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INSIDER COLLECTION

WELCOME TO THE LJUBLJANA INSIDER COLLECTION

Truly memorable meetings and events with authentic local flavour: that is the inspiration behind the InterContinental Insider Collection. Our network of hotels and resorts is global, but our knowledge and expertise are local, giving planners a guarantee of choice, range and depth to add to any meeting or conference. Each hotel offers its own bespoke selection of services, which are firmly rooted in their location and are responsibly guided by our partnership with National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations. The options are limitless, the local knowledge rich, the service professional and faultless, the delegate experience enriching and rewarding every time. Come and discover some of our wonderful Ljubljana experiences.

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InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER COLLECTION

INSIDER LOCATIONS Choose an InterContinental venue for your event and a world of possibilities opens up. As locals, your hotel team holds the key to a side of the destination tourists never see. What and who they know gives you an exclusive mix of authentic venues and experiences to play with. INSIDER SPEAKERS Bring your event to life with an inspirational speaker; someone who can really strike a chord with your delegates and enrich their experience beyond measure. Fascinating and engaging, motivating Insider Speakers range from celebrities and cultural experts to sporting heroes. Whatever their passion, they all have a local connection and you will discover that their unique insights and local know-how will make your event one to remember. INSIDER COMMUNITY There’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in the community to gain an added depth and understanding to your experience in a new destination. Insider Community has been designed to benefit local people and create truly memorable and meaningful experiences for your delegates as well. INSIDER INTERACTIONS This team-building experience will help your delegates connect with each other as never before. Using the unique character, heritage or geography of your destination to inspire interaction, each experience, whether on- or off-site, offers an original way to engage delegates and motivate them to build effective working relationships. INSIDER BREAKS With Insider Collection, even your breaks are fulfilling experiences. From serving up a delicious lunch of provincial dishes for a taste of the regional cuisine to spending some quality time with your Concierge team to get their best insider tips, a few minutes out of your busy schedule becomes an entire experience in itself.

InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER LOCATIONS

LJUBLJANA CASTLE: PEEK INTO THE COLOURFUL PAST AND TASTE TIMELESS CUISINE

Take the guided Time Machine tour in the Ljubljana Castle and hear the tales of witnesses to history: a Roman soldier from the Emona era, Frederick III of Habsburg, who commissioned the castle in its present-day location in the Middle Ages, a soldier in Napoleon’s army from the time of the Illyrian Provinces, and even visionary mayor Ivan Hribar, who bought the castle from the government in 1905 and immediately started planning its current form and function. The rich castle history has born witness to much change and development of the city, which can be admired from the scenic Archers’ Tower. Here, you can also taste the city’s history: the Strelec Restaurant menu reflects its location at the crossroads of the Alps, the Adriatic and Pannonia. It interlaces flavours of the past with culinary feats of the present, revives the aroma of times gone by and utilizes medieval cuisine in a contemporary and timeless way. 1 od 3 Contact us for pricing specific to your group.

EXPERIENCE THE GRANDEUR InterContinental Ljubljana OF THE LJUBLJANA CASTLE Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER LOCATIONS

DISCOVER THE GREEN HEART OF THE CITY BEATING IN THE RHYTHM OF ART

The International Center of Graphic Arts combines historic architecture with natural environment, placed in the city’s green lungs, Tivoli City Park. In addition to the most extensive collection of Slovenian prints dated post-World War II and the only public Modernist print collection with over 10,000 works, the space also accommodates the organization of meetings, conferences, social gatherings and banquets with a stunning backdrop of art and greenery.

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FOLLOW THE RHYTHM OF ART InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER LOCATIONS

DEVIL’S COURTYARD: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN TALES OF THE PAST

Devil’s Courtyard is the most picturesque of the Križanke venues, and is distinguished by a built-in network of lights that create the marvelous illusion of a starry sky. It is a unique space for hosting a variety of events, from business presentations and press conferences, to private concerts for an exclusive audience or gala receptions. The surprisingly quiet and hidden spot in the middle of the urban flurry will infuse your event with an air of secrecy of tales gone by and its magnificent architecture will leave a lasting impression.

DISCOVER TALES OF THE PAST InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER SPEAKERS

NINA ŠUŠNJARA: MASTER YOUR STYLE

This daring fashion designer who represents her Susnyara fashion line on fashion week runways across the world will express her views on fashion, the fashion industry and what makes good personal style. The Ljubljana native has been passionate about fashion design from an early age and believes one’s personal style is a creative solution for non-verbal expression of personality.

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LET FASHION SPEAK FOR YOU InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER SPEAKERS

OSKAR KOGOJ: EXPLORE TIMELESSNESS

This icon of Slovenian design uses his touch and charisma to create unforgettable shapes. These are engraved not only in history all around the world, but also and especially in the souls of the people who come in contact with his creations. He can give objects an air of timelessness. Oskar Kogoj’s work is also unique in terms of its message: the pieces contain elements of heritage and carry the spirit of the local culture and creativity into the world. His works have been exhibited in over a hundred museums and permanent collections around the world. Let yourself be inspired by his thought: “When I search, I create; I create, because I search.”

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WE CREATE, THEREFORE WE ARE InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER SPEAKERS

F&B ACROBATICS: TURNING THE WORLD ON ITS HEAD

Sometimes, you have to look at things from a great height, or even turn them upside down. This is exactly what acrobats Filip Kržišnik and Blaž Slanič are doing when they combine their gymnastic skills and daredevil acrobatic tricks, inspiring fans around the world with their dedication and courage. These two young, but professional and focused top athletes will share their views on trust and living life outside traditional boundaries.

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THE BEST STORIES COME InterContinental Ljubljana FROM OUTSIDE THE BOX Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER SPEAKERS

JURE KOŠIR MY WINDING ROAD

This professional skier and Olympian is tackling life after a career in sports with the same zeal and discipline he had applied during the period of his greatest accomplishments on the slopes. The slalom expert is now an entrepreneur and supporter of an active lifestyle. He will share stories of his winding road and his views on a successful career as well as what life is like after the sweet life: how he transitioned from top-level sports to mastering everyday challenges.

COMBINING CREATIVITY AND SPORT InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER COMMUNITY

HELP SUPPORT THE CITY BUZZ

Bees maintain an important balance in nature: without them, the world would lose its colour and sweetness. These hard-working and sensitive animals nurture respect, and a sense of belonging and responsibility within their families, as these are key for their survival and with that, the survival of nature itself. Recent research has shown that bees can establish habitats in urban environments as well, but they need our help to do this. Support the Urban Beekeeper Society, which strives to increase the number of pollination plants in the city, so that bees can graze on a wide variety of plants. Your contribution will support the development of urban beekeeping in Ljubljana and keep the native Carniolan bee happily buzzing on.

CO-CREATE THE CITY BUZZ InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER INTERACTIONS

SOLVE THE PUZZLE

Do you have a knack for detective work and enjoy solving mysteries and puzzles? Venture out on an unusual interactive thought investigation and co-create a mysterious story, then solve it in under an hour. This is an excellent opportunity for strengthening your family’s or group’s team spirit, taking you on a journey of the myths and legends of the city of Ljubljana.

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DETECTIVE STORIES InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER INTERACTIONS

TASTY HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE CITY

Experience the culinary buzz of the city centre in every season. Taste the warmer months (March – October) on the banks of the Ljubljanica River on The Open Kitchen, a street food festival featuring delicacies by the finest restaurants from Slovenia. Take a stroll on the Ljubljana Wine Route in the fall or warm your taste buds with sweet treats from the Christmas stalls that light up the riverside promenade in December.

TASTE LOCAL SPECIALTIES InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER BREAKS

TASTE SLOVENIA

Explore Slovenia through its wine-bearing regions. Enjoy your journey in the wine country under the guide of an experienced sommelier. Taste the diversity of the country through different types of wine and feel the winemakers’ stories in each sip.

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EXPLORE THE WINE ROUTE InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER BREAKS

FOCUS ON THE FLAVOUR

Forget the world around you and only focus on the abundance of flavours. A blindfolded dinner is an extraordinary experience that will heighten your senses for smell and taste. B-restaurant&bar’s top-notch cuisine will excite your taste buds and guarantee you have an unforgettable sensual experience.

INDULGE IN STYLE AND CLASS InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us INSIDER COLLECTION

THANK YOU

Contact us to learn more about the Ljubljana Insider Collection and how we can help you create a truly memorable experience with authentic local flavour. Whichever Insider Collection experience is right for you, you can be assured that it reflects the best principles of Responsible Business, a commitment demonstrated by our partnership with the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations. Email address: [email protected]

InterContinental Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 59 | 1000 Ljubljana | Slovenia Go to www.intercontinental.com/meetings or click here to contact us