TOP 10 UNUSUAL MEETING PLACES IN SEE

TITO’S BLUE TRAIN Belgrade, Serbia  You can organise your next event on the legendary blue train, which was carrying former President Tito in Yugoslavia. Relatively well preserved train is one of the incentive special features of Belgrade. ADRIATIC LIGHTHOUSES Adriatic Coast, Croatia   For more Robinson-like business meetings and teambuilding can be taken take care …

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TOP 10 SEE WINTER INCENTIVE & MEETINGS DESTINATIONS

To keep boredom at bay during the winter season, we recommend that you organise your events in one of the region’s many ski resorts and winter centres. The editorial board of Kongres Magazine has analysed where in the region participants at your events, seminars and conferences will best be taken care of. The solid skiing …

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1448 km of paths in the new cycling guide to the Heart of Slovenia

Fans of cycling can, in the Heart of Slovenia, in an area in the heart of the country, choose between 32 new bicycle paths, which in the cycling guide is titled “With bicycles to the Heart of Slovenia” issued by the Centre for Development Litija. Bike paths are also connected with paths towards Dolenjska and …

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Use the national carriers to drive demand for the destination, invest strategically and effectively in organisations such as the convention bureau

South East Europe – A destination for the congress industry that cannot be reached?

As the political awareness of the congress industry is gaining momentum throughout the world, there can be little debate that strategic investment in infrastructure development remains disjointed in many ways. The opportunity cost because of this lack of joined up thinking at a macro economic level by governments and national airlines can be striking. I …

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Citizens need to believe in a nation brand

How to brand a nation?

The branding of a nation is nothing more than an image that a nation or a country reflects to the world. However, this image cannot be created through the logo of a country or a series of adverting campaigns for its tourism or industry. It is the image that is deeply rooted in a historical …

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Should you feel that keeping online contact is a burden and a waste of time? Find out in this article

When worlds collide – How hybrid dialogue can lead to real life connections

Which of the below have you found to be true if you think of the meetings you’ve recently had in your career as a meetings professional? A) “Terrific to finally meet you in person!” B) “I just don’t seem the have the time to get myself connected” C) “How do you manage to be so …

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How to use them for organization events/congresses and conferences

How to use new technologies in tourism marketing

During recent times, when we are surrounded with the hustle and bustle of city life and constant technological innovations, we are becoming witnesses of the addiction to gadgets which without any doubt start to dictate the way we live. According to newest researches, there are more than six billions mobile phones in the world, thus …

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The one thing you can predict with absolute certainty is that change happens

A future beyond social, mobile and digital tactics

According to the Gartner Hype Cycle, a ”technology trigger” such as a new platform, channel or tool, will often cause a period of ”inflated expectations” across any industry. Perceptions of magic bullets, ultimate answers or holy grails are eagerly shared across industry commentators, whilst acronyms and cool new words are created, making unknown marketers into …

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HOTEL OLYMPIA VODICE

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LOCATION  In a very short space of time Vodice has become one of Dalmatia’s most visited tourist destinations. Tourism in the town began to develop in a syndicate form after World War II, with locals claiming that Vodice tourism was built on the hospitable and industrious women who single-handedly created the post-war tourism industry. It …

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KEMPINSKI PALACE PORTOROSE

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LOCATION  One of the most famous hotels on the Adriatic coast, the bearer of the tourist development of Portorose, and a host to many celebrities and crowned heads is today refurbished, proud and opened in full bloom for demanding guests. It first opened in 1910 and together with the Hotel Portorose became a cosmopolitan resort. …

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