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INTERVIEW WITH Gorazd Čad, Head of marketing, Conventa

FACE-TO-FACE – FRESH – COFFEE – EXPERIENCE – EMOTION

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What are the key advantages of the Conventa business model? In addition to the basic mission and development focus, Conventa has become a meeting point for the region. Meeting planners are discovering new and unfamiliar convention destinations and it supports them in their development. Above all, it is based on experience, on a personal relationship …

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INTERVIEW WITH MIHA KOVAČIČ, Exhibition director & Director of Slovenia Convention Bureau

THE GATEWAY TO MEETINGS AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE

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Five editions of Conventa trade show are behind you. What kind of results has the development of the trade show over this period brought?  “Five years of the development of Conventa tradeshow has brought interesting results. The idea of the setup of the meetings show for the region of South East Europe was to present …

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WHY WAS BLED CHOSEN FOR THE CONFERENCE ASMP 2013?

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The 3rd Austrian-Slovenian Polymer Meeting – ASPM 2013 was held in Bled, Slovenia, from 3 to 5 April 2013. The scientific conference that was attended by 240 delegates from 36 countries covered all major topics in polymer science and engineering and provided a venue for discussions among professionals about the current trends. We have been talking to Jadranka Jezeršek Turnes, Chief …

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SLOVENIA, A HIDDEN JEWEL TO BE DISCOVERED AND ENJOYED

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How to convince clients to consider Slovenia when thinking of organizing their next meeting, congress, event or incentive? As said by Angie Mason, Director of absolute corporate events from UK, Slovenia is still waiting to be discovered and perhaps the clients would enjoy being pioneers to discover this amazing destination.  Read the exclusive interview to find out more what …

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PCO is the conductor of the symphony orchestra

Vincent C van Wulfen

Who is PCO – Professional Congress Organizer? What is the key factor for the specialization and excellence of these types of companies on the market? The organization of congresses is a special profession and demands specific knowledge and trained and experience staff. PCO is a company that has an entire series of specialist knowledge and …

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A very rich product but not the branding behind it

An Associated Approach to Strength and Growth

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Getting an overview of what’s been happening on the Athens and Greece hotel landscape and their response to current challenges, The Kongres Telescope spoke to Alexandros Vassilikos (AV), Chairman of the Athens – Attika Hotel Association and Agni Christidou (AC), Director of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. Could you tell us a little about the …

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The city supports the development and promotion of business tourism

Beata Paliś

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First of all I would like to know how satisfied you are with Krakow’s position in the ICCA rankings? I am glad that Krakow has improved its position over the years. I am certain that this result will be even better in the coming years and that Krakow will try to level with the cities …

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It is without doubt that the business events industry in Malaysia is steadily on the rise

ZULKEFLI HJ SHARIF

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With the Asian tiger still roaring within a world economy facing difficulties, what are your goals for attracting international MICE events and where do you see the greatest potential? Also, what are your targets for the next five years to achieve this? Malaysia’s success in becoming a major player in the business events arena in …

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View from the Flight Deck

Aegean Airlines, Giannis and Stephanos

With Aegean Airlines ensuring that a trip to Greece begins at check-in and that you can savour Hellenic delicacies until they get you home, Stephanos Sadopoulos, Sales Manager for Greece, and Giannis Goulielmos, Congress and Conventions Specialist, took some time out from their busy schedule at Greece’s favourite airline to talk about some of their …

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“The approach has changed from all sides”

Interview with Hilton Hotel Athens

TIna Toribaba

Tina Toribaba, Communications Manager, and Olga Maliko, Assistant Director of Sales, took a little break from the engine room of their busy hotel office to talk to us about how things have changed since 2008 and how they are continuing to attract MICE and leisure visitors. What trends have you noted in visitor numbers to …

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