3.78

79.6 %

18.4

2.0 %

0.0 %

Understanding technology’s place in event can enhance the expe-

3.61

61.2 %

38.8 %

0.0 %

Seeking community is a reason to attend an event

3.41

41.8 %

57.1 %

1.0 %

0.0 %

Digitally enabled participants want different learning styles

3.30

43.9 %

45.9 %

11.2 %

1.0 %

Participants want to craft their own journey and event experience

3.21

34.7 %

55.1 %

11.2 %

1.0 %

Participants want to be active rather than passive

3.19

31.6 %

58.2 %

12.2 %

0.0 %

Participants want to co-create content of the event

3.15

28.6 %

58.2 %

12.2 %

1.0 %

Participants want to be more socially responsible

3.10

27.6 %

55.1%

17.3 %

0.0 %

Participants want digital tools to help them network

3.06

30.6 %

48.0 %

22.4 %

1.0 %

Participants want connection, communication and community

3.03

25.5 %

53.1 %

19.4 %

2.0 %

Participants want to leave a trail of rich data behind

3.02

28.6 %

50 %

18.4 %

4.0 %

Participants go to events to maximise the learning

3.01

23.5 %

57.1 %

18. 4 %

2.0 %

Participants go to events to have fun

2.64

12.2 %

50.0 %

30.6 %

9.2 %

rience

D. HOW WILL THE WAY OF ORGANISING EVENTS CHANGE OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS AND WHAT WILL MOSTLY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE?

Respondents ranked the following as their main priorities in the next 20 years. Participants satisfaction 7.0 Increasing number of contacts/leads 5.4 Improved engagement with clients 5.0 Revenue increase 4.8 Reaching the relevant audience 4.5 Team spirit 4.4 ROI 3.8 Other 1.1

• More than half of the respondents think that the time for networking will extend (56.7%). • Over a half of the respondents (49.5%) think that the length of meetings will be shortened. • A half of respondents think that the length of the workshops will remain the same (51.5%) • Half of the respondents think that the length of social events will remain the same (49.5%). The following technologies will have the biggest impact on organization of events in the future: 3.5 Audience Engagement Solutions 3.26 Augmented/Virtual Reality 3.26 Interactive Tables and Screens 3.23 Real time language translation 2.98 Hologram Projections 2.98 Robotics and Machine Learning 2.92 Drones 13

In summary, the respondents consider that the most important aspects of the organization of events in the future will be: Content Average score: 4.8 Networking Average score: 4.7 Experience Average score: 4.0 Interaction Average score: 3.7 Fun Average score: 2.4 Passive participation Average score: 1.4

E. HOW IMPORTANT WILL THE DESTINATION EXPERIENCE BE IN THE FUTURE?

Predicting marketing trends is probably the most difficult. Nobody knows in what direction the marketing will develop. On the top of the scale, the pious desires of respondents were likely to be expected, which in the future await democratization of digital advertising. In practice that will be difficult, as it is currently dominated by global corporations.

Respondents believe that the experience of the destination will be an extremely important factor in choosing a destination. In this regard, they have a very unified opinion as most agree that this will remain an important part of the competitive advantage.

We asked the planners for their personal suggestions regarding the marketing challenges in the future.

The challenges of the future, on which the respondents can influence directly

The results are as follows: The destination experience will be extremely important The destination experience will be very important Experience of the destination will be less important The experience of the destination is partly important

The answers were divided into two sections.

72.9% 15.6% 10.4% 1.0 %

PayPal wasn’t invented by the banks, Amazon wasn’t invented by the retailers, Airbnb wasn’t invented by hoteliers.

The participants were also asked about the destinations of the future (countries and cities). The answer to this question was very dispersed, as it depends on a number of factors. Nevertheless, a sample of future destinations has been clarified. Among the countries, the respondents selected: Island Spain Portugal Austria Slovenia The countries of Central Europe and Scandinavia achieved high scores in the survey. Among the cities, most of the respondents chose: Barcelona Ljubljana Bratislava Dubai Berlin The answers about the cities are much more dispersed. Among the comments the main remark is that this will depend on the safety and accessibility of individual cities, as well as on their marketing.

RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Most of the respondents are alarmed by the rapid technological development. There is still a dilemma about the power of virtual meetings. The most interesting is thinking about technology as a tool for meetings and not the essence of meetings. Almost all of the respondents agree that the technological progress will be a key challenge in the future.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Nowadays, it seems that there is no need to know anything; today we only need to know whether to search for it or to google it. Knowledge is available anywhere and anytime. There are seemingly invisible services around us, but they can expose old business models. Therefore, it is necessary to think about the total digitization of the organization of events.

COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT

Changed participants’ expectations will affect changes in the way of communicating with the participants. This issue is directly related to the rapid technological advancement that enables a more effective communication.

F. WHAT WILL BE THE CHANGES IN THE FIELD OF MARKETING? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (VR In the marketing field, the changes will be extremely dynamic. We AND AI) checked the situation by asking a question which marketing channels will have the greatest decrease in consumption over the next 20 years? Search marketing 45.1 % Payable mobile messaging 45.1 % Digital banners 40.7 % Partner programmes 39.6 % Direct mail/E-monthly 38.5 % Social media 35.2 % Mobile applications 30.8 % Digital content marketing 28.6 % Video advertising 27.3 % Web pages 26.4 % SEO optimisation 23.1 %

Development of artificial intelligence will help us a lot with event organisation. Speech recognition, face recognition, self-driving cars, programs that solve the complex operations of organizing events. All this is possible today and it will be an everyday thing in the future.

CREATING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

Experimenting with various forms, called “meeting design”, has become a standard. Knowing the context of the destination, authenticity and care for the environment is a part of the congress story which we are no longer discussing, but will continue to gain importance in the future. 14

PERSONAL AWARENESS

Interesting answers that raise new questions are:

Honesty and personal responsibility for everything we think and do. And our shared responsibility is a greater awareness and concern for people and the planet.

MEASURING ROI (THE ADDED VALUE OF EVENTS)

Values will be crucial when creating content of the meetings. In the future, people will be connected on this basis.

The key challenge will be to provide top-level personnel. We will have to deal more with the challenges of keeping them.

It sounds like an already heard phrase, but we live in a period when each member of the congress chain will have to offer more value. A new frame of reflection is directed at the participant and his needs.

CONTROLLING THE USE OF PARTICIPANTS PRIVATE DATA

Flooding of various events and the problem of selection between them has become a major problem, especially due to generic copying of content.

Meetings organizers collect information about the participants and in some way, they trade with the collected data. The organizers who are able to integrate data from different services and applications, which is now mostly done with cloud services, are in advantage. Privacy, anonymity and security, or communication encryption, are a challenge for the future. Challenges of the future, on which the respondents do not have a direct impact

The intergenerational gap will continue to deepen, the question is, what will be the response of the meetings industry to this question.

Moor law will have an extreme impact not only in the field of marketing, but in all fields of personal and private life. Moor law says: approximately every year and a half the performance of high performance integrated electronic circuit is doubling.

ACCESSIBILITY

In spite of the complexity of the congressional destinations, accessibility is still the key factor, which is closely correlated with the safety of destinations. There will be major changes in this area neither in the near future nor in the more distant future.

GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY

The key problem of the meetings industry is the unexpected political and economic events that can fatally affect the industry. We live in a period of continual global uncertainty.

ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

The “one size fits all” model is no longer possible. Global corporations will also have to tailor events to specific local markets and be as flexible as possible.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is a fact. On a global scale, we can only help with orientating in green meetings tourism. All the parts of the meetings industry: agencies, meeting organizers, hotel chains, tourist and convention bureaus are forced to start practicing sustainable measures.

NICHE MEETINGS DESTINATIONS AND PRODUCTS

Innovations are happening on the outskirts and there are new congress niches and products there. Today, there are countless meetings destinations and providers in the world and all of them want to succeed. The average destinations will simply not survive.

According to one of the respondents, the key challenges in the future will be: Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Challenge 3 Challenge 4 Challenge 5

Getting people’s attention Keeping people participating Being genuine Creating fresh ideas Understanding the client’s needs

OMG, IT’S CONVENTA EXPERIENCE! CONVENTA’S SURPRISES IN 2019 AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

In Conventa’s new decade, we are connecting the destinations with a new visual image based on apples that will represent the region in the future. At the event, the soft and fresh apples of local origin will be at hand. We advise you to have each day a bite of this super fruit to maintain your health and good mood.

STOW COFFEE ROASTERS AT CONVENTA

From the very beginning, the Conventa story is symbolized by coffee. This year we will continue to upgrade our coffee experience. We invited the biggest Slovenian experts - the Stow café team, famous for its uncompromising quality. Professional baristas will make sure you get a coffee you cannot find at other events.

CONVENTA TV

During the event, a TV studio in which we will record interviews and prepare interesting stories from Conventa will operate. CONVENTA TV is integrated into the web portals www.kongres-magazine.eu and www.conventa.si, as well as into all social channels.

CONVENTA SLIK-SLIK EXPERIENCE

This year’s photo booth will be a special surprise that we are preparing together with the Slik-Slik company. Enjoy your visit at Conventa with unique photos that will make you laugh long after the event is over.

CONVENTA JINGLE

Every year, we prepare the Conventa with all our hearts, and we hope you will feel a part of this energy yourself! For boosting good energy, music will be concentrated in a special Conventa Jingle which will accompany you throughout the whole event.

LJUBLJANA DRAGON Did you know that Ljubljana was the city of dragons? Indeed, Ljubljana’s main symbol is a green dragon. Ljubljana even has a Dragon Bridge. In order to give you a proper experience of Slovenia’s capital, its green dragon will be flying around Conventa’s rooms and events. Watch out! We wish you a big dose of optimism, positive thinking, and good time in our company!

AUSTRIAN LIBRARY

In cooperation with Advantage Austria, you will be able to take some time out in the well-equipped Austrian library, located in the Marmorna Hall. The hosts will take care of the exciting literature and additional information on the Austrian conference offer.

CONVENTA WALL OF WISHES

You can write your personal and business wishes for 2019 on the Wall of Wishes. It is located in the lobby of the Marble Hall in the Conventa Stow coffee shop.

CONVENTA FUTURE TRENDS SURVEY

Since the development of the meetings industry is getting faster, forecasting the future is very ungrateful and much more difficult. That is why we decided to prepare a comprehensive survey which will be presented for the first time at this year’s Conventa. Key findings can be checked at the Conventa trend bar at 3:00 pm every day.

CONVENTA RELAXATION LOUNGE

At the TIME OUT Event’s Happy SPAce corner you can get a FREE 20 minute Access Bars Taster, a gentle stress-release, quiet-your-mind manual therapy that brings you back into balance and creates ease, peace and a sense of well-being similar to a massage or meditation. It is like formatting your hard disk to open up space for something different.

CONVENTA REWARDING EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY CONVENTA “HALL OF FAME” With the “Conventa Hall of Fame” award, the organisers each year reward an individual who has with her or his extraordinary and invaluable effort made a mark and impacted the development of the meetings industry. The awardees so far:

2011

Nikica Račić, Director of the Croatian Convention Bureau

2012

Bogdan Lipovšek, Director of Union Hotels

2013

Barbara Vajda, former Director of Ljubljana Tourism

2014

Andrea Leitner, Convention Kärnten

2015

Tomaž Krušič, Intours

2016

Ksenija Lubarda, Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel Belgrade

2017

Danica Banjević, Director, Montenegro Convention Bureau

2018

All of the exhibitors that have been with Conventa for 10 years.

AMBASSADOR OF CONVENTA The “Ambassador of Conventa” award goes to the individual who has been a longstanding partner and the greatest ambassador of the trade show. The award is dedicated to Rok Klančnik who, as the head of the Slovenian Tourist Board in Brussels, had been taking care of promotions since Conventa’s beginnings. He set an example as the biggest ambassador of the Conventa trade show.

Conventa Hall Of Fame

This year, the awards, together with Conventa, are stepping into a new decade. Every year, we are astonished by new stories of excellence that co-create the story of Conventa. The prestigious titles of the Conventa Hall of Fame and Ambassador of Conventa will be presented at the official ceremony in Grand Hotel Union on Wednesday, the 23rd of January 2019 at 9.30pm. The Conventa Hall of Fame award for 2019 goes to the catering partners of Conventa: Vivo Catering, Jezeršek Catering, Kaval Catering and Union Hotels. The event’s official caterers have been Conventa’s partners since its inception. The amazing culinary aspect of the event has convinced many international organisers to bring their event to this region. The excellence of all of the partners has also been measurable, for we have been continuously receiving the highest evaluations for this part of the event. We are sure that some excited Conventa participants will return to Slovenia as gourmet tourists. For the five-star experience that they have been contributing to for a decade, the recipients of the Conventa Hall of Fame for 2019 are:

Vivo Catering

Jezeršek Catering

Kaval Catering

Union Hotels

The Ambassador of Conventa award for 2019 goes to the ICCA (The International Congress and Convention Association) Among all the participating associations, the international association ICCA has been recognised as one of the most important. Our collaboration was a bit shy at the beginning, but with time it has grown into a strong partnership which includes a developing project of training the regional organisers in the field of associations. Besides this, all this time in terms of communication and strategy, the ICCA has been supporting the implementation of the project. With this, the ICCA significantly contributes to the development of the meetings industry and professionalisation of the industry as a whole.

Recipients of the award so far: The official award ceremony will be held in Grand Hotel Union on the 23rd of January 2019 at 9.30pm. 2014

Timo Heinaro, Fincentive

2015

Paul Kennedy, Kennedy Integrated Solutions

2016

Stella Ariadni Constantinou, Professional Meeting Planner PCO, Strategic Communications Consultant, CEO.

2017 2018

Patrick Delaney, Padraic Gilligan, Soolnua Sarah Skavron, Imex Grou

ORGANIZERS

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

SPONSORS

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

Everything that happens in Tourism & Aviation

SREČA-NJA = MEETINGS Make participants happy in Slovene language

TOLERANCA MARKETING d.o.o. Štihova 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia T: +386 (0)1 430 51 03 E: gorazd.cad@toleranca.eu www.toleranca.eu

MEET THE TEAM OF CONVENTA 2019

MIHA KOVAČIČ Exhibition Director

GORAZD ČAD Head of Marketing

Q:How did you get into the meetings industry? Fifteen years ago, when I was working for the largest tour operator in the country, the M&IT department head invited me to join the team and I have not left the industry since then, despite a few years after that changing to the convention hotel and eight years ago to the national convention bureau. It’s a challenging but rewarding experience contributing to the development of the industry.

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? I was first inspired by the meetings industry at Cankarjev dom, where I worked as a student. At that time it was virtually the only convention centre and PCO in Slovenia, which gave me a lot of knowledge and connections, and it was a long time infection that still lasts to this day. In the interim, I also tried my hand as a hotelier, but my passion for the meetings industry and organisation led me to start my own company which, in addition to other projects, we are co-creating Conventa.

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? It is difficult, or almost impossible, to name the most positive one, as there are so many and they are all connected to each other. Conventa is also a development project, so things are changing every year. One of them is definitely positioning Slovenia and South East Europe on the international meetings map. The next one could be uniting the meetings industry of the region and developing its product and its potential, but also demonstrating its value and contribution to national economies. Q: Career high? I am in the middle of my professional career. The first half has been great, so I am looking forward for the second half. Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal... three words that describe you best? Work-hard, play-hard, being-me. Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? Global top innovative blue chip corporation. Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? Winter / spring / summer / autumn / alone / with partner / family / friends / weekend / week / month / year – How many answers may I give you? Q: What always makes you smile? Friends and some colleagues, but also passionate people.

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? It is definitely the special energy that we have managed to create at the event and for which much larger congress organisers envy us. The energy is the result of Conventa being prepared by highly experienced organisers who try to understand the buyers’ needs as well as those of exhibitors. At the same time the whole event is conceived as a boutique experience. Q: Career high? In my long career there have been a lot of events that could be described as peaks, depending on the period. Of the congresses, the highlight was definitely the largest congress in Slovenia’s history, the Apimondia Congress, which was organised in 2003 in Cankarjev dom. Today, the greatest challenge and at the same time greatest satisfaction is managing my own firm, and I am especially excited by changes in the field of content marketing that we are trying to promote through the production of the Kongres magazine. Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal... three words that describe you best? Rock’n’roll. Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? As a geographer by heart, I would probably travel around the world and write travelogues 22

about the most unusual places I visited. Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? I would travel the length and breadth of Russia and explore the endless expanse of Siberia. Q: What always makes you smile? The morning walks with my flat-coated retriever, whose name is Bodo.

NATALIJA BAH ČAD Exhibitor and Social Programme Manager

ANA ROBIČ ZIMA Hosted Buyer Manager

MAJA MIRTIČ Hosted Buyer Manager

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? During my study at the Faculty of Arts I was working as a hostess at Cankarjev dom, the Congress and Cultural Centre in Ljubljana. At that time I first had the chance to get in contact with congress participants, which was a very interesting experience. When there was an opportunity to start working in the PCO department, I knew that it was what I wanted to do. And I stayed there for 10 years…

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? Actually, it was by sweet coincidence. After Future Leaders Forum 2016, where I got excited about the MICE industry, I was looking for a job in this field. One year later I met Natalija and Gorazd at Conventa Crossover, and the rest is history. :)

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? By coincidence. My work colleague Ana, who I can now call my friend, has introduced me to the industry.

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? I have been involved in the organisation of the biggest congresses held in Ljubljana with very complex logistics, but Conventa is special. Firstly, because we made it happen from scratch. And every year the challenge is how to make it even more effective for providers and hosted buyers. Q: Career high? After 17 years in the meetings industry, I still see a lot of challenges. For sure I will continue my work as a congress organiser and share my experiences with younger colleagues who would also like to work in the meetings industry. Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal... three words that describe you best? 3C: calm, creative, curious. Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? Hmm…if not a meeting planner, then I would probably try it as a designer. Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? I am dreaming about Africa.

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? The endless possibilities of the Conventa participants, from finding new business partners and business opportunities to a reunion with old colleagues, and all this in the friendly atmosphere that is the Conventa Experience. Q: Career high? Well, actually, my career in the MICE Industry has just taken off and so I am looking forward to everything…all the ups and downs… Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal... three words that describe you best: “Is there coffee?” Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? I would probably work in the wine industry, or maybe I would have a small restaurant with local food and wine. Or maybe a dog shelter…huh…how much space do i have for this answer?? :) Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? Southern Italy. Q: What always makes you smile? Dogs, new wine discoveries, honest people, fresh coffee, the first snowfall…

Q: What always makes you smile? Nice sunny mornings.

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? People. From the organizing team, business partners, hosted buyers to exhibitors. Q: Career high? Upcoming Conventa. Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal … three words that describe you best? Positive, persistent, sensible. Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? I would be working something in the mixture or in the field of public relations and international relations. Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? Iceland. Q: What always makes you smile? Positive people.

KAJA GRČA Assistant

JASMINA JERANT Content Manager

AJDA BORAK Content Manager

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? One thing let to another..

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? The exciting ‘cause and effect’ track of life brought me here.

Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? By coincidence … but since then I am just riding the waves.

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? People, peoPLE, PEOPLE!!!!

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? Our team! We make miracles :)

Q: Career high? The great team that I am now working with.

Q: Career high? Still going higher and higher…

Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal... three words that describe you best? Adaptable, persistent, and optimistic.

Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal… three words that describe you best? Creative, stress resistant, life loving.

Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? Investigative journalism … or FBI ... :)

Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? Hmmm … at the moment, I do not have an answer to that question…

Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? Representing our region to the people from all over the world. Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal … three words that describe you best? Positive, easy going, kind. Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? A lawyer. Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? Australia. Q: What always makes you smile? My boyfriend.

Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? Washington State and Oregon State, to see the locations where David Lynch filmed his Twin Peaks. Q: What always makes you smile? A good ol’ cup of Joe.

Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? At this moment Zanzibar … but that could change by tomorrow … Q: What always makes you smile? My children and my dog … on the couch … pretending that they are not breaking the rules ...

BARBARA DIMEC Graphic Designer Q: How did you get into the meetings industry? By coincidence. I wasn’t planning on it but now that I am in it, I find it fascinating. Q: What is the most positive thing about Conventa? It is a wonderful event where participants have the perfect opportunity to explore new possibilities, meet potential business partners, and create new and exciting opportunities in the meetings industry. Q: Career high? My goal is currently to enrich my design skills and expand my area of expertise to marketing. On the larger scale, I am striving to get a grasp on the complexity of the industry and grow my career with the aspect that I find most intriguing. Q: Now, let’s get a bit more personal … three words that describe you best? Positive, eager for knowledge, and optimistic.

OMG! IT’S CONVENTA!

Q: If you weren’t working in the meetings industry, what other profession would you be doing? I sort of have “other profession”, as a graphic designer I have opportunity to work in different fields, but as fate would have it, I do majority of my work in the meetings industry field. Q: If you could fly off to any destination in the world, which one would it be? Just one? But I have so many in mind. Maybe the first one that pops into my mind is New Zealand. Q: What always makes you smile? Awesome people with a good sense of humour. And cats, cats are funny.

WOW YOUR CLIENTS WITH UNFORGETTABLE CULINARY TEAM BUILDING Looking for a different idea for an unforgettable team building? Want to wow your clients with a unique approach and show them the wonders of Slovenia and its culinary offer? We want to introduce to you a new culinary team building concept, where guests will be able to knit closer relationships and have a good time in the comfortable ambient of Dvor Jezeršek. The workshop is organized as a professional team building event where the participants will challenge each other in a cook-off – a cooking challenge with an added element of surprise.

WHY OPT FOR THE CULINARY TEAM BUILDING? BECAUSE IT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: • Unforgettable culinary experience for large group • Culinary challenge with an element of surprise (mystery box) • Entertaining and creative teamwork • Friendly competition and prizes for winners • Animation by professional chefs • Prime quality local ingredients • Tasting of dishes prepared by participants • Limitless possibilities for social interaction • Premium organization

HOW IS THE EVENT CONDUCTED? We are only letting you in on a limited number of details. For a truly unforgettable experience, you will need to put your trust into the Jezeršek Catering professional team.

On arrival, participants will be treated to an aperitif and cold buffet made up of Slovenian products. In a draw, participants are next split into teams and assigned work stations. Then, the teams are acquainted with the working environment, available time, standards, expectations and workshop objectives.

ations by participants of the culinary team building. All is well that ends well. And bon appétit!

At their posts, participants will be met by a special surprise – a mystery box – filled with the local ingredients needed to prepare their dishes. After revealing the contents of the mystery box, team members will only have minutes to organise and delegate responsibilities. Participants may take advantage of the grocery stocked with all the ingredients needed to cook their dishes just as envisioned. It’s game time!

WHO IS THE TEAM BUILDING SUITABLE FOR?

Out of the selected ingredients, the teams will prepare a flavourful dish. Throughout the challenge, participants will be guided by a professional chef offering advice, tips as well as encouragement to take their culinary creations to the next level. Finally, the teams will serve their creations and present them for tasting and evaluation. The team leader brings the plate before the judges who select the winner. Finally, all participants can try all of the cre-

Medium-sized groups of 30 to 50 individuals as well as larger groups of up to 100 people.

WHY CHOOSE US? We are committed to a comprehensive logistic approach, top quality, professional and creative personnel, providing for an unforgettable culinary experience. Our advantages are: • Experience (each year, we organise upwards of 50 team buildings, including events with up to 100 participants) • Local and home-grown ingredients (we collaborate with local suppliers, respect and preserve Slovenian tradition (gastronomy, viticulture, plaiting and weaving etc.) • Top culinary artisans • Professional staff We will be happy to assist you with the organization. And what is even more important, we will remain by your side the whole time, from the first meeting to event realization.

For more information write to info@ jezersek.si or call +386 (0)1 361 94 21. More at www.jezersek.si

COVENTA 2019 PROGRAMME TUESDAY, 22 January 2019 Venue: CD Congress Centre Ljubljana 18.00 – 19.00 19.00 – 22.00

Meeting Stars Award Ceremony (optional, no transfer organised) Welcome Reception

WEDNESDAY, 23 January 2019 Venue: GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 08.00 – 09.00 09.00 – 10.00 09.00 – 12.00 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 – 17.00 10.00 – 10.30 11.00 – 11.30 13.00 – 14.20 14.20 – 17.00 15.00 –15.45

Registration for exhibitors and set-up of exhibition stands Registration for hosted buyers Workshop: Event Design for Event managers, Gerrit Jessen, Urška Hall 1, 2nd floor One2One meetings, Marmorna Hall Conventa Trend Bar (presentations of trends in MICE industry), Marmorna Hall Press conference for Slovenian media, Forum Hall, 1st floor Press conference for International media, Forum Hall, 1st floor Working lunch, lower ground floor One2One meetings, Marmorna Hall Lecture: 10 Good Habits of Meeting Planners, Melinda Rebrek, Urska Hall 1, 2nd Floor (in Slovene)

Venue: Grand Hotel Union 19.30 – 21.00 21.00 – 24.00

Conventa networking dinner Conventa After-party including Conventa Ambassador and Conventa Hall of Fame awards and prize-draw Please note: drinks at the after-party are payable.

THURSDAY, 24 January 2019 Venue: GR – Ljubljana exhibition and Convention Centre 08.00 – 10.00 08.00 – 09:30 09.00 – 12.00

Registration ICCA Breakfast Session Workshop: Event Design for Event managers, Gerrit Jessen, Urška Hall 1, 2nd floor

10.00 – 13.00 10.00 – 17.00 13.00 – 14.20 14.20 – 16.00 15:00 – 15:45 16.00 – 17.00

One2one meetings, Marmorna hall Conventa Trend Bar (presentations), Marmorna hall Working lunch, lower ground floor One2One meetings, Marmorna Hall Lecture: Trends in the teambuilding industry, Matjaž Jug, Urška Hall 1, 2nd floor End of the show and farewell Departures for fam trips (for hosted buyers only)

Don’t miss Conventa Experiences: Coffee Corner, Relaxation Lounge, Austrian Library, Photo Booth 28

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MEETINGS STAR AWARD “MEETINGS STAR AWARDS ARE TAILOR-MADE FOR MEETING PLANNERS.” In 2018, the Meetings Star award, together with Conventa, celebrated its 10th anniversary. In the decade of its existence, the Meetings Star award has become recognisable among event organisers and professionals as one of the few accolades that is awarded on the basis of professionally established standards and criteria. The award for the best meeting destinations, hotels, and convention centres in New Europe, is conferred by Kongres Magazine and Conventa. The winners in each category will be announced at the MEETINGS STAR AWARD CEREMONY which will be held on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 at 18.00h in the Kosovel Hall of Cankarjev dom – Cultural and Congress Centre Ljubljana. We will choose the best in two umbrella categories; The best meeting destination 2018 and The best meeting hotel and convention centre 2018.

THE BEST MEETING DESTINATIONS OF 2018 ARE: XL MEETING DESTINATIONS Destinations that can host over 2,000 congress participants The first category features the largest European meeting destinations which have exceptionally developed congress infrastructure and excellent aviation links. These destinations are mainly important aviation hubs. WINNING DESTINATION : Finalists 2018: ZURICH MUNICH EDINBURGH BERLIN DUBAI PRAGUE BARCELONA ATHENS LONDON

VIENNA - score 4.77

4.70 4.69 4.63 4.62 4.61 4.59 4.53 4.51 4.47

4.36 4.35 4.34 4.31 4.29 4.23 4.18 4.17 4.13

M MEETING DESTINATIONS Destinations that can host a maximum of 1,200 congress participants This is probably the most heterogenous category. The general conclusion is that this category is dominated by regional centres and larger tourist towns. WINNING DESTINATION 2018: Finalists 2018: VILLACH KLAGENFURT SPLIT ŠIBENIK BLED SCHLADMING OPATIJA PORTOROŽ ROVINJ POREČ

DUBROVNIK - score 4.33

4.13 4.12 4.11 4.03 4.03 4.02 4.01 3.98 3.97 3.93

S MEETING DESTINATIONS Destinations that can host a maximum of 600 congress participants In this category smaller tourist towns prevail, where meeting activities are supplementary in the low tourist season. WINNING DESTINATION: NASSFELD HERMAGOR - score 4.05

L MEETING DESTINATIONS Destinations that can host a maximum of 2,000 congress participants Congress infrastructure and aviation links in these destinations allow the organisation of congresses for up to 2,000 participants. WINNING DESTINATION 2018:

Finalists 2018: TALLINN LJUBLJANA GRAZ VENICE SALZBURG KRAKOW BRATISLAVA VILNIUS INNSBRUCK

Finalists 2018: BAD KLEINKIRCHEIM GORIŠKA BRDA HVAR KRANJSKA GORA MALI LOŠINJ BOHINJ SOČA VALLEY LAŠKO PODČETRTEK UMAG

ZAGREB - score 4.37 30

4.02 3.87 3.85 3.84 3.82 3.82 3.81 3.78 3.77 3.76

THE BEST MEETING HOTELS AND CONVENTION CENTRES OF 2018 ARE:

THE BEST DESTINATIONS IN NEW EUROPE 1. PRAGUE SCORE 4.59 2. ATHENS

Meetings Star is a quality evaluation system which gives a simple and clear answer about the services of individual providers as it is based on the Hidden Congress Guest gradings. This year the methodology, trusted by meeting planners since 2008, has been upgraded with a system of certification. In each category hotels have been classified into three sub-categories according to the number of points achieved in the hidden congress guest’s evaluation: GOLD SILVER BRONZE

final score: 4.81–5.00 final score: 4.61–4.80 final score: 4.41–4.60

SCORE 4.51

3. WARSAW SCORE 4.43 4. ZAGREB

SCORE 4.37

5. TALLINN SCORE 4.36 6. BUDAPEST SCORE 4.35 6. LJUBLJANA

SCORE 4.35

7. DUBROVNIK

SCORE 4.33

8. KRAKOW SCORE 4.23 9. ISTANBUL

SCORE 4.19

10. BRATISLAVA

SCORE 4.18

At Kongres Magazine, we are exclusively revealing certificate recipients in the individual categories for the first time. We have evaluated a total of 170 hotels; among them city meeting hotels made up the biggest share.

SLOVENIA: THE BEST SLOVENIAN MEETING HOTELS

ABSOLUTE WINNERS IN INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES OF EVALUATION FOR 2018:

1. KEMPINSKI PALACE,

SCORE 4.90

PORTOROŽ, SLOVENIA

CATEGORY A – CITY MEETING HOTELS FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GRESHAM PALACE, Budapest, Hungary Score 4.96

2. HOTEL PLESNIK,

CATEGORY B - RESORT MEETING HOTELS HOTEL REGENT PORTO MONTENEGRO, Tivat, Montenegro Score 4.96

PODČETRTEK, SLOVENIA

SCORE 4.86

LOGARSKA VALLEY, SLOVENIA 3. WELLNESS HOTEL SOTELIA, 4. HOTEL CUBO, SCORE

SCORE 4.84 SCORE 4.82

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

CATEGORY C - SPA MEETING HOTELS WELLNESS HOTEL SOTELIA, Podčetrtek, Slovenia Score 4.84

4. INTERCONTINENTAL LJUBLJANA,

SCORE 4.82

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

CATEGORY D - BOUTIQUE MEETING HOTELS BOUTIQUE HOTEL ALHAMBRA, Mali Lošinj, Croatia Score 4.93

5. GRAND HOTEL UNION EXECUTIVE, SCORE 4.80

CATEGORY E – CONVENTION CENTRES FERRY PORSCHE CONGRESS CENTER, Zell am See, Austria Score 4.92

PORTOROŽ, SLOVENIA

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA 6. LIFECLASS MIND HOTEL SLOVENIJA, SCORE 4.76 6. HOTEL VANDER,

SCORE 4.76

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

CATEGORY F – THE BEST SLOVENIAN MEETING HOTEL KEMPINSKI PALACE, Portorož, Slovenia Score 4.90

7. RIKLI BALANCE HOTEL,

SCORE 4.72

BLED, SLOVENIA 8. HOTEL TRIGLAV,

SCORE 4.69

BLED, SLOVENIA 8. HOTEL KENDOV DVOREC,

SCORE 4.69

IDRIJA, SLOVENIA 9. HOTEL JAMA,

More information: TOLERANCA MARKETING d.o.o. Štihova 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia P: +386 (0)1 430 51 03 E: gorazd.cad@toleranca.eu www.toleranca.eu

SCORE 4.68

POSTOJNSKA JAMA, SLOVENIA 10. HOTEL BALNEA SUPERIOR, DOLENJSKE TOPLICE, SLOVENIA

SCORE 4.67

FAM TRIPS FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA 21 – 22 January 2019

BLED, SLOVENIA 24 – 26 January 2019

BOHINJ, SLOVENIA 24 – 26 January 2019

(PRE-TOUR)

(POST-TOUR)

Our attentively designed programme is a shortcut to unveiling the many qualities of Ljubljana for meetings & incentives in just more than one day. The positive feedbacks from the participants over the past four years are our motivation to be even more creative in 2019. Hosted Buyers are therefore invited to embark on a 24-hours journey (sleep excluded) in order to get a real feel of the capital of Slovenia – which also prides itself being the European Green Capital in 2016.

Connecting the meeting experience with the local traditions of the Alpine Region will be the leading theme of the Conventa FAM TRIP 2019 to Bled. As a destination for small to medium-sized events, Bled offers breath-taking views over a glacial Alpine lake. Bled can host events for up to 550 delegates, with first-rate meetings and accommodation facilities all within walking distance. Special venues and gourmet cuisine all make Bled a very special experience.

Visit Bohinj – a boutique, charming and wonderfully mysterious region in Slovenian Alps with multiple MICE opportunities.

The concept is to showcase the destination in a different, experiential and fun way, combined to professional knowledge. Our guests will have the opportunity to see a selection of meeting- and special event venues alongside the main city attractions. Some time will also be reserved for tasting the enticing local cuisine and the surprising Slovenian wines, even in a more “hands on” way. Small tasks and encounters with interesting personages from various backgrounds will spice up the Ljubljana experience.

The programme of the Fam Trip will blend the practical business aspect of site inspections to the venues as well as traditional and local customs and gastronomy of the region. In the stunning and unspoiled setting of Bled, our guests will relish time spent in the fun, creative and authentic programme of the Conventa FAM TRIP 2019 to Bled. Ms. VESNA KLEMENČIČ Convention Bureau Bled

We do not wish to reveal all the details, but If we have awaken your curiosity and you are keen to discover a cosy and vibrant city offering a very good value for money and quality meeting & incentive product, do not hesitate to join us for a special Ljubljana experience!” Mr. JAN ORŠIČ Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau 32

Bohinj is an outdoor destination, located in secluded area, just 40 min drive from Ljubljana airport, perfect for hosting small size events combined with outdoor activities. The programme of Conventa Post FAM TRIP will be a mix of outdoor activities while exploring local cuisine and authenticity of the region. During one and a half day you will experience winter activities on different venues suitable for short breaks during busy conference or for full-day team building activity. Welcome to Bohinj! Ms. NATAŠA ANDLOVEC Bohinj Eco Hotel

PORTOROŽ & PIRAN, SLOVENIA 24 – 26 January 2019

KRANJSKA GORA, SLOVENIA 24 – 26 January 2019

ZAGREB, CROATIA 24 – 26 January 2019

(POST-TOUR)

Portorož & Piran easily fit your schedule. Don’t lose your precious time, everything is at your fingertips.

Wintertime in Kranjska Gora is really magical, with joining us on our Fam trip to Kranjska Gora, we will take you to our winter wonderland and offer you active time in Kranjska Gora with lots of outdoor activities, great food, casinos, hotels presentation, … We designed the Fam Trip to show you all the secrets of organizing a great event in Kranjska Gora, surrounded by mountains, nature, great people and traditional culinary adventures.

Allow us to present you Zagreb, one of the oldest European cities and since July 2013 the youngest metropolis of the European Union. By taking part in the Zagreb Fam Trip you will get a unique opportunity to explore and get to know Zagreb, its conference and events venues and facilities both historical and new, get fresh ideas for incentive programmes, see major landmarks, enjoy tasty local dishes, learn about Zagreb proverbial hospitality.

We are warmly welcoming you to join us on our Fam trip to Kranjska Gora and discover 8 great reasons for coming to Kranjska Gora where business and nature go hand by hand.

We take pride in being your hosts and are looking forward to welcoming you to Zagreb!

Enjoy your business meetings with a breath-taking view of the sea. It’s easy to achieve success and well-being surrounded by air full of natural scents that promote brain activity. And after business is done, you can restore your energy by taking advantage of one of the most comprehensive wellness offers in Europe, enjoying your favourite sports activities or simply savouring the beauty of the many natural and cultural gems of this charming region. Enjoy your business with ‘a pinch of the Mediterranean’.

Mr. FEDJA POBEGAJLO Hit Alpinea

Mr. IGOR NOVEL Tourist Board Portorož

Mr. ZLATAN MUFTIĆ Zagreb Tourist Board / Convention Bureau

BELGRADE, SERBIA 24 – 26 January 2019

NOVA GORICA, SLOVENIA 24 – 26 January 2019

GRAZ, AUSTRIA 24 – 26 January 2019

(POST-TOUR)

We warmly invite you to join us in Europe’s unique new destination for meetings – Belgrade!

Where everything is One Step Away

Immerse yourself in the province of Styria’s multi-facetted capital city and allow yourself to be pampered on a city stay. Discover the South Styrian Wine Route, the so-called Styrian Tuscany. Explore the on an old town walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Graz and the City of Design. Enjoy the culinary highlights and regional treats of this ‘Capital of Delight’.

It is here where the Sava River meets the Danube (Dunav) and old-world culture gives way to new vibrant city with tons of interesting sights and attractions, splendid architecture, great people, fast-paced nightlife, affordable shopping, as well as a thriving cultural and gastro scene. Belgrade is definitely a starting point of every successful business gathering, therefore with our dedicated program you will discover the matchless charm of the city that never sleeps and enjoy Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade, multiple award-winning business and design hotel with unique historical background, diverse possibilities for events organization and exquisite local cuisine. Looking forward meeting you in 2019! Mrs. KSENIJA LUBARDA, Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade

Nova Gorica, the natural heart of the Goriška region, a small city with a mild climate, easily accessible, only a stone’s throw from the sea and hills, lies between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, where the influences of Slav, German and Roman cultures and the characteristics of the three winegrowing surrounding regions with distinct cuisine intertwine in an interesting way, in the hinterland of Venice, Trieste and Gorizia, only 100 kilometres (62 miles) away from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana. Some roads from Nova Gorica lead to the Soča Valley, up to Trenta and across to the Cerljansko and Idrijsko regions, to Brda, the Vipava Valley and, further on, towards Ljubljana, in the Karst. Here, the Goriška region opens and unfolds the hidden beauty and unique treasures waiting to be discovered. Everything is so close to Nova Gorica. Mr. BORIS MIKUŽ, HIT D.D. Nova Gorica

Mr. IGOR KOVAČEVIĆ, Serbia Convention Bureau

Learn about the Styrian products, take a culinary winter walk over the largest farmer’s market and learn to cook Styrian lunch. And least but not least get to know the most extraordinary event locations, such as the Alte Universität, the Kunsthaus Graz, the island in the river Mur or the historic Congress Graz and visit the largest congress centre and event hall in the south of Austria, the Stadthalle Graz. MR. HEINZ KALTSCHMIDT, Graz Convention Bureau

REVIVED TRADITION, MODERN COMFORT New Retro-Chic Experience ready for you in May 2019.

IDEJNA ZASNOVA SOB - 13. NADSTROPJA IDEJNA ZASNOVA SOB - VIZUALIZACIJE SOB V1

+386 1 308 7000 lev@union-hotels.eu WWW.UNION-HOTELS.EU www.union-hotels.eu

THE VIBRANT COLLECTION OF LJUBLJANA’S UNION HOTELS The Union Hotels, consisting of four hotels located in the very heart of Slovenia’s capital, offers their guests a variety of services. Hotel Lev, The Grand Union Hotel, Grand Hotel Union Business and Central Hotel all together currently offer 596 comfortable and fully furnished rooms, that are a perfect and a relaxing getaway after a long day of sightseeing of Ljubljana’s attractions. The professional Concierge team, offered at the Grand Hotel Union, also the proud members of Les Clefs d’Or, provide the customer service with a passion for excellence. The hotels offer a wide range of services for their guests to serve all of their needs – from wellness treatment to fitness, an outstanding cuisine, conference and congress venues with various set-up possibilities, lively cafes, bars and more.

THE LARGEST CONFERENCE HOTEL IN LJUBLJANA The Grand Union Hotel is the largest conference hotel in the city, with 21 conference halls and meeting rooms, spreading over 3.000m2 with capacity for hosting 10 to 850 participants. They organise all types of events from conferences, receptions, to business meetings of smaller size. The most famous are the Union Hall and the White Hall, which have for a long time had a reputation of hosting unique events, weddings and important international conferences.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE WITH A TOUCH OF RETRO As a long-term vision of Union Hotels to renew the hotels and bring a richer experience to our guests, Hotel Lev is continuing its transformation journey, which will take place until the end of Spring 2019. The renovation will relate the beginning of Lev’s story from the 60’s – the new visual will fuse the contemporary, timeless elegance with a retro touch. The current renovation, which will include 78 rooms on five floors, will bring an additional 14 rooms, a renovated lobby area and reception area and a new bistro overlooking the lively streets of Ljubljana. The hotel’s breakfast room will also get an extended area and a new look.

NEW LOOK, NEW STORY At the beginning of November 2018, Central Hotel also entered on a path of metamorphosis. The hotel will re-open in Spring 2019 with a fresh and trendy concept, combining stylish design and approachable service, offering its guest 91 rooms. Our hotel will have a vibe, where public areas, check-in area and the open space Living Lounge will be all shared on the 7th floor. The lounge-style lobby or the co-working space will invite all to work, relax and meet. For more information visit www.union-hotels.eu.

info@union-hotels.eu +386 1 308 1270 WWW.UNION-HOTELS.EU

FOUR HOTELS WITH ONE ADDRESS: THE HEART OF THE CITY MULTITUDE OF ELEGANT ACCOMMODATIONS & SUITES CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES FOR ANY OCCASION PENTHOUSE SPA & INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, FITNESS FACILITIES SECURED PARKING SPACES

Certificate of Excellence 6-time WINNER

Grand Hotel Union

Grand Hotel Union Miklošičeva cesta 1 1000 Ljubljana

Grand Hotel Union Business Miklošičeva cesta 3 1000 Ljubljana

Hotel Lev Vošnjakova ulica 1 1000 Ljubljana

Central Hotel Miklošičeva cesta 9 1000 Ljubljana

MARMORNA HALL FLOR PLAN WITH STAND NUMBERS

LIST BY COUNTRIES STAND NUMBERS IN MARMORNA HALL AUSTRIA CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Convention Burgenland 104 Convention Service Innsbruck 107 Graz Convention Bureau / Graz Tourism 98 MICE Gastein 109 Region Villach Tourismus 94 Salzburg Convention Bureau 112 Schladming-Dachstein Convention 96 Steiermark Convention - Steirische Tourismus GmbH 97 Congress Saalfelden 110 Convention Bureau Lower Austria 103 Klagenfurt Tourismus 92 Congress & Exhibition Centres Congress Messe Innsbruck 107 Ferry Porsche Congress Center 114 Messe Congress Graz Austria 99 Salzburg Congress 111 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Falk TOURS & Falkensteiner Hotels Central Europe 46 Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg 113 Novapark HotelbetriebsgmbH 101 Roomz Hotels 100 Seepark Hotel Congress & Spa 93 VAMED Vitality World 106 Weitzer Hotels 102 DMC - Destination Management Companies Falk TOURS & Falkensteiner Hotels Central Europe 46 Event Agencies inspiria event service GmbH 108 PCO - Professional Congress Organiser Mondial GmbH & Co. KG 106 Special Venues Fahrtraum GmbH 112 PAN.EVENT GmbH - Esterhazy Group 105 Projekt Spielberg 95 Salzburgs Castles & Palaces 111

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Courtyard by Marriott, Sarajevo Hotel Hills Sarajevo, Congress & Termal Spa Resort MGallery TarÄ?in Forest Resort & Ibis Styles Sarajevo Residence Inn by Mariott Sarajevo

BULGARIA DMC - Destination Management Companies Victoria Holidays Ltd Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Hotel Marinela Sofia Hotel Rila International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites Metropolitan Hotel Sofia

65 67 68 66

75 75 73 73 74

CROATIA CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Croatian National Tourist Board - Convention Bureau 56 Dubrovnik Tourist Board 59 Zagreb Convention Bureau 57 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities HUP-Zagreb d.d. 58 Kempinski Hotel Adriatic 36 Le Meridien Lav hotel 62 Losinj Hotels & Villas by Jadranka hoteli LTD 63 Park Plaza Histria 60 Plava Laguna d.d. 61 DMC - Destination Management Companies Intours DMC Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro 10

GERMANY Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Best Western Hotels Central Europe GmbH

GREECE CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau 64

HUNGARY Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities InterContinental Budapest Mjus World ****S - Resort & Thermal Park

72 71

ITALY CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) PromoTurismoFVG 48 DMC - Destination Management Companies Falk TOURS & Falkensteiner Hotels Central Europe 46 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Villaverde Hotel&Resort Wellness Spa&Golf****S 47

MONTENEGRO CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Montenegro Convention Bureau 84 DMC - Destination Management Companies Congress Travel Agency 86 Montenegro Tourist Service 91 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities CentreVille Hotel & Experiences 85 Maestral Resort & Casino - Maestral Hotels and Casinos 87 doo Montenegro Stars Hotels Group 88 Regent Porto Montenegro 89 The Chedi Lustica Bay 90

POLAND CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Gdansk Convention Bureau 53

InterContinental Ljubljana Kempinski Palace Portorož Lipica Stud Farm & Hotel Maestoso**** Kompas Hoteli Bled d.d. LifeClass Hotels & Spa Postojna Cave Park Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana Remisens Hotels Mountain Resort Krvavec Sava Hotels & Resorts Terme Olimia Terme Vivat Union Hoteli d.d. Unitur d.o.o. DMC - Destination Management Companies ABC Tourism, DMC ETC Adriatic - corporate events Go Green Intours DMC Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro Kompas DMC, Kompas Meet Time Out Events PCO - Professional Congress Organiser CD Congress Centre Ljubljana Dekon.si Toleranca Marketing Special Venues Bled Culture Institute / Bled Castle Lipica Stud Farm & Hotel Maestoso**** Ljubljana Castle Postojna Cave Park Other Services Adria Airways GoOpti Ltd. Jezeršek Catering Kaval Group Vivo catering

SERBIA CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Park Palic Ltd 78 Serbia Convention Bureau 83 Tourist Organization of Belgrade-Belgrade Convention 82 Bureau Tourist Organization Zlatibor 77 Event Agency eventsLT 76 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Crowne Plaza Belgrade and Holiday Inn & Belexpo center 79 Belgrade MK Mountain Resort 80 Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade 81

SLOVAKIA CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Bratislava Tourist Board 51 DMC - Destination Management Companies Emerge 51 Tour4U DMC 50 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities DoubleTree by Hilton Kosice 52

SLOVENIA CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Bled Tourism Board, Convention Bureau 25 Institute for Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sport Brda 31 Ljubljana Tourism / Ljubljana Convention Bureau 1 Maribor - Pohorje Tourist Board 45 Velenje – Topolšica / Šoštanj 40 Slovenian Convention Bureau 2 Slovenian Tourist Board 3 Tourist Board Portorož 33 Turizem Bohinj 30 Congress & Exhibition Centres CD Congress Centre Ljubljana 9 GR - Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre 5 Congress Hotels & Hotels with Conference Facilities Best Western Kranjska Gora 28 Best Western Premier Hotel Slon 13 Bohinj ECO Hotel 30 City Hotel 13 Eurotas Hotels 37 Hit Universe of Fun / Hit Alpinea 29 Hotel CUBO 7 Hotel Plesnik 44 Hoteli Bernardin d.d. 34

Other Services Turkish Airlines

19 36 39 26 35 32 8 38 27 23 41 42 6 43 31 21 15 10 12 49 9 17 22 24 39 18 32 4 20 24 16 11

TURKEY 69

UKRAINE CVB (National, Regional or Local Visitors or Convention Bureau) Lviv Convention Bureau 70

Other Services IBTM The meetings Show

UNITED KINGDOM 54 55

Austria

CONGRESS MESSE INNSBRUCK

Stand 107/B

CONGRESS SAALFELDEN

Ms. Nicole Jessner

Mr. Alfred Wieland

+43 512 5936 1127

+43 658 276 7000

n.jessner@cmi.at

alfred.wieland@congress-saalfelden.at

www.cmi.at

www.congress-saalfelden.at

Rennweg 3 6020 Innsbruck Austria

Stadtplatz 2 5760 Saalfelden Austria

With 60,000 square meters of floor space in 40 halls, Congress Messe Innsbruck (CMI) hosts up to 500 events a year with about 550,000 visitors. That makes CMI one of the biggest operators in the Austrian meetings and fairs. The three venues Congress, Exhibition Centre and congress park igls are situated in the midst of the Alps in the immediate vicinity of Innsbruck’s Old Town with nearby hotels bars and cultural sights. CMI is “Green Location” certified and offers an in-house Professional Congress Organizer (PCO).

Stand 110

Congress Saalfelden offers a total of 14 conference rooms spread over 2500m² of modern event space. Whether seeking to accommodate up to 1000 people, or in need of a single room for a business conversation, Congress Saalfelden clients look forward to a generous range of spatial options and flexible room designs. In combination with the new modular meeting package system and the benefits of the newly refurbished 4-star hotel ‘Die Hindenburg’, we have everything to ensure your conferences and meetings are a resounding success.

Austria

CONVENTION BUREAU LOWER AUSTRIA

Stand 130

CONVENTION BURGENLAND

Ms. Edith Mader

Ms. Anna Gettinger

+43 274 2900 019825

+43 2683 633 84 11

edith.mader@noe.co.at

gettinger@burgenland.info

www.convention.niederoesterreich.at

www.convention.burgenland.info

Niederösterreich-Ring 2, Haus C 3100 St. Pölten Austria

Johann Permayer-Strasse 13 7000 Eisenstadt Austria

With its central location, Lower Austria - the land round Vienna, is a premium destination for business tourism. Convention Bureau Lower Austria is your partner if you are interested in staging Meetings and incentives in the Danube Valley or in the wine region. Special offer: 350 rooms for one Price in combination with a congress close to Vienna!

Stand 104

Try something new! Explore the authentic and upcoming, new destination – Burgenland! By virtue of its location in the centre of Europe, Burgenland is ideally suited for international and national events. We offer you services entirely free of charge and irrespective of the size of your event. A space which satisfies the utmost demands of a contemporary and professional event and congress centre. In its capacity as service centre, Convention Burgenland collaborates closely with you to offer support in all matters related to the organisation of your conferences in Burgenland.

Austria

CONVENTION SERVICE INNSBRUCK

Stand 107/A

FAHRTRAUM GMBH

Ms. Alexandra Einwaller

Mr. Philip Motschmann

+43 512 562000

+43621759232

a.einwaller@innsbruck.info

events@fahrtraum.at

www.meeting.innsbruck.info

www.fahrtraum.at

Burggraben 3 6020 Innsbruck Austria

Passauer Str. 30 5163 Mattsee Austria

HIGH MOUNTAINS, STRONG CITY The city of INNSBRUCK is undoubtedly one of the most impressive destinations to host international events. Wreathed by imposing mountain chains, this university town boasts a modern infrastructure and a plethora of leisure activities. The city pulsates with life: Innsbruck is wide open to the world, a young municipality in the pulsating heart of the Alps. Enjoy avant garde or classic alpine style - the city aesthetics offers both. Meeting planners are always surprised about how short distances in Innsbruck really are. The Alpine-urban feeling is just unique.

Stand 112/B

Historic race cars are the centrepiece of the Ferdinand Porsche experience world. Discover the unique masterstrokes of technology from the brilliant engineer Ferdinand Porsche. From horse carriages to the Volkswagen Beetle, you will find automotive beauties that are even available for chauffeured trips. The state-of-the-art simulators between the classic cars offer realistic high-speed experiences. Fahr(T) raum can also be booked as an extraordinary location for business events.

Austria

FERRY PORSCHE CONGRESS CENTER

FALK TOURS & FALKENSTEINER HOTELS CENTRAL EUROPE

Stand 46/B

Mr. Thomas Stranner

Mr. Oliver Staerz

+43(0)1 361 62 63 01

+43 6542 474775

thomas.stranner@falktours.com

staerz@fpcc.at

www.groups-falktours.com

www.fpcc.at

Gertrude-Fröhlich-Sandner-Straße 13 1100 Vienna Austria

Brucker Bundesstrasse 1a 5700 Zell am See Austria

Stand 114

Bringing visitors into the country As an agent for incoming tourism especially for groups, meetings, incentives and Leisure we aim to bring visitors to Italy, Austria, Germany, Croatia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia. Our seminar rooms,in the Falkensteiner Hotels are equipped with lifestyle and ultra-modern technology, they are available for meetings,conferences, presentations and celebrations. or other kinds of Events. In 32 Hotels in 6 different countries.

Austria

GRAZ CONVENTION BUREAU / GRAZ TOURISM

Stand 98

IMLAUER HOTEL PITTER SALZBURG

Mr. Heinz Kaltschmidt

Mr. Rene Eichinger

+43 316 80 75 0

+43 662 88 978 811

hk@graztourismus.at

verkauf@imlauer.com

www.graztourismus.at/congress

www.imlauer.com

Messeplatz 1 8010 Graz Austria

Rainerstr. 6 5020 Salzburg Austria

Stand 113

Graz - Austria’s second largest city – is an ideal setting for successful meetings and incentives. 50.000 conference participants on more than 200 international congresses visit the city every year. They are highly enthusiastic about the beautiful Old Town - an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage - the attractive cultural programme, the quality and diversity of the restaurants and the excellent infrastructure of the conference centres and venues. Graz combines excellent meeting infrastructure with great hospitality - a perfect choice for your next event!

Austria

The newly renovated 4* superior hotel is located in the city centre. Enjoy 192 modern bedrooms, 16 meeting rooms on a total function space of 1,200 sqm - flooded with daylight. The unique “Pitter Saal” offers 450 sqm and can be flexibly divided into 6 sections. Ceiling heights of up to 6.5m guarantee a special atmosphere for many occasions: congresses, meetings, car presentations etc. for 5 - 500 delegates. The IMLAUER Sky Bar & Restaurant offers brilliant cuisine and fantastic views across the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Salzburg. Our IMLAUER-family & team hopes to see you soon.

Austria

INSPIRIA EVENT SERVICE GMBH

Stand 108

Breaking conventions and creating space. Maximum creative freedom, a great deal of technical potentialities, and first-rate aesthetic décor: that is what event managers usually expect to find in a modern congress centre. The Ferry Porsche Congress Centre provides all that right in the tourism Mecca of Zell am See-Kaprun. And a perfect infrastructure enables visitors from all over the world to reach the house quite easily. Not only does the innovative congress building offer technology on its highest level. The state-of-the-art house also sets standards where flexibility is concerned.

KLAGENFURT TOURISMUS

Mr. Stefan Heissel

Mr. Markus Strutz

+43-662-87 58 85-21

+43 0 463 287 463 14

s.heissel@inspiria.net

strutz@visitklagenfurt.at

www.inspiria.net

www.visitklagenfurt.at

Aignerstrasse 4a 5020 Salzburg Austria

Neuer Platz 5 9020 Klagenfurt am Worthersee Austria

Stand 92

inspiria event service is a full-service event agency based in Salzburg & Vienna, Austria. We offer all services in the broad filed of event and meeting organization and incentive travel. We develop concepts for SMEs and large companies in all fields as well as for international institutions. In addition to overall concepts, our portfolio includes the organization of gala evenings, supporting programs and event support services, such as hostess recruitment and location scouting. Our Event Team consists of people who take on their tasks with conviction and personal dedication.

Take full advantage of the variety afforded by Klagenfurt am Woerthersee and its surroundings. Excite your customers, colleagues and conference guests with extraordinary locations. Discover ideal venues for special events, congresses, trade shows, conferences, seminars or meetings. We will assist you in selecting event spaces, designing side programs, organizing sightseeing tours, and providing participants with brochures in various languages. We help you with the planning, reservation and organisation of fringe events so that your event will be a success!

Austria

MESSE CONGRESS GRAZ AUSTRIA

Stand 99

MICE GASTEIN

Mr. Stefan Ettl

Mr. Gerald Wenger

004366480882245

+43 6432 3393 260

stefan.ettl@mcg.at

gerald.wenger@gastein.com

www.mcg.at

www.gastein.com

Messeturm 1 8010 Graz Austria

Tauernplatz 1 5630m Bad Hofgastein Austria

Messe Congress Graz – PLACES BIG ENOUGH FOR YOUR IDEAS 44 multifunctional rooms for meetings, conferences and congresses, balls and concerts, the most modern multifunctional hall in Austria and seven expo halls – that’s how large the range of facilities offered by Messe Congress Graz Betriebsgesellschaft m.b.H really is. Several venues - Congress Graz, Stadthalle Graz, Messecongress Graz, Messe Graz and sports arenas have been united under the MCG umbrella brand. The events staged are as diverse as the venues.

Stand 109

Just imagine your conference, flanked by snow-capped peaks. With the presentations over, your guests unwind in uniquely reenergizing spring water. They are pampered with delectable treats from our kitchens and cellars. They enjoy cosmopolitan shopping experiences. Open-air concerts surprise and enrich your participants. What more do you need to do? Not much, since we organize your conference, your event, your incentive with professional precision and the personal satisfaction of seeing you succeed. And with the promise, you will be able to enjoy your stay every bit as much as your guests.

Austria

MONDIAL GMBH & CO. KG

Stand 106/A

NOVAPARK HOTELBETRIEBSGMBH

Mr. Tino Gertscher

Mr. Wolfgang Nister

+43 1 58804 128

+43 316 682010 721

gertscher@mondial-travel.com

marketing@novapark.at

www.mondial-travel.com/en

www.novapark.at

Operngasse 20b 1040 Vienna Austria

Fischeraustraße 22 8051 Graz Austria

The Austrian private company Mondial GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1966 in Baden near Vienna. Always mindful of the highest quality of the services offered, the company has continuously developed into a medium-sized company. In addition to the parent company in Baden, branch offices in Vienna as well as branches in Dusseldorf, Prague, Budapest, Berlin and in the congress area were additionally founded in Barcelona. Mondial’s business model is based on five key pillars Congress Management, Destination Management, Corporate Travel & Events, MICE and Mondial Tour Operator.

Stand 101

In the north of Graz / Austria lies the “Wohlfühlhotel Novapark 3*-SUPERIOR/4*” with 157 rooms and long-term apartments. With Nova-Air is a unique location with two aircraft on the hotel roof. At a height of 22 meters, a llyuschin Il-62M and Boeing 727-200 serve as a bar and restaurant. 22 seminar and event rooms (up to 900 people in one room) and the many years of experience of the banquet and event department form the ideal basis for your events. The 3,000 m² wellness oasis Nova-Spa with saunas and swimming pool offers relaxation.

Austria

PAN.EVENT GMBH - ESTERHAZY GROUP

Stand 105

PROJEKT SPIELBERG

Mr. Johannes Berger

Mr. Thomas Nepustil

+43 664 88348313

+43 3577 202 27064

j.berger@esterhazy.at

thomas.nepustil@projekt-spielberg.com

www.esterhazy.at

www.projekt-spielberg.com

Esterhazyplatz 4 7000 Eisenstadt Austria

Red Bull Ring Strasse 1 8724 Spielberg Austria

ESTERHAZY EVENT LOCATIONS | BURGENLAND | AUSTRIA The first and sometimes most lasting impression of any event is created by its surroundings. ESTERHAZY offers five unique venues, each one utterly different, but all sharing certain important features: a central and easily accessible address, close to Vienna and yet in the heart of the Pannonian region, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a highly committed team of staff. This all works together to give each event the distinctive style that it deserves. Explore our stunning venues in Eisenstadt, near Lake Neusiedl, and beyond.

Stand 95

The Projekt Spielberg in the heart of the Austrian region of Styria is the perfect place for meetings, incentives, Team Buildings and events. Several famous motor sports events have found a home in Projekt Spielberg, and you too can experience all kinds of driving fun. Whether it’s for 10 or 500 people, for a meeting, seminar, conference, product presentation, teambuilding or incentive: unique locations, short distances, the Red Bull Ring, first-class hotels and restaurants, and last but not least, the stunning natural environment all lend your event in Spielberg that special something.

Austria

ROOMZ HOTELS

REGION VILLACH TOURISMUS GMBH

Stand 94

Mr. Thomas Melcher

Mr. Stefan Willensdorfer

+43 4242 42000 50

+43 316 90 20 90

sales@region-villach.at

stefan.willensdorfer@roomz-graz.com

www.visitvillach.at

www.roomz-hotels.com

Peraustraße 32 9500 Villach Austria

Conrad von Hötzendorfstraße 96 1110 Vienna and Graz Austria

Stand 100

CONVENTION BUREAU VILLACH – CONGRESS DESTINATION VILLACH The CITY OF VILLACH is well known as major traffic- and business-hub within the Alps-Adriatic Region. The city unites internationality and modern, cutting-edge technology congress infrastructure as the CONGRESS CENTER VILLACH with the advantages of the tourist destination. The CONVENTION BUREAU VILLACH offers individual and competent support for organizers of international congresses, conferences and social events – the one-stop-shop of the MICE destination Villach.

Austria

SALZBURG CONGRESS

Stand 111/B

SALZBURG CONVENTION BUREAU

Mr. Klaus Schmidhofer

Ms. Natascha Ringerthaler

+4366288987614

+43 662 88987 271

schmidhofer@salzburgcongress.at

n.ringerthaler@salzburgcb.com

www.salzburgcongress.at/en

www.salzburgcb.com

Auerspergstrasse 6 5020 Salzburg Austria

Auerspergstraße 6 5020 Salzburg Austria

Stand 112/A

Salzburg Congress is one of Europe’s top venues for hosting association conferences, AGMs and congresses. The sophisticated design of this facility, located at the beginning of Mirabell Gardens, enables the halls and rooms on up to five levels to be customise to the exact requirements of each event. There are 1200 hotel beds within walking distance, excellent rail and air connections and a team qualified to deal with even the most complex and technical challenges, to guarantee your event enjoys the success it deserves.

Austria

Friendly and professional: Salzburg Convention Bureau is the official port of call for events in the city, surroundings and regions of the province of Salzburg. It’s the perfect link between clients and more than 70 service providers. Its team gives unbiased advice and the information service is free of charge. Of course, many years of theoretical, factual and practical expertise are all part of the deal. Whether you plan a congress with up to 5.000 participants, your annual kick-off meeting or incentives with money-can’t buy experience – everything is possible and you have the choice!

Austria

SALZBURG CASTLES & PALACES

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The roomz hotels offer 152 rooms in Vienna Gasometer, 265 rooms in Vienna Prater and 133 rooms in Graz. All our hotels are located right next to public transport and the city centre can be reached in a few minutes. Eat, drink & relax in a cosy atmosphere at our Restaurant and bar, which is opened 24 hours a day. All our seminar rooms are available with state-of-the-art equipment and can be set up and combine in different ways. Next to roomz Prater we are opening a conference Center which has space for over 400 People in one of the main business districts of Vienna.

SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN CONVENTION

Ms. Birgit Meixner

Ms. Angelika Dietmayer

+43662846181

+43 368723310628

meixner@salzburg-burgen.at

angelika.dietmayer@schladming-dachstein.at

www.salzburg-burgen.at

www.schladming-dachstein.at/mice

Mönchsberg 34 5020 Salzburg Austria

Ramsauerstraße 756 8970 Schladming Austria

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The Salzburg Castles and Palace Enterprises (SBSB) manages historically important buildings Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Salzburg Residence Palace, Hohenwerfen Fortress and Mauterndorf Castle under the motto “Preserve and Utilize” in cooperation with various partners – museum, restaurants and souvenir shops. Together they host nearly 1,5 million visitors per year. With touching ancient walls and magnificent panoramas, the SBSB offers unforgettable ambiance for every kind of event. The function rooms have the capacity to cater for events up to more than 600 people.

Schladming-Dachstein Convention is your central contact partner for conferences, meetings, incentives, events, hotels and all tourist attractions in Schladming-Dachstein Region. The combination of “Meetings in the Mountains” and a wealth of recreational opportunities amid beautiful nature – promises an unforgettable stay. Mountains, as far as the eye can see. Natural landscapes and Styrian hospitality. Plus World-Championship-caliber pistes for pure skiing enjoyment. The unique Schladming-Dachstein Region provides the ideal setting for the most beautiful stay imaginable.

Austria

SEEPARK HOTEL CONGRESS & SPA

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STEIERMARK CONVENTION - STEIRISCHE TOURISMUS GMBH

Ms. Sylvia Ehrhard

Ms. Lisa Maria Köck

+43463204499710

+43 3112 38 5854

sylvia.ehrhard@seeparkhotel.at

lisa.koeck@steiermark-convention.com

www.seeparkhotel.at

www.steiermark.com/convention

Universitätsstraße 104 9020 Klagenfurt Austria

St.-Peter-Hauptstr. 243 8042 Graz Austria

Located at lake Wörthersee and near the city Klagenfurt the Seepark Hotel offers the perfect location for business travels and holiday feelings. The modern design, the great SPA and the culinary experience fulfill business as well as holiday dreams in each season. Furthermore the hotel offers 5 different meeting rooms with a capacity up to 200 person and it is surrounded by 3.000 spare meter park area. Whether in a small or large circle, meeting in private or demanding conference, anything is possible here.

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Steiermark Convention is your expert service agency for any question regarding the best way to organise your conference in Styria! We and our experienced partners are pleased to give you excellent advice and support in comprehensively planning and expertly staging your event. Our services are professional, fast – and free! Styria as a conference destination offers a superb blend of Austrian delights. We and our 47 members (33 conference hotels, 5 congress centres, 4 event locations, 3 event agencies, 2 convention bureaus) throughout Styria make meetings a delight!

Austria

VAMED VITALITY WORLD

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WEITZER HOTELS

Ms. Sieglinde Dotter-Zlatnik

Ms. Julia Routil

+43 160127777

+43 316 703 612

sieglinde.dotter@vitality-world.com

julia.routil@weitzer.com

www.vitality-world.com

www.weitzer.com

Sterngasse 5 1230 Vienna Austria

Grieskai 12-14 8020 Graz Austria

The VAMED Vitality World resorts and event loations in Austria and Hungary await you in some of the most beautiful parts of Austria and the lively city of Budapest. VAMED Vitality World is Austria’s leading operator of thermal spa and health resorts and operates following resorts: AQUA DOME – Tirol Therme Längenfeld, Tauern SPA Zell am See Kaprun, SPA Resort Therme Geinberg, Therme Laa – Hotel & Silent Spa, St. Martins Spa & Lodge, Spa Resort Styria – Bad Waltersdorf, la pura women’s health resort kamptal, Therme Wien, Health Spa Sauerbrunn and Aquaworld Resort Budapest.

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The Weitzer family has been in the Austrian hotel business for over 100 years. With an intuitive grasp of the latest trends Florian Weitzer has created a completely autonomous hotel environment for each establishment. In Graz the hotels Das Weitzer and the Grand Hôtel Wiesler are just a few steps away from the historic city centre. Here, importance is given to long-standing tradition, which is achieved by creatively and passionately aligning these traditions with current trends. The hotel Daniel is placed next to the main railway station and present a modern interpretation of smart luxury.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, SARAJEVO

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HOTEL HILLS SARAJEVO, CONGRESS & TERMAL SPA RESORT

Ms. Vanja Koprivica

Ms. Nermina Sefer

+38733954503

+387 33947947

vanja.koprivica@courtyard.com

info@hotelhills.ba

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjjcy-courtyard-sarajevo/

www.hotelhills.ba

Skenderija 1 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia-Herzegovina

Butmirska cesta 18. 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia-Herzegovina

Enjoy comfortable accommodation and central location on the coast of river Miljacka in Sarajevo City Center during your stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo Hotel. Key Features: 131 contemporary and spacious guest rooms, 3 conference rooms with natural lightning, Central location on the coast of river Miljacka, Award-winning Rooftop Lounge with panoramic view, Walking distance to all major tourist attractions, Free high-speed WiFi across entire Hotel, Pet friendly policy

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Hotel Hills Sarajevo is a part of the biggest hospitality group in Bosnia and Herzegovina, owner of the Hollywood hotel Sarajevo 4*, Termalna Riviera and Hollywood travel as well. Hotel Hills is a new 5* Hotel that includes 330 sophisticated comfort and luxurious rooms and suites, Congress center with 12 conference rooms capacity from 10 up to 3000 persons and modern conference technology, stable and strong WI-FI, wellness, spa &amp; fitness centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Adrenalin park for children and adults on impressive 2200 square meters, Wedding halls and Sky restaurant.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

RESIDENCE INN BY MARIOTT SARAJEVO

MGALLERY TARČIN FOREST RESORT & IBIS STYLES SARAJEVO

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Mr. Namik Sejdovic

Mr. Dejan Pajic

+387 62 986 752

+38733563700

namik.sejdovic@accor.com

dejan.pajic@marriott.com

www.tarcinforestresort.ba, www.ibis-styles-sarajevo.ba

www.marriott.com/sjjri

Volovacka bb & Džemala Bijedića 169a 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia-Herzegovina

Skenderija 43 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Discover Tarčin Forest Resort and Spa, your dream home, where French “art de recevoir” and well-being experience meet to nurture your senses. Feel the rejuvenating power of altitude and nature, impeccably accompanied by a perceptive and professional team. ibis Styles Sarajevo does make the contrasts play! Same way that Sarajevo does, a Balkan city where the East meets the West, chic young culture meshes the tradition. A city of scenic mountains and winter sports. It’s all there!

Bulgaria

HOTEL MARINELA SOFIA

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HOTEL RILA

Mr. Svetoslav Georgiev

Mr. Mihail Siarov

+359 (0) 2 969 22 27

+359 2 805 55 69

svetoslav.georgiev@victoriagroup.bg

msiarov@bt-ds.com

www.hotel-marinela.com/en/home-en/home-en.htm

www.rilaborovets.com

100 James Bourchier Boulevard 1407 Sofia Bulgaria

Ski resort Borovets 2010 Borovets Bulgaria

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Set in the heart of Sofia, Hotel Marinela has been designed by the renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Located on an area of 30,000 sq.m, the hotel offers 442 rooms and suites, including the largest Presidential Suite in Bulgaria. Hotel Marinela stands out with 2696 sq.m indoor meeting, congress, exhibitions and conference facilities; 700 guest is the capacity of our largest banqueting room. Guests can enjoy variety of restaurants & bars, gym and the indoor 20m swimming pool. Landmark of the hotel is the “Japanese Garden”, created on a model of a garden in Hotel New Otani in Tokyo.

Bulgaria

Space, style and service – Hotel Rila, Borovets offers all the ingredients for an extraordinary event throughout the year! After a massive renovation, finished in 2017, the Rila Hotel welcomes its guests with a brand new design and a modern alpine-style ambiance. The new conference and events centre features 8 meeting rooms with capacity from 20 to 700 delegates or 1300 people in total. Borovets with its proximity to the capital Sofia is already recognized as the new event destination in Bulgaria for local and international MICE organizers.

Bulgaria

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CASINO & TOWER SUITES

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Situated in the heart of Sarajevo, Residence Inn Sarajevo hotel is where you will feel right at home. The only extended stay hotel in Sarajevo offers stylish and tastefully appointed studios and suites, which provide a blend of comfort and sophistication. All units feature fully equipped kitchenettes, with stove top, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator, to make your long or short stay a comfortable one. Additional amenities include a rich, complimentary continental breakfast, free WiFi throughout the hotel, fitness centre, sauna and steam room.

METROPOLITAN HOTEL SOFIA

Ms. Nelly Nedyalkova

Ms. Martina Bojanska

+359 52 357 180

+35924247811

nnedyalkova@interhc.com

sales@metropolitanhotelsofia.com

www.hotelcasinointernational.com

www.metropolitanhotelsofia.com

Front Beach Alley, Golden Sands Resort 9007 Varna Bulgaria

64, Tsarigradsko shosse Blvd. 1784 Sofia Bulgaria

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A 5 star hotel, situated only a few steps from the beach of Golden Sands, Bulgaria and 15 minutes from Varna city center. One of the biggest hotel-based conference centers in Bulgaria with capacity for up to 1,200 people, a variety of 11 meeting rooms, as well as an Amphitheater. A mix of 325 deluxe, superior, executive rooms and suites, with park and sea views. With exciting views and delicious cuisine the restaurants are among the best in the area. Many entertainment opportunities, including elegant casino, executive lounge, infinity pool, nigh bar, shopping center.

Metropolitan Hotel Sofia is an independent 4-star business hotel, part of the highest-level accommodation market in Sofia, Bulgaria. All 201 rooms and suites are equipped with comfortable beds, spacious working desk, flat screen TV, individually controlled air conditioning and laptop-sized safe. Special compliments include – top of the line Wi-Fi connection, soft mini-bar, more than 100 parking lots, charging station for electric vehicles and airport transportation. The hotel offers 10 fully-equipped conference halls that can accommodate up to 500 people.

Bulgaria

Croatia

VICTORIA HOLIDAYS LTD

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CROATIAN NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD- CONVENTION BUREAU

Ms. Polina Petrova

Ms. Đive Kovačević

+359894776610

+385 1 4699 333

info@victoriaholidays.eu

ana.lelas@htz.hr

www.victoriaholidays.eu/new

www.meetingscroatia.com

James Bourchier Blv 1000 Sofia Bulgaria

Iblerov trg 10/4 10 000 Zagreb Croatia

The proficiency of Victoria Holidays Ltd in high quality servicing, based on excellent local knowledge, expertise and resources has entitled the management of the company the position of a helpful and trustworthy ground agent for organization of events, activities, variety of culture and adventure tours, transportation and logistics on the territory of Bulgaria.

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Croatian Convention Bureau is the official voice of Croatia as a meetings and incentives destination. It is an integral part of the Croatian National Tourist Board and carries a staff of experienced business specialists who are always at your service. Together with its regional offices, its facilities, continues to be available to you for any additional information you may require. Should you so wish, we will organize inspection visits, recommend itineraries and act as your reliable guide through Croatia’s congress possibilities.

Croatia

DUBROVNIK TOURIST BOARD

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HUP-ZAGREB D.D.

Ms. Romana Vlašić

Mr. Hrvoje Antic

+38520323887

+38513658402

romana.vlasic@tzdubrovnik.hr

hrvoje.antic@panorama-zagreb.com

www.tzdubrovnik.hr

www.hupzagreb.com

Brsalje 5 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia

Trg Krešimira Ćosića 9 10000 Zagreb Croatia

The Convention Bureau within the Dubrovnik Tourist Board was established in order to assist organisers of business meetings, congresses and incentives to facilitate the realisation of their projects. It provides assistance to meeting and conference organizers and gives free and impartial advices in event planning, complimentary venue finding service, fam & inspection trips, suggestions for PCO-s or DMC-s, suggestions for social partners programs, pre & post tours, provides promotional materials.

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HUP-ZAGREB Inc. is the oldest and biggest hotel group in Zagreb that has, with its innovative approach to product and service development, and its investments in the Dubrovnik Riviera, become one of the leading hotel companies in Croatia. HUP-ZAGREB Inc. has more than 2000 rooms and suites in Zagreb and on Dubrovnik Riviera, and 50 congress venues that annually accommodate over 120,000 attendees of different congresses, conferences and business events.

Croatia

INTOURS DMC SLOVENIA, CROATIA & MONTENEGRO

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KEMPINSKI HOTEL ADRIATIC

Mr. Tomaž Krušič

Mr. Thomas Bačić

+386 1 430 35 50

+385 52 707 044

info@intours-dmc.com

thomas.bacic@kempinski.com

www.intours-dmc.com

www.kempinski.com/adriatic

Metohijska 4 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia

Alberi 300 A 52475 Savudrija Croatia

Having delivered some of most demanding events in the Adriatic region, Intours DMC has unrivaled industry knowledge to advise you on the services that best match your requirements. The passionate team of event professionals looks to add value and originality to each incentive, conference, meeting or product launch in Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro - fighting for the best deal, advocating the highest quality of service and inventing creative solutions to deliver most memorable events.

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Kempinski Hotel Adriatic is the first Croatian five-star luxury seaside golf and spa resort. The hotel features 186 exclusively furnished rooms and suites, two gourmet restaurants, three bars, a 3,000 sq m spa with gym, a Kempinski Kids Club, a private wedding chapel surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, a serviced beach and various conference facilities in the hotel itself and in a separate conference centre at the beach directly overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The Golf Club Adriatic represents the first championship 18-hole golf course in the Istrian region.

Croatia

LOSINJ HOTELS & VILLAS BY JADRANKA HOTELI LTD

LE MERIDIEN LAV HOTEL

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Ms. Brankica Maric

Mr. Milan Pejic

+385 21500615

+385 661155

brankica.maric@lemeridiensplit.com

milan.pejic@jadranka.hr

www.lemeridien.com/split

www.losinj-hotels.com

Grljevacka 2a 21312 Podstrana Croatia

Drazica 1 51550 Mali Losinj Croatia

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Le Meridien Lav hotel is the 5* luxury resort hotel situated 8km south of Split,in the coastal village of Podstrana with 381 rooms, 9 meeting rooms, 1 spa, 2 swimming pools, 5 restaurants, 4 tennis courts and 1 private marina.

Croatia

PARK PLAZA HISTRIA

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PLAVA LAGUNA D.D.

Mr. Tomislav Korosec

Ms. Sandra Jurić

+38552590000

+38552410229

tkorosec@pphe.com

sandra.juric@plavalaguna.com

www.parkplaza.com/pula-hotel-hr-52100/hrvpphp

www.plavalaguna.com

Verudella 17 52100 Pula Croatia

Rade Končara 12 52440 Poreč Croatia

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PARK PLAZA HISTRIA Pula is a breathtaking resort on Croatia’s glorious Istrian peninsula. Each of the 368 spacious guestrooms features contemporary design, a private balcony and indulgent amenities and many also benefit from a stunning sea view. A striking meetings venue close to the ancient city of Pula, Park Plaza Histria boasts 740m2 of contemporary event space for meetings, parties and social gatherings, as well as a purpose-built hall for large conferences. The resort’s four meeting rooms can host up to 100delegates, while 700 guests can be accommodated in the impressive Congress Hall.

Croatia

Plava laguna j.s.c. is a company backed by more than half a century of successful operation and development, based on ecological principles and sustainable development, and by permanent enrichment of its overall offer and adjustment to the needs of ever more demanding tourist market, it continuously occupied leadership position in the Croatian tourism. In its accommodation facilities in the cities of Poreč, Umag and Rijeka, it can daily accommodate over 42 thousand guests.

Germany

ZAGREB CONVENTION BUREAU

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LOŠINJ HOTELS & VILLAS is a hotel brand of Jadranka hotels, a member of one of the oldest Croatian tourist company - JADRANKA GROUP of Mali Lošinj. We operate 4* and 5* hotels, villas and apartments that can accommodate more than 3.500 guests. All of our properties are located by the sea surrounded by the green centuries-old pine-wood in the immediate vicinity of the sports facilities. We have conference rooms up to 400 pax in theater style in Luxury Hotel Bellevue***** and Wellness Hotel Aurora****.

BEST WESTERN HOTELS CENTRAL EUROPE GMBH

Mr. Zlatan Muftic

Mr. Primoz Golob

+385 1 48 98 555

+49 (0)6196 4724 253

zmuftic@meetinzagreb.hr

primoz.golob@bestwestern.de

www.meetinzagreb.hr

www.bestwestern.de

Kaptol 5 10000 Zagreb Croatia

Frankfurter Straße 10-14 6576 Eschborn Germany

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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 organizers 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.

Best Western Hotels Central Europe offers more than 100 meeting and event hotels in 10 European countries under a common roof. All hotels of the brand guarantee uniform quality standards worldwide. Regardless of the event you are planning – Best Western offers professional service, appropriate rooms with modern seminar technology and high-speed internet access in all rooms and public areas. The fully automated online booking process on our homepage enables you as an event planer to book small to mid-sizes venues online, whereas our meeting desk can advise you on large, complex events.

Greece

Hungary

ATHENS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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INTERCONTINENTAL BUDAPEST

Ms. Eliza Tsolakou

Mr. Szabolcs Abraham

+302103312002

+36 13276361

etsolakou@athenscvb.gr

szabolcs.abraham@ihg.com

www.athenscvb.gr

www.budapest.intercontinental.com/en/

7 Filellinon 10557 Athens Greece

Apaczai Csere Janos utca 12-14 1052 Budapest Hungary

ACVB aims to establish Athens as a top MICE, city-break and leisure destination by offering support to business tourism professionals both in the local and the international market. By forging alliances with local stakeholders and the international meetings & travel industry professional we make sure that Athens offers as a destination its full potential to its visitors.

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Why choose InterContinental® Budapest: • Best Location in the City - On the bank of the river Danube and steps away from lively down town • 402 bedrooms (Group ceiling up to 300 rooms per night) • Column-free uninterrupted multifunctional meeting space, all meeting rooms are located on the same floor with natural daylight • Largest hotel Ballroom in town, that can accommodate up to 850 guests with daylight

Hungary

MJUS WORLD ****S - RESORT & THERMAL PARK

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MJUS WORLD ****S - RESORT & THERMAL PARK

Mr. Adriano Collenz

Mr. Tamas Tutkovics

+3694514111

+3694884111

a.collenz@mjusworld.com

t.tutkovics@mjusworld.com

www.mjusworld.com

Rákóczi F.U.154 9900 Körmend Hungary

There are some places where it is worth living for the stories they can tell. Behind the perfect design of our Resort’s impressive façade you will be surprised to discover, little by little, the beauty, charm, faces and stories of this corner of the world. You will find hints about everything and have an excuse for getting away from it all.

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Italy

FALK TOURS & FALKENSTEINER HOTELS CENTRAL EUROPE

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PROMOTURISMOFVG

Ms. Sandra Huter

Ms. Brenda Lee Fabbro

+390472978023

+39 0431 387122

sandra.huter@falktours.com

brenda.fabbro@promoturismo.fvg.it

www.falktours.com

www.turismo.fvg.it; www.congressfvg.it

Via Isarco 39040 Varna Italy

Via Carso, 3 33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD) Italy

TRAVEL EXPLORE ENJOY - WELCOME HOME for better Holidays Bringing visitors into the country As an agent for incoming tourism especially for groups, meetings, incentives and Leisure we aim to bring visitors to Italy, Austria, Germany, Croatia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia. Our seminar rooms in the Falkensteiner Hotels are equipped with lifestyle and ultra-modern technology, they are available for meetings, conferences, presentations and celebrations. or other kinds of Events. In 32 Hotels in 6 different countries.

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Friuli Venezia Giulia, located in the heart of Europe, offers top quality venues suitable for any kind of event, the ideal partner for all your projects thus ensuring their success on all occasions. Reliable suppliers, amazing food and wines, breath taking landscapes stretching from the sea to the mountains will make all events unforgettable. An accessible region served by Trieste international airport, just an hour from the international hubs of Venice and Ljubljana, a perfect destination to host congresses, meetings and also incentives or team building activities, thanks to the excellent.

Italy

Montenegro

VILLAVERDE HOTEL&RESORT WELLNESS SPA&GOLF****S

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Ms. Paola De Cecco

Ms. Dušica Čarapić

+39 432 812600

+382 20 684 000

paola.dececco@villaverderesort.com

dusica.carapic@cv-hotel.com

www.villaverderesort.com

www.cv-hotel.com

Via A. Marcuzzi, 2/5 33034 FAGAGNA Italy

Cetinjska, 7, The Capital Plaza 81000 Podgorica Montenegro

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Golf Resort: Villaverde Hotel&Resort is an example of contemporary architecture (2016) that lies in a central position of Friuli Venezia Giulia (ITALY), 50km far from the sea and the mountain and less than an hour from Venice Airport. The Resort has 33 guestrooms, Comfort/Suites ,wellness, Coffe bar, meeting rooms, restaurant with view over the golf course. The Lodge, new apartments available.

Montenegro

MAESTRAL RESORT & CASINO - MAESTRAL HOTELS AND CASINOS D.O.O.

Ms. Milena Radović

Ms. Milica Pupovic

0038220229550

+382 33 410 130

milena.radovic@congresstravel.me

vladimir.prlja@maestral.info

www.congresstravel.me

www.maestral.me

Studentska ulica 31 81000 Podgorica Montenegro

Pržno bb 85315 Budva Montenegro

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Our story started in 2007 when we founded a small agency specialized for supporting clients in organizing their important events. Realizing the market needs, we were developing, step by step, other related services which were growing up through different departments, capable to provide high quality complementary activities in the field of congress tourism.

Montenegro

Maestral Resort & Casino 5* is a brand in Montenegro that is all year open and stay on your disposal with capacity of 205 rooms and suites of modern and luxurious design with the most up-to-date equipment. The gastronomic offer of the Hotel has been designed to be provided in several restaurants and bars. Besides private beach, guests also have at their disposal a luxurious Wellness & Spa Centre. Hotel has on disposition new Ballroom - conference&banquet room which can be used for any type of event, such as conferences, weddings, gala dinners. Maestral started a new era of tradition!

Montenegro

MONTENEGRO CONVENTION BUREAU

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CentreVille Hotel & Experiences with its` 122 rooms and suites and 6 conference venues is at the epicenter of Podgorica’s business and leisure district. Therefore, hotel perfectly located for a variety of meetings and event requirements. Adjacent to the state of the art business center is The Gallery, a conference lobby, alongside a plethora of conference and event facilities. Equipped to accommodate a variety of requirements – from conferences and product launches, to gala dinners, stand up receptions and anything else in between.

Montenegro

CONGRESS TRAVEL AGENCY

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CENTREVILLE HOTEL & EXPERIENCES

MONTENEGRO STARS HOTELS GROUP

Ms. Milica Antic

Ms. Spasenija Kika Puric

+382 77 100001

+38233773444

milica.antic@montenegro.travel

s.puric@montenegrostars.co.me

www.mice.montenegro.travel/en

www.montenegrostars.com

Bulevar Sv.Petra Cetinjskog 130 81000 Podgorica Montenegro

Becici BB 85310 Budva Montenegro

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Montenegro is the right choice for organizing business meetings, large conferences and incentive trips, as testified by the numerous commercial companies, national and international organizations and associations that have traditionally had their meetings and events held on the Montenegrin coast, for years and even decades. The advantages are many: in addition to elite hotels with great accommodation capacities and theatres equipped with the latest technology, Montenegro offers Mediterranean climate, outstanding natural, cultural and historical attractions, unforgettable excursions...

The Montenegro Stars Hotel Group, founded in 2003, is a hotel management company that owns and operates three hotels in Montenegro, on the Budva Riviera. Splendid Conference & SPA Resort has 322 superior rooms, and it is the largest conference venue in Montenegro. The venue can host up to 800 people. Hotel Montenegro and Blue Star are 4* hotels with a total of 220 rooms.

Montenegro

MONTENEGRO STARS HOTELS GROUP

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MONTENEGRO TOURIST SERVICE

Ms. Aleksandra Biskupovic

Ms. Suzana Kontić

+38233773444

+382 20 511 200

events@montenegrostars.com

incoming@booking.me

www.montenegrostars.com

www.booking.me

Hotel Splendid Becic BB 85310 85310 Budva Montenegro

Studentska bb, Lamela 7 81000 Podgorica Montenegro

The Montenegro Stars Hotel Group, founded in 2003, is a hotel management company that owns and operates three hotels in Montenegro, on the Budva Riviera. Splendid Conference &amp; SPA Resort has 322 superior rooms, and it is the largest conference venue in Montenegro. The venue can host up to 800 people. Hotel Montenegro and Blue Star are 4* hotels with a total of 220 rooms.

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Montenegro Tourist Service is a renowned tour operator from Montenegro, operating on the international market more than 10 years. We organize special tours and events, and everything that you need. Our agency work on principle based on our own experience, and through our research, we approach to the needs of each guest. We create your memories through our professional knowledge of our entire offer. Successful business approach and experience of ten years on the market, make us as a confidential Tour Operator, with a sophisticated orientation to satisfying the needs of our guests.

Montenegro

REGENT PORTO MONTENEGRO

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THE CHEDI LUSTICA BAY

Ms. Marija Delibasic

Ms. Bojana Filipovic

+38232660660

+382 (32) 661266

marija.delibasic@regenthotels.com

bojana.filipovic@chedilusticabay.com

www.regenthotels.com/EN/Porto-Montenegro

www.chedilusticabay.com

Obala bb, Porto Montenegro Village 85320 Tivat Montenegro

Lustica Bay Marina Village 85323 Tivat Montenegro

Regent Porto Montenegro with its’ two wings nestle on the palm-lined shores and lush mountainous backdrops of UNESCO protected Boka Bay. Venezia Wing provide 87 sophisticated living spaces with multifunctional design. All rooms are designed to bring about the feeling as if guests are staying on a luxury ship. Aqua Wing provide 62 chic spaces inspired by the Italian Riviera. Guests staying in this wing may also benefit from the extensive dining and spa facilities at the Regent Porto Montenegro. Hotel’s gastronomy offer combines Mediterranean cuisine throughout five restaurants.

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At the meeting point between azure seas and rolling mountains you’ll find The Chedi Luštica Bay Hotel: the best five-star, luxury hotel in Montenegro. Set on the waterfront of Montenegro’s Trašte Bay along the Luštica peninsula, within the coastal town of Luštica Bay, The Chedi Luštica Bay welcomes you to unwind amidst authentic, breathable luxury offering 111 elegant light-filled rooms which echo the movement of the Adriatic Sea, two bars, a high-tech conference and business centre, a wellness spa with indoor pool, a private beach and a heated outdoor infinity pool.

Poland

GDANSK CONVENTION BUREAU

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GDANSK CONVENTION BUREAU

Ms. Malgorzata Kopij

Ms. Anna Marzec

+48583057080

malgorzata.kopij@visitgdansk.com

anna.marzec@visitgdansk.com

www.visitgdansk.com

Uczniowska 22 80-530 Gdansk Poland

Gdansk Convention Bureau operates within the framework of Gdansk Tourism Organization, as association of over 150 members. Gdansk Convention Bureau’s primary objective is to promote Gdansk and the region internationally. We provide expert assistance and consultancy in the area of conference organization. We provide information about PCO, DMC, local service providers, venues and accommodations facilities. Additionally, in our capacity as Local Tourism Organization, we operate Tourist Information Points and aim to promote Gdansk among individual travelers.

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Serbia

EVENTSLT

CROWNE PLAZA BELGRADE AND HOLIDAY INN & BELEXPO CENTER BELGRADE

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Ms. Dusica Mihaljevic

Ms. Tatjana Lemajic

+38112204127

00971 50 5057138

dusica.bratkovic@ihg.com

tatjana.lemajic@eventslt.com

www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/belgrade/begcp

www.eventslt.com

Milutina Milankovica 110 1100 Beograd Serbia

17 The Iridum Buildin 391186 Dubai/Belgrade UAE / Serbia

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Crowne Plaza Belgrade hotel is ideally located in the central business district of Belgrade, at only 13km from the International Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla, and only 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre. The Hotel features stylish state-of-the-art gym, the biggest hotel indoor swimming pool in the city, with large spa area, ideal for relaxation. Crowne Plaza Belgrade offers two large restaurants where our guests can dine at any time of the day with special attention to our fine dining restaurant PRIME serving national specialties in a modern way.

Serbia

MK MOUNTAIN RESORT

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PARK PALIC LTD

Ms.Bojana Kuzmanović

Ms. Radmila Sakic

+381648714079

+38124602780

bojana.kuzmanovic@mkresort.com

radmila.sakic@park-palic.rs

www.mkresort.com

www.palickongresi.rs/?lang=en

Takovska 49 11000 Belgrade Serbia

Kanjiski put 17a 24413 Palic Serbia

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MK Hotel Collection is a Premier hotel and resort management company, owning and operating 4 and 5 stars business, conference and spa hotels in Western Balkans (Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia). • The portfolio in Serbia includes: • Grand Hotel & Spa**** in Kopaonik mountain- elitist ski resort in Serbia, the open for its guests throughout the year, trying to make their stay challenging, both during winter and summer season. • Brand new Hotel Sheraton**** in Novi Sad, largest city in Serbia • 88-Rooms**** boutique Hotel in Belgrade.

Serbia

Park Palic Ltd was founded by the Republic of Serbia, the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and the City of Subotica with a clear commitment to make Palic a high category European tourist destination. The settlement’s development strategy is defined by the Tourist Complex Development Project Master Plan. Park Palic Ltd also manage Congress center Palić which has three facilities.

Serbia

RADISSON COLLECTION HOTEL, OLD MILL BELGRADE

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EventsLT is a specialised events agency with head office in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates and with an office in Belgrade, Serbia. We deliver 360-degree events solutions, focusing on creative design, event management & production, sponsorship activation, speaker management, conferences, award ceremonies and custom made gala dinners. With over 18 years’ experience in international business events, conferences and trade shows, our services will complement our customer efforts to deliver successful events.

SERBIA CONVENTION BUREAU

Ms. Ksenija Lubarda

Mr. Dejan Crnomarkovic

+381 11 6 357 357

+381116557103

ksenija.lubarda@radissoncollection.com

dcrnomarkovic@serbia.travel

www.radissoncollection.com/en/old-mill-hotel-belgrade

www.scb.travel

Bulevar Vojvode Mišića 15 11000 Belgrade Serbia

Cika Ljubina 8 11000 Belgrade Serbia

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Located in downtown Belgrade, in the beautifully preserved, 19th Century Old Mill, the hotel is an iconic property with a rich heritage. The hotel’s 236 rooms and suites feature unique floor-to-ceiling wall paintings by Strauss & Hillegaart, alongside a number of premium amenities, ranging from the Radisson Collection Sleep Experience to high-spec bathrooms, high speed Wi-Fi and TV streaming. Wellequipped meeting venues 500 square meters across two floors, 8 flexible meeting rooms as well as our outdoor Piazza with 850 square meters. Meeting facilities can welcome up to 225 guests.

Serbia Convention Bureau, with a strong network of convention industry partners (hotels, venues, agencies and other service providers) has a mission to develop, market and position Serbia as a leading business travel destination in Southeast Europe. Our services include, but are not limited to: providing information about MICE opportunities in Serbia, liaison with PCOs and DMCs, negotiation with hotels and venues, site inspections and FAM trips, strategic marketing, bidding process, management expertise, creativity solutions, contact and support of governmental institutions.

Serbia

TOURIST ORGANIZATION OF BELGRADE-BELGRADE CONVENTION BUREAU

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TOURIST ORGANIZATION ZLATIBOR

Ms. Dragana Babovic

Mr. Petar Platiša

+381 11 3625 060

+381 63571785

dbabovic@tob.rs

petar.platisa@monahm.com

www.tob.rs

www.zlatibor.org.rs/eng/

Francuska 24 11000 Belgrade Serbia

Miladina Pećinara 2 31315 Zlatibor Serbia

Belgrade Convention Bureau, is non-commercial entity that will assist you in planning your next event; from selecting the appropriate venue, to helping you chose the best service providers, free of charge. Our advantages: compact and Convenient Congress City, one of Europe’s largest and most capable Congress Center, excellent flight connections, one of the best value for money and least expensive destinations in Europe, Belgrade is now booming with new business and urban development projects. Belgrade ranked Europe 24 and Worldwide 46 in the ICCA Statistics Report 2017.

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Zlatibor, as one of the most visited tourist destination in Serbia with more than one million overnights, offers many opportunities for a holiday or MICE possibilities throughout the whole year. Main activities of Tourist Organization Zlatibor are promotion, logistical support for important events and tourism infrastructure development. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees, hotel Zlatibor Mona is located in the very center of Zlatibor and offers 120 rooms, modern wellness center, multi-functional congress center with 500 seats, 2 bars and 2 restaurants.

Slovakia

BRATISLAVA TOURIST BOARD

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON KOSICE

Ms. Nina Erneker

Ms. Petra Vasilakova

+42 1902985805

+421 918 881 704

erneker@visitbratislava.com

vasilakova@hiltonkosice.sk

www.visitbratislava.com

www.kosice.doubletree.com

Primaciálne námestie 1 81102 Bratislava Slovakia

Hlavna 1 040 01 Kosice Slovakia

The Bratislava Convention Bureau, as a department of our official Destination Marketing Organization, the Bratislava Tourist Board, is a onestop-shop for planners of meetings, incentives, congresses and events who are considering Bratislava as a destination.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Kosice offers a unique location right in the heart of this historic city with 170 modern & contemporary guests rooms. This ideally situated meeting venue has the ability to take care of every detail for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, etc.. We offer multi-purpose congress and entertainment premises with total area 1200 sq.m. and maximum capacity up to 700 guests concentrated on the same floor for your convenience.

Slovakia

EMERGE

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TOUR4U DMC Ms. Zuzana Jezerska

Mr. Frantisek Fabian

+421 907 070 437

+421-905204615

zuzana@emerge.sk

fabian@tour4u.sk

www.emerge.sk

www.tour4u.sk

Urbankova 19 811 04 Bratislava Slovakia

Panska 37 81101 Bratislava Slovakia

EMERGE is premium conference and event organizer (PCO) ensuring high quality, precise and consistent services, always providing customized solutions to meet the demanding requirements of the modern competitive market. Company focuses primarily on meetings industry, secondly on destination management (DMC) with wine and non-traditional wine regions as the highlights. EMERGE offers specific technologies and innovations tailored for any meeting. Company is operating in Central Europe (Vienna, Prague, all Slovakia) exceeding to Italy, Western Ukraine and Dubai.

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Tour4U DMC is the biggest DMC on the Slovak market providing high valued services for a wide range of industries and VIPs. It is focussed on meetings and incentives, with local expertise, flexibility and professional care. Tour4U has a 25 years+ legacy and a team of 10 experienced professionals in the front office, totally 40 staff, including an operation of unique sightseeing vehicles Presporacik and motor boats on Danube SpeedBoats.sk. Tour4U is ready to bring you memorable experiences from an accessible, compact, innovative and fast growing destination of Bratislava and Slovakia.

Slovenia

ADRIA AIRWAYS

ABC TOURISM, DMC

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Ms. Lidija Urankar

Mr. Matija Rober

+386 59 070 510

+386 42594417

lidija.urankar@abc-tourism.si

tjasa.grdadolnik@adria.si

www.abc-tourism.si

www.adria.si

Celovška cesta 268 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Zgornji Brnik 130h 4210 Brnik Slovenia

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ABC Tourism is a DMC specialising in inbound tourism services, predominantly in Slovenia, where the company is based, but also in Central and Southeast Europe. Backed by over 20 years of experience, our creative team, committed to excellence, can provide tailor-made and personalised solutions, where flexibility is of great importance. Services in the events industry – MICE, INCENTIVE travels and short breaks for groups and individuals, farm and countryside HOLIDAYS, railway adventures, car rental and TRANSFER SERVICES.

Slovenia

BEST WESTERN KRANJSKA GORA

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BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL SLON

Ms. Nataša Borojević

Ms. Helena Kotolenko

+386 4 588 1520

+386 1 4701 156

n.borojevic@bw-kranjskagora.com

helena.kotolenko@hotelslon.com

www.bw-kranjskagora.com

www.hotelslon.com

Vršiška 38 4280 Kranjksa Gora Slovenia

Slovenska cesta 34 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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Best Western Hotel Kranjska Gora is a 4* hotel in Kranjska Gora with an authentic Slovenian traditions and hospitality. The location of hotel is incredible: in the heart of the magniﬁcent Julian Alps, at the edge of one of the oldest parks in Europe, Triglav National Park, and only in a 3-minute walking distance from the village center. We present a full spectrum of unique, flexible meeting spaces for conventions, conferences, launches, seminars and incentives. All conference rooms fit up with modern equipment, air conditioning and lots of natural day light.

Slovenia

The Best Western Premier Hotel Slon is a modern 4-star superior hotel situated in the heart of Ljubljana city centre. It is only a few steps away from the old city core, Ljubljana castle and all the main city sights. It has 170 comfortable and well-appointed rooms with modern facilities and amenities. There are extensive facilities for business functions; a versatile array of five conference halls of total 450 sqm surface provide accessible and flexible conferencing for up to 250 participants. In versatile function halls, we also host working breakfasts, business lunches and gala dinners.

Slovenia

BLED CULTURE INSTITUTE / BLED CASTLE

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Adria Airways has fifty-seven years of experience in charter and scheduled services. We connect Slovenia to numerous European cities and offer excellent connections between central and SE Europe. As a Star Alliance member we provide access to a global network of flights to 191 countries. Our registered office is at Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia. We have 196 scheduled flights from Ljubljana a week. Most of our charter flights connect Slovenia to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean.

BLED TOURISM BOARD, CONVENTION BUREAU

Ms. Špela Repnik

Ms. Vesna Klemenčič

+38645729779

+38645780300

spela.repnik@zkbled.si

meetings@visitbled.si

www.zavod-za-kulturo-bled.si

www.bled.si/en/meetings

Cesta svobode 11 4260 Bled Slovenia

Ljubljanska 27 4260 Bled Slovenia

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BLED CASTLE, one of the oldest and most visited castle in Slovenia (more than 300.000 visitors in 2014), perched atop a steep cliff rising 130 metres above the glacial Lake Bled. Bled Castle offers two courtyards for outdoor receptions, restaurant, coffee shop, museum, wine cellar, printing works and castle forge. BLED CONVENTION CENTER, situated on the lake shore and within easy walking distance of all major hotels, the center seating 512 is ideally located for all types of top-level corporate and entertainment events. It offers 3 smaller halls for work in sections and exhibition hall.

Bled Convention Bureau’s main tasks include marketing and promotion of Bled as an inspiring and refreshing destination for medium-sized corporate, governmental and association meetings, international sports events and incentive travel. It is a source of objective information on meeting venues and service providers in Bled, supporting planners in the selection of the most suitable partners, as well as assisting them with expert advice and promotional material.

Slovenia

BOHINJ ECO HOTEL

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CD CONGRESS CENTRE LJUBLJANA

Ms. Nataša Andlovec

Ms. Maja Vidergar

+38651828288

+38612417128

natasa.andlovec@bohinj-eco-hotel.si

maja.vidergar@cd-cc.si

www.bohinj-eco-hotel.si

www.cd-cc.si

Triglavska cesta 17 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica Slovenia

Prešernova 10 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Bohinj ECO Hotel is the 1st ecological hotel in Slovenia. Located in Julian Alps, on the edge of largest national park in Slovenia, is suitable for smaller events and incentives. • 102 rooms • 8 conference rooms & NEW: pavillion building • bowling • exclusive wellness • Aquapark&Wellness Bohinj connected via underground corridor

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Cankarjev dom, CD Congress Centre in short, is located in the centre of Ljubljana, at a walking distance from several hotels and the attractive Old Town. With 22 multi-purpose halls and function rooms and a maximum capacity of 2,000 delegates in the plenary hall, it is the largest purpose-built congress centre in Slovenia in terms of auditorium-style seating and among our most established venues on the international conference market. CD features a well-conceived design aligned with contemporary functional and aesthetic criteria as well as extraordinary acoustic properties of its halls.

Slovenia

CITY HOTEL

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DEKON.SI Ms. Alja Šavorn

Mr. Luka Zajc

+386 1 239 01 53

+38613002623

alja.savorn@cityhotel.si

lukazajc@dekon.si

www.cityhotel.si

www.dekon.si

Dalmatinova 15 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Dunajska cesta 18 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Everything is in the name - City Hotel lives and breathes with the heartbeat of Ljubljana. Friendly and attentive staff, quiet environment and newly renovated rooms emphasize the link between the city and the hotel through a series of black-and-white photos of Ljubljana that create a truly urban atmosphere. Close the doors to your room, relax your senses and allow yourself to rest after a whole day spent exploring cultural landmarks, coffee shops and entertainment of the exciting night-time experiences. Relax in City Hotel in the heart of the city.

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With DEKON.SI teaming up with the international renowned PCO and DMC DEKON Group, we linked local spirit, contacts and mindset with international congress know-how, benefiting our Slovenian and international team members and clients. While the DEKON Group operates congresses on all continents, DEKON.SI is your specialist-PCO and DMC at all Slovenian venues. DEKON operates as full-service PCO and offers made-to-measure services as well. With our own congress management software we offer Registration & Accommodation, Abstract Management, Exhibition, and Speakers platform solutions.

Slovenia

ETC ADRIATIC

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ETC ADRIATIC - CORPORATE EVENTS Mr. Grega Ugovšek

Mr. Matjaž Jug

+386 41 312 468

+38631226763

info@etc-adriatic.com

matjaz.jug@etc-adriatic.com

www.etc-adriatic.com

Podgorje 39 1240 Kamnik Slovenia

Podgorje 39 1241 Kamnik Slovenia

ETC Adriatic is a DMC and incentive agency that yearly organises over 100 different events in Slovenia and Croatia. We offer exclusive and highest level team buildings, activities, events and travel services in our area. We know that we are the most fun DMC agency.

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Slovenia

GO GREEN

EUROTAS HOTELI D.O.O.

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Ms. Dagmar Pečovnik

Ms. Petra Vasilj

+386 51 607 366

+386 1 620 08 55

dagmar@eurotashoteli.si

petra.vasilj@go-green.si

eurotashoteli.si

www.go-green.si/en

Krekov trg 4 3000 Celje Slovenia

Dunajska cesta 152 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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Eurotas Hotels are quickly growing and developing chain of hotels, with three 4* and 3* hotels on the Slovenian Coast, as well as two 4* and 3* hotels in city of Celje. With its several locations Eurotas Hotels combine all desires and preferences the guests may have. It is supported by team of professionals, which are with their international experiences able to provide exclusive service and trustful cooperation.

Slovenia

GOOPTI LTD.

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GR - LJUBLJANA EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTRE Ms. Valentina Žitek

Ms. Mojca Slapnik

+386 1 320 4530

+386 1 300 26 54

valentina.zitek@goopti.com

mojca.slapnik@gr-sejem.si

www.goopti.com

www.gr-congress.com

Vilharjeva cesta 21 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Dunajska cesta 18 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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GoOpti – Complete Logistic Support GoOpti is an international company specialized in road passenger transportation. We connect airports and places in Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Germany. Our offer consists of various transfer options, including OPTI low-cost transfers to airports and cities, VIP transfers for business travellers, scheduled FIX transfers and customized transfers for groups and individuals organized according to your wishes and needs.

Slovenia

GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre is the leading events centre in Slovenia. Its position is in the heart of the capital, walking distance from majority of the hotels. It is a world-class venue providing a fully serviced platform to support events of all sizes, comprising 20 multifunctional halls. The halls can welcome events from 15 to 3,200 delegates. GR is very proud of more than 60 years being active in the field of different national and international tradeshows, meetings, congresses, conferences, exhibitions, cultural events, etc.

Slovenia

GR - LJUBLJANA EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTRE

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Over the years, we have built strong relationships with an extensive number of local partners and suppliers, allowing us to offer a wide range of quality services. Anything that might cross your mind, we’ll do it! We organize tailor-made activities throughout the whole region. We offer service from office to office meaning we will take you from the office to the airport, organize accommodation, tours, meetings and take you back to your office. Whit us you will maximize your time and money! Take advantage of our experience which we received working whit corporations, universities and government.

HIT ALPINEA

Ms. Anja Mijatovic

Ms. Polonca Bačnar

+386 (0)1 300 26 50

+386 4 589 20 72

anja.mijatovic@gr-sejem.si

polonca.bacnar@hit-alpinea.si

www.ljubljanafair.com

www.hit-alpinea.si

Dunajska cesta 18 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Borovška 99 4280 Kranjska Gora Slovenia

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Destination Kranjska Gora lies in the heart of the Julian Alps near the trijunction of Slovenia, Austria, and Italy. It is well-known especially as a winter ski resort, which annually hosts the Ski World Cup, whereas in summer it turns into a picture-perfect green valley that offers myriad possibilities for sport and adrenaline adventures, as well as tranquil socialising and relaxation. Despite its location amidst the mountains it is easily accessible. Hotel chain Hit Alpinea is the biggest one in the area and offer three 4* hotels, two wellness centres and great F & B offer next to ski slope.

Slovenia

HOTEL CUBO

HIT D.D.

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Mr. Boris Mikuž

Mr. Luka Ocvirk

+386(5)3364515

+38614256000

boris.mikuz@hit.si

luka@hotelcubo.com

www.hit.si

www.hotelcubo.com

Delpinova 7a 5000 Nova Gorica Slovenia

Slovenska cesta 15 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

The HIT Group also focused on the business-MICE and sports sector of tourism. The Hit group of 11 hotels, 6 gaming and entertainment centers, campsites, gaming halls and 2 casinos is one of the largest European game and entertainment providers. In more recognizable tourist destinations in Slovenia in the Hit hotels, there are as many as 2,100 hotel beds, and in the conference centers there are 2,500 places for organizing events tailored to your needs. A wide range of restaurants, bars, spectacle halls, discotheque, confectionery, sports hall and modern centers of well-being are rounded off.

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Hotel CUBO is famous for a 5-star service in a 4-star superior hotel within Ljubljana city centre. Pleasant ambient, great location, elegant rooms and an awarded restaurant are only few things that stand out. However CUBO team is the one who makes the entire experience even more unforgettable. When organizing an event, press conference, workshop, business meeting or incentives, an entire CUBO team will assist you to create a unique event. CUBO service has been recently expended to Diners CUBO Golf Course, which is a perfect venue for the events and teambuildings in a beautiful green landscape.

Slovenia

HOTEL PLESNIK

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HOTELI BERNARDIN D.D. Ms. Nina Plesnik

Ms. Mojca Gobina Mravlje

+38638392300

+386 5 690 7302

nina.plesnik@plesnik.si

mojca.gobina.mravlje@h-bernardin.si

www.plesnik.si

www.hoteli-bernardin.si/en/

Logarska dolina 10 3335 SI-Solčava Slovenia

Obala 2 6320 Portorož Slovenia

Hotel Plesnik offers escape to pure nature. We are boutique family run hotel, with more than 80 years of tradition in tourism. When we make an offer for you, we include destination experiences with local offer. Based on our unique location, which offers splendid view to Kamnik-Savinja Alps friendly staff and quality services gives us an opportunity to host the presidents and prime ministers, as well as some international incentives. Our goal is to satisfy the guest and we try to reach it with tradition, local connectivity and sustainability.

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Hoteli Bernardin is one of the most important players in the SEE region, ideally located at the top of the Adriatic Sea, between the medieval town of Piran and modern Portoroz, offers three hotels and convention centre with a total of 19 multifunctional meeting rooms and divisible main hall for up to 1.100 delegates.

Slovenia

HOTELI BERNARDIN D.D.

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INSTITUTE FOR TOURISM, CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORT BRDA

Mr. Urban Benčič

Ms. Petra Marušič

+3865 690 7303

+386 5 395 95 94

urban.bencic@h-bernardin.si

petra.marusic@brda.si

www.hoteli-bernardin.si/en/

www.brda.si/eng

Obala 2 6320 Portorož Slovenia

Trg 25.maja 2 5212 Dobrovo Slovenia

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Brda are situated on the westernmost part of Slovenia, next to the border with Italy, but at the same time just an hour drive from the capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana, from the seaside and the beautiful mountains. CNN placed Brda among 10 Great Undiscovered Wine Regions in the World. Experience a jeep ride along vineyards while stopping in one of the many cellars which offer tastings of wines ranked among TOP 100 Best Wines in the world while try local cuisine based on seasonal dishes. Take a walk along the Alpe Adria Trail, cycle through the vineyards or learn how to cook as a local.

Slovenia

INTERCONTINENTAL LJUBLJANA

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

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Ms. Špela Smole

Ms. Janette Škorc

+386 59 128026

+386 59 128 023

spela.smole@ihg.com

janette.skorc@ihg.com

www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/ljubljana/ljuha

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/ljubljana

Slovenska cesta 59 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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Situated at one of the capital’s most prestigious address, the newest 5* hotel, InterContinental Ljubljana, presents modern luxury accommodation in the heart of Ljubljana and elegant natural interiors. Inspired by its location overlooking the Old Town and Park Tivoli, the hotel combines breath-taking views and excellent service only steps away from the pedestrian center of the city. When it comes to meetings and events, InterContinental Ljubljana, sets new standards in the capital with its flexible event space that are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology.

Croatia

Slovenia

INTOURS DMC SLOVENIA, CROATIA & MONTENEGRO

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KAVAL GROUP

Mr. Tomaž Krušič

Ms. Dada Jerovsek

+386 1 430 35 50

+386 1 512 0072

info@intours-dmc.com

dada.jerovsek@kaval-group.si

www.intours-dmc.com

www.kaval-group.si

Metohijska 4 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia

Tacenska 95 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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Slovenia

Kaval Group has been around since the year of 1999. It represents culinary story with restaurants, cafes, pastry shop, pasta production, confectionery production and catering services in Ljubljana. We have TOP Slovenian Chefs such as Chef Igor Jagodic from Archer Restaurant at Ljubljana Castle and Mojmir Šiftar from restaurant Evergreen. At Conventa we present catering services suitable for congress events.

Slovenia

KEMPINSKI PALACE PORTOROŽ

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Situated at one of the capital’s most prestigious address, the newest 5* hotel InterContinental Ljubljana, presents modern luxury accommodation in the heart of the city. When it comes to meetings&events, it sets new standards in the capital with its flexible event spaces that are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. The experienced events team will offer personalized service for any kind of event across the 5 meeting rooms. Whether it is an intimate meeting on the 19th floor Ekorna room or an elegant reception up to 300 persons, luxury and a unique culinary experience is guaranteed.

KOMPAS DMC, KOMPAS MEET

Mr. Tomislav Hrala

Ms. Barbara Hunt Vodopivec

+386 5 692 7661

+386 1 2006 327

tomislav.hrala@kempinski.com

barbara.hunt-vodopivec@kompas.si

www.kempinski.com/portoroz

www.kompasmeet.com

Obala 45 6320 Portoroz Slovenia

Dunajska 117 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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The Kempinski Palace enjoys a location in the heart of Portoroz with a fantastic view of the Adriatic Sea. The 5 star Superior hotel boasts 164 rooms and 17 exclusive suites. Additionally hotel offers the Kempinski Rose Spa, two exclusive restaurants and magnificent breakfast room. The Kempinski Palace avails six meeting rooms, a selection of breakout rooms, a unique ballroom and a private 5000 sq m park for car launches and fairy-tale weddings. State-of-the-art facilities and our dedicated team will ensure that your event becomes an unforgettable experience.

Kompas Meet is a Kompas DMC brand, for organisation of incentives trips, meetings, conferences, congresses, events as well as VIP travel services in Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Serbia. We are based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with offices and reliable partners in the entire region.

Slovenia

KOMPAS HOTELI BLED D.D.

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LIFECLASS HOTELS & SPA

Ms. Ana Kajin

Mr. Christian Poletti

00386 4 5782499

+38656929054

ana.kajin@kompas-lovec.com

christian.poletti@lifeclass.net

www.kompashotel.com, www.lovechotel.com

www.lifeclass.net

Cankarjeva cesta 2 4260 Bled Slovenia

Obala 33 6320 Portorož Slovenia

Two 4* hotels in the heart of Bled, the charming Alpine city at the very edge of the Julian Alps. Hotel Kompas with 95 rooms and 5 conference halls can host up to 200 participants in one hall. All function rooms have natural daylight and are air-conditioned. Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec offer 61 rooms and a conference hall that can be split in to two smaller meeting rooms with natural daylight and inspiring view across the lake, not to mention our reliable and experienced staff, that always do their best to meet all your expectations.

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In the centre of Portorož, in the heart of events and in the immediate vicinity of the sea, LifeClass Hotels & Spa offer its guests top-quality accommodation, excellent cuisine, first class congress venues and a diverse offer of thermal and wellness services. Today the LifeClass chain consists of 6 hotels (one 5 star hotel and five 4 star hotels) situated in the centre of Portorož, the elite coastal resort in Slovenia and offers altogether 778 elegantly appointed rooms. The LifeClass Congress center Portus offers an excellent working experience in a relaxing environment.

Slovenia

LJUBLJANA CASTLE

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LJUBLJANA TOURISM / LJUBLJANA CONVENTION BUREAU

Ms. Maja Pangršič

Ms. Tatjana Radovič

+386 1 306 42 16

+386 1 306 45 84

maja.pangrsic@ljubljanskigrad.si

tatjana.radovic@visitljubljana.si

www.ljubljanskigrad.si

www.meetinljubljana.com

Grajska planota 1 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Krekov trg 10 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

A mighty medieval fortress, a symbol of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana is an interesting tourist point, the idyllic grounds for long strolls just a glance away from the lively city centre. The Ljubljana castle offers many cultural, entertaining and corporate events throughout the year in nine different venues.

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Ljubljana Convention Bureau offers objective advice on the meetings proposition of the Slovenian capital - a compact, walking and sustainable city, seen as a cosy lounge by many visitors. It features history, style, arts and culture plus a blend of Central European & Mediterranean flair, adding that it’s a safe, green, multilingual and hospitable city with an array of different-sized meeting facilities and special event venues. With its dedicated and creative destination partners, Ljubljana strives to deliver a professional, authentic experience with a personal touch & good value for money!

Slovenia

LJUBLJANA TOURISM / LJUBLJANA CONVENTION BUREAU

Stand 1/B

MARIBOR – POHORJE TOURIST BOARD

Ms. Neza Lipanje

Ms. Bernarda Karo

+38613064573

+386 2 234 66 08

neza.lipanje@visitljubljana.si

bernarda.karo@maribor.si

www.meetinljubljana.com

www.maribor-pohorje.si

Krekov trg 10 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Tkalski prehod 4 2000 Maribor Slovenia

Ljubljana Convention Bureau offers objective advice on the meetings proposition of the Slovenian capital - a compact, walking and sustainable city, seen as a cozy lounge by many visitors. It features history, style, arts and culture plus a blend of Central European & Mediterranean flair, adding that it’s a safe, green, multilingual and hospitable city with an array of different-sized meeting facilities and special event venues. With its dedicated and creative destination partners, Ljubljana strives to deliver a professional, authentic experience with a personal touch & good value for money!

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With its quality congress or business capacities and opportunities for unique experiences combined with picturesque surroundings and the warm hospitality of the people, Maribor is becoming increasingly renowned as a host destination for conventions, seminars and other meetings.

Slovenia

POSTOJNA CAVE PARK

MOUNTAIN RESORT KRVAVEC

Stand 27

Mr. Primož Kastelic

Ms. Tina Mozina

+386 4 2525949

+386 5 7000 290

komerciala7@rtc-krvavec.si

tina.mozina@postojnska-jama.eu

www.rtc-krvavec.si

www.postojnska-jama.eu/en

Grad 76 4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem Slovenia

Jamska cesta 30 6230 Postojna Slovenia

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Slovenia’s best ski resort Krvavec is located in the Alps just 30 minutes from the capital Ljubljana and Bled and eight kilometers from Ljubljana international airport. It is easily accessible to visitors by a picturesque cable car ride. Hold your meetings, seminars or other events in the midst of pristine pastures. Upgrade your office spirits in our Adventure park, ride downhill on mountain go-carts or choose from many team-building activities. Treat yourself to homemade, local cuisine in our hotel restaurant or out on the wooden terrace. Welcome.

Slovenia

POSTOJNA CAVE PARK

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RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL LJUBLJANA

Mr. Žan Mlinar

Mr. Matevz Matic Vozlic

+386 5 7000 291

+386 30605708

zan.mlinar@postojnska-jama.eu

matic.vozlic@radissonblu.com

www.postojnska-jama.eu/en

www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-ljubljana

Jamska cesta 30 6230 Postojna Slovenia

Bratislavska cesta 8 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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Accessibility, an intimate atmosphere at the heart of the event, a oneof-a-kind setting, professional staff, a wide range of culinary options and locations to choose from, and the chance for some relaxation during an overnight stay. All of this is the Postojna Cave Park – the right destination for your event, business meeting or conference. Newly renovated Hotel Jama offers 80 rooms, 2 modern conference halls, each up to 200 participants, with floor-to-ceiling windows, fine view of the park and direct access to a beautiful terrace. Amazing Postojna Cave is just 3 min walk away.

Slovenia

The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana with 237 rooms, located within the BTC City business and shopping centre, offers a combined experience of a productive working environment for business visitors, a peaceful and comfortable environment for rest and relaxation, and excellent catering facilities and services. For a well-located venue overlooking the city, reserve one of our 7 conference rooms located on the 15th-floor. Aerial views provide a memorable backdrop for both business and social affairs, while the staff and Experience Meetings concept work to deliver a flawless event.

Slovenia

RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL LJUBLJANA

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REMISENS HOTELS

Ms. Spela Zupanc

Ms. Ana Tičinović

+38630605720

+ 385 51 710-414

spela.zupanc@radissonblu.com

ana.ticinovic@remisens.com

www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-ljubljana

www.remisens.com

Bratislavska cesta 8 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Obala 77 6320 Portorož Slovenia

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Remisens Premium hotels are the flagships of the Remisens Hotel Group. They stand out due to their high category and quality, and are characterised by the superb service they offer in all aspects of your stay. The Remisens Premium concept has been designed for those who expect the most from a hotel, who want an elegant and revitalising experience to remember, and who appreciate a warm smile from their hosts. Whether you are planning a large convention or a small, private meeting, Remisens and Remisens Premium hotel conference facilities will ensure success for your event.

Slovenia

SAVA HOTELS & RESORTS

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SAVA HOTELS & RESORTS

Ms. Petra Sostaric

Ms. Mateja Legat

+386 4 579 17 14

+386 4 5791 142

petra.sostaric@hotelibled.com

mateja.legat@hotelibled.com

www.sava-hotels-resorts.com

Dunajska cesta 152 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Dunajska 152 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Sava Hotels & Resorts brings together 4 MICE destinations in Slovenia: alpine beauty Bled and 3 thermal resorts: Ptuj, Moravske Toplice and Radenci. Bled is one of the most attractive destinations for international meetings and events, located only 20 min drive from the airport and 40 min to the capital Ljubljana. We offer 6 hotels with a total of 634 hotel rooms and 26 meeting rooms (the biggest for 350 delegates), all located directly by the magnificent Lake Bled. Sava’s dedicated and experienced team organizes more than 400 events per year. Welcome to meet us!

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Slovenia

SLOVENIAN CONVENTION BUREAU

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SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD

Ms. Jasna Jašič

Ms. Anja Bezgovsek

+38615691260

+386 15898557

jasna.jasic@slovenia-convention.com

anja.bezgovsek@slovenia.info

www.slovenia-convention.com

www.slovenia.info

Miklošičeva cesta 9 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Dimiceva 13 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Colorful diversity in many different ways represents one of Slovenia’s greatest competitive advantages. Slovenia’s fascinating natural and cultural heritage, broad selection of congress capacities and meeting venues, world-famous cuisine, outstanding wines, authenticity, pleasant climate, variety of experiences and last but not least, the friendly and industrious people, make up the pillars of the Slovenia Meetings programme.

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Slovenian Tourist Board 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 infrastructure, • research and development work. STB is the contact and central point of Slovenian tourism that coordinates and links the public, private and civil society.

Slovenia

STUD FARM LIPICA & HOTEL MAESTOSO

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TERME OLIMIA

Mr. Vid Daolio

Ms. Nataša Šteblaj

+386 5 739 1768

+386 3 8297870

vid.daolio@lipica.org

natasa.steblaj@terme-olimia.com

www.lipica.org

www.terme-olimia.com

Lipica 5 6210 Sežana Slovenia

Zdraviliška 24 3254 Podčetrtek Slovenia

On the edge of the Karst plateau, just a step from the Adriatic Sea lays over 300 ha of terrain the historical Stud Farm Lipica, the cradle of world famous white Lipizzan horses. With 3 major airport and a well-established road connections is right in the middle of the »mittle-european« crossroad. There are also two big ports near Lipica so getting here is easy for people all over the world. With freshly renovated hotel, enchanting pastures and historical sites Lipica is offering unique venues for you perfect event.

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Investing in the expansion of the MICE offer of Terme Olimia and tracking global trends greatly helps us being competitive. This is precisely why we are extremely proud of this award because it is our proof that Terme Olimia is on the right path and recognized worldwide as a destination with a quality and broad congress offer, combined with a range of top spa services. For the 9th year in a row, we are moving the boundaries in Slovenian wellness tourism and are a complete provider of selfness services in Slovenia, thus being able to offer our congress guests a unique, but primarily different.

Slovenia

TIME OUT EVENTS

TERME VIVAT

Stand 42

Mr. Tilen Grah

Ms. Ana Peskar

+386 2 5382111

+386 41 870880

tilen.grah@vivat.si

ana@timeoutevents.si

www.vivat.si

www.timeoutevents.si

Ulica ob igrišču 3 9226 Moravske Toplice Slovenia

Bevke 14 1358 Log pri Brezovici Slovenia

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The hotel Vivat****Superior&rsquo;s modern congress centre with six congress halls is equipped in accordance with international standards and ensures impeccable performance of even the most challenging congress meetings, as well as relaxed social events. Congress halls are equipped with state-of-the-art and user-friendly technical equipment. Our own team of experts ensures a complete and professional organisation of events.

Slovenia

TOLERANCA MARKETING

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TOURIST BOARD PORTOROŽ

Ms. Natalija Bah Čad

Mr. Fredi Fontanot

+38614305103

+386 5 674 82 60

natalija@toleranca.eu

fredi@portoroz.si

www.toleranca.eu

www.portoroz.si

Stihova 4 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Obala 16 6320 Portoroz Slovenia

Stand 33

Toleranca marketing is a young and flexible team being active in various fields within the meetings industry. Beside the professional organisation for both association congresses and corporate events, they also act as consultants and moderators facilitating the transfer of knowledge to achieve optimal results. With the professional technological tools they take over the registration of participants, their hotel reservations, on-line payments and abstracts handling. Toleranca marketing are the proud co-organiser of Conventa!

Slovenia

The Tourist Board Portorož is an economic and interest association of the Municipality of Piran. As a non-profit organization it creates relations between the public and the private sector. It’s main goal is to perform an effective and professional promotion of the offer of the tourist destination Portoroz & Piran and to promote it’s member’s profitable activities. Besides marketing, designing tourist offers, encouraging the development of tourist infrastructures, forming of the tourist products and providing statistics it also provides information for visitors in Tourist information offices.

Slovenia

TURIZEM BOHINJ

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At Time Out Events we believe that playfulness and connection are the magic wand to a stress-free, creative and fulfilled life that can help us do better on all levels – personally and maybe even more so at business. Through organizing playful and experiential team building and incentive programs we bring business teams back this feeling of playfulness to boost engagement, cooperation, better team spirit, more motivation which in the end bring better results for the company. Due to an in-house tb prop workshop our programs have always been innovative, trendy and totally customizable.

UNION HOTELS

Ms. Najda Đorđević

Mr. Marko Zidar

+386 8 200 4150

+386 1 308 1042

najda.djordjevic@bohinj-eco-hotel.si

marko.zidar@union-hotels.eu

www.bohinj.si

www.union-hotels.eu

Triglavska cesta 17 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica Slovenia

Miklošičeva ulica 1 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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Bohinj - a destination in Slovenian Alps suitable for small to medium size events with whole year long outdoor activities.

Union Hotels are comprised of 4 hotels in the Ljubljana city center, where you Will find out why the location is everything and the service a whole lot more. With 596 rooms, more than 30 conference halls, secure parking facilities and a spa, you have an opportunity to reserve hotel rooms in three different price ranges at very convenient locations, especially at the magnificent Art Nouveau-style Hotel & Conference Centre, Grand Hotel Union.

Slovenia

UNITUR D.O.O.

UNION HOTELS

Stand 6/B

Ms. Mateja Kodermac

Ms. Breda Einfalt

+386 1 308 1958

+386 3 757 61 63

mateja.kodermac@union-hotels.eu

breda.einfalt@unitur.eu

www.union-hotels.eu

www.unitur.eu

Miklošičeva 1 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Cesta na Roglo 15 3214 Zreče Slovenia

The Union Hotels group comprises four hotels the Grand Hotel Union, the Grand Hotel Union Business, the Hotel Lev and the Central Hotel, located in the city centre of Ljubljana. Altogether, we offer 596 elegantly furnished hotel rooms of the various categories and 30 conference halls and meeting rooms with modern technical equipment. All four hotels are ranged as 4 stars hotels.

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Unitur – Rogla and Terme Zreče Both locations are distinguished by a peaceful environment that enables attendees of trainings or meetings to focus on their event and take in the content discussed. Our two centres can be host for conferences, panels, meetings, seminars, trainings, exhibitions and various presentations. Our range also includes a wide selection of accompanying activities such as culinary adventures, guided sports activities, team building programmes, manager programmes including medical diagnostics, learning how to lead a healthy lifestyle and entertainment programmes.

Slovenia

VELENJE - TOPOLŠICA / ŠOŠTANJ

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VIVO CATERING

Ms. Taddea Miklavin

Ms. Milena Predovnik

+38615691260

+386 1 5461657

taddea.miklavin@velenje.si

milena.predovnik@vivo.si

www.velenje-tourism.si

www.vivo.si

Stari trg 3 3320 Velenje Slovenia

Dunajska cesta 125 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

The Velenje-Topolšica / Šoštanj destination swears by the green strategy and prides itself on having obtained the Slovenia Green label. Velenje has an unique underground Coal Mining Museum and an attractive beach by the lake and hosts the largest childrens festival in Slovenia. The water from the thermal springs in Topolsica comes to the surface in the middle of picturesque green hills. Organise an unforgettable event overlooking the nature. Experience the secret of nature, peace and life. Visit a destination with a healthy and relaxed business environment.

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VIVO CATERING is the top of Slovene catering service with successful 25-year tradition. With plenty of international experiences, Vivo is a part of congress activity monthly as well in Slovenia as abroad. Vivo is specialized professional organizer of EVENT CATERING and is qualified to cater congresses with few thousands delegates at different venues at the same time smoothly. Tastes of traditional, local &amp; international cuisine and a touch of a contemporary style will provide a perfect catering service for your event.

Turkey

Ukraine

TURKISH AIRLINES

Stand 69

LVIV CONVENTION BUREAU

Mr. Başar Demirel

Mr. Andrii Pavliv

+905309921719

+38 0322546030

bsrougea@thy.com

pap@lvivconvention.com.ua

www.turkishairlines.com

www.lvivconvention.com.ua/en/

Harbiye Satış Müdürlüğü Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:123 K:3 34373 Elmadağ 34367 Istanbul, Turkey

1 Rynok Square 79006 Lviv Ukraine

Having positioned itself as an important player within the global aviation community, Turkish Airlines is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, significantly expanded its market geography with its ever-expanding flight network. Currently operates direct flights to 302 points in 121 countries as, with its ever-expanding fleet that currently includes 326 aircraft. Covering the four corners of the earth, while increasing its number of passengers with each passing day. Turkish Airlines continues its tradition winning awards from the industry’ most respected leading organization.

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The main aim of Lviv Convention Bureau is to promote Lviv as a new European MICE destination. Being included on UNESCO heritage list Lviv offers modern conference facilities and unique venues within city centre walking distance. Our Bureau was established in 2013 and cooperates with local businesses, provides customers with excellent services and experience in Lviv.

United Kingdom

THE MEETINGS SHOW

IBTM WORLD

Stand 53

Ms. Ronda Annesley

Mr. Brett Dempsey

+44 (0)20 8439 5660

+44 (0) 20 7970 4188

ronda.annesley@reedexpo.co.uk

brett.dempsey@centaurmedia.com

www.ibtmworld.com

www.themeetingsshow.com

Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DN United Kingdom

Wells Point 79 Wells Street London W1T 3QN United Kingdom

Stand 54

IBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry, taking place annually in Barcelona. Our event has one goal; to inspire the events world to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers. We bring together the global meetings industry, with everyone having that one common purpose – to meet the right people that can create better business results for their organisation. Build face to face connections with the right people, gain key industry insight and of course, engage in unrivalled networking opportunities over the 3 days.

Slovenia

The Meetings Show is the number one destination in the UK for the meetings and events industry to come together and meet under a single roof. The show welcomes more than 4,500 industry professionals who gather for two focussed days of meetings, education and networking opportunities. Over 600 exhibiting suppliers from the UK and around the world take stands on the show floor with a wide variety of destinations, conference centres, hotels, venues and technology providers; allowing more than 2,000 buyers to meet and do business with ease.

Slovenia

AGARIC MARKETING

ARTU, CELOSTNE STORITVE / SLIK-SLIK

Mr. Miha Voršič

Ms. Nina Stojkovič

+386 2 621 04 12

+386 41 480965

miha@agaric.si

info@artu.si

www.agaric.si

www.slikslik.si

Nova ulica 9 2000 Maribor Slovenia

Tivolska cesta 38 1000, Ljubljana Slovenia

We create events, provide effective and goal-oriented advertising, our distinguished features are design and print. Moreover, with us the art of giving presents lasts throughout the year. A long-term trust of customers and partners is provided thanks to our team of experts and a branched net of outdoor staff. Together we develop attention receiving and renowned projects, whereby the focus is on a long-term and healthy customer relationship. Our success story began in an office in Maribor and has now extended to Ljubljana. We would like to invite you to be a part of our success.

Slovenia

Artu d.o.o. / Slik-Slik! is leading provider in photo and video activations in Slovenia. We offer a wide range of services from basic Photobooth in many forms and sizes (open air Photobooth, mirror-booth, 2 meters high selfie phone), to advanced experiences such as matrix style “freeze cam array”, instant video clip production, 360 & VR experiences, roaming photographers and custom creative solutions. We provide creative solutions, unforgettable experiences and high quality outputs.

Slovenia

LJUBLJANA TOURISM

STOW COFFEE ROASTERS

Ms. Mateja Škrlj Groznik

Mr. Damir Jusović

+386 1 306 46 97

+386 70 70 00 40

mateja.skrlj@visitljubljana.si

damir@stow.si

www.visitljubljana.si

www.stow.si

Krekov trg 10 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

Dragarjeva 9 1230 Domžale Slovenia

Ljubljana Tourism is the official destination marketing organization in charge of promoting and marketing the Slovenian capital and the Region of Central Slovenia. We are pleased to provide our ample knowledge on tourism products in the leisure and business travel segments as well as contacts of potential partners. Our aim is also to present the wide array of tour programmes and special experiences that can be booked through us, also online. A department within Ljubljana Tourism specifically deals with the sales of products and services, including a vast choice of Ljubljana-branded souvenir lines that can be a good choice for giveaways at business events. 65

STOW COFFEE ROASTERS is a concept of roastery, academy and specialty coffee shop. Our mission is to search for the highest quality and seasonal coffees. We believe it’s very important to cooperate with all involved in the path of the coffee beans from the tree to the cup. We work together with farmers and best importers to follow the process in which is coffee involved before entering the roastery.

Slovenia

AERODIUM / VIZIJA PRO

CITY OF DESIGN / ZAVOD BIG

Mr. Borut Winterleitner

Ms. Živa Novak

+386(0)59943100

+386 1 4312222

info@aerodium.si

info@zavodbig.si

www.aerodium.si

www.bigsee.eu

Obrtna cona Logatec 10d 1370, Logatec Slovenia

Dunajska cesta 123 1000, Ljubljana Slovenia

Fly like a bird in AERODIUM Logatec wind tunnel! Do you remember your childhood dream – “To fly like a bird”? It is now possible in AERODIUM Logatec! Air flow in wind tunnel is so strong, that you will simply lie down in it and fly. Aerodynamic will allow you to perform various movements by simply changing the position of your body. It is safe to fly and you do not need any previous experience. AERODIUM Logatec is unique entertainment for all who are looking for unbelievable emotions roused by a free fall. Flying is thrilling experience as well as a perfect place for team-building events!

City of Design Slovenia is a pop-up centre for the creative economy and a place for new business opportunities, reflection and new visions, exchange and co-operation, ideas and solutions, promotion and presentation of the latest novelties. It is a space that has come to life in the former Mladinska knjiga print shop on Dunajska cesta in Ljubljana. The atmosphere in the factory halls of Savin Sever’s architectural monument (the former Mladinska Knjiga printing house) is created by the high ceilings, contrasts of light, the scale of the exceptional industrial architecture and unexpected features, all powering the idea of a parallel city made from cardboard.

Slovenia

DVERI-PAX D.O.O.

RADGONSKE GORICE D.O.O.

Mr. Samo Simonič

Ms. Andreja Novak

+386 31391221

+386 2 5648510

s.simonic@dveri-pax.com

info@radgonske-gorice.si

www.dveri-pax.com

www.radgonske-gorice.si

Polički vrh 1 2221 Jarenina Slovenia

Jurkovičeva 5 9250 Gornja Radgona Slovenia

Dveri-Pax is a mid-sized winery producing around 300.000 bottles at 74 ha in north-east Slovenia in Štajerska-Slovenija district just south of Austrian Südsteiermark region. Our focus are mid-priced crisp white varietals of good quality and some premium whites in “Burgundian” style. Furmint is our regional pride and Furmints from our region have been praised by authorities such as Jancis Robinson, Oz Clark and Steven Spurier. Our renovated castle from the 16. Century is a great place for different events.

The company Radgonske gorice d.o.o. is a renowned producer of still and sparkling wines of superior quality. Our sun-exposed vineyards are situated in the region of Slovenske gorice, between the rivers Ščavnica and Mura, where the subalpine and Pannonian climates meet, giving the wine its special quality and freshness. In our wine cellar, we have been filling Zlata radgonska penina made by the classical method or “méthode champenoise” since 1852. We also produce the Srebrna radgonska penina sparkling wine using the tank or charmat method, the Traminer wine “with a black label”as well as other choice wines.

United Kingdom

Germany

CAT MEDIA

CIM - CONFERENCE &INCENTIVE MANAGEMENT

+44 (0) 1342 306 710

T&M Media GmbH & Co.

m.balmer@catmedia.global

+49 176/139 07 921

www.catmedia.com

www.cimunity.com Hilpertsreasse 3 Darmstadt D-64295 Germany

West Sussex RH19 Et United Kingdom

CAT Media is the leading business events media group dedicated to the international events industry. Publishers of M&IT Magazine, AMI Magazine and M&IT India in addition to the industry leading digital venue finding platform www.ConventionSource.com. CAT Media also hosts digital platforms including www.MITmagzine.co.uk, www. AMImagazine.Global, www.MeetBIZIndia.com and www.IntellectualCapitals.com. Every year CAT host 1,200 meeting professionals at the UK’s biggest and most prestigious awards ceremony called M&IT Awards and we run two of the best events called the www.mitagencychallenge.co.uk and also the www.mitcorporatechallenge.co.uk.

CIM is a business journal for the convention, incentive and event industries, focusing on current topics, trends and technologies in the business, as well as on well-targeted event-marketing. CIM addresses decision-makers and planners of events in companies, agencies and associations. The magazine is a bilingual (German and English) publication that comes out six times a year; with a print run of 19,000 copies. For many years its competent and independent journalists have built a reputation for their critical reflections on industry topics. To support planners in their everyday work the directory “Meeting Partners” is an integral part of CIM. 66

Germany

Switzerland

DANIEL TSCHUDY

CONVENTION INTERNATIONAL

+49 2631 9646 35

+41 79 216 2153

anfrage@convention-net.de

info@tschudy.com

www.convention-net.de

www.tschudy.com

Wiedbachstr.50 D-56567 Neuwied Germany

Bauherrenstrasse 50 8049 Zurich Switzerland

Convention International is a leading German-language trade journal in the MICE sector. For 35 years, we have been producing high-quality editorial and identifying out trends, developments and shifts in the industry and presenting them to our readers in the most relevant way. Our target audience are decision-makers and corporate event planners, who we support, and inspire a little, every day.

Spain

Daniel Tschudy has been involved in the global tourism- & meetings-industries for decades. Daniel worked in total 13 years in England, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, and Shanghai, China. And he now reports about all aspects of MICE, Hospitality, Business Travel, and Luxury Travel. He produces for several trade publications, such as events (Germany), travelnews (Switzerland), and foremost for ‘Handelszeitung’, Switzerland’s leading economic newspaper. Other topics are international business-relations, cross-border and cross-cultural marketing, as well as global communication-issues.info@tschudy.com.

Slovenia

AGARIC MARKETING

MICE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE - B2B MAGAZINES AND A YOUTUBE TV

+(34) 932 720 927 +42 (0) 731 232 049

Info@eventoplus.com

www.mice-cee.com

www.grupoeventoplus.com

Ondrickova 14 130 00 Praha 3 - Vinohrady Czech Republic

Since year 2000, Grupo eventoplus has been keeping meeting and event professionals informed about the latest trends and news and connecting all the players in the Spanish market. We offer both planners and providers the platforms to connect, do business and find the resources for all their events: the first online suppliers directory in Spain (www.eventoplus.com); the leading publication (eventos Magazine); the prestigious awards of the sector (Premios eventoplus); innovative shows and conferences (Barcelona Event Day, Meeting and Incentive Summit, the Showroom evento Days). The Group also publishes the FITUR Daily and the IBTM World Show Daily.

India

We have been the leading B2B publication and online magazine specializing in the MICE industry in Central & Eastern Europe since 2007. The magazine, together with a website platform www.mice-cee.com, brings information, case studies, news, info about new venues, locations and destinations; VIDEOs; information and statistics about the international MICE industry, and interesting and new MICE destinations. We have also a YouTube TV for MICE and Luxury Travel. The language: English. Readership: 32.000 professionals. We are a valued Media Partner of the most important MICE expositions worldwide, including IMEX in America and Frankfurt, IBTM in Barcelona, and more.

Israel

MICE INDIAA

PASSPORT MEDIA GROUP

007235259093

(+91-11-) 4559-6559

adi@passportgroup.org

miceindiaa@gmail.com Everything that happens in Tourism & Aviation

www.miceindiaa.com

www.passportnews.co.il

201 Gagan Deep, 12 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110 008 India

MICE INDIAA, a 20-years young, India’s first and only Digital MICE magazine started with the aim of taking India to the world and bringing the world to India. The magazine won Industry’s “Most Influential MICE Media Magazine Award 2017”. The flagship product of MICE INDIAA, miceindiaa.com, is a unique and unrivalled platform, an Industry resource to reach Indian and Overseas MICE audiences. Another MICE INDIAA product – is a holistic, one-stop-destination for perfect planning and execution of Corporate MICE Travel, Incentive Programs and Events. The basket includes Business Travel Management Solutions, Corporate Incentives, MICE, Rewards and the likes. 67

Passport Media Group Limited, based in Israel since 1995, owned by the leading company M.T.T LTD (Marketing, Travel & Tourism) and engaged in publication, printing and distribution of Travel, Tourism, Aviation & Hoteliers newspapers & magazines print ones and digital as well, both for the traders (B2B) and to the Public (B2C). The company is also involved in organizing professional exhibitions and conferences - with emphasis on the business traveler and the business world (for businessmen, companies and local and international bodies).

Croatia

Poland

THINK MICE

PLACES 2 GO

+48 690 121 269 think@thinkmice.pl

roberto@places2go.hr www.aerodium.si

www.thinkmice.pl

Andrijevićeva 12 10000 Zagreb Croatia

Business Link PGE Narodowy Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 03-901 Warszawa, Poland

Place2go is a media group that has five travel magazines: main Croatian edition – PLACE2GO, and 4 franchise editions: French – Horizons Monde, Slovenian – PLACE2GO, Serbian – PLACE2GO and Bosnian-Herzegovinian – Putovanja za dvoje. The magazine is issued 4 times a year and offers our readers first-hand information about top destinations in the world and top tourist facilities which they offer.

THINK MICE is a magazine dedicated to the Polish and international meetings industry (MICE - meetings, incentives, conferences, events), which covers all its segments: events, incentive trips, congresses and conferences. The topics we undertake are described in a deep and multifaceted way, thanks to which we show the role and importance of the industry, among others in broadly understood marketing communication, employer branding or place marketing.

India

Belgrade

TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD

TU MAGAZIN SPECIALIZED IN TOURISM AND HORECA

+91 33 4603 4661

+381 11 262 15 13

ceo@travelandtourworld.com

office@tumagazin.rs

www.travelandtourworld.com

www.tumagazin.rs

S-303 Ideal Plaza 11/1 Sarat Bose Road Kolkata 700020, India

Rige od Fere 20 Belgrade Serbia

Travel And Tour World proudly promotes more than 100 international travel trade events as media partner including WTM London and ITB Berlin and China, AIME , Arabian Travel Market, Imex Events and many more. The magazine is distributed in the travel trade shows to the decision makers of the global travel industry. While engaging more than 250,000 readers along with easy accessibility from iOS and Android devices, we offer cost-effective advertising options for global branding. Our niche readers include global travel and tourism industry leaders and professionals including Tourism Board Officials, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, DMCs, MICE Planners and more.

TU magazin is a specialized magazine, that is issued bimonthly, dedicated to the HoReCa sector, but also to the wider audience. It is a B2B publication with a volume of 8,000 copies, and it is distributed by controlled and personalized delivery to hospitality facilities in Serbia and in the region, large foreign and domestic companies, banks, insurance companies, industry-related producers, tourism and hospitality agencies and travel agencies. TU magazin is also present online via website and Facebook, and more than 10,000 business men and women in Serbia read TU magazin newsletter every week.

Germany

TOURISM INSIDER

+49 (0)30 887 666 45 j.fischer@tourism-insider.com www.tourism-insider.com Schwedenstr. 15 B 13357 Berlin Germany

Tourism-Insider is the largest German, English and Chinese speaking online-magazine for tourism executives. The main focus is an authentic independent reporting from the tourism branch with a close view to worldwide interconnections. Tourism Insider publishes highly topical and explosive insider-knowledge out of the tourism industry with the fastest news about current developments, trends and events, as well as Marketing- and PR activities.

A STRONG INVESTMENT CYCLE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF 2019 IN LJUBLJANA In the next few years the Slovenian capital will see an intensified development of its congres offer, particularly in the hotel sector. Additionally, a brand new Arrivals passenger terminal at the Ljubljana Airport is to be completed by spring 2021. Ljubljana’s growing visibility in the international meeting industry market can be attributed to several factors, including continuous marketing efforts by the key local stakeholders active in international associations bidding procedures, as well as in the corporate events segment. The ongoing expansion and quality imrovement of the city’s tourist offer in a broader sense is another important element enhancing Ljubljana’s destination appeal. Several new hotel openings are planned in the next four years that will bring a range of modern capacities for various types of events. Right across the last »newcomer« - the InterContinental Ljubljana, which opened in September 2017, a new five-star property will start operating by the end of 2021. Two new 4* hotels are to be built in the city centre, another one right next to the main city stadium & arena - Stožice Centre, and another in a business-residential area. This year’s spring will also bring a fully renovated Central Hotel which, from a primarily 4* business property with a privileged downtown location, will transform into a lifestyle hotel with modern urban vibes. The Union Hotels group is currently also investing into the partial refurbishment of the Lev Hotel. A few smaller boutique hotel projects in the city centre are announced, too. Last, but not least, two exisiting hotels – Four Points by Sheraton Mons Ljubljana and the Best Western Premier Hotel Slon, have presented their development plans, which will bring a total of 200 new rooms on the market. From the current capacity of approximately 2,800 rooms, their estimated number should reach 4,000 by 2025. Is there anything else to be said other than that the future seems bright?

For more information visit www.visitljubljana.com and www.meetinljubljana.com.

Experience MARIBOR, the city of the Oldest Vine in the World!

Maribor is the second city of Slovenia, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a cosy and hospitable place, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pohorje plateau, a picturesque landscape with the Drava river on one side and sunny winegrowing hills on the other, that reaches all the way to city centreâ&#x20AC;Ś The Oldest Vine in the World, outstanding Styrian winemakers, culinary heroes, outstanding cultural as well as numerous recreational opportunities, and relaxation surrounded by green forests, sunny wine hills and beautiful parks are the constant companions of cheerful hosts who will provide for genuine and quality experiences for your event.

We warmly invite you to explore a touristic pearl that hasn`t yet been discovered by the crowds!

Maribor - Pohorje Tourist Board Tkalski prehod 4, SI-2000 Maribor T: +386 2 234 66 08 E: convention@maribor.si www.visitmaribor.si

AN INTIMATE & EXCLUSIVE GROUP of business events professionals

EUROPEAN INFLUENCERS SUMMIT 22-24 SEPT. 2019 | BARCELONA

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Bratislava provides you with hyper – accessibility of getting in and around the city; great value for money; range and quality of meeting hotels and venues; safe and intimate atmosphere and authentic local experiences. Bratislava stands for the essence of Central Europe as it connects rich cultural heritage with modern innovative features and a green backdrop.

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RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL LJUBLJANA At Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana, we know that whatever the occasion, the stakes are high, so we’re as committed as you are to make your event one to remember. Putting people at the heart of the process, and driven by our belief that Every Moment Matters, we’ll treat your meeting as more than just a date in our calender. Listening to your needs. Sharing your concerns. Celebrating your successes. With Radisson Meetings, we’ve thought about all the details that truly make a difference, so you can expect more. RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL LJUBLJANA T: +386 (0)1 243 00 08 E: events.lju@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/meetings

YOUR OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER Adria Airways is a trusted airline partner for organisers of conferences, congresses, fairs and other international events as an official exclusive carrier over past decades. We bring value with our long term experience, integrated worldwide network and offer discounted fares and other advantages to both participants and organisers. As a Star Alliance member we offer the Conventions Plus service for major international conferences, which provides you with all the advantages that the Star Alliance member network worldwide can bring you as the official carrier for the event.

Adria Airways is a member of the Slovenian Convention Bureau and an active player in Slovenian MICE tourism.

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ICCA Destination Marketing Client/Supplier Business Workshop Belgrade, Serbia 03 October 2019 - 05 October 2019 Host: Serbia Convention Bureau, Serbia Venue & Hotel: Crown Plaza Belgrade, Serbia Preliminary registration fee: â&#x201A;Ź1125 (incl.VAT)

A B2B networking event where ICCA Destination Marketing members can discuss future For more information visit www.iccaworld.org or contact Claire Jackson, ICCA Manager Association Relations: Claire.J@iccaworld.org

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DANCING GUARANTEE Booking 00 386 41 376637 www.xequtifz.si

WE CHALLENGE YOU, BE CURIOUS, ASK “WHAT IF...” IMEX in Frankfurt’s Talking Point for 2019 is ‘IMAGINATION’ and we’ll be celebrating and encouraging this innate aspect of our humanity. We’re challenging the global meetings and events industry to exercise more curiosity AND produce more worthwhile events as a result. Following in the footsteps of innovators and change-makers, IMEX in Frankfurt will guide you to ask “What if…” in three areas that could transform your future events strategy: TRANSFORMATION & COLLABORATION What if… unusual partners work together, not apart? DIVERSITY & INCLUSION What if… we intentionally include all kinds of people? SUSTAINABILITY What if… we are really committed to cutting down on waste?

THE WORLDWIDE EXHIBITION FOR INCENTIVE TRAVEL, MEETINGS AND EVENTS

IMAGINATION We challenge your curiosity!

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PIONEERS OF MODERN LUXURY • Newly opened the only 5* hotel in Ljubljana • Luxury haven for travellers inspired by extraordinary experiences • The hotel offers a panoramic view that spans through the entire 20th floor • Spacious comfortable rooms with view and a lot of daylight The experienced events team will offer personalised service for any kind of social or business event across the 5 meeting rooms and various facilities within the hotel. Whether it is an intimate meeting in the 19th floor boardroom or an elegant reception up to 300 persons on the dedicated conference floor, understated luxury and a unique culinary experience will be guaranteed.

InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska CESTA 59 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

T: +386 59 128 000 E: icljubljana@ihg.com

The conference halls and other charming yet unconventional event venues offer magnificent views that will take your breath away. Grand Hotel Toplice

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For maximum efficiency, event participants are treated to food and drinks that will nourish and stimulate the body and mind.

Our event planning is focused on the future and dedicated to preserving the many natural treasures of the area.

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Sava Hotels & Resorts

Unforgettable and breath-taking events in Bled, the Alpine jewel of Slovenia

Working with local partners, we organise unforgettable informal occasions and events.

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SAVA HOTELI BLED

+386 4 579 11 42, events@hotelibled.com www.sava-hotels-resorts.com

SAVA HOTELS & RESORTS

What a wonderful world.

Louis Armstrong,  at GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre

www.gr-congress.si

Photo: Marjan Ciglič, From the Collection of Photographs at the National Museum of Contemporary History, Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.incentives-alpe-adria.eu

INCENTIVES ALPE ADRIA April 25 - 26, 2019 Pula, Croatia

THE FIRST EUROPEAN TRY BEFORE YOU BUY INCENTIVE EXPERIENCE

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2 days of networking and fun in Alpe Adria Region â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An integral bond between Western, Eastern, Northern and Southern Europe

CONVENTA BEST EVENT AWARD 2019

COVENTA CROSS VER August 28 - 29, 2019 Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana

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SEE YOU AGAIN On 22 - 23 January 2020

OMG! ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONVENTA!

Ljubljana Capital for Great Meetings

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