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Category Archives: No. 3/2010 (IV.)

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OR A WASTE OF MONEY?

FAM TRIPS

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Following Conventa 2011 a number of destinations in Slovenia and Croatia offered fam trips to hosted buyers. The results were mixed but some buyers were left wondering did the destinations really want them to visit. Some of the feedback from buyers included stories of ill thought through itineraries, poor or inadequate catering and one explanation …

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The Last Word

The ways and means of a successful incentive event

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I have frequently wondered and still do today what an  incentive actually is. What does this magic word in the meeting industry imply, to make it so popular and praiseworthy? The more I think, assess, and guess, I keep getting to the same definition: it means encouraging people to act in a certain way, following …

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PR Article

TERME ČATEŽ – Where you can be a pirate, castle dweller, Indian, wellness guest,… in one day

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The editorial board of Kongres magazine received and interesting invitation to the opening of Pirate Bay. Not in the Caribbean but in the middle of Slovenia’s largest spa – Terme Čatež. Professional and private curiosity lead us there immediately. Terme Čatež are one of the fastest growing and developing tourist facilities in Slovenia. Even in …

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PR Article

IT&CMA and CTW 2010 Backed By MICE and Corporate Travel Industry Demand

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BANGKOK, IT&CMA 2010 sees returning exhibitors pledging substantial increase in their participation. National Convention and Exhibition Bureaus such as Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Seoul and Korea have committed to larger floor spaces of 20% to 50%. “The increased participation affirms Asia-Pacific’s desire to further expand the MICE industry in Asia. Choosing IT&CMA is testimony of their …

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PR Article

BTC Rimini – Trade Shows and Exhibitions in Rimini

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From 30th June to 2nd July Rimini played host to Italy’s only meeting industry trade show BTC. Representatives of Kongres magazine also took part, since the magazine was one of the media partners of the event. We were very curious, since the event took place in Rimini for the first time. Our doubts soon withered …

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PR Article

How Convention Centres Finance Business and Investment Development Programs – with Other People’s Money

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At first glance, the economics of a convention centre can look a little odd. Few ever recover their capital cost. Many lose money on the bottom line and need to be subsidized. And those that do make an operating profit may do so at the expense of the broader economic benefit they might otherwise generate. …

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Good Practice Case Stadies

Rowing with sea kayaks in Venice

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Contractor: Tenira d.o.o. Cčlient:  Buy The Sea Date: 22. 5. 2010   Rowing sea kayaks on the sea, lakes and even calm rivers is a sport growing in popularity. The reasons are numerous, but the main one has to be that everyone can row, the sport is not too demanding and can be suitable for …

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Good Practice Case Stadies

Order of Saint Jurij, Ljubljana through time

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Contractor: TBA d.o.o. Client: Faculty of electrical engineering Ljubljana got a new modern, technological and fun program of active uncovering of its story with significant team spirit. The trainers of the Teambuilding Academy (www.tba.si) in cooperation with the Ljubljana City Museum prepared and carried out an innovative program for the Faculty of electrical engineering. Two …

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Good Practice Case Stadies

Piran pearls

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Contractor: Maya team, Borut Nikolaš s.p. Client: The Netherlands Embassy Ljubljana Date: 26. 5. 2010 Wonderful weather, hidden places of Slovenian coast and the memorable city of Piran enabled us to create a professional team building program for the embassy of Netherlands in Ljubljana. The program was custom made for the client, as many times …

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Good Practice Case Stadies

Cullinary Bazaar

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Contractor: Lifetrek Events d.o.o. Client: Johnson&Johnson Slovenia Date: 16th of March 2010 At the annual regional “kick-off” event Johnson&Johnson employees were invited to a Culinary Bazaar in the Vila Prešeren in Bled, which was transformed for the event. The word Bazaar stems from Persian and means the centre of trade, business and social events. So …

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