![\"Marija](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0084.jpg\")
As striving to be one of the best, most professional and reliable business events destinations in the world, new priority is to deliver excellence when it comes to client\u2019s needs. Key point is to build a stronger community engagement by strengthening cooperation amongst stakeholders including citizens, scientific communities and foundations.
\nThe capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, also launched new Destination Strategy for period 2017-2020 in order for people to share experiences and encourage others to visit this interesting destination.
\nIt is based on \u201elocalhood\u2033. This term is longlasting visin that includes all types of destination promotion based on locality \u2013 things that make it authentic and everything that puts interpersonal relationships in the center of attention. Locals and visitors shoud co-live, interact and share the expiriences that is specific for localhood.
\nThe post Copenhagen Has New Destination Strategy for MICE Tourism appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Meetingplace, destination network model, along with the Copenhagen Convention Bureau launched strategy for MICE tourism – Copenhagen means Business.\nAs striving to be one of the best, most professional and reliable business events destinations in the world, new priority is to deliver excellence when it comes to client\u2019s needs. Key point is to build a stronger community engagement by strengthening cooperation amongst stakeholders including citizens, scientific communities and foundations.\nThe capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, also launched new Destination Strategy for period 2017-2020 in order for people to share experiences and encourage others to visit this interesting destination.\nIt is based on \u201elocalhood\u2033. This term is longlasting visin that includes all types of destination promotion based on locality \u2013 things that make it authentic and everything that puts interpersonal relationships in the center of attention. Locals and visitors shoud co-live, interact and share the expiriences that is specific for localhood.\nThe post Copenhagen Has New Destination Strategy for MICE Tourism appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-07-26T16:22:37+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-07-26T16:22:37+02:00", "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/copenhagen-smanjena.jpg", "tags": [ "copenhagen means business", "destination", "destination strategy", "localhood", "MICE", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/impression-and-experience-of-the-destination-as-a-reference-for-future-clients/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/impression-and-experience-of-the-destination-as-a-reference-for-future-clients/", "title": "Impression and Experience of the Destination as a Reference for Future Clients", "content_html": "When we sum up the results, can the previous year be described as a successful year for Serbian tourism?
\nNational Tourism Organisation of Serbia (NTOS) continued with strong promotional activities both in international, and in the local market in 2016. A mix of traditional and modern channels of communication with customers, agents, journalists, bloggers and tourists showed good results, hence the foreign currency inflow from international tourism that amounts to one billion euros for this year, with a double-digit growth in the recorded number
\nof foreign tourists.
NTOS had significant activities in the overseas markets, such as China, where Serbia has already positioned itself as one of the leading regional destinations. Congress and corporate guests surely can find their well-deserved place in these results, and NTOS will continue to equally well represent Serbia as a tourist destination and as a MICE destination in the upcoming period, further appropriately adjusting the marketing mix.
\nWhich activities NTOS focused on in the meetings industry segment in 2016?
\nNational Tourism Organisation of Serbia, through the activities of its department, Serbia Convention Bureau, focused on two aspects. The first one refers to the process
\nof candidacy, where 40 bidding procedures for international conferences have been initiated, in cooperation with the most successful doctors, scientists and professionals in various fields.
The second aspect refers to organizing destination inspections for decision makers. I have to point out that National Tourism Organisation of Serbia, and the Bureau as its integral part, have strong support of our partners in the meetings industry in this activity, so the stay of almost 250 international congress organizers in Serbia has been achieved with their generous help and coordination. We are talking about the secretariats of international associations, international corporations or foreign PCO and DMC agencies that have managed to learn a lot about Serbia and certainly leave the country after several days with the most
\nfavorable impressions. This is the result of cooperation between all stakeholders in the
\nmeetings industry.
![\"23.](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/BYZ-D1-13.jpg\")
What results can we expect from these activities in the future?
\nFrom the total number of initiated candidacies, 18 have been successfully completed, 2 are now lost, but we continue the process, and we are expecting results for the remaining 20 in the forthcoming period. This is very important for Serbian tourism, because we went into a process of proactive sales that will bring destinations in Serbia tens of millions of euros in earnings. This is also important for Serbian economy, educational system, research centers, institutes… because they will have the opportunity to present the results of their work to foreign colleagues and potential customers in their own country. This way, the effect of
\nthe international congress taking place in Serbia is being multiplied.
Site inspections show great results, because on site and in direct conversation with the client, we have the possibility to point out the advantages of Serbia as congress destination, and to respond to the challenges posed by potential clients. Clients can familiarize themselves with the actual level of service as well as to objectively experience and feel Serbia. Already in the first couple of months in 2017, several large corporate groups will visit Serbia on the basis of well-organized and coordinated destination inspections.
\n![\"23.](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/BYZ-D4-126.jpg\")
Which elements of the destination are international clients satisfied with, and which elements they complain about?
\nToday, Serbia offers the quality of a world-class congress destination. We have great hotels with substantial conference capacities that consistently invest in improving the
\nquality of their services, we have excellent airline connections, and cultural and historical monuments for event organization. A very important asset of Serbia is the overall experience, the feeling that clients can have in Serbia. In the era of modern living, the concept of staying in non-urban environments, combination of tradition and culture, local and organic food, surrounded by good hosts, is surely something that can differentiate a destination.
Things they complain about, or better say, aspects in which there is room for improvement, relate primarily to the improvement of general infrastructure in order to ease destination accessibility. And finally, the impression and experience that clients acquire in Serbia are the most important references for future clients and congresses. In 2016, we hosted about 70 international congresses of associations. Congresses such as the World Congress
\nof Byzantine Studies (1,500 delegates) and the World Congress on of the International Solid Waste Association (1,400 delegates) have proved that Serbia can meet even the most comprehensive requirements of organizers and delegates from all around the world. Words of praise refer to professional organization, exceptional expertise of local hosts, attentiveness of the staff, welcoming atmosphere at every turn, while our museums, monasteries, wineries and farms have created great experiences that are still recounted.
The post Impression and Experience of the Destination as a Reference for Future Clients appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Marija Labovi\u0107\nWhen we sum up the results, can the previous year be described as a successful year for Serbian tourism?\nNational Tourism Organisation of Serbia (NTOS) continued with strong promotional activities both in international, and in the local market in 2016. A mix of traditional and modern channels of communication with customers, agents, journalists, bloggers and tourists showed good results, hence the foreign currency inflow from international tourism that amounts to one billion euros for this year, with a double-digit growth in the recorded number\nof foreign tourists.\nNTOS had significant activities in the overseas markets, such as China, where Serbia has already positioned itself as one of the leading regional destinations. Congress and corporate guests surely can find their well-deserved place in these results, and NTOS will continue to equally well represent Serbia as a tourist destination and as a MICE destination in the upcoming period, further appropriately adjusting the marketing mix.\nWhich activities NTOS focused on in the meetings industry segment in 2016?\nNational Tourism Organisation of Serbia, through the activities of its department, Serbia Convention Bureau, focused on two aspects. The first one refers to the process\nof candidacy, where 40 bidding procedures for international conferences have been initiated, in cooperation with the most successful doctors, scientists and professionals in various fields.\nThe second aspect refers to organizing destination inspections for decision makers. I have to point out that National Tourism Organisation of Serbia, and the Bureau as its integral part, have strong support of our partners in the meetings industry in this activity, so the stay of almost 250 international congress organizers in Serbia has been achieved with their generous help and coordination. We are talking about the secretariats of international associations, international corporations or foreign PCO and DMC agencies that have managed to learn a lot about Serbia and certainly leave the country after several days with the most\nfavorable impressions. This is the result of cooperation between all stakeholders in the\nmeetings industry.\n23. Me\u0111unarodni kongres vizantolo\u0161kih studija, Beograd\nWhat results can we expect from these activities in the future?\nFrom the total number of initiated candidacies, 18 have been successfully completed, 2 are now lost, but we continue the process, and we are expecting results for the remaining 20 in the forthcoming period. This is very important for Serbian tourism, because we went into a process of proactive sales that will bring destinations in Serbia tens of millions of euros in earnings. This is also important for Serbian economy, educational system, research centers, institutes… because they will have the opportunity to present the results of their work to foreign colleagues and potential customers in their own country. This way, the effect of\nthe international congress taking place in Serbia is being multiplied.\nSite inspections show great results, because on site and in direct conversation with the client, we have the possibility to point out the advantages of Serbia as congress destination, and to respond to the challenges posed by potential clients. Clients can familiarize themselves with the actual level of service as well as to objectively experience and feel Serbia. Already in the first couple of months in 2017, several large corporate groups will visit Serbia on the basis of well-organized and coordinated destination inspections.\n23. Me\u0111unardoni kongres vizantolo\u0161kih studija, Beograd\nWhich elements of the destination are international clients satisfied with, and which elements they complain about?\nToday, Serbia offers the quality of a world-class congress destination. We have great hotels with substantial conference capacities that consistently invest in improving the\nquality of their services, we have excellent airline connections, and cultural and historical monuments for event organization. A very important asset of Serbia is the overall experience, the feeling that clients can have in Serbia. In the era of modern living, the concept of staying in non-urban environments, combination of tradition and culture, local and organic food, surrounded by good hosts, is surely something that can differentiate a destination.\nThings they complain about, or better say, aspects in which there is room for improvement, relate primarily to the improvement of general infrastructure in order to ease destination accessibility. And finally, the impression and experience that clients acquire in Serbia are the most important references for future clients and congresses. In 2016, we hosted about 70 international congresses of associations. Congresses such as the World Congress\nof Byzantine Studies (1,500 delegates) and the World Congress on of the International Solid Waste Association (1,400 delegates) have proved that Serbia can meet even the most comprehensive requirements of organizers and delegates from all around the world. Words of praise refer to professional organization, exceptional expertise of local hosts, attentiveness of the staff, welcoming atmosphere at every turn, while our museums, monasteries, wineries and farms have created great experiences that are still recounted.\nThe post Impression and Experience of the Destination as a Reference for Future Clients appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-03-21T14:53:38+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-21T14:53:38+01:00", "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/BYZ-D6-29.jpg", "tags": [ "destination", "National Touism Organisation of Serbia", "NTOS", "Interviews" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/serbia-is-among-the-worlds-top-50-destinations-by-icca/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/serbia-is-among-the-worlds-top-50-destinations-by-icca/", "title": "Serbia is among the world\u2019s top 50 destinations by ICCA", "content_html": "In the latest report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) published on 11th May 2015 for the year 2014, Serbia has been ranked as 46th with a total of 67 meetings of international associations held last year.
\nThis is the fourth year in a row that Serbia is among the world’s top 50 destinations (46th place for the 2014) when it comes to number of held meetings of international associations. Annual comparison of states and cities in the world is one of the most eagerly anticipated publications within the industry, and one of the few reports that compare performance of destinations globally.
\nICCA based its rankings on a survey of qualifying events – events that are organized by international associations with at least 50 participants, take place on a regular basis and rotate between at least three different countries.
\nMeetings in this base include meetings of international associations that meet the following strict criteria: 1) attendance of at least 50 participants; 2) take place on a regular basis (one day events are not included) and 3) rotation between at least three different countries.
\nNovi Sad, the second largest and congress destination in Serbia, is placed 289th and is in the rank of city of Sarajevo and Split, which hosted 7 meetings during 2014.
\nSince the foundation of Serbia Convention Bureau in 2007, country has reached a progress in MICE industry, making business travels one of the most profit and most important sectors which contributes to the positive image of country in the world.
\nSerbia has strengthened its position as a meeting destination and thanks to the large number of recently opened hotels and the new national carrier Air Serbia, with its constantly growing network of direct flights.
\nSerbia Convention Bureau, together with partners from industry will present the offer of the country at the most important world fair for the meeting industry – IMEX in Frankfurt which will be held from 19th to 21st May.
\nThe post Serbia is among the world’s top 50 destinations by ICCA appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "In the latest report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) published on 11th May 2015 for the year 2014, Serbia has been ranked as 46th with a total of 67 meetings of international associations held last year.\nThis is the fourth year in a row that Serbia is among the world’s top 50 destinations (46th place for the 2014) when it comes to number of held meetings of international associations. Annual comparison of states and cities in the world is one of the most eagerly anticipated publications within the industry, and one of the few reports that compare performance of destinations globally.\nAs for the category of cities, Belgrade is ranked 50th, with 50 meetings, in the same rank with Montreal, while Washington, Oslo and New York had one to three more meetings.\nICCA based its rankings on a survey of qualifying events – events that are organized by international associations with at least 50 participants, take place on a regular basis and rotate between at least three different countries.\nMeetings in this base include meetings of international associations that meet the following strict criteria: 1) attendance of at least 50 participants; 2) take place on a regular basis (one day events are not included) and 3) rotation between at least three different countries.\nNovi Sad, the second largest and congress destination in Serbia, is placed 289th and is in the rank of city of Sarajevo and Split, which hosted 7 meetings during 2014.\nSince the foundation of Serbia Convention Bureau in 2007, country has reached a progress in MICE industry, making business travels one of the most profit and most important sectors which contributes to the positive image of country in the world.\nSerbia has strengthened its position as a meeting destination and thanks to the large number of recently opened hotels and the new national carrier Air Serbia, with its constantly growing network of direct flights.\nSerbia Convention Bureau, together with partners from industry will present the offer of the country at the most important world fair for the meeting industry – IMEX in Frankfurt which will be held from 19th to 21st May.\nThe post Serbia is among the world’s top 50 destinations by ICCA appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-05-18T13:30:05+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-22T09:48:28+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/kongresni_biro_srbije_220414.jpg", "tags": [ "belgrade", "destination", "icca", "meetings destination", "MICE", "serbia", "serbia convention bureau", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bled-location-worth-to-discover/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bled-location-worth-to-discover/", "title": "BLED \u2013 LOCATION WORTH TO DISCOVER", "content_html": "Bled lies on the edge of Triglav National Park, while most of its hotels are in the immediate vicinity of Lake Bled. The main arguments to decide to come to Bled include unique national environment of the lake, special venues complemented by the national and cultural heritage, as well as friendly local people with their knowledge of how to be a good host.![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bled_grad.jpg\")
The islet in the middle of the lake was frequented as early as in prehistory. Then, a millennium ago, in 1004, the place Bled was mentioned for the very first time in the deed according to which German Emperor Henry II donated the place to Albuin, the Bishop of Brixen.
\nBled gained its international reputation mostly due its sanatorium, founded by the Swiss hydropathist Arnold Rikli, who lived and worked here for more than half a century.
In the middle of the Bled lake reigns Slovenia\u2019s only island, crowned by a 15th-century chapel, the Church of the Assumption. With its long and diverse history, however the lush greenery, the island also hides other interesting buildings, like the bell-tower, church, chaplain’s house, provost’s house, small hermitage and some mysterious legends.
\nHigh above the magical lake broods a mighty medieval castle, Bled Castle. Castle buildings are arranged around the lower and upper courtyards and can be accessed by taking the marked hiking trail or by taking the road leading to the castle walls.
\nThe 1.6 km long Vintgar gorge carves its way through the vertical rocks of the Hom and Bort hills and is graced by the Radovna with its waterfalls, pools and rapids.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bled_vintgar_2.jpg\")
Not so far from the city center there is Triglav National Park, and Bled is an ideal point for all who wish to visit its natural beauties. Park\u2019s specific feature is its dynamic intact nature and its richness of vegetation and numerous endangered animals.
Bled has been actively present on the world conference map for over 25 years, playing host to medium-sized corporate, association and governmental meetings of between 100 and 400 delegates, as well as frequent sports events. Many meetings have found their home in Bled, returning year after year.
\nThe meetings industry certainly recognized the importance of sustainability long ago, so Bled could enable organization of green events all year round.
Bled offers opportunities for enhancing a meeting with adventurous sport activity, a culture exploration, unforgettable sightseeing and team building programs.
\nVisitors to Bled will be charmed by the \u201cpletna\u201d boats that slowly glide across the lake or with town\u2019s traditional flair by driving in horse-drawn carriages.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bled_fijakeri_5.jpg\")
There are plenty opportunities for spending an active day. Rowing and surfing on the lake, angling, kayaking and rafting on the Alpine rivers, riding in nature and climbing the surrounding mountains, cycling and hiking, golfing, ballooning and parachute gliding… are some of them.
\nDon\u2019t forget the winter. The fabulous picture of winter at Bled force visitors to walk around the icebound lake. Also, skating or bowling in the Ice Hall, cross-country skiing or night skiing in the center of town will make winter unforgettable.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bledska_krempita_11.jpg\")
Bled offers the best gourmet cuisine and regional fare in a traditional inn. The town\u2019s new generation of contemporary chefs, all have in common a deer-rooted respect for age-old recipes and fresh, local seasonal ingredients.
Delicious cream cakes are known to Bled for decades, having been baked here since 1953, when the original recipe was invented. There is no secret about making them, only experience matters, and the cooks from Bled have plenty of experience.
\nThe post BLED \u2013 LOCATION WORTH TO DISCOVER appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Bled lies on the edge of Triglav National Park, while most of its hotels are in the immediate vicinity of Lake Bled. The main arguments to decide to come to Bled include unique national environment of the lake, special venues complemented by the national and cultural heritage, as well as friendly local people with their knowledge of how to be a good host.\nHistory worth to know\nThe islet in the middle of the lake was frequented as early as in prehistory. Then, a millennium ago, in 1004, the place Bled was mentioned for the very first time in the deed according to which German Emperor Henry II donated the place to Albuin, the Bishop of Brixen.\nBled gained its international reputation mostly due its sanatorium, founded by the Swiss hydropathist Arnold Rikli, who lived and worked here for more than half a century.\nSights worth to see \nIn the middle of the Bled lake reigns Slovenia\u2019s only island, crowned by a 15th-century chapel, the Church of the Assumption. With its long and diverse history, however the lush greenery, the island also hides other interesting buildings, like the bell-tower, church, chaplain’s house, provost’s house, small hermitage and some mysterious legends.\nHigh above the magical lake broods a mighty medieval castle, Bled Castle. Castle buildings are arranged around the lower and upper courtyards and can be accessed by taking the marked hiking trail or by taking the road leading to the castle walls.\nThe 1.6 km long Vintgar gorge carves its way through the vertical rocks of the Hom and Bort hills and is graced by the Radovna with its waterfalls, pools and rapids.\nNot so far from the city center there is Triglav National Park, and Bled is an ideal point for all who wish to visit its natural beauties. Park\u2019s specific feature is its dynamic intact nature and its richness of vegetation and numerous endangered animals.\nMeetings worth to attend \nBled has been actively present on the world conference map for over 25 years, playing host to medium-sized corporate, association and governmental meetings of between 100 and 400 delegates, as well as frequent sports events. Many meetings have found their home in Bled, returning year after year.\nThe meetings industry certainly recognized the importance of sustainability long ago, so Bled could enable organization of green events all year round.\nIncentive opportunities worth to try \nBled offers opportunities for enhancing a meeting with adventurous sport activity, a culture exploration, unforgettable sightseeing and team building programs.\nVisitors to Bled will be charmed by the \u201cpletna\u201d boats that slowly glide across the lake or with town\u2019s traditional flair by driving in horse-drawn carriages.\nThere are plenty opportunities for spending an active day. Rowing and surfing on the lake, angling, kayaking and rafting on the Alpine rivers, riding in nature and climbing the surrounding mountains, cycling and hiking, golfing, ballooning and parachute gliding… are some of them.\nDon\u2019t forget the winter. The fabulous picture of winter at Bled force visitors to walk around the icebound lake. Also, skating or bowling in the Ice Hall, cross-country skiing or night skiing in the center of town will make winter unforgettable.\nCuisine worth to taste\nBled offers the best gourmet cuisine and regional fare in a traditional inn. The town\u2019s new generation of contemporary chefs, all have in common a deer-rooted respect for age-old recipes and fresh, local seasonal ingredients.\nDelicious cream cakes are known to Bled for decades, having been baked here since 1953, when the original recipe was invented. There is no secret about making them, only experience matters, and the cooks from Bled have plenty of experience.\nThe post BLED \u2013 LOCATION WORTH TO DISCOVER appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-10-18T12:47:28+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-09T11:40:19+01:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bled_6.jpg", "tags": [ "bled", "destination", "lake bled", "Destinations" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/its-time-to-google-vlasina/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/its-time-to-google-vlasina/", "title": "IT\u2019S TIME TO GOOGLE VLASINA", "content_html": "![\"Vlasinsko](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Vlasinsko-jezero.jpg\" "\\"Vlasinsko")
The project stipulates conservation of Vlasina as a protected area, its branding and definition of touristic products which would profile Vlasina as a touristic destination in a short period of time, and would also capacitate local population to recognise ecotourism as a development opportunity for their region.
Two years upon the project initiation, Vlasina is re-entering the market as an activity tourism destination. Once famous trumpet players competition has been replaced by cycling, tracking and fishing, which all have become a part of standard touristic offer.
\nEco tourists usually seek the experience which provide for feeling of closeness with nature and local population. Vlasina has a goal to attract such tourists, while protecting its natural resources at the same time. That is the reason why Vlasina residents, together with local government, have been ![\"Vlasina\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Vlasina.jpg\" "\\"Vlasina\\"")
involved in all implementation stages.
So far, more than 150 km hiking and cycling trails have been marked, touristic signalisation and info boards placed, and promotion of Vlasina through touristic brochures and maps has started as well. Particular joy is brought by creation of brand \u201cVlasina Housewives\u201d: organic food prepared through old recipes. The idea is that ever more similar products become the integral part of the Vlasina touristic offer. Seasonal market, parking and furnishings in viewpoints around the trails will additionally enrich the destination and will strengthen its position in the touristic map of Serbia. Incentive travels, team building and activity tourism are touristic products which, for the beginning, should define the destination and prepare the grounds for its sustainable development.
\nThe post IT\u2019S TIME TO GOOGLE VLASINA appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The project stipulates conservation of Vlasina as a protected area, its branding and definition of touristic products which would profile Vlasina as a touristic destination in a short period of time, and would also capacitate local population to recognise ecotourism as a development opportunity for their region.\nTwo years upon the project initiation, Vlasina is re-entering the market as an activity tourism destination. Once famous trumpet players competition has been replaced by cycling, tracking and fishing, which all have become a part of standard touristic offer.\nEco tourists usually seek the experience which provide for feeling of closeness with nature and local population. Vlasina has a goal to attract such tourists, while protecting its natural resources at the same time. That is the reason why Vlasina residents, together with local government, have been involved in all implementation stages.\nSo far, more than 150 km hiking and cycling trails have been marked, touristic signalisation and info boards placed, and promotion of Vlasina through touristic brochures and maps has started as well. Particular joy is brought by creation of brand \u201cVlasina Housewives\u201d: organic food prepared through old recipes. The idea is that ever more similar products become the integral part of the Vlasina touristic offer. Seasonal market, parking and furnishings in viewpoints around the trails will additionally enrich the destination and will strengthen its position in the touristic map of Serbia. Incentive travels, team building and activity tourism are touristic products which, for the beginning, should define the destination and prepare the grounds for its sustainable development.\nThe post IT\u2019S TIME TO GOOGLE VLASINA appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-09-02T12:32:36+02:00", "date_modified": "2015-03-31T16:39:46+02:00", "author": { "name": "koleginica", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/koleginica/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b3c6d7cb70cb062fded94d714e3bdf50?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Vlasina.jpg", "tags": [ "destination", "google vlasina", "lake", "tourism", "vlasina lake", "Hot topics" ] } ] }