Conventa Experience Catalogue

CONVENTA EXPERIENCE CATALOGUE

A guide through meetings venues of New Europe

onventa, the most personal trade show for meetings, events and incentives of New Europe, has Cput 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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Guests arriving by car don’t need to worry Union Garden restaurant in the summer- Grand Hotel Union, Slovenia about finding a parking space in the city time focuses on the concept of Union’s Miklošičeva cesta 1, 1000 Ljubljana, www.union-hotels.eu center. The hotel has its own garage with nostalgia that brings time to a halt. a 120 parking spaces. Type of meeting experience LIFESTYLE & FOOD A Corporate / Business Experience AT CONVENTA MELODYC, CULTURAL AND TASTY WE OFFER YOU B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences EXPERIENCES C Incentive Meetings The Union Cafe is situated at the Grand BENEFITS AT CONVENTA Hotel Union. A peaceful atmosphere Additional night for every group of 20 of hundred years old stories where new rooms you book — up to 20 additional the level of fascination remains the same. chapters are written every week. Not just nights per event. In spite of all current large-scale, modern a cafe place with tasty deserts and best hotel constructions Grand Hotel Union fresh ice tea, It’s an enjoyable venue that remains unique. It is the first of its kind, offers impressive lineup of concerts and THE TOP 3 a unique hotel consisting of fascinating special events throughout the year. chapters that make up a novel with count- 1. Professional staff and services, that less sequels. can satisfy even the most demanding customers and their demands DID YOU KNOW 2. Great selection of conference halls with first-rate technical equipment and The main focus of their latest renovations support. Next to the main hall the hotel of the congress centre was the technical also offers 30 different sized meeting equipment. With the new purchase of the halls all located in the city centre. KNOW THIS state-of-the-art Panasonic 3D projector 3. Central location in the heart of the city Union Hotels are now one of the first five Grand Hotel Union, located in the heart centre, overlooking Prešeren Square, the providers in Europe to offer the first-rate of the city is the largest congress hotel in Triple Bridge and the Ljubljana Castle. Ljubljana. Built in 1905 in Art Nouveau multimedia experience which is music to style, the hotel combines elegance, long the ears of the organizers of technically tradition of successful events and many demanding conferences and congresses. CULINARY DELIGHTS visits of important guests. MEETING HOTSPOT While still keeping alive the long-established tradition and refinement, which TIME TRAVEL The pride and joy of the hotel is a beau- are always at the forefront, the cook This year Grand Hotel Union is celebrat- tiful Art Nouveau Union Hall that can team from hotels restaurants have been ing its 110th anniversary. Hotel officially accommodate up to 1000 guests. following the latest trends and spiced up opened its doors back in 1905 and ac- the dishes with a great deal of imagina- cording to the contemporary newspapers ARRIVING tion. While the fine-dining Smrekarjev it was one of the largest, most modern Grand Union Hotel is easily accessible Hram restaurant is known for its freshly and most sophisticated hotels in the from Jože Pučnik Airport, the main train innovative dishes with a touch of tradi- southeastern part of Europe. Even today and bus station as well as the highway. tion combined with modern trends, the

ARRIVING with its own individual charm. Event Convention Bureau Lower Vienna International Airport - only 38 km organizers are sure to find just the right from Congress Casino Baden. Best Train setting for every event in venues that vary Austria, Austria Connections! from romantic castles such as Seminar Hotel Schloss Hernstein to country Niederösterreich-Ring 2 Haus C 3100 St. Pölten Austria homes surrounded by vineyards such as LIFESTYLE www.convention.niederoesterreich.at Steigenberger Hotel and Spa Krems. Fine food and drink are good compan- ions to arts and culture. As the biggest EXPLORATIONS Type of meeting experience producer of wine among the Austrian A Corporate / Business Experience provinces and a region with excellent Lower Austria combines a grand history with modern life style allowing it to offer B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences restaurants, Lower Austria is sometimes known as Land of Epicures. Lower Austria tourists a diversity of attractions a host C Incentive Meetings also boasts an impressive choice of top of historically significant sights and a rich conference and seminar hotels each legacy of art treasures. Many destinations for outings are well equipped for busi- TIME TRAVEL ness tourists and have superb venues for incentives and events The choices extend Lower Austria, the land round Viena is from Archeological Park Carnuntum with the largest wine Region in Austria. its reconstructed section of an Ancient Roman town to Hof Palace restored in ex- DID YOU KNOW emplary fashion to its original baroque The Lower Austrian Convention Bureau splendor or magnificent Göttweig Abbey is your competent partner for finding part of the Wachau Valley a landscape on the right location for your event. You the UNESCO World Heritage List. are planning a business meeting in a royal palace? An event beyond compare THE TOP 3 KNOW THIS in a modern event hotel? Or an elegant • Your competent Partner for assistance banquet in a romantic Baroque castle? With its central location and diverse of- with meetings, encentives, conven- Welcome to Lower Austria! ferings Lower Austria is a premium des- tions and other special events tination for business tourism Convention • Location scouting Bureau Lower Austria is the first partner MEETING HOTSPOT Congress Subsidy - the size of subsidy to contact if you are interested Congress Casino Baden, Grafenegg is based on the number of overnight Castle, Loisium Wine & Spa Langenlois, stays (100 overnights € 1.500,-) Conference Center Laxenburg • Quality guarantee Fotocredit: Robert Herbst & L. Lammerhuber Fotocredit:

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Scouts Conference, 27. Simposium on THE TOP 3 GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Lepton Photon, OSCE – 13th OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting and many • A professional and dedicated team: others. personal approach of highly-motivat- Convention Centre, Slovenia ed team that is with you through all Dunajska cesta 18, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia www.gr-congress.si stages of your project. MEETING HOTSPOT • Flexible event spaces for everyone: 20 As Tracy Phillips, Head of Event & Type of meeting experience flexible multifunctional halls, most Marketing at Annual British Travel of them with natural daylight, state- A Corporate / Business Experience Convention of ABTA, said: "The facility of-the-art tecnology, large exhibition B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences worked really well for the event, espe- area; a multi-purpose venue: from 20 cially having all of our networking spaces to 2,500 delegates. C Incentive Meetings on the same level. It would be great to • In the centre of the capital: walking pack up the GR and take it with us to distance to the medieval town centre each destination as we had worked so of Ljubljana and to the most hotels; up TIME TRAVEL well together." to 300 parking lots at the venue, cca. GR is very proud of more than 60 years 3,000 parking lots in close vicinity. being active in the meeting industry. The ARRIVING unique location with a charming green GR is in the centre of Ljubljana, only three yard is an example of modern func- minutes’ walk up to main bus and railway tionalistic architecture. As a result of a station and 20 minutes’ drive away from number of past investments and ren- the nearest international Jože Pučnik ovations gives the impression of a well Airport. maintained centre which comes in line with the highest international standards.

KNOW THIS DID YOU KNOW GR is the leading multi-purpose centre Among many professional conference or- in Slovenia. Established in 1954, it is an ganizers, like Kenes International, which ideal venue for different national and in- brought to GR two medical world con- ternational events. It is easily accessible: gresses – Autoimmunity Congres 2010 only a few minutes away from the main and The European Society of Regional railway and bus station, with a city bus Anasthesia & Pain Therapy 2014 – with stop in front of the main entrance, and 1,400 delagates, GR hosted the 14th 2500 parking spaces in close vicinity. 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

Type of meeting experience MEETING HOTSPOT A Corporate / Business Experience One of DT’s unique selling points is the exclusive event ship SeaStar-Enjoy your B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences next meeting while cruising the Adriatic C Incentive Meetings Sea!

ARRIVING KNOW THIS Croatia is easily accessible by air from all DT Croatia Dubrovnik Travel the leading major European hubs as well as by land Croatian DMC and PCO as a maintaining and sea. 15 years of experience in organization of meetings, incentives,conferences, exclusive groups and events THE TOP 3 • First class team of professional TIME TRAVEL program planners enable DT Croatia Established in 1998, DT‘s business port- to operate with total commitment the folio includes some of the most prestig- most demanding projects ensuring ious business organizations of the world complete client satisfaction. as BMW, HP... • With representative offices worldwide DT Croatia keeps up with the global trends and continually expands its DID YOU KNOW sales channels. DT Croatia is officialy among the top 5 • DT Croatia expended outside the most successful companies in Croatia boundaries of Croatia providing servic- with AAA creditworthiness the higest es in South East Europian region. 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 de- fining the quality of business operation.

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terrace. Discussions can easily be done Hotel Karnerhof, Austria outdoors. Karnerhofweg 10, 9580 Egg am Faaker See, Austria, [email protected] www.karnerhof.com ARRIVING In the heart of Europe, easily reached by Type of meeting experience car, by train (Villach station) and by plane (Klagenfurt and Ljubljana airports). A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences THE TOP 3 C Incentive Meetings A beautiful location where you will equally enjoy your work time and your spare time Reward-winning Austrian cuisine with in- TIME TRAVEL ternational influences – breakfast, lunch and dinner are served outdoors. Hotel Karnerhof looks back over an A perfectly attentive staff who delivers 85-year-history. Originally a farmhouse personalized service with enthusiasm the location became a guest house and throughout your stay. restaurant in 1930.

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 KNOW THIS should try out while staying here. As a one of its kind conference location Hotel Karnerhof offers comfortable MEETING HOTSPOT rooms, an exquisite Spa, reward-winning Enjoy the conference rooms with lake cuisine, four modern conference rooms view and direct access to the lakeside and unlimited outdoor possibilities.

cycling underground, biking on Solčava panoramic road, archery, offroad driving Hotel Plesnik, Slovenia experiences and more - night walk with Logarska dolina 10, 3335 Solčava, Slovenia, +386 (0)3 839 23 00, [email protected] torches, searching for hidden treasure, farm games on open with animator, www.plesnik.si felting workshops... Type of meeting experience EXPLORATIONS A Corporate / Business Experience The conditions for business guests at B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences Hotel Plesnik are perfect: the air-condi- C Incentive Meetings tioned conference hall can accommodate up to 100 people and can be divided into two seminar rooms. Additional seminar DID YOU KNOW workrooms are also available. All halls have a state-of-the-art technique, they are Their goal is to satisfy the guest and well-equipped with loudspeakers, projec- trying to reach it with tradition local tion canvas, flip chart, wireless internet connectivity and sustainability. Being and much more. And most important, a member of Slovenian Convention daylight is assured by great windows. Bureau helps them to follow the trend. LIFESTYLE In 2014 hotel was selected among top Hotel cuisine is collaborating with some THE TOP 3 ten boutique meeting hotels and received local farms, which provide fresh healthy a Meeting Star certificate. • Location; Landscape park - Logarska products. Guests can taste them during dolina (European Destination of the coffee breaks during their business MEETING HOTSPOT Excellence) events, as well as at breakfast and other • A boutique and family owned hotel KNOW THIS Have you ever had a whole hotel only for meals. The kitchen does not use any arti- with more than 80 years tradition your group Logarska dolina Solčavsko ficial additives in their cooking. Hotel Plesnik offers escape to pure • Tailor made events with many possibil- European destination of Excellence offers nature. Hotel Plesnik is small boutique ities for outdoor activities great family runned hotel, with more than 80 BEYOND ORDINARY years of tradition in tourism. Have you ever tried a teambuilding with ARRIVING Mountain Guides IFMGA? Participants, TIME TRAVEL Easily accessible through Solčava village divided into expedition team are faced or from Austria through Eisenkappel. with a series of unique and innovative Unique location and friendly staff with Airports: Brnik - 1,5 hour, Klagenfurt - 1 challenges, which require them to step quality services gives us an opportunity hour outside of their comfort zone and work to host the presidents, prime ministers in team. For other nature lovers there and incentives. is more do experience! Rafting, canyoning on Savinja River, exploring caves,

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HIT Alpinea d.d., Slovenia ARRIVING daytime or nighttime sledding. During Easy accessible (less than 60 min) drive day you can enjoy the view of the moun- Borovška 99, 4280 Kranjska Gora, Slovenia www.hitholidays-kg.si from the two closest airport (Ljubljana tains covered with snow and in the night- and Klagenfurt Airport. Own free parking time the torches or the floodlights will Type of meeting experience splaces. brighten the path you will be sledding on with your friends screaming of joy. A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences THE TOP 3 • Connect business with spending quality time in a pure nature. • Walking distance destination- no trans- DID YOU KNOW portation needed for business guest to experience the heart beat of the HITholidays has a long tradition in con- destination. gress tourism and have large amount of • Adding personal touch to the event. experience in organizing different types LIFESTYLE of events. Flexibility and professional- Hitholidays chefs well know how to ism of our highly trained stuff is closely present the traditional culinary of linked with personal touch and unique Slovenia to our business guests on an Slovenian energy adventurous, fun and interactive way. They created ˝Culinary journey˝ that is MEETING HOTSPOT held in a village of Kranjska Gora and is KNOW THIS The great value of the hotel is Planica created for guests that are keen of a great Five hotels located in the heart of Julian Hall with great overview on surrounding food and like to experience the different Alps offer wide range of activities for dif- mountains and ski slopes senses and tastes of one specific region. ferent types of guest and are an excellent The journey on its five locations gives starting point for numerous activities. guests the different tastes of traditional Slovene culinary, focused on traditional TIME TRAVEL local food and helps them build the bond between themselves and the historical Hotels have long tradition since 1970s, heart of the region. from ski hotels to all year around and business hotels. 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

The joys of winter; „pležuhi“, snow shoes, Hotel Habakuk, Slovenia night hiking with torches. Wine tasting by electric bikes. Pohorska ulica 59, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia www.habakuk.si EXPLORATIONS Type of meeting experience 1. The Oldest Vine in the World (which is A Corporate / Business Experience marked in the Guinness book of records) B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences 2. Green Pohorje Hills with lakes 3. Vineyards C Incentive Meetings 4. River Drava

DID YOU KNOW AT CONVENTA During last year’s we hosts many interest- WE OFFER YOU ing and well known person for example: BENEFITS AT CONVENTA - Dalai Lama, We offer you welcome drink with snack - Garry Kasparov , chess master, LIFESTYLE for you first event at hotel Habakuk. - Mr. Seger Lavrov, foreign minister of »Healthy mind for healthy body« Russia, The modern lifestyle increasingly forces THE TOP 3 - Football club Chelsea with Mr. Murignio, us to an unhealthy lifestyle and to over- - The best women skiers in the world, etc. • We prepare 600 events. stretch ourselves. In contrast, our motto • Free parking space. is a healthy mind in a healthy body, there- • Free Wi Fi. MEETING HOTSPOT fore you are advised to organize an event Personal event organizer at your disposal that will be as stress-free as possible (24/7/365). for the providers. What is the secret? In 9 different halls for up to 500 participants addition to the natural environment (at KNOW THIS Accommodation from 3* to 5* the outskirts of the Pohorje forests), the fresh air, we will provide you with healthy Hotel Habakuk with Convetion Center ARRIVING wellness meals, surprise you with healthy lays in incredible region where meets coffee breaks, short relaxing massage, 60 km - Graz Airport winegrowing area, thermal water and the therapies with sound, music, plants, 110 km - Zagreb Airport green hills of Pohorje with the biggest ski colours and crystals during the breaks. center in Slovenia. 130 km - Ljubljana Airport 250 km - Vienna Airport BEYOND ORDINARY TIME TRAVEL To the dinner by cable car. Habakuk opened his doors in the seven- Rafting down the Drava River. ties. During this period he changed many Barbeque above 1000m altitude. faces; next one will be in 2017.

103 Conventa Experience Catalogue HUP Zagreb Inc, Croatia Trg Kresimira Cosica 9, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia www.hupzagreb.com Type of meeting experience A Corporate / Business Experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences C Incentive Meetings

KNOW THIS MEETING HOTSPOT Exceptional meeting venues and expe- HUP Zagreb offers 45 conference halls riences in the superb venues in Croatia‘s that can accommodate over 110 000 con- capital - at your disposal. MICE spaces, ference and business delegates annually. gourmet dining, location - they have it all. ARRIVING TIME TRAVEL Located in the centre of Zagreb - all five HUP-Zagreb Inc HUP ZAGREB Inc HUP Zagreb hotels. Easily to reach. hotel industry catering and tourism is a company founded in 1948 when its THE TOP 3 primary business The Zagreb hotels in business cultural and science centres in the vicinity of the DID YOU KNOW numerous city centre sights are a second That the largest hotel congess room home of world dignitaries and tourists in Zagreb is at their hotel - The Westin The HUP Zagreb d.d hotels are charac- Zagreb, named the Crystall Ballroom? terized by superior and comfortable accommodation a quality conference offer.

LIFESTYLE THE TOP 3 Kempinski Palace Portorož, Their chef suggests to taste their • Amazing location on the Adriatic Sea Signature Dish “Liguini a la Buzzara” between Italy and Croatia. Slovenia with freshness of Adriatic Sea and wealth • Six modern equipped meeting room of Istrian nature. Homemade Liguini with with a daylight Obala 45, 6320 Portorz, Slovenia www.kempinski.com a sauce a la Buzzara should be part of • Dedicated team and unforgettable your local culinary experience. culinary experience Type of meeting experience A Corporate / Business Experience BEYOND ORDINARY B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences Starts with a luxury bus pick up from the hotel and a drive towards the very heart C Incentive Meetings of Istria. There you will be awaited with domestic delights such as prosciutto. After the explanation of the basic his- DID YOU KNOW torical facts about the truffle you will The only 5 star Superior hotel in Slovenia follow the local guides and dogs into the offers a unique combination of tradition- forest to search for truffles. If lucky with al and modern design with a private 5000 the search that very truffle will later be sq m park, combination of 6 meeting used for lunch as they prepare a pop-up rooms and a unique Crystal Ball room. restaurant on the edge the forest. When you have indulged your senses you can MEETING HOTSPOT finish the evening with live piano music in the hotel. The congress centre ensure you compli- mentary high speed Wi-Fi day light in the EXPLORATIONS meeting rooms and state-of-the-art technical equipment. You can rent a Segway in hotel and drive KNOW THIS along the sea toward the ancient city of State-of-the-art facilities and dedicated ARRIVING Piran. The Tartini square, St. Georges team of a 5 star Superior hotel Kempinski church, the aquatic museum are just a Palace Portoroz located in the heart of Palace hotel is within driving distance few of the must see points in the magni- Portoroz will ensure that your event from a variety of commercial airports ficent coastal city. If you are planning a becomes an unforgettable experience. (Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice, Pula). meeting outside of the hotel the Piran Theatre is a perfect venue. TIME TRAVEL In 2015 the traditional part of hotel Palace is celebrating 105th anniversary.

104 Conventa Experience Catalogue 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 • Well-trained, experienced and dedicat- Kompas aim is to become regional leader ed staff: Kompas is a diverse company of Europe’s top DMC agencies. Kompas with European, Chinese, Japanese, has perfected its knowledge of the des- Korean, Brasilian, American, Russian tination, offering its clients numerous professionals. benefits and advantages. • Excellent buying power and organiza- MEETING HOTSPOT tional skills: Kompas has excellent con- TIME TRAVEL With large network and dedicated profes- tracts with service suppliers which gives sionals, Kompas can provide knowhow, our partners excellent value for money. Established in 1951. From then, it had technical support and best contracts in • Large network: Kompas has 20 offices become one of the largest tourist agen- the region. located all around Europe and USA pro- cies in the world. viding opertional support. ARRIVING DID YOU KNOW Kompas is located in Ljubljana’s city Kompas provides highly qualified center. The easiest way to contact us is support, the best technical equipment by email. 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.

the central bridges or heading opposi- te, towards the preserved habitat of the Ljubljana Tourism / Ljubljana Marsh nature park.

Convention Bureau, Slovenia EXPLORATIONS Krekov trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia www.visitljubljana.com/meetings A few walking minutes away from the downtown area, the Tivoli Park’s main Type of meeting experience promenade with an attractive outdoor photographic gallery, leads to the Tivoli A Corporate / Business Experience Mansion. The present building dates B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences from the early 17th century and today LIFESTYLE houses an important cultural institu- C Incentive Meetings Taste Ljubljana is a project presen- tion - the International Centre of Graphic ting traditional dishes that people in Arts (MGLC). Moreover, Tivoli Mansion DID YOU KNOW Ljubljana enjoyed over the centuries of provides one of the most attractive outdoor settings for social functions in Ljubljana was named European Green the city‘s history and are still popular today. Special attention is paid to using Ljubljana. MGLC rents out the the lecture Capital 2016 due to the largest number room, gallery, library, print studios and of changes towards its long-term sustain- genuine ingredients without artificial additives, all of local origin. There are a a spacious courtyard, which is connec- able development in the shortest period ted to the main promenade by an ornate of time. With four public parks, car- range of themed tours in Ljubljana, including the Taste Ljubljana food tour, which stairway and where amazing photo- free downtown, the Bicike(LJ) city bike graphs from events can be made. sharing network, public drinking foun- highlights traditional dishes, and the Ljubljananjam food tour, which merges tains and much more, it is an authentic THE TOP 3 green destination. the best Ljubljana restaurants, pubs and cafes into one culinary experience. • Dedicated and connected profession- KNOW THIS MEETING HOTSPOT als in all the segments of meeting in- Ljubljana, an elegant old lady with a BEYOND ORDINARY dustry providers are the backbone of a City centre compact size - most of the young heartbeat, will astonish you with destination. meeting venues, hotels and points of in- Ljubljana is a city that can inspire you its car-free areas, beautiful bridges, spec- • Ljubljana CVB: the one stop shop for terest are at a walking distance. in many different ways. Considering its tacular architecture, positive energy and small size, it boasts a surprisingly large the meeting & incentive products and friendly Slovenian people. number of unusual activities, which can suppliers in the destination. ARRIVING be incorporated in incentive program- • With its central position, Ljubljana is a TIME TRAVEL Flights from the major European hubs mes. This time we are introducing two perfect gateway to discover the diversity to Ljubljana Airport, 25km from down- of Slovenia. Back in 1821, the Holy Alliance Congress exciting water sessions. A SUP or kayak town, are available. Nearby cross-border took place in Ljubljana, which ranks it discovery with a certified instructor is airports provide additional connections. among the oldest European meeting a popular alternative way to experience destinations. the city. It can either be paddling below

105 Conventa Experience Catalogue 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 LIFESTYLE nights, small cocktails with tournaments B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences OMB Larder + Lounge Celebrates Serbian on Piazza, cocktail on top of Bigz building C Incentive Meetings culinary tradition by incorporating fresh with extraordinary city view and all types local produce and creative techniques of unique and special entertainment. into an extensive menu. With special DID YOU KNOW attention to sustainability restaurant AT CONVENTA Hotel is constructed on the grounds of employs a zero-kilometer philosophy WE OFFER YOU former industrial site, first Steam Mill in whenever possible by sourcing our in- Serbia built in 1901. Old Mill building was gredients. The atmosphere of the dining BENEFITS AT CONVENTA revitalized and now represents a excep- room recalls the mill’s heritage offering One Weekend accommodation voucher tional hotel in the city with unique archi- an industrial-chic aesthetic. With the for two in Belgrade! tecture and design! attractively priced menu du jour dining at OMB Larder is an effortlessly stylish THE TOP 3 MEETING HOTSPOT event. They are proud member of a • Central location: minutes from business global grassroots organization Slow Food 500 m2 event space, 6 meeting rooms and government offices, the Belgrade KNOW THIS founded in 1989. Together they bring (up to 220 guests), Piazza (open air Fair and cultural attractions. Slow Food philosophy to life preventing Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel Belgrade is events), Free internet. • Meetings & Conferences: 6 venues suit- the disappearance of local food cultures the first design hotel in the city located able for conferences, corporate events, and traditions counteract. in Belgrade downtown! ARRIVING weddings and social gatherings in downtown Belgrade. Brain Food program: food Hotel is easily accessible from Nikola BEYOND ORDINARY TIME TRAVEL Tesla Airport the main train and bus that stabilizes blood sugar levels and Brand new hotel in Belgrade, officially station as well as the highway. Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade or- supplies the brain with optimal nutrition. opened its doors in March 2015! ganizes for their clients special Belgrade • Unique Design and service concept tours, city tram parties, open air movie

LIFESTYLE For those who are more interested in exploring Montenegrin inland, there are a Regent Porto Montenegro, The signature Regent spa offers a holistic wide range of activities: light hiking on approach to rejuvenation, providing an Austro-Hungarian roads stretched across Montenegro exceptional wellness offering. Individual the peaks of Vrmac hill or canyoning in treatment rooms, modern fitness equip- Obala bb, Porto Montenegro village, 85320 Tivat, Montenegro the second deepest world Canyon of Tara ment, relaxation room, showers, sauna, River. www.regenthotels.com/porto-montenegro steam room, traditional Turkish bath and a fresh juice bar make our Spa offer AT CONVENTA Type of meeting experience unique in every sense. An outdoor pool is ideal for morning swim, amplified by the WE OFFER YOU A Corporate / Business Experience breathtaking view of the marina. B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences BENEFITS AT CONVENTA BEYOND ORDINARY Regent Porto Montenegro awards 1 com- C Incentive Meetings plimentary room night for every 20 room Their concierge team provides an excel- nights booked. lent service throughout the day, sharing valuable information on Montenegrin DID YOU KNOW THE TOP 3 secret hot spots. Airline tickets, baby- Regent Porto Montenegro is the only sitting service, boat transfers, guided Bespoke experience based on their excep- hotel from Montenegro nominated for tours… just name it and they will give tional customized service. the prestigious World Luxury Hotel their best to make one‘s wish come true. Located in the magnificent Boka Bay, Award which is internationally recognized Warm recommendation: Board your boat within the luxury marina for mega-yachts, as the „Oscar“ of the luxury tourism at Porto Montenegro and set your sail Regent Porto Montenegro is the perfect sector. for Boka Bay in order to explore one of weekend getaway spot. the most beautiful fjords in the world, a Gastronomy of their 3 restaurants rep- MEETING HOTSPOT UNESCO Heritage Site. Visit two magni- resents an extraordinary mix of some of Ballroom Teodo is equipped with state- ficent islands – St George and Our Lady the finest local ingredients and Asian cu- KNOW THIS of-the-art technology and has a seating of the Rocks, in front of medieval town linary influences. Regent Porto Montenegro is a five-star capacity for up to 200 persons. Perast. Visit Perast, its museum, chur- luxury hotel located in the heart of Porto ches and palaces. Montenegro. This timelessly furnished property offers 87 elegantly designed ac- ARRIVING EXPLORATIONS commodation units. Regent Porto Montenegro is easily ac- Visit Kotor, an old city of traders and cessible through 3 international airports: famous sailors, built between 12th and TIME TRAVEL Tivat, Dubrovnik and Podgorica. 14th century. Take the opportunity to visit Regent Porto Montenegro marked its Cathedral of St. Tryphon, one of the most first anniversary and full year of success- recognizable symbols of the town. Use ful operation a list of 14 international the opportunity to wander around the accolades. fortification, streets and alleys of Kotor.

106 Conventa Experience Catalogue Salzburg Congress, Austria Auerspergstrasse 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria www.salzburgcongress.at

Type of meeting experience ARRIVING A Corporate / Business Experience Centrally located - Salzburg is easily accessible by air, train or car; B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences THE TOP 3 • 1200 hotel beds within walking distance. TIME TRAVEL • Congress Service such as room res- Salzburg Congress was opened in June ervations and equipment booking 2001 and marks the beginning of a new management. age for congresstourism in Mozart‘s • Salzburg Congress powered by birthplace. 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 KNOW THIS space for a total of 2500 visitors. Salzburg Congress is one of Europe’s top venues for staging international medical MEETING HOTSPOT and scientific congresses. A dedicated and experienced team qualified to deal with even the most complex and technical challenges to guarantee your event.

EXPLORATIONS Salzburg Convention The Fortress Hohensalzburg, a Medieval castle complex has 900 exciting years of history to tell. Europe’s most beautiful Bureau, Austria panoramic road called Grossglockner Auerspergstrasse 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria www.salzburgcb.com/en High Alpine Road and the perfect combination of nature and technology at an Type of meeting experience altitude of 2,000m are Europe’s highest waterfalls with an Aquaszenarium in the A Corporate / Business Experience waterfall centre. A true party location B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences since 1615 is Hellbrunn Palace which LIFESTYLE has stood, noble and imposing, at the C Incentive Meetings Greatest concentration of gourmet gateway to Salzburg and it still amazes Restaurants in Europe: both locals and visitors. And for any day, The concentration of toque-awarded one of the worlds largest Ice Caves, the DID YOU KNOW restaurants in SalzburgerLand - that is Giant Ice Caves in Werfen, are a great Hotels and venues in Salzburg have in- to say, the restaurants, inns and master Destination. vested more than 100 million euros in chefs crowned annually with „toques“ new properties, infrastructure and attrac- from Guide Gault Millau - is quite beyond THE TOP 3 tions for meetings, congresses and side compare. Also, Salzburg is Austria’s beer • Variety & choice: Whether summer or events. Also, the regional government capital and has the oldest coffeehouse winter, baroque or modern - Salzburg offers financial congress funding and of Austria located in the city of Salzburg. has more to offer. welcome receptions. Last but not least one of Austria‘s most • Safety/security: Economic, social and famous Sweets has been invented in political stability. MEETING HOTSPOT Salzburg - the Mozartkugel, a chocolate • Infrastructure: Ultra-modern, multi- Many clients spread the word about named after the great son of Salzburg. functional conference centres, fasci- KNOW THIS Salzburg for being a great event and con- nating locations for events gress Destination. Read: http://www. BEYOND ORDINARY Salzburg, the stage of the world, offer- salzburgcb.com/client-references ing great opportunities for professional Experience one of the fastest and longest events and meetings. The ideal setting steel zip lines in the world - the Flying Fox between Alps and urban city life for as- ARRIVING XXL! In a breakneck speed of up to 130 km sociation meetings and corporate events. Salzburg is well connected by Salzburg / h you the wind flies around your ears, and Munich Airport offering daily inter- while 140 meters below the forest rushes past you. 1,600 meters full of action TIME TRAVEL national flights. Additionally, Salzburg offers a superb public transportation. through the mountains. Also a dinner Salzburg leads the Austrian Meeting in a baroque palace, medieval dinners at Industry in many fields and has been the knights table, a wild rafting trip or a awarded as European top Destination GPS scavenger hunt through Salzburg‘s several times. historic past are typical Highlights.

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Slovenian Convention Bureau, THE TOP 3 They might be one of Europe’s smallest countries but they’ve got great traditions Slovenia in food and wine, richly diverse regions Vošnjakova 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, www.slovenia-convention.com and, as people, they’re hard working, [email protected] FB: www.facebook.com/SloveniaMeetings progressive, naturally friendly and welcoming. TW: @SloMeetings Type of meeting experience A Corporate / Business Experience MEETING HOTSPOT B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences They are uniting 60 partners with over C Incentive Meetings two decades of proven experience in the venue, agency and destination sectors.

TIME TRAVEL ARRIVING They are an umbrella MICE organization Slovenia shares a border with Italy established ten years ago by the joint Austria Hungary and Croatia and is well efforts of the domestic industry. connected to vital strategic parts of EU.

DID YOU KNOW #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 KNOW THIS many contrasts With a generous dash of We know the importance and value of love which resides already in its name partnership because MICE events are all these come together to form a green only truly successful when the entire des- jewel .... tination community all works together in support of the clients’ objectives.

Bled and surrounding mountains. It is one of the most visited Slovene sights SORA Catering, Slovenia with over 300.000 guests annually. Sora 1a, 1215 Medvode, Slovenia www.soracatering.com A splendid venue and a breathtaking view ensure long lasting memories for all visi- Type of meeting experience tors. Bled Castle offers two courtyards for outdoor receptions and two for indoor. A Corporate / Business Experience SORA Catering manages the Castle‘s B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences restaurant and ensures creative event catering support. Local and regional dishes C Incentive Meetings are made in contemporary and sophisticated way with an aim to preserve the gastronomical heritage of Upper Carniola KNOW THIS MEETING HOTSPOT region and Slovenia. SORA Catering will transform the most SORA Catering offers you creative event simple local dish into a trendy culinary planning support. They are a reliable, BEYOND ORDINARY THE TOP 3 delicacy. Family managed company of flexible and innovative catering partner. Cable Car Dinner • Passion - for everything we do. 4 brothers ensures personal touch and A maximum of 4 people per cabin can • Creativity - We have open ears for in- trustworthy services. ARRIVING enjoy a 3-course meal. The dinner is novations and adapt with flexibility to SORA Catering has the expertise, resour- served alternately during the three changes. TIME TRAVEL ces and contacts to offer their services upward and downward rides. The last • Team spirit and respect for each other SORA Catering is a family owned wherever you wish throughout Europe or ride is followed by a stop at the panora- - are essential to ensure a smooth company from Slovenia with over 30 elsewhere. ma terrace and a sweet surprise. SORA running of our events. Our ability to years of tradition and experience in hos- Catering turns gondolas of Krvavec Ski build strong, long-term repeat relation- pitality business. LIFESTYLE Resort into small, hovering restaurants. ships with our customers is the key to Guests can enjoy the panoramic views A new culinary experience hit the streets our future success. of alpine surroundings and picturesque DID YOU KNOW of Slovenia this summer. FerFud food valleys and let the chefs of the well-re- Martin, Luka, Jure and Rok Jezeršek are truck is on a special mission. It serves nowned restaurants Dvor Jezeršek and four brothers owning Jezeršek Catering. tasty bites at a fair price set by the people Krištof pamper their taste buds with While in charge of smooth running of who eat them. They pay as much as they exquisite culinary creations of modern events Jezeršek sons also successfully want and the entire profit goes for charity Slovenian cuisine and local, green manage two renowned restaurants Dvor for the project ‚Botrstvo‘. Idea of this CSR ingredients. Jezeršek and Bled Castle Restaurant. project goes to Hofer supermarkets. SORA Catering was launched as the in- Their ingredients are used to create tasty ternational brand of Jezeršek Catering in street food. Chef Luka Jezeršek, SORA EXPLORATIONS 2013. Catering, stands behind the recipes and Bled Castle food preparation process. He mentors Located on top of an amazing cliff, Bled the two young FerFud chefs who travel Castle offers stunning views of Lake around Slovenia 5 days in a week.

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EXPLORATIONS St. Poelten Convention Location VAZ: one of the biggest event centres of Austria, located on the A1 Bureau, Austria between Vienna and Linz - max. 10.300 persons. Rathausplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria www.stoeltentourismus.at Festspielhaus St. Pölten - the multi-genre theatre in modern architectur has been Type of meeting experience presenting itself as the main value for A Corporate / Business Experience Dance and Music - 1.500 persons. Seminarbauernhof Bertlhof - Surrounding B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences St. Pölten - the seminar farm run by the C Incentive Meetings Bertl family - known as „5-star-cow-hotel“! LIFESTYLE THE TOP 3 lively international town with universities, Bread baking back then. Join in and get • One-stop Provider - from the order media technology and design. your hands all floury. The bread oven at through to the invoice. the bakery in the Schloss Walpersdorf • Full conference and congress DID YOU KNOW (close to the city centre) is fired daily with Management Services. Organisation Capital of the austrian province Lower wood. Together, we bake our popular and handling of creative supporting Austria . 52.000 inhabitants. Between wood oven-baked bread from sourdough programmes and events. Munich - 3 hours - Vienna 1/2 hour, - kneaded by hand in a kneading trough • Trips to Vienna, Wachau, mountains, Budapest - 3 hours, Graz - 1 hour. 460 made from Austrian lime wood. Full day wine regions. hecatres of green space - Woods, parks, Programme - breakfast and lunch inclu- hiking and cycling path, damp biotopes ded. Available from 2-10 persons. € 130,-- per persons. KNOW THIS lakes and the river Traisen awaits the guests. Central located small baroque and BEYOND ORDINARY modern city between Salzburg and MEETING HOTSPOT Feasting on the stage at Festspielhaus Vienna. Very close to viennese Airport - St. Pölten 54 min by Train. Located directly on the Readily accessiable City. Hotels, venues, Are you on the look-out for a special lo- motorway A1 . city centre and railway Station are all just walk away. cation your event? Then hire the stage of the Festival theatre, settle down in TIME TRAVEL ARRIVING the banquet seating and dine with your Former ancient Roman City Aelium guests on the boards. Join regional food Cetium. Austrias oldest town. Today a By car A1, by rail OEBB and Westbahn, and excellent wines from local wine- Linz Airport 130 km, Vienna Airport 90 makers. Available for up to 200 People. km, by ICE Train 50min.

of the symbols of „golden age“ of Perast, Village Vranjak and Rafting adventure on Talas - M DMC, Montenegro palace transformed in Maritime Museum the Tara river Canyon. of this lovely town famous by his citi- Žrtava fašizma 26, pf 59, , Budva 85310 Montenegro, +382 (0)33 403 860, zens - brave warriors and skillful sailors. THE TOP 3 [email protected] www.talas-montenegro.com Captain‘s dinner in Maritime Museum • Their team of multi lingual event plan- shall carry you in atmosphere of dinning ners, who are passionate, profession- Type of meeting experience few centuries ago. al and immensely in love with their A Corporate / Business Experience country. BEYOND ORDINARY • They are always up to date with new B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences There are numerous reasons to plan products and fresh ideas, to guarantee C Incentive Meetings your incentive programs in Montenegro, the success of your event. a magical place that leaves no one in- • Their programs are tailor made, em- different.Nowhere else can you find, phasizing the cuisine, culture, tradition KNOW THIS DID YOU KNOW so much natural wealth, beauty, mild and the unique venues and unique beaches, clear lakes, fast rivers, and gor- experience Talas-M is a Montenegrin destination No other Event organizer in Montenegro geous mountains in such a compact area management company specialized in is as updated with the latest trends as as in Montenegro.In the morning you organizing incentives, corporate events, Talas-M. No matter of the occasion size can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic conventions and team-building activi- or type of your event formal and extrav- coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar ties. Talas-M offers complete programs agant or casual and relaxed their team Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the and on-site management services for any provides comprehensive support at every Montenegrin mountains. Montenegro number of clients. stage of your Event.You dream big they will surely be a memorable trip. make it happen. https://www.youtube. TIME TRAVEL com/watch?v=oe0OQhvYENI EXPLORATIONS Talas-M is proud having been selected as The island Saint Nikola is one of the many the preferred Destination Management MEETING HOTSPOT attractions on the Montenegro coast. Company in this part of Europe. It is all about people and relationship, It makes a perfect setting for various they do listen,understand and always interactive team building games.After a find solution. dynamic day on Saint Nikola island why not overnight on the beach in the open ARRIVING sky!Exclusive Cetinje venue Old Royal Contact Talas-M by Email from Monday to Summer stage is an ideal location for Friday during working hours 08:00-17:00. various events such as,open air conferences,presentations and concerts. For LIFESTYLE exploring the beautiful nature of the For their noble clients they reveal gala north of Montenegro Talas-M organi- venue in one of the former noble palaces zes a wide range of activities and team in Boka Bay. They give vividness to one building programs including unique Eco

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rounding of the TAUERN SPA Zell am See Tauern Spa Premium Kaprun you find numerous opportunities for your team-expedition and certain- ly the right location for your corporate Alpinresort, Austria adventure. For your expeditions to the Tauern Spa Platz 1, 5710 Kaprun, Austria www.tauernspakaprun.com inner realms there is the SPA water and sauna world as well as the Alpin Vital Type of meeting experience SPA Kosmetik. Winter sport lovers find perfect conditions already in autumn A Corporate / Business Experience whilst enjoying an amazing variety of B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences wide glacial slopes, freeride routes, snowparks and so much more. C Incentive Meetings THE TOP 3 an amazing variety of wide glacial slopes • The magnificent location. freeride routes. • The breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain landscape. DID YOU KNOW • An experienced event team who combine inspiration to ensure the The TAUERN SPA is part of VAMED highest level of hospitality Vitality World Austria’s leading operator MEETING HOTSPOT • These are the ingredients that of spas and health Resorts 4*superior combine to make your event at the resort Hotel with 160 rooms and suites Modern conference technology Perfect Tauern SPA Kaprun something which 20.000m2 SPA Water Sauna World, 5 seminar service. The selection of exciting will be quite unique for your business restaurants and bars, Panorama SPA indoor and outdoor activities for social event and unforgettable moments. KNOW THIS with Skylinepool, 6 conference rooms programmes and company events. up to 240 people. With its spectacular modern architecture ARRIVING TAUERN SPA PREMIUM ALPINRESORT is perfectly surounded within the Airport Munich approx 210 km Salzburg unique natural landscape at the foot of approx 97 km, Innsbruck approx 158 km. the Kitzsteinhorn in the middle of the By Rail Zell am See approx 9Km. Salzburger Land. EXPLORATIONS TIME TRAVEL THE EXPEDITION OPPORTUNITIES Winter sport lovers find perfect condi- Impressing peaks green pastures mighty tions already in autumn whilst enjoying glaciers and stunning valleys In the sur-

ARRIVING AT CONVENTA Thermana Laško, Slovenia 80 km far from Ljubljana airport, with WE OFFER YOU Zdravilička cesta 6, 3270 Laško, Slovenia www.thermana.si good communication network. It is an ideal starting point for excursions across BENEFITS AT CONVENTA Slovenia. Thermana coupon benefits. Type of meeting experience A Corporate / Business Experience LIFESTYLE THE TOP 3 B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences CULINARY DELIGHTS • You can choose from 10 contemporar- Incentive Meetings Hotel Restaurant has a modern and C homely appearance, and its culinary ily congress halls and meeting rooms offers follow the newest trends, as well for up to 1.100 participants, equipped as focusing on the local, seasonal and with the most advanced equipment. DID YOU KNOW organic. They offer unforgettable culinary All halls have natural light and the pos- The Congress Centre fulfils all stand- experiences with famous beer and honey sibility of total shading. ards of a hotel with convention facilities menus, Slovenian dishes, Ayurvedic and • Diverse, complete offer of quality ser- according to international criteria. The international cuisine, as well as Halal, vices and staff. hotel was granted the environmental EU diabetic food. The Coffee Lounge, desig- • Exceptional location in the very heart eco- label. With the project »Confluence ned in elegant style offers a wide-variety of Slovenia on the banks of the river in of good« Laško destination is a winner of drinks and delicious patisseries made peaceful nature. of Slovenian election of European with the greatest care by their masters of Destinations of Excellence (EDEN). confectionery.

MEETING HOTSPOT EXPLORATIONS Multi purpose hall for up to 490 partic- THE BREWING TRADITION – TOUR OF KNOW THIS ipants with the ability to be adjusted for THE LAŠKO BREWERY WITH A BEER Thermana Congress Centre together with various formats. TASTING the Hotel, Thermal Centre and Wellness Discover the tradition of brewing in- Spa forms a range of facilities combining dustruy in Laško, where the beer has technological innovation and architectur- been brewed since 1825, and raise a toast al perfection to satisfy the most demand- with Laško beer. The tour includes a visit ing convention guest. of the Laško Musewum, a viewing of the brewing procedures and a beer tasting TIME TRAVEL 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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BEYOND ORDINARY Type of meeting experience Events that leave visible tracks togeth- A Corporate / Business Experience er with treasured memories, move the B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences participants for years to come. For every C Incentive Meetings event they have planners and craftsmen ready at Hand to do whatever it takes.

KNOW THIS MEETING HOTSPOT EXPLORATIONS As a central service and information Tirol merges the high competence and Tirol - power spot for all five senses. centre, the Convention Bureau Tirol stunning quality of providers with top in- supports and assists the organisation of frastructure, easy accessibility and grand THE TOP 3 conventions, conferences, incentives and hospitality. • Professional, neutral, non-profit other events without of charge. service and advisory centre. ARRIVING • Hub for all inquiries and Information TIME TRAVEL As Tirol is situated directly in the heart requests. Ten years Convention Bureau Tirol that of the Alps it‘s easily accessible due to its • Planning and organisation of site adds up to more than 15.000 events, two well formed infrastructure. inspections Mio guests and 65 partner enterprises.

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.

BEYOND ORDINARY Tourist board Linz, Austria Höhenrausch: Giving you wings Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz Austria www.linztourismus.at The course above roofs of Linz invites you to let yourself fly. Change your perspec- tive, broaden your view and enjoy modern Type of meeting experience art outdoors for a change. www.hoehen- A Corporate / Business Experience rausch.at/en B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences EXPLORATIONS C Incentive Meetings An innovative setting for your event is the Ars Electronica Center: museum, R&D facility, educational institu- INSIDE panies such as Rosenbauer, voestalpine tion and event venue all in one! DESIGN CENTER LINZ, or MAN ensure a strong economic area The Ars Electronica Center with an indi- Austria, Europaplatz 1 and knowhow. vidual programming LED-façade will fas- 4020 Linz, Austria cinate you with extraordinary architecture www.design-center.at MEETING HOTSPOT by the Danube. Under the slogan “Linz.change(d),” they The Deep Space 3D projection room, KNOW THIS support with Blue Meeting® organisers with its images of 16 x 9 metres, draws Linz is a symbiosis as an international at successful conventions on the Danube. you into captivating 2D and 3D visual creative city of industry and culture – worlds. Whether great works from the nestled in a beautiful natural landscape ARRIVING history of art, space travel, journeys of discovery in the Nanoworld, or a live by the Danube. With more than 60 event Located at the intersection of east-west concert is what you’ve come to behold locations. and north-south. Linz can be reached www.aec.at/center/en. quickly by train, plane and car. TIME TRAVEL THE TOP 3 Linz - European Capital of Culture 2009 LIFESTYLE • Linz is successful. A cultural city, a and UNESCO City of Media Arts. Today, Linz Labyrinth – shopping off the beaten strong economy and the fact that two- Linz combines industry, culture and track Exquisite boutiques, innovative gift thirds of the municipal area is green. nature. shops and creative fashion, jewellery and • Convention and business modules antique shops but also culinary delights. provide overall solutions - 100 % cost DID YOU KNOW Away from the well-known shopping lo- transparency at point zero of planning. cations, Linz offers special shops where Roughly 1.200 congresses and conven- • More value for your event - As licence you can find something unusual and tion were recorded in 2014 in Upper takers, they are authorized to certify rare. Linz Labyrinth is a route through Austria. Linz as the centre of the 2nd meetings and events carried out here. largest conurbation in the Republic of narrow passages and backstreets to the Austria and its notable exporting com- most extraordinary places in Linz. www. linzlabyrinth.at

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GOLF CHALLENGE - short break (1-3 Brdo Estate, Slovenia hours) at golf course Brdo with brief in- Predoslje 39, 4000 Kranj Slovenia www.brdo.si troduction and demonstration, followed by group or individual competition. Type of meeting experience EXPLORATIONS A Corporate / Business Experience THE STRMOL CASTLE is one of the B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences oldest and the best preserved castles in C Incentive Meetings Slovenia. Its location near the Ljubljana international airport makes the Castle Strmol an ideal venue for rather boutique DID YOU KNOW business events. At the end of the day you LIFESTYLE can enjoy in the appealing castle comfort. Brdo has hosted many famous guests, also Queen Elizabeth, Pope John Paul II, PICNIC ON THE LAWN Discover secret places of the Brdo Estate VILA BLED Clinton, Bush and Putin. Brdo, with its The former presidential residence lies natural wealth, is classified as a ‘Natura with a golf cart and choose an ideal one for your picnic spot. The Brdo picnic in the magnificent park on the shores 2000’ area and a region of special eco- of the famous Lake Bled. The setting logical importance, while its forests have hamper contains a selection of house delicacies including Brdo smoked trout pate, of the Vila Bled outside the city centre been granted a special purpose due to ensures privacy for the most noteworthy their beauty. marinated cheese bites, rolled tenderloin beef with homemade bread, Zois dessert, events. The hotel with 31 rooms and two Brdo chocolate or pralines. conference halls accommodates up to 80 MEETING HOTSPOT guests. Brdo offers many different venues-luxury KNOW THIS BEYOND ORDINARY castle, modern congress centre, pleasant The Brdo Estate with its 11 lakes, out- THE TOP 3 hotel, island middle of the nature and BRDO FISH ADVENTURE standing nature and the service on the • More than 30 years of experiences even a hayrack. The trout smoking and tasting adventure highest level, offers a variety of differ- in the wild offers one-of-a-kind group with organizing events on the highest ent activities that make your event very level as the State Protocol is. ARRIVING stay in the pristine nature as a stan- memorable. dalone experience or part of a dynamic • Breathtaking environment that in- Brdo near Kranj is also distinguished by team-building event. Each participant spires you and gives you the opportu- TIME TRAVEL its closeness to Ljubljana (35 km), and will prepare it‘s own fish and while it‘s nity to be very creative with your event. only 10 km from the highway. At Brdo everything is possible! Half a millenium old Brdo Castle, former smoking they can take a challenge in fishing or orientation in the astonishing • The prime location, close to main residence of kings and presidents is a roads, the international airoport and luxury event venue today. hunting ground of the Brdo. An active 3 hour break in the heart of the nature. Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

BEYOND ORDINARY THE TOP 3 Centours Travel & DMC, A charming program is an interactive • Professional staff and DMC services, dinner in Hum - medieval town, also the with friendly customer and supplier Croatia smallest town in the world. Participants approach will provide the best experi- visit Hum and taste quality local products ence to guests. Vukovarska 19, 52440 Poreč Croatia www.centours.eu and specialties of Hum’s producers and • Excellent selection of best hotels, inhabitants. Servers are dressed in folk meeting facilities and modern Type of meeting experience costumes or traditional working clothing. techniques. Serving tables are decorated with an em- • Creative programs in unusual loca- A Corporate / Business Experience phasis on Istrian rural heritage. The parti- tions for unforgettable experiences. B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences cipants are greeted and welcomed at the Small medieval towns, sites from UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, na- C Incentive Meetings entrance by the mayor. Participants can walk through Hum and taste local produ- tional parks, islands and mountains cts and specialties served at 6 locations offer endless possibilities for your successful event. KNOW THIS in town. During tour and tasting, participants meet with various performers CENTOURS Travel & DMC based in of traditional Istrian instruments, songs Poreč, Croatia, is a specialized agency and dances. for organization of creative and fresh incentive travel, meetings and events in the EXPLORATIONS northern Adriatic and Croatian inland. North Adriatic coast is rich with beautiful TIME TRAVEL venues for your upcoming events: Large hotel companies Plava Laguna, Valamar, Despite the young agency, the staff has Maistra, Istraturist, Arenaturist; National 15 years of experience in organizing busi- Park Brijuni Islands; Arena Amphitheater ness meetings and creative programs in Pula; Agrolaguna Wineyards Porec; Croatia. Histria Aromatica Park; Belaj Castle; MEETING HOTSPOT Stanzia Cocci; Wine Hotel Meneghetti; DID YOU KNOW Kozlovich Wine House; Raspadalica Hum, the smallest town in the world, is Nature Centre; Levan Island; Small me- Istria and Kvarner on the northern great for events in the open with all of its dieval cities perfect for outdoor events: Adriatic are easily accessible and have 30 residents. a rich historical, cultural, gastronom- Hum, Bale, Motovun; Losinj Island hotels; Krk Island; Opatija hotels and ic and natural heritage. They are most ARRIVING developed Croatian tourist regions and venues; Private villas perfect for bou- offer numerous opportunities for special Destination is available throughout the tique events. We will carefuly select the events organization. We always try to year through airports Pula, Opatija, venue perfect for your event type and include local customs, people, food and Trieste, Venice, Zagreb and roads from size, according to the client‘s preference offer customers the specific lifestyle. Italy, Austria and Slovenia. and budget.

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(Budapest/Vienna/Salzburg/Innsbruck), Kitzsteinhorn mountain, igloo building, Vamed Vitality World, Austria Fantastic indoor and outdoor activity chill and grill barbecue on the pictu- Richard Strauss Straße 12, 1230 Vienna, Austria www.vitality-world.com programmes, whatever time of the year, resque Zellersee lake, Hiking, golf or ca- The latest event and presentation tech- noeing, theme evenings and Caribbean nology with free WiFi, Planning with a pool parties, Neusiedler See-Seewinkel Type of meeting experience personal touch – they’ll provide a central national park on exclusive safaris led by A Corporate / Business Experience point of contact and tailor-made service expert St. Martins rangers, wine tasting C Incentive Meetings along the wine cellar routes, brewery BEYOND ORDINARY tours, Lower Austria’s first rail-cycle track, the Rosenburg castle complex, International Awards (Selection): VAMED the UNESCO Geo-Park Kamptal and the Vitality World, World Travel Award: Amethyst Welt Maissau, wonderful city World’s Leading Medical Wellness and Budapest, F1-Hungaroring, eventboat KNOW THIS MEETING HOTSPOT SPA Operator 2011-2014 tours on the danube. The Vamed Vitality World resorts and They offer fantastic indoor and outdoor Aqua Dome: World Travel Awards: Event locations in Austria and Hungary activity programmes and meeting rooms Austria‘s Leading Spa Resort 2011- 2013 await you in the most beautiful parts of with natural light and great views of the Tripadvisor: Traveller´s Choice Award THE TOP 3 Austria and the lively city of Budapest. surroundings. 2013, 2014 „Top 25 Luxury Hotels Austria” They cover a wide range of creative and TAUERN SPA: World Travel Award - extraordinary ideas as Dinner directly TIME TRAVEL ARRIVING Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2012, on the thermal-water, Teambuilding in Founded in 2006, Vamed Vitality World All Resorts are easily accessible from the 2013 hights of 3.000 m altitude in the Alps or is Austria‘s leading operator of thermal airports Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, St. Martins SPA & Lodge: World Travel in the beautiful wineyards near vienna, spa and health resorts. Munich and Budapest and have their own Award: Austria‘s Leading Resort 2013, “Spafari-Incentive” and Caribic-Parties. parking spaces. 2015 By offering everything under one roof, DID YOU KNOW Therme Laa: TripAdvisor: Traveller´s they have what it takes to make sure LIFESTYLE Choice Award 2013, 2014 „Top 25 Luxury that your event is an experience to The Vamed Vitality World operates fol- Hotels in Austria” remember. lowing re-sorts: AQUA DOME – Tirol Impressive architecture and modern Geinberg5: World Travel Award: Europe‘s Therme Längenfeld, Tauern SPA Zell facilities at our resorts provide Leading Lifestyle Resort 2014, 2015 am See Kaprun, SPA Resort Therme ideal backdrops for all your Events: Seven Star Global Luxury Award Geinberg, Therme Laa – Hotel & Spa, St. Green instead of Grey - fresh air and Martins Spa & Lodge, la pura women’s room to develop your brain, Healthy ac- EXPLORATIONS health resort kamptal, Therme Wien, tivity programs for seminar breaks, First Health Spa Sauerbrunn, and Aquaworld class catering and dining – fresh, regio- Special features offered by each of their Resort Budapest. nal cuisine prepared to order, Spacious venues for ideas that will bring your rooms with a balcony or terrace, Cultural event to life: skiing slopes, hiking trails, delights in the near surroundings biking and climbing routes, Area 47,

light of the old city. The tour is based on historical facts, city folklore, and Zagreb Convention Bureau, the reenactment of passages. Enjoy the tour‘s unique nocturnal aspect and the Croatia costumed guides as they portray the his- Kaptol 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia www.meetinzagreb.hr torical characters of Zagreb in a fun and interactive way. Some of these moments are hair-raising, others are more drama- Type of meeting experience tic. Surely, the tour is guaranteed to put A Corporate / Business Experience you in the mood for enjoying the rest of Zagreb‘s nightlife and its evening B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences festivities. C Incentive Meetings THE TOP 3 • Conveniently accessible from all major DID YOU KNOW hubs in Europe and beyond. Zagreb is a home to:the world famous • Great number of cultural and historic Museum of Broken Relationships;the attractions all centrally located and world‘s smallest furnicular;one of within walking distance. Europe‘s most lively outdoor food mar- • Top quality PCOs/DMCs, highly pro- kets-Dolac;the Zagreb Mummy with the fessional staff and excellent service. world‘s longest text in Etruscan;many MEETING HOTSPOT events/festivals from April to September Easily accessible by plane,train,car;air- taking place outdoors in the squares and port close to the city centre;venues beautiful city parks. located centrally;safe and green city. KNOW THIS ARRIVING Zagreb Convention Bureau‘s focus is pro- Zagreb International Airport-located 16 motion of Zagreb as an ideal destination km from the city centre;shuttle busses for meetings incentives and events We run regularly. International bus/railway support international meeting planners stations are also in the city centre. associations travel agencies in holding events in Zagreb. BEYOND ORDINARY TIME TRAVEL Nocturnal tour of the historical Upper Town: Secrets of Grič - the legends and Zagreb is one of the oldest European mysteries. Experience the romantic and cities (11th ct.)and the youngest metrop- mysterious interactive tour by lantern olis of the European Union (2013).

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Type of meeting experience AT CONVENTA B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences WE OFFER YOU BENEFITS AT CONVENTA If you book a seminar from 20 people we will give you a tour and tasting in the new brandy and vinegar Gölles www. of the house Harmonically embedded in goelles.at the vineyard THE TOP 3 DID YOU KNOW • personal and professional service Just a short drive away from the hotel are • new, light-flooded, bright and friendly some of the most interesting producers conference rooms of culinary treasures Alois Gölles brandy • technical equipment in conference and vinegar manufactory Vulcano ham, rooms on the prior art 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 MEETING HOTSPOT senses Where can thrive and grow ideas Our 4 conference rooms can accommo- with enough air to breathe In harmony LIFESTYLE date up to 160 guests between vineyards small manageable A special delicacy of the house is the with incomparable professional personal Dry Aged Beef. Perfectly matured meat, ARRIVING at least 30 days in the in-house drying TIME TRAVEL Dunajska cesta H3, A1/E57 bis Str./B73 chamber abgehangenm hearty in flavor Steiermark, auf A9 Ausfahrt 214-Leibnitz and firm bite. In 2009 the Genusshotel opened its nehmen/B73 folgen, Str./B66 doors It boasts the unique architecture

Hotel Cubo, Slovenia Slovenska cesta 15, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia www.hotelcubo.com

Type of meeting experience ARRIVING A Corporate / Business Experience Hotel CUBO is easily accessible by car and just about 23km away from the C Incentive Meetings Ljubljana main airport Jože Pučnik.

THE TOP 3 • Great central location - just a short- TIME TRAVEL walk from the old part of the city and Since the grand opening in 2011 hotel main attractions. Cubo has manged to become recognised • Personal treatment - we believe that and valued partner in the area. business and conference guests deserve special treatment. DID YOU KNOW • Flawless professional execution - experience staff will help you create an Impressive residence of a hotel was built unforgettable event. around 1830 for the family of attorney and has lately been used as s ballet school, a published company and an education KNOW THIS centre for first aid. After thorough reno- The word CUBO stands for originality, vation the refurbished building opened setting new standards and a cosmopol- its doors again in 2011. itan atmosphere. Hotel CUBO is a small design hotel located in the heart of the MEETING HOTSPOT city centre. 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 LIFESTYLE THE TOP 3 FOOD is ART. This year new Restaurant • Tradition: gave us rich experiences and Slon 1552 will be open on Nazorjeva define our way of working and living. Slon – Elephant, Slovenia street. A „MUST“ place for beautiful • Location: hotel is situated in the very Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia www.hotelslon.com dining and an exciting culinary journey. heart of Ljubljana city centre, next old Stay tuned and follow them on instagram city core, Ljubljana castle and all the @hotelslon under hashtag #slon1552. Type of meeting experience main city sights. • Professionalism: hospitality is our life A Corporate / Business Experience and not just a job. 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 For them every event is a challenge, to BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel Slon - pay close attention to the details of every Elephant is an institution in hospitality: element of their performance. offering comfortable and luxury accommodation, multipurpose conferencing ARRIVING facilities with excellent cuisine at an elite At the entrance hotel provides guests location. cars with a transferable permit which allows 15 min stop. TIME TRAVEL The Slon hotel has its origin in the mid 19th Century (1856 and 1858).

canyoning, climbing, biking or sight- seeing tours and sociable evenings in Montenegro Convention typical restaurants with regional cooking – Montenegro offers programmes of Bureau, Montenegro greatest variety on the smallest space. +38277100001, [email protected] EXPLORATIONS www.montenegro.travel Peaceful and romantic old cities, the invigorating smell of the sea and the Type of meeting experience warmth of fishing villages, lovely sandy B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences LIFESTYLE beaches and an Incredible variety of hilly In order to get to the heart of Montenegro and mountainous hinterland landscapes you shall try the specialties of the nation- which call for research adventures, to- al cuisine. Whether you are dining at your gether with the dedication and hospitali- friend‘s in an authentic Montenegrin ty of the hosts, will make all participants home or in some restaurant you shall remember the event with joy, eagerly KNOW THIS MEETING HOTSPOT be cordially welcomed Montenegrins are anticipating the next one in Montenegro. good and generous hosts.You will find The National Tourism Organisation Montenegro is a good address for suc- the basic European cuisine in restaurants THE TOP 3 has founded its own convention office cessful meeting Professional DMC’s offer but what you should try by all means is • The members of MCB are hotels in the together with private partners in April creative incentives and events as well as lamb or goat roast meat under sac pivski 2008. congresses. five and four stars category. kajmak a special milk cream from Piva • The rooms technical equipment is kačamak cicvara pie clear fish soup and TIME TRAVEL ARRIVING state-of-the-art and they have all boiled fish fried carp and smoked bleak. necessary services for successful Montenegro Convention Bureau includes It takes only two hours to get to meetings. hotels that have convention facilities Montenegro from most of the European BEYOND ORDINARY • Peaceful and romantic old cities the agencies that can meet business event capitals. Montenegro is a good address for suc- invigorating smell of organization need sand special locations. cessful incentive tours. Special agencies offer creative incentives and events as DID YOU KNOW well as congresses in this new meeting Having experienced dramatic growth in destination. Groups and companies get the leisure sector over the past few years best information and support for their Montenegro is rapidly emerging as a travel planning and programme. The popular destination for meeting and in- agencies offer special combination pro- centive planners Set on the Adriatic coast grammes for meetings and conferences: and often referred to as one of Europe’s boat trips on the Lake Skadar - the biggest best kept secrets the country offers inland waters on the Balkans - paraglid- endless experiences for incentives and ing, sailing, rafting, kayaking, hiking trips,

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tion centre in Slovenia. A big advantage is BEYOND ORDINARY Cankarjev dom, Slovenia the diversity of spaces for different con- Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia www.cd-cc.si/ vention needs. The largest hall, Gallus, Whose Line Is It Anyway? with 2000 seats, is the only hall of this Although the title originally comes from type in Slovenia (Auditorium) and offers the British radio series it can be well used Type of meeting experience the possibility of up to 4000 m2 of exhi- for this great incentive - an improvisation- A Corporate / Business Experience bition space. al comedy show featured by the members of your team or a company. Full technical B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences and production team support is ready ARRIVING C Incentive Meetings to help. Active audience participation is CD Congress Centre is easily accessible requested. Why not get to know your col- on foot, by car (underground garage) or leagues with an improvised show? by public transport. All the city’s attrac- KNOW THIS tions, and especially the key hotels, are CD congress Centre is a premiere venue within walking distance. The Ljubljana AT CONVENTA in Slovenia. Constructed in 1980 it has airport is just 22 km away. WE OFFER YOU always been a place to go to when a meeting had to be organised. Located in BENEFITS AT CONVENTA the heart of the capital, it offers easily ac- A VIP reception area (up to 100 guests) cessible, stress-free and logistically easy free of charge when booking an event at working environment with a possibility of CD Congress Centre Ljubljana during welcoming up to 5,000 attendees at the Conventa 2016. same time. THE TOP 3 TIME TRAVEL DID YOU KNOW • In-house PCO agency offering services Myriad of successfully implemented CD Congress Centre Ljubljana is a perfect partially or in the full range. events in over 35 years, such as: venue for large, medium-sized as well as • Professional technical team with spe- • 18th IUFRO World Congress 1986 smaller meetings. cialists for individual segments provide • 38th International Apicultural Congress One of CD’s advantages is its role of a LIFESTYLE a superior execution. 2003 • The auditorium seating, an excellent national cultural centre. In production CD Congress Centre Ljubljana has been • 17th Congress of the World Council of screen visibility and fully equipped halls terms, this opens completely new pos- the key factor in the establishment of Enterostomal Therapists 2008 ready for use. sibilities for meetings’ implementation. catering as a concept and service in • 10th World Congress Nurse Slovenia. CD is also a pioneer of urban Anaesthetists 2012 MEETING HOTSPOT beekeeping in Slovenia. Its honey pro- • 18th ESCRS Winter Meeting 2014 CD Congress Centre Ljubljana boasts 22 duction has influenced the catering pos- • And many more in progress! multi-purpose conference halls and rep- sibilities providing a winning combina- resents the largest purpose-built convention of a unique culinary experience.

BEYOND ORDINARY THE TOP 3 Hotel Laguna Parentium 4* Hotel Laguna Parentium **** with its • Professional staff, services and modern architecture and splendid sea modern rooms. Part of the rooms have superior, Croatia view, fullfills the unique experience for all view on green peninsula and part of visitors. The conference room with up to them have beautiful direct sea view. Zelena Laguna bb, 52440 Poreč, Croatia, +385 52 411 500 www.lagunaporec.com 500 seats offers all the necessary equip- • Great selection of conference pement for all the kind of conferences. halls, meeting rooms and tehnical equipment. Type of meeting experience It can be split in three parts, each with 150 seats. Also, the two meeting rooms • Hotel has 3 restaurants, lounge bar A Corporate / Business Experience can be used for smaller events, one for 15, Bacchus for private parties, wellness B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences and the other for 30 persons. and indoor pool for relaxation and fitness. C Incentive Meetings

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. LIFESTYLE MEETING HOTSPOT Following the trends in traditional medi- KNOW THIS terian and modern international cousine, The pride and joy of our hotel is congress Hotel Laguna Parentium is located in their cook team prepairs pure delight for hall with modern equipment for up to Poreč, Istria and has an ideal position your senses. The guests can enjoy deli- 500 people. for different manifestations, congress, cious meals at „ a la carte“ restaurant business meetings with its 269 rooms Baccus, situated on the sea side by the and congress halls with over 500 seats. ARRIVING outdoor pool, and at the same time they Hotel Laguna Parentium is easily acces- can choose between two hotel restaurant TIME TRAVEL sible from Airport Ronchi in Trieste cca with buffet offer; one restaurant offers 120km Airport Pula cca 55km Airport Krk fish meals, and the other one local and Hotel Laguna Parentium was built in cca international meals. 1960-is and it has long tradition repre- senting excellent location, high quality and remarkable service

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Istraturist Umag d.d., Croatia BEYOND ORDINARY Jadranska 66, 52470 Umag, Istria, Croatia Meetings in the open, close to the sea...... Why does it always have to be a meeting in a closed meeting room? They have Type of meeting experience shown that it does not. B2B meetings A Corporate / Business Experience in the pines forest, close to the sea and private beach hotel Melia Coral. Great B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences idea. BBQ insted of a classic dinner? C Incentive Meetings Great idea. Coffee break in a pines forest, overlooking the sea? Great Idea. They do it. Everything is possible. KNOW THIS TIME TRAVEL Istraturist is a Croatian company with 50 All Istraturist’s properties are located AT CONVENTA years tradition in rendering tourist ser- on the north-western coast of the Istrian WE OFFER YOU vices in hotels, apartment resorts and peninsula along the 40 kilometres long campsites. Umag Riviera. BENEFITS AT CONVENTA Weekend stay for two persons/duble DID YOU KNOW room in Hoel Melia Coral during June ARRIVING 2016 (01. – 30.06.2016) and the availabi- Significant investments over the years lity of the specified period. The voucher By car only 20 km form the slovenian helped position Istraturist and the city is not transferable to another person and border; Just 90 km from the Trieste of Umag at the top of Croatian tourism require booking via our contact center. offer After adding three state-of-the-art International Airport wellness centres to its offer Umag has THE TOP 3 become one of the most desirable well- LIFESTYLE • Value for money, all accompanied by ness destinations in Croatia. Istra - world of truffles - discover Livade the Melia Hotels International out- where the Guinness Truffle was found standing service offer. MEETING HOTSPOT (just a 30 min drive from Umag). • Professional staff and excellent service Visit the oldest active lighthouse on the 3 MICE hotels, 4 and 5 hotels that tailor will satisfy every customer‘s need. Adriatic Sea in Savudrija, just 7 km form to business and other group guests Each • Perfect location on the map.Only the city center of Umag and learn about of the properties features. minutes from Slovenia and Italy, you the love story of the Austrian Count are guaranteed convenience when Metternich. it comes to travel connections and Taste the many local produced quality traffic. wines and olive oils directly in the cellars surrounded by vineyards.

ARRIVING THE TOP 3 Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, By car - 500m from the Highway • New hotel with comfortable and spa- By plane - to airport (Ljubljana Airport cious rooms. Slovenia (30km) • Great location and accessibility with immediate proximity to shopping Bratislavska cesta 8, 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia www.plazahotel.si AT CONVENTA centres and entertainment areas. • Free admittance into Atlantis Water WE OFFER YOU Park (swimming pools – Adventure Type of meeting experience world) A Corporate / Business Experience BENEFITS AT CONVENTA 1x Voucher for 1 night 2 person and 3x B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences Special Sparkling wine with golden flakes C Incentive Meetings (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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er with their hosts, gaining valuable Intours DMC Slovenia insight into Slovenian culture and daily Dalmatinova 3, 1000 Ljubljana life as well as staying in their home. This money can’t buy experience, can be complemented with a thrilling adventure Type of meeting experience of learning survival skills in Slovenian A Corporate / Business Experience forests, a private vineyard tour with re- B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences nowned Slovenian winemakers or a selection of outdoor activities, including C Incentive Meetings sailing, canyoning, supping, mountain biking and rafting on white waters, snow- shoeing, ice-climbing and dog sledding. KNOW THIS DID YOU KNOW Intours DMC is proud to be a reliable During the years, Intours DMC was partner for incentive and event organis- honoured to work with HP, Goodyear, THE TOP 3 ers since 1995. The team of events spe- Vodafone, Microsoft, Novartis, Toyota, 1. Your trusted DMC partner which adds cialists provides destination expertise Samsung and OMV, which praised us value to each meeting, conference, incen- and creativity in organizing incentives, for “unparalleled trip delivery”, “going tive trip or product launch in Slovenia meetings, conferences and product beyond expectations” and “out-of-the- 2. A synonym for professionalism and launches in Slovenia. It seeks out of the ordinary experiences”. quality of services in delivering a la box solutions to meet the needs of clients carte incentive and corporate meeting and ensure success of each event. ARRIVING programs Located halfway between Vienna and 3. Destination expertise, creativity and MEETING HOTSPOT Venice, Slovenia is a readily accessible positive can do attitude ensure the clients Have you ever considered surprising your C&IT destination with daily direct flights meet their business goals and then return guests with a stylish old-timer rally from from numerous European cities. time and again to Intours DMC the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, an amazing jeep adventure in pristine nature or BEYOND ORDINARY privatizing a town square for your gala For an authentic Slovenian experience, event? Intours DMC invites you to discov- Intours DMC invites incentive groups to er the breath-taking natural beauty and visit local families at their homes. The diversity of one of Europe’s smaller but guest can have the pleasure of cooking most spectacular countries – Slovenia. traditional Slovenian delicacies togeth-

ARRIVING to 90 guests. The Mestrovic Gallery in Split, presenting the works of Croatia’s Intours DMC Croatia Croatia’s global appeal means that premier modern sculptor, can host Bihačka 2A, 21000 Split, Croatia airlines from all over the world fly to smaller groups, while the outside event Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka, Pula and space can accommodate 300 guests. A Zagreb. Type of meeting experience private dinner for up to 50 guests can be organized in a small family restaurant A Corporate / Business Experience BEYOND ORDINARY in an abandoned village on Hvar Island. B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences As a destination expert, Intours DMC can With spectacular views on Dubrovnik and propose out of the box venues, creating the Lokrum Island, Sv Jakov Beach lends C Incentive Meetings memorable experiences in Croatia. With itself as an exclusive venue for evening its rolling hills, rugged coastline and events up to 300 guests. dreamy medieval villages, Istria provides MEETING HOTSPOT numerous special locations. One of these Croatia, a country on everyone’s lips, is a private homestead in a charming hill THE TOP 3 lends itself to a long list of exciting activ- top town, boasting spectacular views 1. Your reliable DMC partner when or- ities, including truffle hunting in Green across Istria to the Adriatic Sea, where ganizing incentives, business meetings, Istria, sea kayaking in Blue Istria, driving a group can enjoy a tasting of the pro- product launches and special events in speedboats on a “polygon” around sciutto and local wine. The next day the Croatia Pakleni Islands and abseiling down the guests can head for an exclusive truffle 2. Using extensive destination knowledge Dubrovnik walls. Timeless villages and hunting tour, walking through the forest to introduce clients to authentic, unique cities are at the same time packed with with specially trained dogs and trying experiences in Croatia cultural sights and astonishing architec- their luck with valuable truffles. In a 3. Ready to go the extra mile to meet the tural sites that make for exclusive venues. private villa the guests can then indulge clients’ objectives and deliver a return on in tasting of truffle products, prepared investment KNOW THIS DID YOU KNOW by the Master Chef Croatia and accom- By offering first-class destination man- During the first half of 2015, Intours panied by premium local wines. agement services, Intours DMC has DMC held a training event for 1,400 par- earned a reputation as a trusted partner ticipants in Split, designed an incentive EXPLORATIONS in organizing incentives and conferenc- trip to Dubrovnik in combination with With such a spectacular variety of venues es in Croatia. Meeting and incentive pro- a CSR event in Bosnia as well as an in- in Croatia, it is a pleasure proposing the grams of Intours DMC are individually centive program from Dubrovnik, Hvar ones best suited to clients’ needs. Intours designed to the demands of clients and Island and to Split in exclusive comfort DMC would like to draw your attention reflect passion and in-depth knowledge and style. to a few: Meneghetti Villa, an authentic of the destinations. Istrian house, offering the ultimate wine and dine experience for groups of up

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of the most expensive structures in the Promo Tours DMC, B&H former Yugoslavia It took 26 years to Kemala Kapetanovica bb, 71000, Sarajevo, B&H www.promotours.ba build it and it was designed to withstand nuclear war. Type of meeting experience THE TOP 3 A Corporate / Business Experience Experienced and reliable team always B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences keeps top quality and a full range of ser- C Incentive Meetings vices in mind when selecting the best supplier to meet all of our clients needs and expectations. Complete service for DID YOU KNOW any kind of corporate meeting a large MEETING HOTSPOT congress or just a catering service. Promo Tours specialise in providing Our philosophy is to act like true part- Strong buying power ensuring you the memorable Incentives, productive ners driven by passion, commitment and maximum return on investment. Company Retreats and engaging Team professionalism. Building activities. We provide innovative programs for companies looking for that ‘something different’. All our corporate ARRIVING events are tailored to your specific re- The capital, Sarajevo, is easily accessi- quirements and the destination. ble by air bus or train from any major European destination.

EXPLORATIONS KNOW THIS Tito’s underground nuclear bunker near Promo Tours DMC have been among Konjic market leaders since 2000. We offer The secrets of one of the most intrigu- qualified DMC services to the global ing figures of the old communist bloc meetings and incentive industry all over are laid bare in this underground nuclear Bosnia and Herzegovina. bunker in Bosnia-Herzegovina that’s now open to the public. This is the story of TIME TRAVEL one of the largest and best-kept secrets We are a well-established company of the former Yugoslavia once a miracle founded in 2000 with highly creative of construction special extraordinary and dynamic and passionate staff looking for complex for a special purpose a secret long-term relationships. facility called D-0 This bunker was one

ideas for different venues, technical solu- GO.MICE / Toleranca tions, catering trands,... THE TOP 3 Marketing d.o.o, Slovenia Sharing 20 years experience in congress organisation with our clients Štihova 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenina www.go-mice.eu 2. Small and flexible team ready for challenges Type of meeting experience B Association Conventions / Congresses / Conferences 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 Donkey trekking – a stress-free ex- Gorazd Cad, director is one of the found- perience in the village of Cerovo ers of Conventa. Since the first year Donkey trekking through the vineyards GO.MICE is actively involved in creating and orchards with a minipicnic in natural the content of Conventa and taking cre of surroundings. all organisational details. EXPLORATIONS MEETING HOTSPOT Urban fishing With GO.MICE clients get more than just A unique fishing experience. Fly fishing logistics. They get experienced, dedicat- for graylings and brown trout, spin ed and professional team. fishing for metre-long pike in the heart of Ljubljana, and winter adventures KNOW THIS – huchen fishing on the length of the ARRIVING GO.MICE is a privately owned congress Ljubljanica river. and marketing agency, known by fresh GO.MICE team is located in Ljubljana, ideas that help clients organising great but love to move around the region of conferences and B2B events. South-East Europe. AT CONVENTA WE OFFER YOU LIFESTYLE TIME TRAVEL BENEFITS AT CONVENTA GO.MICE was founded in 2007 starting GO.MICE kitchen is full of surprises. First-hand experience! Conventa is our with the Kongres Magazine, and followed Some years ago we were among first in biggest annual event and a show case, by organisation of corporate events, con- the meetings industry taking first sus- where we impress our clients with new ferences and congresses

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