CONVENTA EXPERIENCE CATALOGUE

Conventa Experience Catalogue

CONVENTA EXPERIENCE CATALOGUE A guide through meetings venues of New Europe

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onventa, the most personal trade show for meetings, events and incentives of New Europe, has put together a new guide through meetings venues of the region. The guide is an invaluable source of information for meeting planners still searching for that special venue and new meetings destinations New Europe has to offer.

The 8th Conventa will be held from 20 to 21 January 2016, in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Miklošičeva cesta 1, 1000 Ljubljana,

www.union-hotels.eu

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings the level of fascination remains the same.

In spite of all current large-scale, modern hotel constructions Grand Hotel Union remains unique. It is the first of its kind, a unique hotel consisting of fascinating chapters that make up a novel with countless sequels.

Guests arriving by car don’t need to worry about finding a parking space in the city center. The hotel has its own garage with a 120 parking spaces.

LIFESTYLE & FOOD MELODYC, CULTURAL AND TASTY EXPERIENCES The Union Cafe is situated at the Grand Hotel Union. A peaceful atmosphere of hundred years old stories where new chapters are written every week. Not just a cafe place with tasty deserts and best fresh ice tea, It’s an enjoyable venue that offers impressive lineup of concerts and special events throughout the year.

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KNOW THIS Grand Hotel Union, located in the heart of the city is the largest congress hotel in Ljubljana. Built in 1905 in Art Nouveau style, the hotel combines elegance, long tradition of successful events and many visits of important guests.

TIME TRAVEL This year Grand Hotel Union is celebrating its 110th anniversary. Hotel officially opened its doors back in 1905 and according to the contemporary newspapers it was one of the largest, most modern and most sophisticated hotels in the southeastern part of Europe. Even today

The main focus of their latest renovations of the congress centre was the technical equipment. With the new purchase of the state-of-the-art Panasonic 3D projector Union Hotels are now one of the first five providers in Europe to offer the first-rate multimedia experience which is music to the ears of the organizers of technically demanding conferences and congresses.

MEETING HOTSPOT The pride and joy of the hotel is a beautiful Art Nouveau Union Hall that can accommodate up to 1000 guests.

ARRIVING Grand Union Hotel is easily accessible from Jože Pučnik Airport, the main train and bus station as well as the highway.

Convention Bureau Lower Austria, Austria Niederösterreich-Ring 2 Haus C 3100 St. Pölten Austria www.convention.niederoesterreich.at Type of meeting experience

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BENEFITS AT CONVENTA Additional night for every group of 20 rooms you book — up to 20 additional nights per event.

THE TOP 3 1. Professional staff and services, that can satisfy even the most demanding customers and their demands 2. Great selection of conference halls with first-rate technical equipment and support. Next to the main hall the hotel also offers 30 different sized meeting halls all located in the city centre.

3. Central location in the heart of the city centre, overlooking Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge and the Ljubljana Castle.

While still keeping alive the long-established tradition and refinement, which are always at the forefront, the cook team from hotels restaurants have been following the latest trends and spiced up the dishes with a great deal of imagination. While the fine-dining Smrekarjev Hram restaurant is known for its freshly innovative dishes with a touch of tradition combined with modern trends, the

ARRIVING Vienna International Airport - only 38 km from Congress Casino Baden. Best Train Connections!

LIFESTYLE Fine food and drink are good companions to arts and culture. As the biggest producer of wine among the Austrian provinces and a region with excellent restaurants, Lower Austria is sometimes known as Land of Epicures. Lower Austria also boasts an impressive choice of top conference and seminar hotels each

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DID YOU KNOW

With its central location and diverse offerings Lower Austria is a premium destination for business tourism Convention Bureau Lower Austria is the first partner to contact if you are interested

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CULINARY DELIGHTS

Lower Austria, the land round Viena is the largest wine Region in Austria.

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Union Garden restaurant in the summertime focuses on the concept of Union’s nostalgia that brings time to a halt.

The Lower Austrian Convention Bureau is your competent partner for finding the right location for your event. You are planning a business meeting in a royal palace? An event beyond compare in a modern event hotel? Or an elegant banquet in a romantic Baroque castle?

Welcome to Lower Austria!

with its own individual charm. Event organizers are sure to find just the right setting for every event in venues that vary from romantic castles such as Seminar Hotel Schloss Hernstein to country homes surrounded by vineyards such as Steigenberger Hotel and Spa Krems.

EXPLORATIONS Lower Austria combines a grand history with modern life style allowing it to offer tourists a diversity of attractions a host of historically significant sights and a rich legacy of art treasures. Many destinations for outings are well equipped for business tourists and have superb venues for incentives and events The choices extend from Archeological Park Carnuntum with its reconstructed section of an Ancient Roman town to Hof Palace restored in exemplary fashion to its original baroque splendor or magnificent Göttweig Abbey part of the Wachau Valley a landscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

THE TOP 3 • Your competent Partner for assistance with meetings, encentives, conventions and other special events • L ocation scouting Congress Subsidy - the size of subsidy is based on the number of overnight stays (100 overnights € 1.500,-) • Quality guarantee

MEETING HOTSPOT Congress Casino Baden, Grafenegg Castle, Loisium Wine & Spa Langenlois, Conference Center Laxenburg

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Grand Hotel Union, Slovenia

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GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, Slovenia Dunajska cesta 18, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.gr-congress.si

MEETING HOTSPOT As Tracy Phillips, Head of Event & Marketing at Annual British Travel Convention of ABTA, said: "The facility worked really well for the event, especially having all of our networking spaces on the same level. It would be great to pack up the GR and take it with us to each destination as we had worked so well together."

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings TIME TRAVEL GR is very proud of more than 60 years being active in the meeting industry. The unique location with a charming green yard is an example of modern functionalistic architecture. As a result of a number of past investments and renovations gives the impression of a well maintained centre which comes in line with the highest international standards.

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Scouts Conference, 27. Simposium on Lepton Photon, OSCE – 13th OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting and many others.

ARRIVING GR is in the centre of Ljubljana, only three minutes’ walk up to main bus and railway station and 20 minutes’ drive away from the nearest international Jože Pučnik Airport.

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GR is the leading multi-purpose centre in Slovenia. Established in 1954, it is an ideal venue for different national and international events. It is easily accessible: only a few minutes away from the main railway and bus station, with a city bus stop in front of the main entrance, and 2500 parking spaces in close vicinity.

Among many professional conference organizers, like Kenes International, which brought to GR two medical world congresses – Autoimmunity Congres 2010 and The European Society of Regional Anasthesia & Pain Therapy 2014 – with 1,400 delagates, GR hosted the 14th Congress of the European Association of Agricultural Economists, 40. World

DT Croatia- Dubrovnik Travel d.o.o., Croatia Obala Stjepana Radića 25, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia

www.dt-croatia.com

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One of DT’s unique selling points is the exclusive event ship SeaStar-Enjoy your next meeting while cruising the Adriatic Sea!

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KNOW THIS DT Croatia Dubrovnik Travel the leading Croatian DMC and PCO as a maintaining 15 years of experience in organization of meetings, incentives,conferences, exclusive groups and events

TIME TRAVEL Established in 1998, DT‘s business portfolio includes some of the most prestigious business organizations of the world as BMW, HP...

DID YOU KNOW DT Croatia is officialy among the top 5 most successful companies in Croatia with AAA creditworthiness the higest rating issued by international BISNODE group leading European provider of digital credit and business information.

AAA Excellence Certificate is one of the most important European standards defining the quality of business operation.

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Croatia is easily accessible by air from all major European hubs as well as by land and sea.

THE TOP 3 • First class team of professional program planners enable DT Croatia to operate with total commitment the most demanding projects ensuring complete client satisfaction.

• With representative offices worldwide DT Croatia keeps up with the global trends and continually expands its sales channels.

• DT Croatia expended outside the boundaries of Croatia providing services in South East Europian region.

THE TOP 3 • A professional and dedicated team: personal approach of highly-motivated team that is with you through all stages of your project.

• Flexible event spaces for everyone: 20 flexible multifunctional halls, most of them with natural daylight, stateof-the-art tecnology, large exhibition area; a multi-purpose venue: from 20 to 2,500 delegates.

• In the centre of the capital: walking distance to the medieval town centre of Ljubljana and to the most hotels; up to 300 parking lots at the venue, cca.

3,000 parking lots in close vicinity.

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Hotel Karnerhof, Austria Karnerhofweg 10, 9580 Egg am Faaker See, Austria, hotel@karnerhof.com www.karnerhof.com Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings TIME TRAVEL Hotel Karnerhof looks back over an 85-year-history. Originally a farmhouse the location became a guest house and restaurant in 1930.

terrace. Discussions can easily be done outdoors.

ARRIVING In the heart of Europe, easily reached by car, by train (Villach station) and by plane (Klagenfurt and Ljubljana airports).

THE TOP 3 A beautiful location where you will equally enjoy your work time and your spare time Reward-winning Austrian cuisine with international influences – breakfast, lunch and dinner are served outdoors.

A perfectly attentive staff who delivers personalized service with enthusiasm throughout your stay.

DID YOU KNOW The owner family Melcher has developed the property and attended to its exceptionality ever since. The Karnerhof is situated on a gentle incline, overlooking the crystal clear waters of Lake Faak, surrounded by 100.000sqm of gardens.

The romantic lakeside sauna is a gem you should try out while staying here.

KNOW THIS As a one of its kind conference location Hotel Karnerhof offers comfortable rooms, an exquisite Spa, reward-winning cuisine, four modern conference rooms and unlimited outdoor possibilities.

MEETING HOTSPOT Enjoy the conference rooms with lake view and direct access to the lakeside

Hotel Plesnik, Slovenia

cycling underground, biking on Solčava panoramic road, archery, offroad driving experiences and more - night walk with torches, searching for hidden treasure, farm games on open with animator, felting workshops...

Logarska dolina 10, 3335 Solčava, Slovenia, +386 (0)3 839 23 00, info@plesnik.si www.plesnik.si Type of meeting experience

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW Their goal is to satisfy the guest and trying to reach it with tradition local connectivity and sustainability. Being a member of Slovenian Convention Bureau helps them to follow the trend.

In 2014 hotel was selected among top ten boutique meeting hotels and received a Meeting Star certificate.

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS Hotel Plesnik offers escape to pure nature. Hotel Plesnik is small boutique family runned hotel, with more than 80 years of tradition in tourism.

TIME TRAVEL Unique location and friendly staff with quality services gives us an opportunity to host the presidents, prime ministers and incentives.

Have you ever had a whole hotel only for your group Logarska dolina Solčavsko European destination of Excellence offers great

ARRIVING Easily accessible through Solčava village or from Austria through Eisenkappel.

Airports: Brnik - 1,5 hour, Klagenfurt - 1 hour

LIFESTYLE Hotel cuisine is collaborating with some local farms, which provide fresh healthy products. Guests can taste them during the coffee breaks during their business events, as well as at breakfast and other meals. The kitchen does not use any artificial additives in their cooking.

BEYOND ORDINARY Have you ever tried a teambuilding with Mountain Guides IFMGA? Participants, divided into expedition team are faced with a series of unique and innovative challenges, which require them to step outside of their comfort zone and work in team. For other nature lovers there is more do experience! Rafting, canyoning on Savinja River, exploring caves,

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The conditions for business guests at Hotel Plesnik are perfect: the air-conditioned conference hall can accommodate up to 100 people and can be divided into two seminar rooms. Additional seminar workrooms are also available. All halls have a state-of-the-art technique, they are well-equipped with loudspeakers, projection canvas, flip chart, wireless internet and much more. And most important, daylight is assured by great windows.

THE TOP 3 • Location; Landscape park - Logarska dolina (European Destination of Excellence) • A boutique and family owned hotel with more than 80 years tradition • Tailor made events with many possibilities for outdoor activities

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HIT Alpinea d.d., Slovenia Borovška 99, 4280 Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

ARRIVING Easy accessible (less than 60 min) drive from the two closest airport (Ljubljana and Klagenfurt Airport. Own free parking splaces.

www.hitholidays-kg.si

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DID YOU KNOW HITholidays has a long tradition in congress tourism and have large amount of experience in organizing different types of events. Flexibility and professionalism of our highly trained stuff is closely linked with personal touch and unique Slovenian energy

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS Five hotels located in the heart of Julian Alps offer wide range of activities for different types of guest and are an excellent starting point for numerous activities.

daytime or nighttime sledding. During day you can enjoy the view of the mountains covered with snow and in the nighttime the torches or the floodlights will brighten the path you will be sledding on with your friends screaming of joy.

The great value of the hotel is Planica Hall with great overview on surrounding mountains and ski slopes

TIME TRAVEL Hotels have long tradition since 1970s, from ski hotels to all year around and business hotels.

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• Connect business with spending quality time in a pure nature.

• Walking distance destination- no transportation needed for business guest to experience the heart beat of the destination.

• Adding personal touch to the event.

Hitholidays chefs well know how to present the traditional culinary of Slovenia to our business guests on an adventurous, fun and interactive way.

They created ˝Culinary journey˝ that is held in a village of Kranjska Gora and is created for guests that are keen of a great food and like to experience the different senses and tastes of one specific region.

The journey on its five locations gives guests the different tastes of traditional Slovene culinary, focused on traditional local food and helps them build the bond between themselves and the historical heart of the region.

BEYOND ORDINARY Sledding on the forest paths and roads in the vicinity of Kranjska Gora is the right way to go. You can choose between the

Hotel Habakuk, Slovenia Pohorska ulica 59, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia

The joys of winter; „pležuhi“, snow shoes, night hiking with torches.

Wine tasting by electric bikes.

www.habakuk.si

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1. The Oldest Vine in the World (which is marked in the Guinness book of records) 2. Green Pohorje Hills with lakes 3. Vineyards 4. River Drava

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DID YOU KNOW During last year’s we hosts many interesting and well known person for example: - Dalai Lama, - Garry Kasparov , chess master, - Mr. Seger Lavrov, foreign minister of Russia, - Football club Chelsea with Mr. Murignio, - The best women skiers in the world, etc.

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KNOW THIS Hotel Habakuk with Convetion Center lays in incredible region where meets winegrowing area, thermal water and the green hills of Pohorje with the biggest ski center in Slovenia.

Personal event organizer at your disposal (24/7/365).

9 different halls for up to 500 participants Accommodation from 3* to 5*

ARRIVING 60 km - Graz Airport 110 km - Zagreb Airport 130 km - Ljubljana Airport 250 km - Vienna Airport

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LIFESTYLE »Healthy mind for healthy body« The modern lifestyle increasingly forces us to an unhealthy lifestyle and to overstretch ourselves. In contrast, our motto is a healthy mind in a healthy body, therefore you are advised to organize an event that will be as stress-free as possible for the providers. What is the secret? In addition to the natural environment (at the outskirts of the Pohorje forests), the fresh air, we will provide you with healthy wellness meals, surprise you with healthy coffee breaks, short relaxing massage, therapies with sound, music, plants, colours and crystals during the breaks.

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To the dinner by cable car.

Rafting down the Drava River.

Barbeque above 1000m altitude.

Habakuk opened his doors in the seventies. During this period he changed many faces; next one will be in 2017.

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We offer you welcome drink with snack for you first event at hotel Habakuk.

THE TOP 3 • We prepare 600 events.

• Free parking space.

• Free Wi Fi.

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HUP Zagreb Inc, Croatia Trg Kresimira Cosica 9, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

www.hupzagreb.com

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Exceptional meeting venues and experiences in the superb venues in Croatia‘s capital - at your disposal. MICE spaces, gourmet dining, location - they have it all.

HUP Zagreb offers 45 conference halls that can accommodate over 110 000 conference and business delegates annually.

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Located in the centre of Zagreb - all five HUP Zagreb hotels. Easily to reach.

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HUP-Zagreb Inc HUP ZAGREB Inc hotel industry catering and tourism is a company founded in 1948 when its primary business

DID YOU KNOW That the largest hotel congess room in Zagreb is at their hotel - The Westin Zagreb, named the Crystall Ballroom?

THE TOP 3 The Zagreb hotels in business cultural and science centres in the vicinity of the numerous city centre sights are a second home of world dignitaries and tourists The HUP Zagreb d.d hotels are characterized by superior and comfortable accommodation a quality conference offer.

Kempinski Palace Portorož, Slovenia Obala 45, 6320 Portorz, Slovenia

www.kempinski.com

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW The only 5 star Superior hotel in Slovenia offers a unique combination of traditional and modern design with a private 5000 sq m park, combination of 6 meeting rooms and a unique Crystal Ball room.

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KNOW THIS State-of-the-art facilities and dedicated team of a 5 star Superior hotel Kempinski Palace Portoroz located in the heart of Portoroz will ensure that your event becomes an unforgettable experience.

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The congress centre ensure you complimentary high speed Wi-Fi day light in the meeting rooms and state-of-the-art technical equipment.

ARRIVING Palace hotel is within driving distance from a variety of commercial airports (Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice, Pula).

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Their chef suggests to taste their Signature Dish “Liguini a la Buzzara” with freshness of Adriatic Sea and wealth of Istrian nature. Homemade Liguini with a sauce a la Buzzara should be part of your local culinary experience.

• Amazing location on the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Croatia.

• Six modern equipped meeting room with a daylight • Dedicated team and unforgettable culinary experience

BEYOND ORDINARY Starts with a luxury bus pick up from the hotel and a drive towards the very heart of Istria. There you will be awaited with domestic delights such as prosciutto.

After the explanation of the basic historical facts about the truffle you will follow the local guides and dogs into the forest to search for truffles. If lucky with the search that very truffle will later be used for lunch as they prepare a pop-up restaurant on the edge the forest. When you have indulged your senses you can finish the evening with live piano music in the hotel.

EXPLORATIONS You can rent a Segway in hotel and drive along the sea toward the ancient city of Piran. The Tartini square, St. Georges church, the aquatic museum are just a few of the must see points in the magnificent coastal city. If you are planning a meeting outside of the hotel the Piran Theatre is a perfect venue.

In 2015 the traditional part of hotel Palace is celebrating 105th anniversary.

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Kompas d.d., Slovenia Prazakova 4, 1514 Ljubljana, Slovenia www.kompas-group.com, www.kompasmice.com Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience C Incentive Meetings

THE TOP 3 KNOW THIS Kompas aim is to become regional leader of Europe’s top DMC agencies. Kompas has perfected its knowledge of the destination, offering its clients numerous benefits and advantages.

TIME TRAVEL Established in 1951. From then, it had become one of the largest tourist agencies in the world.

MEETING HOTSPOT With large network and dedicated professionals, Kompas can provide knowhow, technical support and best contracts in the region.

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DID YOU KNOW Kompas provides highly qualified support, the best technical equipment and on-the-spot creativity. Kompas offers unrivalled choice: from city centre conferences with a cultural edge to peaceful escapes in the Alpine countryside; from spa-based recuperation to team-building.

Kompas is located in Ljubljana’s city center. The easiest way to contact us is by email.

Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau, Slovenia Krekov trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

the central bridges or heading opposite, towards the preserved habitat of the Ljubljana Marsh nature park.

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www.visitljubljana.com/meetings

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DID YOU KNOW Ljubljana was named European Green Capital 2016 due to the largest number of changes towards its long-term sustainable development in the shortest period of time. With four public parks, carfree downtown, the Bicike(LJ) city bike sharing network, public drinking fountains and much more, it is an authentic green destination.

KNOW THIS Ljubljana, an elegant old lady with a young heartbeat, will astonish you with its car-free areas, beautiful bridges, spectacular architecture, positive energy and friendly Slovenian people.

TIME TRAVEL Back in 1821, the Holy Alliance Congress took place in Ljubljana, which ranks it among the oldest European meeting destinations.

MEETING HOTSPOT City centre compact size - most of the meeting venues, hotels and points of interest are at a walking distance.

ARRIVING Flights from the major European hubs to Ljubljana Airport, 25km from downtown, are available. Nearby cross-border airports provide additional connections.

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• Well-trained, experienced and dedicated staff: Kompas is a diverse company with European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brasilian, American, Russian professionals.

• E xcellent buying power and organizational skills: Kompas has excellent contracts with service suppliers which gives our partners excellent value for money.

• L arge network: Kompas has 20 offices located all around Europe and USA providing opertional support.

Taste Ljubljana is a project presenting traditional dishes that people in Ljubljana enjoyed over the centuries of the city‘s history and are still popular today. Special attention is paid to using genuine ingredients without artificial additives, all of local origin. There are a range of themed tours in Ljubljana, including the Taste Ljubljana food tour, which highlights traditional dishes, and the Ljubljananjam food tour, which merges the best Ljubljana restaurants, pubs and cafes into one culinary experience.

BEYOND ORDINARY Ljubljana is a city that can inspire you in many different ways. Considering its small size, it boasts a surprisingly large number of unusual activities, which can be incorporated in incentive programmes. This time we are introducing two exciting water sessions. A SUP or kayak discovery with a certified instructor is a popular alternative way to experience the city. It can either be paddling below

A few walking minutes away from the downtown area, the Tivoli Park’s main promenade with an attractive outdoor photographic gallery, leads to the Tivoli Mansion. The present building dates from the early 17th century and today houses an important cultural institution - the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC). Moreover, Tivoli Mansion provides one of the most attractive outdoor settings for social functions in Ljubljana. MGLC rents out the the lecture room, gallery, library, print studios and a spacious courtyard, which is connected to the main promenade by an ornate stairway and where amazing photographs from events can be made.

THE TOP 3 • Dedicated and connected professionals in all the segments of meeting industry providers are the backbone of a destination.

• Ljubljana CVB: the one stop shop for the meeting & incentive products and suppliers in the destination.

• With its central position, Ljubljana is a perfect gateway to discover the diversity of Slovenia.

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Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Serbia Bulevar Vojvode Mišića 15, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia www.radissonblu.com/hotel-belgrade/ Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW Hotel is constructed on the grounds of former industrial site, first Steam Mill in Serbia built in 1901. Old Mill building was revitalized and now represents a exceptional hotel in the city with unique architecture and design!

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel Belgrade is the first design hotel in the city located in Belgrade downtown!

TIME TRAVEL Brand new hotel in Belgrade, officially opened its doors in March 2015!

500 m2 event space, 6 meeting rooms (up to 220 guests), Piazza (open air events), Free internet.

ARRIVING Hotel is easily accessible from Nikola Tesla Airport the main train and bus station as well as the highway.

Regent Porto Montenegro, Montenegro Obala bb, Porto Montenegro village, 85320 Tivat, Montenegro www.regenthotels.com/porto-montenegro Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW Regent Porto Montenegro is the only hotel from Montenegro nominated for the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award which is internationally recognized as the „Oscar“ of the luxury tourism sector.

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS Regent Porto Montenegro is a five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Porto Montenegro. This timelessly furnished property offers 87 elegantly designed accommodation units.

TIME TRAVEL Regent Porto Montenegro marked its first anniversary and full year of successful operation a list of 14 international accolades.

Ballroom Teodo is equipped with stateof-the-art technology and has a seating capacity for up to 200 persons.

LIFESTYLE OMB Larder + Lounge Celebrates Serbian culinary tradition by incorporating fresh local produce and creative techniques into an extensive menu. With special attention to sustainability restaurant employs a zero-kilometer philosophy whenever possible by sourcing our ingredients. The atmosphere of the dining room recalls the mill’s heritage offering an industrial-chic aesthetic. With the attractively priced menu du jour dining at OMB Larder is an effortlessly stylish event. They are proud member of a global grassroots organization Slow Food founded in 1989. Together they bring Slow Food philosophy to life preventing the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions counteract.

BEYOND ORDINARY Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade organizes for their clients special Belgrade tours, city tram parties, open air movie

LIFESTYLE The signature Regent spa offers a holistic approach to rejuvenation, providing an exceptional wellness offering. Individual treatment rooms, modern fitness equipment, relaxation room, showers, sauna, steam room, traditional Turkish bath and a fresh juice bar make our Spa offer unique in every sense. An outdoor pool is ideal for morning swim, amplified by the breathtaking view of the marina.

BEYOND ORDINARY Their concierge team provides an excellent service throughout the day, sharing valuable information on Montenegrin secret hot spots. Airline tickets, babysitting service, boat transfers, guided tours… just name it and they will give their best to make one‘s wish come true.

Warm recommendation: Board your boat at Porto Montenegro and set your sail for Boka Bay in order to explore one of the most beautiful fjords in the world, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Visit two magnificent islands – St George and Our Lady of the Rocks, in front of medieval town Perast. Visit Perast, its museum, churches and palaces.

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Regent Porto Montenegro is easily accessible through 3 international airports: Tivat, Dubrovnik and Podgorica.

Visit Kotor, an old city of traders and famous sailors, built between 12th and 14th century. Take the opportunity to visit Cathedral of St. Tryphon, one of the most recognizable symbols of the town. Use the opportunity to wander around the fortification, streets and alleys of Kotor.

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nights, small cocktails with tournaments on Piazza, cocktail on top of Bigz building with extraordinary city view and all types of unique and special entertainment.

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One Weekend accommodation voucher for two in Belgrade!

THE TOP 3 • Central location: minutes from business and government offices, the Belgrade Fair and cultural attractions.

• Meetings & Conferences: 6 venues suitable for conferences, corporate events, weddings and social gatherings in downtown Belgrade. Brain Food program: food that stabilizes blood sugar levels and supplies the brain with optimal nutrition.

• Unique Design and service concept

For those who are more interested in exploring Montenegrin inland, there are a wide range of activities: light hiking on Austro-Hungarian roads stretched across the peaks of Vrmac hill or canyoning in the second deepest world Canyon of Tara River.

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Regent Porto Montenegro awards 1 complimentary room night for every 20 room nights booked.

THE TOP 3 Bespoke experience based on their exceptional customized service.

Located in the magnificent Boka Bay, within the luxury marina for mega-yachts, Regent Porto Montenegro is the perfect weekend getaway spot.

Gastronomy of their 3 restaurants represents an extraordinary mix of some of the finest local ingredients and Asian culinary influences.

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Salzburg Congress, Austria Auerspergstrasse 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

www.salzburgcongress.at

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Centrally located - Salzburg is easily accessible by air, train or car;

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THE TOP 3 TIME TRAVEL Salzburg Congress was opened in June 2001 and marks the beginning of a new age for congresstourism in Mozart‘s birthplace.

• 1200 hotel beds within walking distance.

• Congress Service such as room reservations and equipment booking management.

• Salzburg Congress powered by Sustainable Energy

DID YOU KNOW The variable room and space concepts enable the facility to provide up to 15 conference rooms with capacities from 20 up to 1350 guests across 15,000 m2 of floor space for a total of 2500 visitors.

KNOW THIS Salzburg Congress is one of Europe’s top venues for staging international medical and scientific congresses.

MEETING HOTSPOT A dedicated and experienced team qualified to deal with even the most complex and technical challenges to guarantee your event.

Salzburg Convention Bureau, Austria Auerspergstrasse 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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www.salzburgcb.com/en

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DID YOU KNOW Hotels and venues in Salzburg have invested more than 100 million euros in new properties, infrastructure and attractions for meetings, congresses and side events. Also, the regional government offers financial congress funding and welcome receptions.

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS Salzburg, the stage of the world, offering great opportunities for professional events and meetings. The ideal setting between Alps and urban city life for association meetings and corporate events.

TIME TRAVEL Salzburg leads the Austrian Meeting Industry in many fields and has been awarded as European top Destination several times.

Many clients spread the word about Salzburg for being a great event and congress Destination. Read: http://www. salzburgcb.com/client-references

ARRIVING Salzburg is well connected by Salzburg and Munich Airport offering daily international flights. Additionally, Salzburg offers a superb public transportation.

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Greatest concentration of gourmet Restaurants in Europe: The concentration of toque-awarded restaurants in SalzburgerLand - that is to say, the restaurants, inns and master chefs crowned annually with „toques“ from Guide Gault Millau - is quite beyond compare. Also, Salzburg is Austria’s beer capital and has the oldest coffeehouse of Austria located in the city of Salzburg.

Last but not least one of Austria‘s most famous Sweets has been invented in Salzburg - the Mozartkugel, a chocolate named after the great son of Salzburg.

BEYOND ORDINARY Experience one of the fastest and longest steel zip lines in the world - the Flying Fox XXL! In a breakneck speed of up to 130 km / h you the wind flies around your ears, while 140 meters below the forest rushes past you. 1,600 meters full of action through the mountains. Also a dinner in a baroque palace, medieval dinners at the knights table, a wild rafting trip or a GPS scavenger hunt through Salzburg‘s historic past are typical Highlights.

The Fortress Hohensalzburg, a Medieval castle complex has 900 exciting years of history to tell. Europe’s most beautiful panoramic road called Grossglockner High Alpine Road and the perfect combination of nature and technology at an altitude of 2,000m are Europe’s highest waterfalls with an Aquaszenarium in the waterfall centre. A true party location since 1615 is Hellbrunn Palace which has stood, noble and imposing, at the gateway to Salzburg and it still amazes both locals and visitors. And for any day, one of the worlds largest Ice Caves, the Giant Ice Caves in Werfen, are a great Destination.

THE TOP 3 • Variety & choice: Whether summer or winter, baroque or modern - Salzburg has more to offer.

• Safety/security: Economic, social and political stability.

• I nfrastructure: Ultra-modern, multifunctional conference centres, fascinating locations for events

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Slovenian Convention Bureau, Slovenia

THE TOP 3 They might be one of Europe’s smallest countries but they’ve got great traditions in food and wine, richly diverse regions and, as people, they’re hard working, progressive, naturally friendly and welcoming.

Vošnjakova 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, www.slovenia-convention.com info@slovenia-convention.com FB: www.facebook.com/SloveniaMeetings TW: @SloMeetings Type of meeting experience

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MEETING HOTSPOT They are uniting 60 partners with over two decades of proven experience in the venue, agency and destination sectors.

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They are an umbrella MICE organization established ten years ago by the joint efforts of the domestic industry.

Slovenia shares a border with Italy Austria Hungary and Croatia and is well connected to vital strategic parts of EU.

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KNOW THIS We know the importance and value of partnership because MICE events are only truly successful when the entire destination community all works together in support of the clients’ objectives.

#sLOVEnia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps the Mediterranean the Pannonian Plain and the Karst and is known as the country of many contrasts With a generous dash of love which resides already in its name all these come together to form a green jewel ....

SORA Catering, Slovenia Sora 1a, 1215 Medvode, Slovenia

Bled and surrounding mountains. It is one of the most visited Slovene sights with over 300.000 guests annually.

A splendid venue and a breathtaking view ensure long lasting memories for all visitors. Bled Castle offers two courtyards for outdoor receptions and two for indoor.

SORA Catering manages the Castle‘s restaurant and ensures creative event catering support. Local and regional dishes are made in contemporary and sophisticated way with an aim to preserve the gastronomical heritage of Upper Carniola region and Slovenia.

www.soracatering.com

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SORA Catering will transform the most simple local dish into a trendy culinary delicacy. Family managed company of 4 brothers ensures personal touch and trustworthy services.

SORA Catering offers you creative event planning support. They are a reliable, flexible and innovative catering partner.

TIME TRAVEL SORA Catering is a family owned company from Slovenia with over 30 years of tradition and experience in hospitality business.

DID YOU KNOW Martin, Luka, Jure and Rok Jezeršek are four brothers owning Jezeršek Catering.

While in charge of smooth running of events Jezeršek sons also successfully manage two renowned restaurants Dvor Jezeršek and Bled Castle Restaurant.

SORA Catering was launched as the international brand of Jezeršek Catering in 2013.

ARRIVING SORA Catering has the expertise, resources and contacts to offer their services wherever you wish throughout Europe or elsewhere.

LIFESTYLE A new culinary experience hit the streets of Slovenia this summer. FerFud food truck is on a special mission. It serves tasty bites at a fair price set by the people who eat them. They pay as much as they want and the entire profit goes for charity for the project ‚Botrstvo‘. Idea of this CSR project goes to Hofer supermarkets.

Their ingredients are used to create tasty street food. Chef Luka Jezeršek, SORA Catering, stands behind the recipes and food preparation process. He mentors the two young FerFud chefs who travel around Slovenia 5 days in a week.

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Cable Car Dinner A maximum of 4 people per cabin can enjoy a 3-course meal. The dinner is served alternately during the three upward and downward rides. The last ride is followed by a stop at the panorama terrace and a sweet surprise. SORA Catering turns gondolas of Krvavec Ski Resort into small, hovering restaurants.

Guests can enjoy the panoramic views of alpine surroundings and picturesque valleys and let the chefs of the well-renowned restaurants Dvor Jezeršek and Krištof pamper their taste buds with exquisite culinary creations of modern Slovenian cuisine and local, green ingredients.

• Passion - for everything we do.

• Creativity - We have open ears for innovations and adapt with flexibility to changes.

• Team spirit and respect for each other - are essential to ensure a smooth running of our events. Our ability to build strong, long-term repeat relationships with our customers is the key to our future success.

EXPLORATIONS Bled Castle Located on top of an amazing cliff, Bled Castle offers stunning views of Lake

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St. Poelten Convention Bureau, Austria Rathausplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria

EXPLORATIONS Location VAZ: one of the biggest event centres of Austria, located on the A1 between Vienna and Linz - max. 10.300 persons.

Festspielhaus St. Pölten - the multi-genre theatre in modern architectur has been presenting itself as the main value for Dance and Music - 1.500 persons.

Seminarbauernhof Bertlhof - Surrounding St. Pölten - the seminar farm run by the Bertl family - known as „5-star-cow-hotel“!

www.stoeltentourismus.at

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings lively international town with universities, media technology and design.

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KNOW THIS Central located small baroque and modern city between Salzburg and Vienna. Very close to viennese Airport 54 min by Train. Located directly on the motorway A1 .

TIME TRAVEL Former ancient Roman City Aelium Cetium. Austrias oldest town. Today a

Capital of the austrian province Lower Austria . 52.000 inhabitants. Between Munich - 3 hours - Vienna 1/2 hour, Budapest - 3 hours, Graz - 1 hour. 460 hecatres of green space - Woods, parks, hiking and cycling path, damp biotopes lakes and the river Traisen awaits the guests.

MEETING HOTSPOT Readily accessiable City. Hotels, venues, city centre and railway Station are all just walk away.

ARRIVING By car A1, by rail OEBB and Westbahn, Linz Airport 130 km, Vienna Airport 90 km, by ICE Train 50min.

Talas - M DMC, Montenegro Žrtava fašizma 26, pf 59, , Budva 85310 Montenegro, +382 (0)33 403 860, info@talas-montenegro.com

www.talas-montenegro.com

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings KNOW THIS

DID YOU KNOW No other Event organizer in Montenegro is as updated with the latest trends as Talas-M. No matter of the occasion size or type of your event formal and extravagant or casual and relaxed their team provides comprehensive support at every stage of your Event.You dream big they make it happen. https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=oe0OQhvYENI

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THE TOP 3 • One-stop Provider - from the order through to the invoice.

• Full conference and congress Management Services. Organisation and handling of creative supporting programmes and events.

• Trips to Vienna, Wachau, mountains, wine regions.

BEYOND ORDINARY Feasting on the stage at Festspielhaus St. Pölten Are you on the look-out for a special location your event? Then hire the stage of the Festival theatre, settle down in the banquet seating and dine with your guests on the boards. Join regional food and excellent wines from local winemakers. Available for up to 200 People.

of the symbols of „golden age“ of Perast, palace transformed in Maritime Museum of this lovely town famous by his citizens - brave warriors and skillful sailors.

Captain‘s dinner in Maritime Museum shall carry you in atmosphere of dinning few centuries ago.

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Talas-M is a Montenegrin destination management company specialized in organizing incentives, corporate events, conventions and team-building activities. Talas-M offers complete programs and on-site management services for any number of clients.

Talas-M is proud having been selected as the preferred Destination Management Company in this part of Europe.

LIFESTYLE Bread baking back then. Join in and get your hands all floury. The bread oven at the bakery in the Schloss Walpersdorf (close to the city centre) is fired daily with wood. Together, we bake our popular wood oven-baked bread from sourdough - kneaded by hand in a kneading trough made from Austrian lime wood. Full day Programme - breakfast and lunch included. Available from 2-10 persons. € 130,-per persons.

MEETING HOTSPOT It is all about people and relationship, they do listen,understand and always find solution.

ARRIVING Contact Talas-M by Email from Monday to Friday during working hours 08:00-17:00.

LIFESTYLE For their noble clients they reveal gala venue in one of the former noble palaces in Boka Bay. They give vividness to one

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There are numerous reasons to plan your incentive programs in Montenegro, a magical place that leaves no one indifferent.Nowhere else can you find, so much natural wealth, beauty, mild beaches, clear lakes, fast rivers, and gorgeous mountains in such a compact area as in Montenegro.In the morning you can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin mountains. Montenegro will surely be a memorable trip.

EXPLORATIONS The island Saint Nikola is one of the many attractions on the Montenegro coast.

It makes a perfect setting for various interactive team building games.After a dynamic day on Saint Nikola island why not overnight on the beach in the open sky!Exclusive Cetinje venue Old Royal Summer stage is an ideal location for various events such as,open air conferences,presentations and concerts. For exploring the beautiful nature of the north of Montenegro Talas-M organizes a wide range of activities and team building programs including unique Eco

Village Vranjak and Rafting adventure on the Tara river Canyon.

THE TOP 3 • Their team of multi lingual event planners, who are passionate, professional and immensely in love with their country.

• They are always up to date with new products and fresh ideas, to guarantee the success of your event.

• Their programs are tailor made, emphasizing the cuisine, culture, tradition and the unique venues and unique experience

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Tauern Spa Premium Alpinresort, Austria Tauern Spa Platz 1, 5710 Kaprun, Austria

rounding of the TAUERN SPA Zell am See Kaprun you find numerous opportunities for your team-expedition and certainly the right location for your corporate adventure. For your expeditions to the inner realms there is the SPA water and sauna world as well as the Alpin Vital SPA Kosmetik. Winter sport lovers find perfect conditions already in autumn whilst enjoying an amazing variety of wide glacial slopes, freeride routes, snowparks and so much more.

www.tauernspakaprun.com

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THE TOP 3 an amazing variety of wide glacial slopes freeride routes.

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KNOW THIS With its spectacular modern architecture TAUERN SPA PREMIUM ALPINRESORT is perfectly surounded within the unique natural landscape at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn in the middle of the Salzburger Land.

The TAUERN SPA is part of VAMED Vitality World Austria’s leading operator of spas and health Resorts 4*superior resort Hotel with 160 rooms and suites 20.000m2 SPA Water Sauna World, 5 restaurants and bars, Panorama SPA with Skylinepool, 6 conference rooms up to 240 people.

EXPLORATIONS THE EXPEDITION OPPORTUNITIES Impressing peaks green pastures mighty glaciers and stunning valleys In the sur-

Winter sport lovers find perfect conditions already in autumn whilst enjoying

Thermana Laško, Slovenia Zdravilička cesta 6, 3270 Laško, Slovenia

www.thermana.si

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW The Congress Centre fulfils all standards of a hotel with convention facilities according to international criteria. The hotel was granted the environmental EU eco- label. With the project »Confluence of good« Laško destination is a winner of Slovenian election of European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN).

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ARRIVING Airport Munich approx 210 km Salzburg approx 97 km, Innsbruck approx 158 km.

By Rail Zell am See approx 9Km.

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Thermana Congress Centre together with the Hotel, Thermal Centre and Wellness Spa forms a range of facilities combining technological innovation and architectural perfection to satisfy the most demanding convention guest.

MEETING HOTSPOT Modern conference technology Perfect seminar service. The selection of exciting indoor and outdoor activities for social programmes and company events.

• The magnificent location.

• The breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain landscape.

• An experienced event team who combine inspiration to ensure the highest level of hospitality • These are the ingredients that combine to make your event at the Tauern SPA Kaprun something which will be quite unique for your business event and unforgettable moments.

ARRIVING 80 km far from Ljubljana airport, with good communication network. It is an ideal starting point for excursions across Slovenia.

LIFESTYLE CULINARY DELIGHTS Hotel Restaurant has a modern and homely appearance, and its culinary offers follow the newest trends, as well as focusing on the local, seasonal and organic. They offer unforgettable culinary experiences with famous beer and honey menus, Slovenian dishes, Ayurvedic and international cuisine, as well as Halal, diabetic food. The Coffee Lounge, designed in elegant style offers a wide-variety of drinks and delicious patisseries made with the greatest care by their masters of confectionery.

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Multi purpose hall for up to 490 participants with the ability to be adjusted for various formats.

THE BREWING TRADITION – TOUR OF THE LAŠKO BREWERY WITH A BEER TASTING Discover the tradition of brewing industruy in Laško, where the beer has been brewed since 1825, and raise a toast with Laško beer. The tour includes a visit of the Laško Musewum, a viewing of the brewing procedures and a beer tasting with savoury pastries in a pub.

Thermana is a spa with a more than 160 years long tradition, today with brand new hotel an congress centre.

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Thermana coupon benefits.

THE TOP 3 • You can choose from 10 contemporarily congress halls and meeting rooms for up to 1.100 participants, equipped with the most advanced equipment.

All halls have natural light and the possibility of total shading.

• Diverse, complete offer of quality services and staff.

• E xceptional location in the very heart of Slovenia on the banks of the river in peaceful nature.

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Tirol Werbung GmbH - Convention Bureau Tirol, Austria Maria-Theresien-Straße 55, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

www.convention.tirol.at

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Events that leave visible tracks together with treasured memories, move the participants for years to come. For every event they have planners and craftsmen ready at Hand to do whatever it takes.

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As a central service and information centre, the Convention Bureau Tirol supports and assists the organisation of conventions, conferences, incentives and other events without of charge.

Tirol merges the high competence and stunning quality of providers with top infrastructure, easy accessibility and grand hospitality.

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As Tirol is situated directly in the heart of the Alps it‘s easily accessible due to its well formed infrastructure.

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Ten years Convention Bureau Tirol that adds up to more than 15.000 events, two Mio guests and 65 partner enterprises.

Tirol - power spot for all five senses.

THE TOP 3 •P rofessional, neutral, non-profit service and advisory centre.

• Hub for all inquiries and Information requests.

• Planning and organisation of site inspections

DID YOU KNOW Tirol is carpeted and canopied by its mighty mountains stretching for more than 3.000 vertical meters from its lowest point in Ebbs 473 m to its highest summit the Grossglockner 3.798 m. The Land of Mountains has far more to offer than magnificent pinnacles. Its greatest assets are its people.

Tourist board Linz, Austria Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz Austria

BEYOND ORDINARY Höhenrausch: Giving you wings The course above roofs of Linz invites you to let yourself fly. Change your perspective, broaden your view and enjoy modern art outdoors for a change. www.hoehenrausch.at/en

www.linztourismus.at

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings INSIDE DESIGN CENTER LINZ, Austria, Europaplatz 1 4020 Linz, Austria www.design-center.at

KNOW THIS Linz is a symbiosis as an international creative city of industry and culture – nestled in a beautiful natural landscape by the Danube. With more than 60 event locations.

TIME TRAVEL Linz - European Capital of Culture 2009 and UNESCO City of Media Arts. Today, Linz combines industry, culture and nature.

DID YOU KNOW Roughly 1.200 congresses and convention were recorded in 2014 in Upper Austria. Linz as the centre of the 2nd largest conurbation in the Republic of Austria and its notable exporting com-

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panies such as Rosenbauer, voestalpine or MAN ensure a strong economic area and knowhow.

MEETING HOTSPOT Under the slogan “Linz.change(d),” they support with Blue Meeting® organisers at successful conventions on the Danube.

ARRIVING Located at the intersection of east-west and north-south. Linz can be reached quickly by train, plane and car.

An innovative setting for your event is the Ars Electronica Center: museum, R&D facility, educational institution and event venue all in one!

The Ars Electronica Center with an individual programming LED-façade will fascinate you with extraordinary architecture by the Danube.

The Deep Space 3D projection room, with its images of 16 x 9 metres, draws you into captivating 2D and 3D visual worlds. Whether great works from the history of art, space travel, journeys of discovery in the Nanoworld, or a live concert is what you’ve come to behold www.aec.at/center/en.

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LIFESTYLE Linz Labyrinth – shopping off the beaten track Exquisite boutiques, innovative gift shops and creative fashion, jewellery and antique shops but also culinary delights.

Away from the well-known shopping locations, Linz offers special shops where you can find something unusual and rare. Linz Labyrinth is a route through narrow passages and backstreets to the most extraordinary places in Linz. www. linzlabyrinth.at

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• Linz is successful. A cultural city, a strong economy and the fact that twothirds of the municipal area is green.

• Convention and business modules provide overall solutions - 100 % cost transparency at point zero of planning.

• More value for your event - As licence takers, they are authorized to certify meetings and events carried out here.

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Brdo Estate, Slovenia Predoslje 39, 4000 Kranj Slovenia

GOLF CHALLENGE - short break (1-3 hours) at golf course Brdo with brief introduction and demonstration, followed by group or individual competition.

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW Brdo has hosted many famous guests, also Queen Elizabeth, Pope John Paul II, Clinton, Bush and Putin. Brdo, with its natural wealth, is classified as a ‘Natura 2000’ area and a region of special ecological importance, while its forests have been granted a special purpose due to their beauty.

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS The Brdo Estate with its 11 lakes, outstanding nature and the service on the highest level, offers a variety of different activities that make your event very memorable.

TIME TRAVEL Half a millenium old Brdo Castle, former residence of kings and presidents is a luxury event venue today.

Brdo offers many different venues-luxury castle, modern congress centre, pleasant hotel, island middle of the nature and even a hayrack.

ARRIVING Brdo near Kranj is also distinguished by its closeness to Ljubljana (35 km), and only 10 km from the highway.

Centours Travel & DMC, Croatia Vukovarska 19, 52440 Poreč Croatia

www.centours.eu

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings KNOW THIS CENTOURS Travel & DMC based in Poreč, Croatia, is a specialized agency for organization of creative and fresh incentive travel, meetings and events in the northern Adriatic and Croatian inland.

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Istria and Kvarner on the northern Adriatic are easily accessible and have a rich historical, cultural, gastronomic and natural heritage. They are most developed Croatian tourist regions and offer numerous opportunities for special events organization. We always try to include local customs, people, food and offer customers the specific lifestyle.

BEYOND ORDINARY BRDO FISH ADVENTURE The trout smoking and tasting adventure in the wild offers one-of-a-kind group stay in the pristine nature as a standalone experience or part of a dynamic team-building event. Each participant will prepare it‘s own fish and while it‘s smoking they can take a challenge in fishing or orientation in the astonishing hunting ground of the Brdo. An active 3 hour break in the heart of the nature.

MEETING HOTSPOT Hum, the smallest town in the world, is great for events in the open with all of its 30 residents.

ARRIVING Destination is available throughout the year through airports Pula, Opatija, Trieste, Venice, Zagreb and roads from Italy, Austria and Slovenia.

VILA BLED The former presidential residence lies in the magnificent park on the shores of the famous Lake Bled. The setting of the Vila Bled outside the city centre ensures privacy for the most noteworthy events. The hotel with 31 rooms and two conference halls accommodates up to 80 guests.

THE TOP 3 • More than 30 years of experiences with organizing events on the highest level as the State Protocol is.

• Breathtaking environment that inspires you and gives you the opportunity to be very creative with your event.

At Brdo everything is possible!

• The prime location, close to main roads, the international airoport and Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

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A charming program is an interactive dinner in Hum - medieval town, also the smallest town in the world. Participants visit Hum and taste quality local products and specialties of Hum’s producers and inhabitants. Servers are dressed in folk costumes or traditional working clothing.

Serving tables are decorated with an emphasis on Istrian rural heritage. The participants are greeted and welcomed at the entrance by the mayor. Participants can walk through Hum and taste local products and specialties served at 6 locations in town. During tour and tasting, participants meet with various performers of traditional Istrian instruments, songs and dances.

• Professional staff and DMC services, with friendly customer and supplier approach will provide the best experience to guests.

• E xcellent selection of best hotels, meeting facilities and modern techniques.

• Creative programs in unusual locations for unforgettable experiences.

Small medieval towns, sites from UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, national parks, islands and mountains offer endless possibilities for your successful event.

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Despite the young agency, the staff has 15 years of experience in organizing business meetings and creative programs in Croatia.

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LIFESTYLE PICNIC ON THE LAWN Discover secret places of the Brdo Estate with a golf cart and choose an ideal one for your picnic spot. The Brdo picnic hamper contains a selection of house delicacies including Brdo smoked trout pate, marinated cheese bites, rolled tenderloin beef with homemade bread, Zois dessert, Brdo chocolate or pralines.

THE STRMOL CASTLE is one of the oldest and the best preserved castles in Slovenia. Its location near the Ljubljana international airport makes the Castle Strmol an ideal venue for rather boutique business events. At the end of the day you can enjoy in the appealing castle comfort.

North Adriatic coast is rich with beautiful venues for your upcoming events: Large hotel companies Plava Laguna, Valamar, Maistra, Istraturist, Arenaturist; National Park Brijuni Islands; Arena Amphitheater Pula; Agrolaguna Wineyards Porec; Histria Aromatica Park; Belaj Castle; Stanzia Cocci; Wine Hotel Meneghetti; Kozlovich Wine House; Raspadalica Nature Centre; Levan Island; Small medieval cities perfect for outdoor events: Hum, Bale, Motovun; Losinj Island hotels; Krk Island; Opatija hotels and venues; Private villas perfect for boutique events. We will carefuly select the venue perfect for your event type and size, according to the client‘s preference and budget.

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Vamed Vitality World, Austria Richard Strauss Straße 12, 1230 Vienna, Austria

www.vitality-world.com

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The Vamed Vitality World resorts and Event locations in Austria and Hungary await you in the most beautiful parts of Austria and the lively city of Budapest.

They offer fantastic indoor and outdoor activity programmes and meeting rooms with natural light and great views of the surroundings.

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Founded in 2006, Vamed Vitality World is Austria‘s leading operator of thermal spa and health resorts.

All Resorts are easily accessible from the airports Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich and Budapest and have their own parking spaces.

DID YOU KNOW The Vamed Vitality World operates following re-sorts: AQUA DOME – Tirol Therme Längenfeld, Tauern SPA Zell am See Kaprun, SPA Resort Therme Geinberg, Therme Laa – Hotel & Spa, St. Martins Spa & Lodge, la pura women’s health resort kamptal, Therme Wien, Health Spa Sauerbrunn, and Aquaworld Resort Budapest.

(Budapest/Vienna/Salzburg/Innsbruck), Fantastic indoor and outdoor activity programmes, whatever time of the year, The latest event and presentation technology with free WiFi, Planning with a personal touch – they’ll provide a central point of contact and tailor-made service

LIFESTYLE Impressive architecture and modern facilities at our resorts provide ideal backdrops for all your Events: Green instead of Grey - fresh air and room to develop your brain, Healthy activity programs for seminar breaks, First class catering and dining – fresh, regional cuisine prepared to order, Spacious rooms with a balcony or terrace, Cultural delights in the near surroundings

International Awards (Selection): VAMED Vitality World, World Travel Award: World’s Leading Medical Wellness and SPA Operator 2011-2014 Aqua Dome: World Travel Awards: Austria‘s Leading Spa Resort 2011- 2013 Tripadvisor: Traveller´s Choice Award 2013, 2014 „Top 25 Luxury Hotels Austria” TAUERN SPA: World Travel Award Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2012, 2013 St. Martins SPA & Lodge: World Travel Award: Austria‘s Leading Resort 2013, 2015 Therme Laa: TripAdvisor: Traveller´s Choice Award 2013, 2014 „Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Austria” Geinberg5: World Travel Award: Europe‘s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2014, 2015 Seven Star Global Luxury Award

THE TOP 3 They cover a wide range of creative and extraordinary ideas as Dinner directly on the thermal-water, Teambuilding in hights of 3.000 m altitude in the Alps or in the beautiful wineyards near vienna, “Spafari-Incentive” and Caribic-Parties.

By offering everything under one roof, they have what it takes to make sure that your event is an experience to remember.

EXPLORATIONS Special features offered by each of their venues for ideas that will bring your event to life: skiing slopes, hiking trails, biking and climbing routes, Area 47,

Zagreb Convention Bureau, Croatia Kaptol 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Kitzsteinhorn mountain, igloo building, chill and grill barbecue on the picturesque Zellersee lake, Hiking, golf or canoeing, theme evenings and Caribbean pool parties, Neusiedler See-Seewinkel national park on exclusive safaris led by expert St. Martins rangers, wine tasting along the wine cellar routes, brewery tours, Lower Austria’s first rail-cycle track, the Rosenburg castle complex, the UNESCO Geo-Park Kamptal and the Amethyst Welt Maissau, wonderful city Budapest, F1-Hungaroring, eventboat tours on the danube.

light of the old city. The tour is based on historical facts, city folklore, and the reenactment of passages. Enjoy the tour‘s unique nocturnal aspect and the costumed guides as they portray the historical characters of Zagreb in a fun and interactive way. Some of these moments are hair-raising, others are more dramatic. Surely, the tour is guaranteed to put you in the mood for enjoying the rest of Zagreb‘s nightlife and its evening festivities.

www.meetinzagreb.hr

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings

THE TOP 3 DID YOU KNOW Zagreb is a home to:the world famous Museum of Broken Relationships;the world‘s smallest furnicular;one of Europe‘s most lively outdoor food markets-Dolac;the Zagreb Mummy with the world‘s longest text in Etruscan;many events/festivals from April to September taking place outdoors in the squares and beautiful city parks.

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MEETING HOTSPOT Easily accessible by plane,train,car;airport close to the city centre;venues located centrally;safe and green city.

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Zagreb Convention Bureau‘s focus is promotion of Zagreb as an ideal destination for meetings incentives and events We support international meeting planners associations travel agencies in holding events in Zagreb.

Zagreb International Airport-located 16 km from the city centre;shuttle busses run regularly. International bus/railway stations are also in the city centre.

BEYOND ORDINARY Nocturnal tour of the historical Upper Town: Secrets of Grič - the legends and mysteries. Experience the romantic and mysterious interactive tour by lantern

TIME TRAVEL Zagreb is one of the oldest European cities (11th ct.)and the youngest metropolis of the European Union (2013).

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• Conveniently accessible from all major hubs in Europe and beyond.

• Great number of cultural and historic attractions all centrally located and within walking distance.

• Top quality PCOs/DMCs, highly professional staff and excellent service.

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Genusshotel Riegersburg, Austria Starzenberg 144, 8333 Riegersburg, Austria

www.genusshotel-riegersburg.at

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If you book a seminar from 20 people we will give you a tour and tasting in the new brandy and vinegar Gölles www. goelles.at

of the house Harmonically embedded in the vineyard

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• personal and professional service • new, light-flooded, bright and friendly conference rooms • technical equipment in conference rooms on the prior art

Just a short drive away from the hotel are some of the most interesting producers of culinary treasures Alois Gölles brandy and vinegar manufactory Vulcano ham, Zotter Chocolate and many more. Go on a discovery journey through this culinary Land or indulge in tasteful hotel Riegersburg.

KNOW THIS Work with pleasure The venue for all the senses Where can thrive and grow ideas with enough air to breathe In harmony between vineyards small manageable with incomparable professional personal

TIME TRAVEL In 2009 the Genusshotel opened its doors It boasts the unique architecture

MEETING HOTSPOT Our 4 conference rooms can accommodate up to 160 guests

ARRIVING Dunajska cesta H3, A1/E57 bis Str./B73 Steiermark, auf A9 Ausfahrt 214-Leibnitz nehmen/B73 folgen, Str./B66

LIFESTYLE A special delicacy of the house is the Dry Aged Beef. Perfectly matured meat, at least 30 days in the in-house drying chamber abgehangenm hearty in flavor and firm bite.

Hotel Cubo, Slovenia Slovenska cesta 15, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.hotelcubo.com

Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience C Incentive Meetings

ARRIVING Hotel CUBO is easily accessible by car and just about 23km away from the Ljubljana main airport Jože Pučnik.

THE TOP 3 TIME TRAVEL Since the grand opening in 2011 hotel Cubo has manged to become recognised and valued partner in the area.

DID YOU KNOW

KNOW THIS The word CUBO stands for originality, setting new standards and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Hotel CUBO is a small design hotel located in the heart of the city centre.

Impressive residence of a hotel was built around 1830 for the family of attorney and has lately been used as s ballet school, a published company and an education centre for first aid. After thorough renovation the refurbished building opened its doors again in 2011.

• Great central location - just a shortwalk from the old part of the city and main attractions.

• Personal treatment - we believe that business and conference guests deserve special treatment.

• Flawless professional execution - experience staff will help you create an unforgettable event.

MEETING HOTSPOT Hotel CUBO consists of 2 meeting rooms with minimalistic design, strategically placed lighting and latest audio-visual equipment.

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Best Western Premier Hotel Slon – Elephant, Slovenia Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.hotelslon.com

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FOOD is ART. This year new Restaurant Slon 1552 will be open on Nazorjeva street. A „MUST“ place for beautiful dining and an exciting culinary journey.

Stay tuned and follow them on instagram @hotelslon under hashtag #slon1552.

• Tradition: gave us rich experiences and define our way of working and living.

• Location: hotel is situated in the very heart of Ljubljana city centre, next old city core, Ljubljana castle and all the main city sights.

• Professionalism: hospitality is our life and not just a job.

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW Maximillian II the Archduke of Austria stopped at the best inn in Ljubljana with beautiful animal Elephant. The hotel Slon was later built on the site of this inn. The memory of the elephant was very strong so the guesthouse and later the hotel were named Slon - Elephant

MEETING HOTSPOT KNOW THIS BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel Slon Elephant is an institution in hospitality: offering comfortable and luxury accommodation, multipurpose conferencing facilities with excellent cuisine at an elite location.

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For them every event is a challenge, to pay close attention to the details of every element of their performance.

ARRIVING At the entrance hotel provides guests cars with a transferable permit which allows 15 min stop.

The Slon hotel has its origin in the mid 19th Century (1856 and 1858).

Montenegro Convention Bureau, Montenegro

canyoning, climbing, biking or sightseeing tours and sociable evenings in typical restaurants with regional cooking – Montenegro offers programmes of greatest variety on the smallest space.

+38277100001, info@montenegro.travel

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www.montenegro.travel Type of meeting experience

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The National Tourism Organisation has founded its own convention office together with private partners in April 2008.

Montenegro is a good address for successful meeting Professional DMC’s offer creative incentives and events as well as congresses.

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Montenegro Convention Bureau includes hotels that have convention facilities agencies that can meet business event organization need sand special locations.

It takes only two hours to get to Montenegro from most of the European capitals.

DID YOU KNOW Having experienced dramatic growth in the leisure sector over the past few years Montenegro is rapidly emerging as a popular destination for meeting and incentive planners Set on the Adriatic coast and often referred to as one of Europe’s best kept secrets the country offers endless experiences for incentives and

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In order to get to the heart of Montenegro you shall try the specialties of the national cuisine. Whether you are dining at your friend‘s in an authentic Montenegrin home or in some restaurant you shall be cordially welcomed Montenegrins are good and generous hosts.You will find the basic European cuisine in restaurants but what you should try by all means is lamb or goat roast meat under sac pivski kajmak a special milk cream from Piva kačamak cicvara pie clear fish soup and boiled fish fried carp and smoked bleak.

BEYOND ORDINARY Montenegro is a good address for successful incentive tours. Special agencies offer creative incentives and events as well as congresses in this new meeting destination. Groups and companies get best information and support for their travel planning and programme. The agencies offer special combination programmes for meetings and conferences: boat trips on the Lake Skadar - the biggest inland waters on the Balkans - paragliding, sailing, rafting, kayaking, hiking trips,

Peaceful and romantic old cities, the invigorating smell of the sea and the warmth of fishing villages, lovely sandy beaches and an Incredible variety of hilly and mountainous hinterland landscapes which call for research adventures, together with the dedication and hospitality of the hosts, will make all participants remember the event with joy, eagerly anticipating the next one in Montenegro.

THE TOP 3 • The members of MCB are hotels in the five and four stars category.

• The rooms technical equipment is state-of-the-art and they have all necessary services for successful meetings.

• Peaceful and romantic old cities the invigorating smell of

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Cankarjev dom, Slovenia Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.cd-cc.si/

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings KNOW THIS CD congress Centre is a premiere venue in Slovenia. Constructed in 1980 it has always been a place to go to when a meeting had to be organised. Located in the heart of the capital, it offers easily accessible, stress-free and logistically easy working environment with a possibility of welcoming up to 5,000 attendees at the same time.

tion centre in Slovenia. A big advantage is the diversity of spaces for different convention needs. The largest hall, Gallus, with 2000 seats, is the only hall of this type in Slovenia (Auditorium) and offers the possibility of up to 4000 m2 of exhibition space.

ARRIVING CD Congress Centre is easily accessible on foot, by car (underground garage) or by public transport. All the city’s attractions, and especially the key hotels, are within walking distance. The Ljubljana airport is just 22 km away.

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Myriad of successfully implemented events in over 35 years, such as: • 18th IUFRO World Congress 1986 • 38th International Apicultural Congress 2003 • 17th Congress of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists 2008 • 10th World Congress Nurse Anaesthetists 2012 • 18th ESCRS Winter Meeting 2014 • And many more in progress!

CD Congress Centre Ljubljana is a perfect venue for large, medium-sized as well as smaller meetings.

One of CD’s advantages is its role of a national cultural centre. In production terms, this opens completely new possibilities for meetings’ implementation.

MEETING HOTSPOT CD Congress Centre Ljubljana boasts 22 multi-purpose conference halls and represents the largest purpose-built conven-

Hotel Laguna Parentium 4* superior, Croatia Zelena Laguna bb, 52440 Poreč, Croatia, +385 52 411 500

www.lagunaporec.com

Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings

LIFESTYLE CD Congress Centre Ljubljana has been the key factor in the establishment of catering as a concept and service in Slovenia. CD is also a pioneer of urban beekeeping in Slovenia. Its honey production has influenced the catering possibilities providing a winning combination of a unique culinary experience.

TIME TRAVEL Hotel Laguna Parentium was built in 1960-is and it has long tradition representing excellent location, high quality and remarkable service

MEETING HOTSPOT The pride and joy of our hotel is congress hall with modern equipment for up to 500 people.

ARRIVING Hotel Laguna Parentium is easily accessible from Airport Ronchi in Trieste cca 120km Airport Pula cca 55km Airport Krk cca

• In-house PCO agency offering services partially or in the full range.

• Professional technical team with specialists for individual segments provide a superior execution.

• The auditorium seating, an excellent screen visibility and fully equipped halls ready for use.

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Hotel Laguna Parentium **** with its modern architecture and splendid sea view, fullfills the unique experience for all visitors. The conference room with up to 500 seats offers all the necessary equippement for all the kind of conferences.

It can be split in three parts, each with 150 seats. Also, the two meeting rooms can be used for smaller events, one for 15, and the other for 30 persons.

• Professional staff, services and modern rooms. Part of the rooms have view on green peninsula and part of them have beautiful direct sea view.

• Great selection of conference halls, meeting rooms and tehnical equipment.

• Hotel has 3 restaurants, lounge bar Bacchus for private parties, wellness and indoor pool for relaxation and fitness.

DID YOU KNOW The main focus in hotel Laguna Parentium in preseason and posseason are different conferences, business meetings, congress and weddings. As hotel has big congress hall, 2 small meeting rooms but also wellness and indoor pool for those guests who would like to relax after intesive meetings.

KNOW THIS

AT CONVENTA WE OFFER YOU A VIP reception area (up to 100 guests) free of charge when booking an event at CD Congress Centre Ljubljana during Conventa 2016.

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Hotel Laguna Parentium is located in Poreč, Istria and has an ideal position for different manifestations, congress, business meetings with its 269 rooms and congress halls with over 500 seats.

BEYOND ORDINARY Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Although the title originally comes from the British radio series it can be well used for this great incentive - an improvisational comedy show featured by the members of your team or a company. Full technical and production team support is ready to help. Active audience participation is requested. Why not get to know your colleagues with an improvised show?

LIFESTYLE Following the trends in traditional mediterian and modern international cousine, their cook team prepairs pure delight for your senses. The guests can enjoy delicious meals at „ a la carte“ restaurant Baccus, situated on the sea side by the outdoor pool, and at the same time they can choose between two hotel restaurant with buffet offer; one restaurant offers fish meals, and the other one local and international meals.

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Istraturist Umag d.d., Croatia

BEYOND ORDINARY Meetings in the open, close to the sea......

Why does it always have to be a meeting in a closed meeting room? They have shown that it does not. B2B meetings in the pines forest, close to the sea and private beach hotel Melia Coral. Great idea. BBQ insted of a classic dinner?

Great idea. Coffee break in a pines forest, overlooking the sea? Great Idea. They do it. Everything is possible.

Jadranska 66, 52470 Umag, Istria, Croatia Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings KNOW THIS

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Istraturist is a Croatian company with 50 years tradition in rendering tourist services in hotels, apartment resorts and campsites.

All Istraturist’s properties are located on the north-western coast of the Istrian peninsula along the 40 kilometres long Umag Riviera.

DID YOU KNOW Significant investments over the years helped position Istraturist and the city of Umag at the top of Croatian tourism offer After adding three state-of-the-art wellness centres to its offer Umag has become one of the most desirable wellness destinations in Croatia.

MEETING HOTSPOT 3 MICE hotels, 4 and 5 hotels that tailor to business and other group guests Each of the properties features.

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Slovenia Bratislavska cesta 8, 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia

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ARRIVING By car only 20 km form the slovenian border; Just 90 km from the Trieste International Airport

LIFESTYLE Istra - world of truffles - discover Livade where the Guinness Truffle was found (just a 30 min drive from Umag).

Visit the oldest active lighthouse on the Adriatic Sea in Savudrija, just 7 km form the city center of Umag and learn about the love story of the Austrian Count Metternich.

Taste the many local produced quality wines and olive oils directly in the cellars surrounded by vineyards.

ARRIVING By car - 500m from the Highway By plane - to airport (Ljubljana Airport (30km)

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www.plazahotel.si

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1x Voucher for 1 night 2 person and 3x Special Sparkling wine with golden flakes (Zlatarna Celje).

KNOW THIS Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana invites you to enjoy the luxury of 236 rooms and exclusive apartments with breathtaking views of Ljubljana and its surroundings.

TIME TRAVEL Hotel was built in 2012 and is the largest and most up to date hotel in the capital.

DID YOU KNOW Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Ljubljana is located in business, shopping and entertainment centre BTC, where you can also find one of the largest water parks Atlantis. Their guests have a free entrance to Atlantis Water Park.

MEETING HOTSPOT Spectacular view from 15th floor and modern congress halls with natural daylight.

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Weekend stay for two persons/duble room in Hoel Melia Coral during June 2016 (01. – 30.06.2016) and the availability of the specified period. The voucher is not transferable to another person and require booking via our contact center.

THE TOP 3 • Value for money, all accompanied by the Melia Hotels International outstanding service offer.

• Professional staff and excellent service will satisfy every customer‘s need.

• Perfect location on the map.Only minutes from Slovenia and Italy, you are guaranteed convenience when it comes to travel connections and traffic.

TH E TOP 3 • New hotel with comfortable and spacious rooms.

• Great location and accessibility with immediate proximity to shopping centres and entertainment areas.

• Free admittance into Atlantis Water Park (swimming pools – Adventure world)

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Intours DMC Slovenia Dalmatinova 3, 1000 Ljubljana Type of meeting experience

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DID YOU KNOW

Intours DMC is proud to be a reliable partner for incentive and event organisers since 1995. The team of events specialists provides destination expertise and creativity in organizing incentives, meetings, conferences and product launches in Slovenia. It seeks out of the box solutions to meet the needs of clients and ensure success of each event.

During the years, Intours DMC was honoured to work with HP, Goodyear, Vodafone, Microsoft, Novartis, Toyota, Samsung and OMV, which praised us for “unparalleled trip delivery”, “going beyond expectations” and “out-of-theordinary experiences”.

MEETING HOTSPOT Have you ever considered surprising your guests with a stylish old-timer rally from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, an amazing jeep adventure in pristine nature or privatizing a town square for your gala event? Intours DMC invites you to discover the breath-taking natural beauty and diversity of one of Europe’s smaller but most spectacular countries – Slovenia.

ARRIVING Located halfway between Vienna and Venice, Slovenia is a readily accessible C&IT destination with daily direct flights from numerous European cities.

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Bihačka 2A, 21000 Split, Croatia Type of meeting experience

A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings MEETING HOTSPOT Croatia, a country on everyone’s lips, lends itself to a long list of exciting activities, including truffle hunting in Green Istria, sea kayaking in Blue Istria, driving speedboats on a “polygon” around Pakleni Islands and abseiling down the Dubrovnik walls. Timeless villages and cities are at the same time packed with cultural sights and astonishing architectural sites that make for exclusive venues.

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THE TOP 3 1. Your trusted DMC partner which adds value to each meeting, conference, incentive trip or product launch in Slovenia 2. A synonym for professionalism and quality of services in delivering a la carte incentive and corporate meeting programs 3. Destination expertise, creativity and positive can do attitude ensure the clients meet their business goals and then return time and again to Intours DMC

For an authentic Slovenian experience, Intours DMC invites incentive groups to visit local families at their homes. The guest can have the pleasure of cooking traditional Slovenian delicacies togeth-

Intours DMC Croatia

By offering first-class destination management services, Intours DMC has earned a reputation as a trusted partner in organizing incentives and conferences in Croatia. Meeting and incentive programs of Intours DMC are individually designed to the demands of clients and reflect passion and in-depth knowledge of the destinations.

er with their hosts, gaining valuable insight into Slovenian culture and daily life as well as staying in their home. This money can’t buy experience, can be complemented with a thrilling adventure of learning survival skills in Slovenian forests, a private vineyard tour with renowned Slovenian winemakers or a selection of outdoor activities, including sailing, canyoning, supping, mountain biking and rafting on white waters, snowshoeing, ice-climbing and dog sledding.

DID YOU KNOW During the first half of 2015, Intours DMC held a training event for 1,400 participants in Split, designed an incentive trip to Dubrovnik in combination with a CSR event in Bosnia as well as an incentive program from Dubrovnik, Hvar Island and to Split in exclusive comfort and style.

ARRIVING Croatia’s global appeal means that airlines from all over the world fly to Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka, Pula and Zagreb.

BEYOND ORDINARY As a destination expert, Intours DMC can propose out of the box venues, creating memorable experiences in Croatia. With its rolling hills, rugged coastline and dreamy medieval villages, Istria provides numerous special locations. One of these is a private homestead in a charming hill top town, boasting spectacular views across Istria to the Adriatic Sea, where a group can enjoy a tasting of the prosciutto and local wine. The next day the guests can head for an exclusive truffle hunting tour, walking through the forest with specially trained dogs and trying their luck with valuable truffles. In a private villa the guests can then indulge in tasting of truffle products, prepared by the Master Chef Croatia and accompanied by premium local wines.

EXPLORATIONS With such a spectacular variety of venues in Croatia, it is a pleasure proposing the ones best suited to clients’ needs. Intours DMC would like to draw your attention to a few: Meneghetti Villa, an authentic Istrian house, offering the ultimate wine and dine experience for groups of up

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to 90 guests. The Mestrovic Gallery in Split, presenting the works of Croatia’s premier modern sculptor, can host smaller groups, while the outside event space can accommodate 300 guests. A private dinner for up to 50 guests can be organized in a small family restaurant in an abandoned village on Hvar Island.

With spectacular views on Dubrovnik and the Lokrum Island, Sv Jakov Beach lends itself as an exclusive venue for evening events up to 300 guests.

THE TOP 3 1. Your reliable DMC partner when organizing incentives, business meetings, product launches and special events in Croatia 2. Using extensive destination knowledge to introduce clients to authentic, unique experiences in Croatia 3. Ready to go the extra mile to meet the clients’ objectives and deliver a return on investment

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Promo Tours DMC, B&H Kemala Kapetanovica bb, 71000, Sarajevo, B&H

of the most expensive structures in the former Yugoslavia It took 26 years to build it and it was designed to withstand nuclear war.

www.promotours.ba

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A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings DID YOU KNOW Promo Tours specialise in providing memorable Incentives, productive Company Retreats and engaging Team Building activities. We provide innovative programs for companies looking for that ‘something different’. All our corporate events are tailored to your specific requirements and the destination.

MEETING HOTSPOT Our philosophy is to act like true partners driven by passion, commitment and professionalism.

Experienced and reliable team always keeps top quality and a full range of services in mind when selecting the best supplier to meet all of our clients needs and expectations. Complete service for any kind of corporate meeting a large congress or just a catering service.

Strong buying power ensuring you the maximum return on investment.

ARRIVING The capital, Sarajevo, is easily accessible by air bus or train from any major European destination.

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Tito’s underground nuclear bunker near Konjic The secrets of one of the most intriguing figures of the old communist bloc are laid bare in this underground nuclear bunker in Bosnia-Herzegovina that’s now open to the public. This is the story of one of the largest and best-kept secrets of the former Yugoslavia once a miracle of construction special extraordinary and complex for a special purpose a secret facility called D-0 This bunker was one

Promo Tours DMC have been among market leaders since 2000. We offer qualified DMC services to the global meetings and incentive industry all over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

TIME TRAVEL We are a well-established company founded in 2000 with highly creative dynamic and passionate staff looking for long-term relationships.

GO.MICE / Toleranca Marketing d.o.o, Slovenia Štihova 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenina

ideas for different venues, technical solutions, catering trands,...

THE TOP 3 Sharing 20 years experience in congress organisation with our clients 2. Small and flexible team ready for challenges

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tainable steps in the organisation of trade shows. We always try to spice the events and make them even more tasty.

BEYOND ORDINARY DID YOU KNOW Gorazd Cad, director is one of the founders of Conventa. Since the first year GO.MICE is actively involved in creating the content of Conventa and taking cre of all organisational details.

MEETING HOTSPOT With GO.MICE clients get more than just logistics. They get experienced, dedicated and professional team.

KNOW THIS GO.MICE is a privately owned congress and marketing agency, known by fresh ideas that help clients organising great conferences and B2B events.

ARRIVING GO.MICE team is located in Ljubljana, but love to move around the region of South-East Europe.

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GO.MICE was founded in 2007 starting with the Kongres Magazine, and followed by organisation of corporate events, conferences and congresses

GO.MICE kitchen is full of surprises.

Some years ago we were among first in the meetings industry taking first sus-

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Donkey trekking – a stress-free experience in the village of Cerovo Donkey trekking through the vineyards and orchards with a minipicnic in natural surroundings.

EXPLORATIONS Urban fishing A unique fishing experience. Fly fishing for graylings and brown trout, spin fishing for metre-long pike in the heart of Ljubljana, and winter adventures – huchen fishing on the length of the Ljubljanica river.

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First-hand experience! Conventa is our biggest annual event and a show case, where we impress our clients with new