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In early December, more than 500 participants will gather at the seventh edition of the Festival, where over 50 speakers will discuss 18 topics related to hotel operations over two days.In early December, more than 500 participants will gather at the seventh edition of the Festival, where over 50 speakers will discuss 18 topics related to hotel operations over two days.
The main program will feature a conversation with Marcus Smola, CEO of BWH Group for Central Europe, who will discuss strategic priorities and trends in hotel operations. The conference will continue with a professional presentation from STR on the state of the hotel market, including key figures such as average daily rates and room occupancy. In addition to the essential topic of how artificial intelligence is transforming the hospitality industry, the plenary session will conclude with a lecture by Marnick Vandebroek, a globally awarded speaker, author, and communication coach.
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The HOW Festival covers also topics for various hotel departments. In the area of human resources, the conference will cover topics such as the importance of good communication in hotel operations, how to avoid burnout and stress, as well as an interesting session where participants will hear from representatives of different industries about their employee retention and attraction strategies, which could potentially be implemented in the hospitality sector.
The program will also cover topics like cybersecurity risks in hospitality, resolving operational challenges in IT departments, a presentation on strategic brand positioning in the market, and solutions for training the Housekeeping Department during times of high employee turnover.
\nAlongside an excellent two-day educational program (December 5th and 6th), the conference will kick off with a welcome cocktail on December 4th, and the entertainment program on December 5th will include a pub quiz, dinner, and a party. This year, participants will also have the opportunity to support three charities through various activities: the Down Syndrome Association Zadar, the Autism Association Zadar, and Cukri\u0107i \u2013 the Association of Children with Diabetes.
\nThe conference sponsors are the Zadar City Tourist Board, the European Association of Hotel Directors, and Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences.
\nMore information about all activities, speakers, and the program is available on the official conference website.
\nThe post Gathering of hoteliers in December in Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "HOW /Hotel Operations Weekend/ Festival is the only event dedicated exclusively to hotel operations. Event mission is to spotlight global operational trends while addressing regional challenges and identifying actionable solutions. Each year, we bring together industry professionals, including hotel GMs, operational directors, department managers, regional CEOs, and owners of independent hotels. HOW Festival will be held from December 4th to 6th, 2024, at the Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala in Petr\u010dane, near Zadar, Croatia.\nIn early December, more than 500 participants will gather at the seventh edition of the Festival, where over 50 speakers will discuss 18 topics related to hotel operations over two days.\nThe main program will feature a conversation with Marcus Smola, CEO of BWH Group for Central Europe, who will discuss strategic priorities and trends in hotel operations. The conference will continue with a professional presentation from STR on the state of the hotel market, including key figures such as average daily rates and room occupancy. In addition to the essential topic of how artificial intelligence is transforming the hospitality industry, the plenary session will conclude with a lecture by Marnick Vandebroek, a globally awarded speaker, author, and communication coach.\nThe HOW Festival covers also topics for various hotel departments. In the area of human resources, the conference will cover topics such as the importance of good communication in hotel operations, how to avoid burnout and stress, as well as an interesting session where participants will hear from representatives of different industries about their employee retention and attraction strategies, which could potentially be implemented in the hospitality sector.\nThe program will also cover topics like cybersecurity risks in hospitality, resolving operational challenges in IT departments, a presentation on strategic brand positioning in the market, and solutions for training the Housekeeping Department during times of high employee turnover.\nAlongside an excellent two-day educational program (December 5th and 6th), the conference will kick off with a welcome cocktail on December 4th, and the entertainment program on December 5th will include a pub quiz, dinner, and a party. This year, participants will also have the opportunity to support three charities through various activities: the Down Syndrome Association Zadar, the Autism Association Zadar, and Cukri\u0107i \u2013 the Association of Children with Diabetes.\nThe conference sponsors are the Zadar City Tourist Board, the European Association of Hotel Directors, and Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences.\nMore information about all activities, speakers, and the program is available on the official conference website.\nThe post Gathering of hoteliers in December in Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2024-10-16T14:04:32+02:00", "date_modified": "2024-10-16T14:04:32+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/HOW_2023-DAY_1-30.jpg", "tags": [ "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/centralni-turisticki-dogadjaj-45-sajam-turizma-od-22-do-25-februara-2024/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/centralni-turisticki-dogadjaj-45-sajam-turizma-od-22-do-25-februara-2024/", "title": "CENTRALNI TURISTI\u010cKI DOGA\u0110AJ: 45. SAJAM TURIZMA OD 22. DO 25. FEBRUARA 2024.", "content_html": "Najve\u0107i i najpose\u0107eniji sajam turizma u regionu \u2013 45. Me\u0111unarodni sajam turizma u Beogradu, odr\u017ea\u0107e se od 22. do 25. februara 2024. godine na Beogradskom sajmu.\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/sqajamturizma_logo_2019_h160-300x45.png\"){kind=logo}
Pod sloganom Avantura po\u010dinje ovde! bi\u0107e promovisane nove destinacije, first minute ponude, doma\u0107i i inostrani sme\u0161tajni kapaciteti, tursti\u010dke regije i atrakcije. Tradicionalno, na sajmu \u0107e u\u010destvovati najzna\u010dajnije turisti\u010dke agencije, udru\u017eenja i organizacije, hoteli, turisti\u010dki centri, transportne kompanije i me\u0111unarodni tur-operatori.
Zbog ekskluzivnih sajamskih cena, first minute ponude i paketa sa mno\u0161tvom pogodnosti, Sajam turizma je za posetioce, putnike i turiste ve\u0107 dugi niz godina omiljeni godi\u0161nji orijentir za odabir aran\u017emana i destinacija, kao i sagledavanje svega \u0161to turisti\u010dki sektor ima da ponudi.
\nSajam turizma u Beogradi igra klju\u010dnu ulogu u promovisanju aran\u017emana i mogu\u0107nosti za putovanja, privla\u010denju posetilaca i putnika ka novim destinacijama, ali i podsticanju ekonomske aktivnosti koja se odvija tokom sajamskih dana i reflektuje na \u010ditavu turisti\u010dku godinu.
\nI ove godine posetioci \u0107e iz velike ponude mo\u0107i da izaberu prema svojim afinitetima: porodi\u010dna putovanja, daleke i egzoti\u010dne destinacije, putovanja za mlade, city break, odmor i oporavak u banjama, spa vikende na planinama, eko i aktivni turizam, kongresna de\u0161avanja…
\nPod okriljem Sajma turizma odr\u017ea\u0107e se i 19. Me\u0111unarodni sajam hotelsko-ugostiteljske opreme HORECA-OPREMA koji \u0107e okupiti brojne doma\u0107e i inostrane kompanije iz najrazli\u010ditijih oblasti vezanih za ove delatnosti \u2013 proizvodnje i prodaje hotelskog i ugostiteljskog name\u0161taja, opreme za kuhinje, restorane i barove, distributere posteljina i pe\u0161kira, sredstava za \u010di\u0161\u0107enje, proizvo\u0111a\u010de hrane i pi\u0107a i dr.
\nOvaj veliki multimedijalni doga\u0111aj svim u\u010desnicima i posetiocima pru\u017ei\u0107e networking i poslovne kontakte za mogu\u0107nost upoznavanja, umre\u017eavanja i uspostavljanja poslovnih odnosa i partnerstva za dalju saradnju.
\nPredstoje\u0107i Sajam turizma nastavi\u0107e da sprovodi edukaciju i ja\u010da svest o turisti\u010dkim mogu\u0107nostima, podi\u017ee ekonomsku aktivnost ove privredne grane i podsti\u010de lokalnu ekonomiju, posebno pozicioniraju\u0107i Srbiju i njene turisti\u010dke kapacitete, kroz prezentacije, degustacije i demonstracije lokalne kulture, hrane i tradicije,
\nSvi ovi aspekti zajedno \u010dine Sajam turizma na Beogradskom sajmu najva\u017enijim godi\u0161njim doga\u0111ajem u promociji, razvoju i unapre\u0111enju turisti\u010dke industrije regiona.
\nThe post CENTRALNI TURISTI\u010cKI DOGA\u0110AJ: 45. SAJAM TURIZMA OD 22. DO 25. FEBRUARA 2024. appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
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\nDuring the duration of the Fair, various activities will be organized for exhibitors and participants, among them are the Hosted Buyer Program, B2B meetings, gastronomic competitions, educations, awards for achievements in tourism… Agencies and tourist organizations will also present their offer.
\nAlso, Career Days in Tourism, organized in cooperation with employment services and agencies, student and professional associations, faculties and exhibitors at the Fair, will be aimed at those looking for employment in tourism.
\nFor participants who are unable to come, their presence will be facilitated on the ExpoOnline.rs platform, through a virtual stand, promo video material, and all other necessary information.
\nThe post 54th International Tourism Fair in Novi Sad appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The 54th International Tourism Fair will be held in Novi Sad from 30th November to 2nd December 2023. The venue of the Fair is, as in previous years, the Novi Sad Fair.\nDuring the duration of the Fair, various activities will be organized for exhibitors and participants, among them are the Hosted Buyer Program, B2B meetings, gastronomic competitions, educations, awards for achievements in tourism… Agencies and tourist organizations will also present their offer.\nAlso, Career Days in Tourism, organized in cooperation with employment services and agencies, student and professional associations, faculties and exhibitors at the Fair, will be aimed at those looking for employment in tourism.\nFor participants who are unable to come, their presence will be facilitated on the ExpoOnline.rs platform, through a virtual stand, promo video material, and all other necessary information.\nThe post 54th International Tourism Fair in Novi Sad appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2023-11-20T11:44:10+01:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-20T11:44:10+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/sajam-turizma-novi-sad.jpg", "tags": [ "novi sad", "tourism fair", "NEWS", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-festival-a-conference-that-rings-together-the-european-hotel-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-festival-a-conference-that-rings-together-the-european-hotel-industry/", "title": "HOW FESTIVAL \u2013 a Conference that rings together the European hotel industry", "content_html": "Every year, HOW Festival brings together a group of experts across a wide range of fields to help share new ideas, learn and discuss about the latest ongoing trends in hotel operations.
\nAmong this year’s speakers are\u00a0 Nikola Avram, Founder and CEO at Alpha Hotel Management & Valdarke, Renata Baskovec – Corporate Director of Human Resources at Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group, Ivan Gaspert – Cluster Commercial Director at Hilton Hotels, Kristian Sustar – Chief Executive Officer at Jadran Hoteli Rijeka, Aleksandar Vasilijevic –\u00a0 President of The Board at Business Association of Hotel Restaurant Industry of Serbia, as well as many other eminent experts.
\nThe post HOW FESTIVAL \u2013 a Conference that rings together the European hotel industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "In period form 15th until 17th of November 2023,\u00a0 Fortis Club, Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala, Petr\u010dane (Zadar) will be the location of HOW Festival.\nEvery year, HOW Festival brings together a group of experts across a wide range of fields to help share new ideas, learn and discuss about the latest ongoing trends in hotel operations.\nAmong this year’s speakers are\u00a0 Nikola Avram, Founder and CEO at Alpha Hotel Management & Valdarke, Renata Baskovec – Corporate Director of Human Resources at Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group, Ivan Gaspert – Cluster Commercial Director at Hilton Hotels, Kristian Sustar – Chief Executive Officer at Jadran Hoteli Rijeka, Aleksandar Vasilijevic –\u00a0 President of The Board at Business Association of Hotel Restaurant Industry of Serbia, as well as many other eminent experts.\nThe post HOW FESTIVAL \u2013 a Conference that rings together the European hotel industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2023-11-15T11:38:23+01:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-15T11:38:23+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/347100808_628451025837926_5811075255895247300_n.png", "tags": [ "zadar", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/rsg-balkans-2023-agile-and-it-leaders-at-the-largest-agile-conference-in-the-balkans/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/rsg-balkans-2023-agile-and-it-leaders-at-the-largest-agile-conference-in-the-balkans/", "title": "RSG Balkans 2023: Agile and IT leaders at the largest Agile conference in the Balkans", "content_html": "Supported by Scrum Alliance, the Regional Scrum Gathering Balkans is a global event aimed at bringing together Agile professionals, developers, trainers, and enthusiasts. Together, we will demonstrate the strength and power of the Balkans in terms of knowledge sharing, quality networking, and the highest level of professionalism.
\nTwo days, three stages, and more than 30 speakers from around the world!
\nThe Regional Scrum Gathering Balkans 2023 will be held live on November 16th and![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/RSG-foto-1-300x147.jpg\")
17th at the Madlenianum theater, with an online attendance option for international guests. It will cover the most current topics and workshops in the fields of agile transformations, leadership, planning and estimation, DevOps, QA testing, as well as data science, AI technologies, agility in the gaming industry, and the development of software products and applications.
This year’s program brings together some of the most influential global thinkers from the agile and IT communities such as Lyssa Adkins, internationally renowned co-author of the Agile Manifesto Jon Kern, Roman Pichler who is a leading expert in product management, Geoff Watts, a top British coach for agile teams and leaders, and many others who will share their knowledge and experience and contribute to the development of professionals in the region!
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More about the agenda and speakers can be found at the link.
This year the conference will be held live, but all sessions will be available as a stream on the official conference application MatchAbout! Great news for all certified agile professionals is that RSG Balkans brings as many as 16 SEU points for the renewal of official Scrum Alliance certificates.
\nDon’t miss the opportunity to improve your knowledge about new technologies, agility, and development! See you on November 16th and 17th at the Madlenianum theater! For more information and tickets, look here:\u00a0https://www.agile-serbia.rs/conference/regional-scrum-gathering-balkans-2023/
\nThe post RSG Balkans 2023: Agile and IT leaders at the largest Agile conference in the Balkans appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Supported by Scrum Alliance, the Regional Scrum Gathering Balkans is a global event aimed at bringing together Agile professionals, developers, trainers, and enthusiasts. Together, we will demonstrate the strength and power of the Balkans in terms of knowledge sharing, quality networking, and the highest level of professionalism.\n\nTwo days, three stages, and more than 30 speakers from around the world!\nThe Regional Scrum Gathering Balkans 2023 will be held live on November 16th and 17th at the Madlenianum theater, with an online attendance option for international guests. It will cover the most current topics and workshops in the fields of agile transformations, leadership, planning and estimation, DevOps, QA testing, as well as data science, AI technologies, agility in the gaming industry, and the development of software products and applications.\nThis year’s program brings together some of the most influential global thinkers from the agile and IT communities such as Lyssa Adkins, internationally renowned co-author of the Agile Manifesto Jon Kern, Roman Pichler who is a leading expert in product management, Geoff Watts, a top British coach for agile teams and leaders, and many others who will share their knowledge and experience and contribute to the development of professionals in the region!\nMore about the agenda and speakers can be found at the link.\nThis year the conference will be held live, but all sessions will be available as a stream on the official conference application MatchAbout! Great news for all certified agile professionals is that RSG Balkans brings as many as 16 SEU points for the renewal of official Scrum Alliance certificates.\nDon’t miss the opportunity to improve your knowledge about new technologies, agility, and development! See you on November 16th and 17th at the Madlenianum theater! For more information and tickets, look here:\u00a0https://www.agile-serbia.rs/conference/regional-scrum-gathering-balkans-2023/\nThe post RSG Balkans 2023: Agile and IT leaders at the largest Agile conference in the Balkans appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2023-09-29T11:57:55+02:00", "date_modified": "2023-09-29T11:57:55+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/RSG-800-\u00d7-480-px.png", "tags": [ "Agile conference", "Scrum gathering balkans", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/blue-kotor-bay-premium-spa-resort-wins-2021-best-of-the-best-award-for-hottest-new-hotel/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/blue-kotor-bay-premium-spa-resort-wins-2021-best-of-the-best-award-for-hottest-new-hotel/", "title": "BLUE KOTOR BAY Premium Spa Resort Wins 2021 Best of the Best Award for hottest new hotel", "content_html": "\nBlue Kotor Bay Premium Spa Resort Recognized Among Best in Montenegro / KOTOR,\u00a0 Based on Exceptional Travelers\u2019 Reviews
\n\nBLUE KOTOR BAY Premium Spa Resort today announced it has been recognized as one of top 25 hotels in the overall 2021 Travelers\u2019 Choice Best of the Best award winner for hottest new hotels, ranking 24th out of 25. Throughout a challenging year, Blue Kotor Bay stood out to travelers and provided an amazing experience despite unprecedented circumstances. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, award winners represent travelers\u2019 ultimate favorites around the globe.
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\u201cWe are true example that luck and craziness go hand in hand, since from the moment we have opened, in the heat of the pandemic, we were pushing to position ourselves completely out of any happening related to current global issues. Luck is following the brave ones (we are still repeating this to each other), but from the day one we were focused on delivering relaxation, service excellence, gateway, home away from home, pure pleasure and fun, and so we will continue to do this, as now we need it more than ever.\u201d
\n\u201cCongratulations to all the winners of the 2021 Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards,\u201d said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor. \u201cI know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses. What has impressed me is how businesses adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilizing technology to prioritize guest safety. The Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards highlight the places that delighted guests more than any others in the past year even as they navigated changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on a full year of reviews from customers who visited, this award speaks to the exemplary service and experience you provided guests in the midst of a pandemic.\u201d
\nThe post BLUE KOTOR BAY Premium Spa Resort Wins 2021 Best of the Best Award for hottest new hotel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Blue Kotor Bay Premium Spa Resort Recognized Among Best in Montenegro / KOTOR,\u00a0 Based on Exceptional Travelers\u2019 Reviews \n\nBLUE KOTOR BAY Premium Spa Resort today announced it has been recognized as one of top 25 hotels in the overall 2021 Travelers\u2019 Choice Best of the Best award winner for hottest new hotels, ranking 24th out of 25. Throughout a challenging year, Blue Kotor Bay stood out to travelers and provided an amazing experience despite unprecedented circumstances. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, award winners represent travelers\u2019 ultimate favorites around the globe.\n\n\u201cWe are true example that luck and craziness go hand in hand, since from the moment we have opened, in the heat of the pandemic, we were pushing to position ourselves completely out of any happening related to current global issues. Luck is following the brave ones (we are still repeating this to each other), but from the day one we were focused on delivering relaxation, service excellence, gateway, home away from home, pure pleasure and fun, and so we will continue to do this, as now we need it more than ever.\u201d\n\u201cCongratulations to all the winners of the 2021 Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards,\u201d said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor. \u201cI know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses. What has impressed me is how businesses adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilizing technology to prioritize guest safety. The Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards highlight the places that delighted guests more than any others in the past year even as they navigated changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on a full year of reviews from customers who visited, this award speaks to the exemplary service and experience you provided guests in the midst of a pandemic.\u201d\nThe post BLUE KOTOR BAY Premium Spa Resort Wins 2021 Best of the Best Award for hottest new hotel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2021-05-17T10:42:44+02:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-17T10:45:07+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/TripAdvisor-Blue-Kotor-Bay-1.jpeg", "tags": [ "Best new hotel", "Kotor Montenegro", "Kotor Premium Spa Resort", "Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards", "tripadvisor", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ljubljana-will-host-iapco-agm-2024/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ljubljana-will-host-iapco-agm-2024/", "title": "Ljubljana Will Host IAPCO AGM 2024", "content_html": "Its main goal is to raise the standards of service amongst its members and other sectors of the meetings industry by means of continuing education and interaction with other professionals.
\nThis year, IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly event took place in Rome from February 11th \u2013 14th and the next edition is expected to be held in the month of February 2022 and in 2024, Ljubljana will have the honor to be organizer of IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly.
\nWe are all looking forward to face-to-face meetings and events again. Congrats to city of Ljubljana and Slovenia for this great opportunity!
\nThe post Ljubljana Will Host IAPCO AGM 2024 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is the international accreditation member-driven association for Professional Congress Organisers around the world.\nIts main goal is to raise the standards of service amongst its members and other sectors of the meetings industry by means of continuing education and interaction with other professionals.\nThis year, IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly event took place in Rome from February 11th \u2013 14th and the next edition is expected to be held in the month of February 2022 and in 2024, Ljubljana will have the honor to be organizer of IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly.\n\nhttps://savoybetting.fun/\nhttps://sultanbet.fun/\nhttps://superbahis.fun/\nhttps://tempobet.fun/\nhttps://tempobetadresi.xyz/\nhttps://tipobet.fun/\nhttps://tulipbet.fun/\nhttps://vbetgiris.xyz/\nhttps://vdcasino.fun/\nhttps://vegabet.fun/\nhttps://venusbetgiris.xyz/\nhttps://vevobahis.fun/\nhttps://wipbet.fun/\nhttps://venusbetgiris.xyz/\n\nWe are all looking forward to face-to-face meetings and events again. Congrats to city of Ljubljana and Slovenia for this great opportunity!\nThe post Ljubljana Will Host IAPCO AGM 2024 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2021-02-17T17:24:28+01:00", "date_modified": "2021-02-17T17:24:28+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IAPCO.jpeg", "tags": [ "2024", "General Assembly", "ljubljana", "slovenia", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is the international accreditation member-driven association for Professional Congress Organisers around the world." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/collaboration-before-competition-meet-the-eu-cvb-network/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/collaboration-before-competition-meet-the-eu-cvb-network/", "title": "Collaboration Before Competition \u2013 Meet the EU CVB Network", "content_html": "On 4th February 2021, the EU CVB Network hosted a Virtual Happy Hour for a group of Professional Congress Organisers. It was one in a series of virtual networking sessions that the Network has hosted in the last couple of months. It was attended by some of the most influential people in the industry from AIM Group International, Kenes Group, K.I.T. Group and MCI Group.
\n\u2018\u2019I could feel the strong combination of collaboration and knowledge sharing of this new dynamic network. A group of valuable CVBs committed to exploring and enhancing innovation facing the new challenges of PCOs and associations,\u201d says Patrizia Semprebene Buongiorno, Vice President AIM Group International.
\nThe EU CVB Network consists of seven convention bureaux representing the cities of Florence, Gothenburg, Ljubljana, Lyon, Rotterdam, Salzburg and Val\u00e8ncia.
\n\u00a0Discussions about forming a collaborative convention bureau network started a couple of years ago, between a group of destinations sharing common characteristics. While the destinations sometimes compete for the same meetings, they recognised the benefits of working in collaboration with each other. It was with a community spirit they got together last year, and with a strong belief that by working together and generously sharing knowledge, experiences and best practice, they would all benefit, and so would their clients.
\n\u201cThe EU CVB Network is a great new initiative. Destinations are cooperating rather than competing which can create new opportunities for event planners. The small group allows for personalised interaction and can only add value when looking for future destinations.
\nIt already triggered a couple of opportunities,\u201d says Valerie Thiollet, Team Manager, Specialty Congresses Department, at the European Society of Cardiology.
\nThe Network offers organisers of international meetings the opportunity to get in touch with seven cities at once. The destinations share many common characteristics, not only when it comes to compact city centres and centrally located meeting facilities. They all have a strong collaboration with the local community, a focus on sustainability and innovation and they offer a personal approach and a commitment to engage with associations and PCOs in the process of redesigning meeting solutions in a post-Covid era. Their geographical spread means they can suit a European association\u2019s rotation pattern and be suitable for multi-hub events, as all destinations have invested in the technological infrastructure required to meet the needs of tomorrow.
\n\u201cI was very excited to hear about the new EU CVB Network. It is really fantastic to have such a collaboration between great meetings destinations that can support PCOs in the new norm of our meeting industry,\u2019\u2019 says Ori Lahav, Vice President Client & Operations Kenes Group and President IAPCO – International Association of Professional Congress Organisers.
\nThe Network’s first joint event took place in Brussels in March 2020. It attracted great interest amongst Brussels-based association representatives. With the corona crisis, the collaboration moved online. The destinations share experiences on a regular basis and the Network has been an important support system in a difficult time. Apart from hosting virtual networking events, the Network has held several virtual business leads exchange sessions, with successful outcomes.
\n\u00a0\u2018\u2019The EU CVB Network has provided great opportunities for me to exchange ideas and share experiences with other associations. The Network also opens new ways for me to get to know other locations better, to have a direct contact and built-in trust. It saves me a lot of time and communication in the research to find a suitable destination and venue for our events. The Network builds on experience and the destinations support each other without competing. The CVBs and convention centres are already informed about our association from past events in an EU CVB Network destination and can build their offer on it and, at the same time know what our focus is. For me as an event organiser, that is a big plus,\u2019\u2019 says Melanie Decker, Director Events & Exhibitions at Parenteral Drug Association Europe.
\nLike many others, the EU CVB Network has had to postpone some of its face-to-face activities in 2021, but it is planning to host another joint physical event for associations and join the main MICE events throughout the year. In the meantime, the Network is actively working on future association meetings and to create new business opportunities for international congresses.
\nTo get in touch with the EU CVB Network, please contact one of the convention bureau representatives:
\n\n
The post Collaboration Before Competition \u2013 Meet the EU CVB Network appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The EU CVB Network introduces itself to the top players of the international meetings industry with a series of virtual events. An opportunity to present the benefits of the collaborative convention bureau network to associations and PCOs.\nOn 4th February 2021, the EU CVB Network hosted a Virtual Happy Hour for a group of Professional Congress Organisers. It was one in a series of virtual networking sessions that the Network has hosted in the last couple of months. It was attended by some of the most influential people in the industry from AIM Group International, Kenes Group, K.I.T. Group and MCI Group.\n\u2018\u2019I could feel the strong combination of collaboration and knowledge sharing of this new dynamic network. A group of valuable CVBs committed to exploring and enhancing innovation facing the new challenges of PCOs and associations,\u201d says Patrizia Semprebene Buongiorno, Vice President AIM Group International.\nThe EU CVB Network consists of seven convention bureaux representing the cities of Florence, Gothenburg, Ljubljana, Lyon, Rotterdam, Salzburg and Val\u00e8ncia.\n\u00a0Discussions about forming a collaborative convention bureau network started a couple of years ago, between a group of destinations sharing common characteristics. While the destinations sometimes compete for the same meetings, they recognised the benefits of working in collaboration with each other. It was with a community spirit they got together last year, and with a strong belief that by working together and generously sharing knowledge, experiences and best practice, they would all benefit, and so would their clients.\n\u201cThe EU CVB Network is a great new initiative. Destinations are cooperating rather than competing which can create new opportunities for event planners. The small group allows for personalised interaction and can only add value when looking for future destinations.\nIt already triggered a couple of opportunities,\u201d says Valerie Thiollet, Team Manager, Specialty Congresses Department, at the European Society of Cardiology.\nThe Network offers organisers of international meetings the opportunity to get in touch with seven cities at once. The destinations share many common characteristics, not only when it comes to compact city centres and centrally located meeting facilities. They all have a strong collaboration with the local community, a focus on sustainability and innovation and they offer a personal approach and a commitment to engage with associations and PCOs in the process of redesigning meeting solutions in a post-Covid era. Their geographical spread means they can suit a European association\u2019s rotation pattern and be suitable for multi-hub events, as all destinations have invested in the technological infrastructure required to meet the needs of tomorrow.\n\u201cI was very excited to hear about the new EU CVB Network. It is really fantastic to have such a collaboration between great meetings destinations that can support PCOs in the new norm of our meeting industry,\u2019\u2019 says Ori Lahav, Vice President Client & Operations Kenes Group and President IAPCO – International Association of Professional Congress Organisers.\nThe Network’s first joint event took place in Brussels in March 2020. It attracted great interest amongst Brussels-based association representatives. With the corona crisis, the collaboration moved online. The destinations share experiences on a regular basis and the Network has been an important support system in a difficult time. Apart from hosting virtual networking events, the Network has held several virtual business leads exchange sessions, with successful outcomes.\n\u00a0\u2018\u2019The EU CVB Network has provided great opportunities for me to exchange ideas and share experiences with other associations. The Network also opens new ways for me to get to know other locations better, to have a direct contact and built-in trust. It saves me a lot of time and communication in the research to find a suitable destination and venue for our events. The Network builds on experience and the destinations support each other without competing. The CVBs and convention centres are already informed about our association from past events in an EU CVB Network destination and can build their offer on it and, at the same time know what our focus is. For me as an event organiser, that is a big plus,\u2019\u2019 says Melanie Decker, Director Events & Exhibitions at Parenteral Drug Association Europe.\nLike many others, the EU CVB Network has had to postpone some of its face-to-face activities in 2021, but it is planning to host another joint physical event for associations and join the main MICE events throughout the year. In the meantime, the Network is actively working on future association meetings and to create new business opportunities for international congresses.\nTo get in touch with the EU CVB Network, please contact one of the convention bureau representatives:\n\nFirenze Convention Bureau Ilenia Pasi: pasi@conventionbureau.it\nGothenburg Convention Bureau, Ulrika Scoli\u00e8ge: scoliege@goteborg.com\nLjubljana Convention Bureau, Tatjana Radovic: radovic@visitljubljana.com\nLyon Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Faustine Maugat: fmaugat@lyon-france.com \nRotterdam Partners Convention Bureau, Maaike Hamann: Hamann@rotterdampartners.nl\nSalzburg Convention Bureau, Elisabeth Kassanits-Pfoess: pfoess@salzburgcb.com\nValencia Convention Bureau, Manuel Ferris: ferris@visitvalencia.com\n\n \nThe post Collaboration Before Competition \u2013 Meet the EU CVB Network appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2021-02-11T17:01:48+01:00", "date_modified": "2021-02-11T17:01:48+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EU-CVB-Network-Happy-Hour-PCOs-4.2.2021.jpeg", "tags": [ "convention bureau", "EU CVB network", "meetings industry", "virtual events", "Convention Bureaus", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events", "WHERE AND WHY" ], "summary": "The EU CVB Network introduces itself to the top players of the international meetings industry with a series of virtual events." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/spark-of-change-2021-%e2%88%92-international-virtual-conference-for-event-professionals/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/spark-of-change-2021-%e2%88%92-international-virtual-conference-for-event-professionals/", "title": "Spark of Change 2021 \u2212 International Virtual Conference for Event Professionals", "content_html": "The conference mission and aim is to develop standards of online events realization and make event professionals from all over the world ready for the new challenges that show up in the upcoming year. The event put special emphasis on education of clients who are faced with company events organization in the new, barely employed before online format.
\nOnline event industry experiences explosive growth. It is always the case that when a given sector flourishes, new standards are set and these standards guide the industry in subsequent years. We feel really responsible to ensure that this quality is as high as possible, and to set the bar high for ourselves and develop such practices that we will be proud of in the near future – says Micha\u0142 Micha\u0142owski, the conference organizer and CEO of Online Event Support.
\nSpark of Change 2021 is an online event that will unit world experts specializing in event organization, cutting-edge technology and promotion, who last year extensively explored the reality of new-format, virtual events.
\nOver 24 speakers will participate in the event among others:
\nThe Spark of Change 2021 conference will encompass three parallel stages dealing with: TECHNOLOGY, ENGAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT. Stage one will operate under the banner of If content is King, technology is Queen. Here attendees will have an opportunity to dive into the world of virtual platforms, state-of-the-art technologies, as well as event production and direction. On stage two experts will profoundly explain how to build engagement among online event attendees and touch upon such issues as matchmaking, networking, gamification and animations. Eventually, stage three will be devoted to online event organization and management. A virtual showroom with event attractions will open at Spark of Change. Attendees will be able to experience proven entertainment elements, workshops – recognised by clients and online event audience.
\nRegistration for the Spark of Change conference is absolutely free
\nand the registration form is available on: www.sparkofchange.online.
The post Spark of Change 2021 \u2212 International Virtual Conference for Event Professionals appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "It is on 27 January 2021 when the international online conference Spark of Change will be held. It is dedicated to event producers as well as to those who plan to organize a virtual event in the short run.\nThe conference mission and aim is to develop standards of online events realization and make event professionals from all over the world ready for the new challenges that show up in the upcoming year. The event put special emphasis on education of clients who are faced with company events organization in the new, barely employed before online format.\nOnline event industry experiences explosive growth. It is always the case that when a given sector flourishes, new standards are set and these standards guide the industry in subsequent years. We feel really responsible to ensure that this quality is as high as possible, and to set the bar high for ourselves and develop such practices that we will be proud of in the near future – says Micha\u0142 Micha\u0142owski, the conference organizer and CEO of Online Event Support.\nSpark of Change 2021 is an online event that will unit world experts specializing in event organization, cutting-edge technology and promotion, who last year extensively explored the reality of new-format, virtual events.\nOver 24 speakers will participate in the event among others:\n\nPedro Goes – CEO and Founder at InEvent;\nEugene Gnatenko – Founder and CEO at Pinetool.ai;\nStephanie Angeli Alburo – HR Delivery Manager at IBM Business Services;\nPavvi Singh – Account Executive at Swapcard;\nAnnette Naif – CEO & Creative Director at Naif Productions;\nJonny Ross – Founder and Digital Marketing Specialist at Fleek Marketing;\nAleksandra Pietrak – Director, Project & Event Manager at KDK Events;\nAnna Butrym – Presenter, Moderator and Business Coach.\n\nThe Spark of Change 2021 conference will encompass three parallel stages dealing with: TECHNOLOGY, ENGAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT. Stage one will operate under the banner of If content is King, technology is Queen. Here attendees will have an opportunity to dive into the world of virtual platforms, state-of-the-art technologies, as well as event production and direction. On stage two experts will profoundly explain how to build engagement among online event attendees and touch upon such issues as matchmaking, networking, gamification and animations. Eventually, stage three will be devoted to online event organization and management. A virtual showroom with event attractions will open at Spark of Change. Attendees will be able to experience proven entertainment elements, workshops – recognised by clients and online event audience.\nRegistration for the Spark of Change conference is absolutely free\nand the registration form is available on: www.sparkofchange.online.\nThe post Spark of Change 2021 \u2212 International Virtual Conference for Event Professionals appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2021-01-09T10:12:55+01:00", "date_modified": "2021-01-09T10:12:55+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/SPARK_FB_cover_or_banner-e1610183533529.png", "tags": [ "2021", "event professionals", "International virtual conference", "Spark of change", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "It is on 27 January 2021 when the international online conference Spark of Change will be held. It is dedicated to event producers as well as to those who plan to organize a virtual event in the short run." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-general-manager-at-hotel-hyatt-regency-belgrade/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-general-manager-at-hotel-hyatt-regency-belgrade/", "title": "New General Manager at Hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade", "content_html": "Michael Shanonn is a hotelier with more than over 25 years of experience and became the General Manager at Hyatt Hotel in Belgrade after being the Vice President for the opening of the Hyatt Corporation’s regional office in Zurich, where he was in charge of Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia.
\nThe post New General Manager at Hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "This year, when the hotel brand Hyatt Regency celebrates 30 years of presence on the Serbian market, Mr. Michael Shanonn became the new General Manager of the hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade.\nMichael Shanonn is a hotelier with more than over 25 years of experience and became the General Manager at Hyatt Hotel in Belgrade after being the Vice President for the opening of the Hyatt Corporation’s regional office in Zurich, where he was in charge of Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia.\nThe post New General Manager at Hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-11-20T11:01:31+01:00", "date_modified": "2020-11-20T11:01:31+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/rsz_mr_michael_shannon_photo01.jpg", "tags": [ "general manager", "Hyatt Regency Belgrade", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "This year, when the hotel brand Hyatt Regency celebrates 30 years of presence on the Serbian market, Mr. Michael Shanonn became the new General Manager of the hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade." } ] }