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Regardless of event type and size, each event today demands connectivity and interaction \u2013 between presenter and attendees, between attendees themselves, between organizer and everybody involved.

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Projection systems, interactive voting, simultaneous interpretation, presentation management, IT and network equipment and microphone systems, along with speaker systems, tweet walls and e-posters are just a part of our offer which will help your event to be remembered. And if you have remote attendees, you will surely need our camera systems, video recording and internet streaming.

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Last in the line of innovations AS Congress Service brought to the regional market is our new mobile event app asappx. Built on flexible and proven platform, asappx will always be fully customized for your event, both in content and in visual presentation. Over 25 functionalities are available \u2013 from Program, Speakers and Documents, over Push notifications and Maps, all the way to Voting, Q&A messaging, Surveys, Chat rooms, Check-In and MatchMaking.

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The post Agency AS Congress Service, Zagreb, Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Regardless of event type and size, each event today demands connectivity and interaction \u2013 between presenter and attendees, between attendees themselves, between organizer and everybody involved.\nProjection systems, interactive voting, simultaneous interpretation, presentation management, IT and network equipment and microphone systems, along with speaker systems, tweet walls and e-posters are just a part of our offer which will help your event to be remembered. And if you have remote attendees, you will surely need our camera systems, video recording and internet streaming.\nLast in the line of innovations AS Congress Service brought to the regional market is our new mobile event app asappx. Built on flexible and proven platform, asappx will always be fully customized for your event, both in content and in visual presentation. Over 25 functionalities are available \u2013 from Program, Speakers and Documents, over Push notifications and Maps, all the way to Voting, Q&A messaging, Surveys, Chat rooms, Check-In and MatchMaking.\nThe post Agency AS Congress Service, Zagreb, Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-11-24T14:04:29+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-11-24T14:04:29+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/AS_Kongresni_Servis_4.jpg", "tags": [ "agency", "as congress service", "event organization", "eventprofs", "mobile application", "zagreb", "SEEmice.com recommendations" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/south-east-europe-abundance-of-authentic-experience/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/south-east-europe-abundance-of-authentic-experience/", "title": "South East Europe \u2013 Abundance of authentic experience", "content_html": "

[quote_box_center]Is there a demand and the awareness of a demand for the authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component in our region? Are such programs offered and what do\u00a0they involve? The answers to these questions as well as suggestions and ideas for some\u00a0new programs and activities are given by #eventprofs from the region of South East\u00a0Europe during a survey organized by SEEbtm magazine during mid 2015.[/quote_box_center]

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Judging by the answers to questions\u00a0asked during the survey, there is a\u00a0considerable demand (65% in total)\u00a0for local customs and culture, or to\u00a0be more precise \u2013 for the desire to\u00a0taste\u00a0\u201cthe local\u201d.

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Almost half of the participants in the\u00a0survey, 40 % of them, said that they\u00a0often seek authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component.

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Such demands are often expressed\u00a0by guests, colleagues, business partners\u00a0and delegations from other\u00a0countries.
\nAlso, they are mostly expressed\u00a0by MICE groups. 25% of participants\u00a0said that they occasionally\u00a0have such demands.

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The situation being often black and\u00a0white,\u00a0so were the opinions which\u00a0were\u00a0often opposing. Interestingly\u00a0enough,\u00a0as distinct from the 40% of\u00a0the participants who have this type\u00a0of demands,\u00a0there is an almost equal\u00a0percentage\u00a0(35%) of those who\u00a0hardly ever make this type of demands.

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When travelling as tourists, the participants\u00a0emphasize the desire to experience\u00a0local and cultural offer and\u00a0\u201cget to know the place\u201d this way.\u00a0When travelling for business purposes\u00a0they are usually prevented by tight\u00a0schedules from focusing on local\u00a0activities.

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The majority of participants pointed\u00a0out that they do not plan local and\u00a0cultural activities and experiences in\u00a0advance, since they mostly prepare\u00a0them according to the needs and affinities\u00a0of the clients, and depending\u00a0on the situation.

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On the other hand, 35% of the participants\u00a0stated that they, in advance\u00a0planed the activities such as tours,\u00a0sightseeing trips, dining at local restaurants\u00a0and so on. Around 20% of\u00a0the participants said that they organize\u00a0activities which are then carried out with local agencies that organize\u00a0tours, sightseeing trips, team\u00a0building activities and the like.
\nThe least of the questionees, 8% to\u00a0be more precise, said that they organize\u00a0these activities only when they\u00a0travel for pleasure and when they organize\u00a0the trip on their own.

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Activities planned in advance are, for\u00a0example, team building activities,\u00a0such\u00a0as: baking home made cookies,\u00a0barbecues, \u201ccourses\u201d on rakija (home\u00a0made\u00a0brandy), the process of its preparation\u00a0and tasting, quizzes\u00a0\u201cHow\u00a0much do you know about a certain\u00a0destination\u201d\u00a0with symbolic prizes\u00a0\u2013\u00a0symbols of the country, memory\u00a0games\u00a0with memory cards with certain\u00a0symbols printed on them.\u00a0UNESCO heritage sites are also
\npart\u00a0of the demand.

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Now we come to the most interesting\u00a0part. We give you the answers to\u00a0the question – what makes a certain\u00a0place/region – specific.\u00a0An interesting cultural or historic\u00a0fact\u00a0and monuments,\u00a0as well as old\u00a0crafts,\u00a0customs and characteristic\u00a0methods\u00a0of food preparation\u2026
\nRead what event professionals from\u00a0the region have selected.

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From Serbia\u2026

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Most of the participants have singled\u00a0out Belgrade, not only as the cultural\u00a0and historical capital of Serbia,\u00a0but also as the most attractive destination\u00a0for visitors. The participants\u00a0have distinguished Savamala as the\u00a0design district, a new part of the city\u00a0which is a meeting point of art, culture,\u00a0history and entertainment.
\nThe foreigners often call it \u2013 the Serbian\u00a0Berlin.

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Aside from Belgrade royal palaces\u00a0(Old and New Palace, the Royal Palace,\u00a0the White Palace),\u00a0Princess Ljubica\u2019s\u00a0Residence,\u00a0House of King Peter\u00a0I.\u00a0A great number of foreign tourists\u00a0are interested in visiting the House\u00a0of\u00a0Flowers, as well as the Nikola\u00a0Tesla\u00a0Museum.

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Princess Ljubica\u2019s Residence
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Some of the survey participants believe\u00a0that the legends of vampires, fairies\u00a0and the evil spirits can be used\u00a0for tourism purposes.

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[quote_box_right]Talking about old-crafts, event\u00a0professionals who took part\u00a0in the survey, point out the\u00a0old fashioned candy store in\u00a0Gavrila Principa Street, as well\u00a0as the quilt maker in Zemun.[/quote_box_right]

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\u201cBelgrade has a rich cultural-historical\u00a0offer (heritage from prehistoric\u00a0period,\u00a0Ancient Rome, Middle Ages,\u00a0Ottoman Empire, Austro-Hungarian\u00a0Empire and national heritage as well)\u00a0and the reputation of the phoenixcity.
\nBelgrade is the only capital in Europe\u00a0which is positioned on two rivers\u00a0and has an ornithology haven in the\u00a0very vicinity of the city center.

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\nWhat is special about Belgrade is its\u00a0underground city (a very interesting\u00a0project called \u201cBelgrade below the\u00a0surface of Belgrade\u201d) which is insufficiently\u00a0explored and presented to\u00a0the general public (for the past several\u00a0years ,a group of urban archeologists\u00a0gathered around the Center for\u00a0the Urban Development has been\u00a0gradually changing this image of Belgrade\u00a0and trying to use researched\u00a0heritage for the purpose of tourism\u00a0and culture), and the heritage of the\u00a0former Socialist Federal Republic of\u00a0Yugoslavia, the founder of the Non-Aligned Movement (these are two\u00a0new tourism niches which should be\u00a0used).

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\nThe characteristic of the whole Serbia\u00a0is the \u201cslava\u201d, the tradition involving\u00a0loads of food, and ajvar. Our Serbian\u00a0hedonism is in a way a tourist attraction\u00a0of its own for foreign\u00a0tourists\u201d,\u00a0says Slavica Jovanovic Kubat, European\u00a0Movement in Serbia.

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Devil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos)
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Devil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos) and Potpecka\u00a0Cave are miracles of nature\u00a0which leave a strong impression.\u00a0Petrovaradin Fortress, the town of\u00a0Sremski\u00a0Karlovci, famous for wine,\u00a0also has the Museum of Beekeeping\u00a0to offer. Fruska Gora Monastery\u00a0Tours\u00a0must not be missed.
\nSerbia offers many top rated wineries.\u00a0Wine tours and tasting local wines\u00a0are certainly an authentic experience.\u00a0Wineries like Aleksandovic, Zvonko\u00a0Bogdan,\u00a0Kovacevic, Sapat, Janko,\u00a0Temet\u00a0are some of the many wineries\u00a0this county has to offer.
\nSmederevo Fortress is the biggest\u00a0plateau\u00a0fortress in Europe, and this\u00a0medieval\u00a0town is surrounded by 25\u00a0towers with over 20 meters in height\u00a0and battlements approximately 10\u00a0meters\u00a0high and 4 meters wide.

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When you are in Smederevo you simply\u00a0must visit Obrenovic Villa belonging\u00a0to the royal family Obrenovic,\u00a0which has been open for public visits\u00a0since mid 2015.

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[quote_box_right]A tip
\nIf you want to feel the pulse of\u00a0a city and the daily rhythm of\u00a0its people you should visit the\u00a0green market![/quote_box_right]

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Montenegro…

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The participants in the survey from\u00a0Montenegro say that the natural\u00a0beauty of Montenegro, whether it`s\u00a0the Adriatic coast or the mountains\u00a0in the north, are what is specific for\u00a0this country.\u00a0Also, the traditions and the rich history\u00a0make this region recognizable,\u00a0as well as prsuta, kajmak and loza\u00a0which are a must for every tourist.

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A unique ambiance of the the Bay of\u00a0Kotor and the Old Town Kotor will\u00a0make a lasting impression, whereas\u00a0nearby islands such as Lady of the\u00a0Rock\u00a0(Gospa od Skrpjela), Saint George\u00a0(Sveti Djordje), Lady of Mercy\u00a0(Gospa od Milosti) and Mamula (during\u00a0both World Wars the fort on this\u00a0island served as a prison) each have\u00a0a unique story to tell.

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Old Town Budva
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The spirit of the history and the luxurious\u00a0days of the old can also be\u00a0felt in the Palace of King Nikola on\u00a0Cetinje, which has been turned into\u00a0a museum.
\nThe Old Town Budva is reviving a true\u00a0spirit of the seaside with the battlements\u00a0of the old city (you must take\u00a0a walk on the battlements for a real\u00a0experience), parapets, churches of\u00a0St. Ivan and Santa Marija in Punta.

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A Citadel in the Old Town Budva is a\u00a0unique place for many events and it\u00a0represents a Mideaval castle rich in\u00a0distinguishing features.

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In Croatia\u2026

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As for participants from Croatia, they\u00a0emphasize the Adriatic coast as\u00a0the specific feature of Croatia.
\nFor them Istra is the most attractive\u00a0tourist destination, because of its cultural\u00a0heritage, various manifestations\u00a0all year round, as well as local\u00a0cuisine.
\nIt is also a region famous for\u00a0wine, olive oil, tartouffes, fresh fish,\u00a0cheese.\u00a0A glorious Pula Arena, Old Town Rovinj\u00a0and Porec are also some of the authentic destinations.

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[quote_box_left]If you want an unforgettable\u00a0view, you should visit National\u00a0Park Lovcen and Njegos Mausoleum.[/quote_box_left]

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The fairytale hills of Zagorje, Natural\u00a0Park Medvenica in the vicinity\u00a0of Zagreb are a must for nature lovers.\u00a0Lovers\u00a0of tradition and history\u00a0should\u00a0visit beautiful wooden houses\u00a0of Turopolje,\u00a0as well as some of the\u00a0numerous\u00a0castles (more than 100 in\u00a0Croatia),\u00a0and each one of them has\u00a0a story which will tingle your imagination.
\nFolklore songs and dance are characteristical\u00a0tradition for each country\u00a0in this region, and differ in traditional\u00a0clothing and the dance itself.

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City of Rovinj
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Omis, a town in the heart of Dalmatia,\u00a0famous for being the home of\u00a0the pirates in the XIII and XIV century
\nhas many interesting traditional\u00a0manifestations and customs.\u00a0Guitar Fest, Dalmatian Klapa Songs\u00a0Festival\u00a0and the Battle of the Pirates\u00a0are some of its interesting events.

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From dishes in the local cuisine tourists\u00a0should try \u201czagorske strukle\u201d\u00a0(similar\u00a0to pies with different fillings,\u00a0usually\u00a0it`s cheese), or \u201cgreblica\u201d (which\u00a0is closest to gibanica and proja).

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\u201cThere are islands in Croatia unknown\u00a0to tourists, and our tourism \u201crepresentatives\u201d\u00a0do not even try to present\u00a0them.
\nVillage tourism could be a \u201chit\u201d in Slavonia,\u00a0and Lika and Gorski kotar could\u00a0attract tourist with their rich cousines\u00a0and mild climate in the sumer\u201d,\u00a0says Rajna Stern.

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[quote_box_right]Tourists should see the preparation\u00a0of Soparnik and taste it.\u00a0It is a very simple, but popular\u00a0and tasty\u00a0traditional dish baked\u00a0on the traditional\u00a0plate over\u00a0a stone hearth.[/quote_box_right]

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Meanwhile, in Bosnia…

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The survey participants have described\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0and Herzegovina as the\u00a0country of rich local cuisine and desserts\u00a0which leave a deep impression.

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There are characteristic methods of\u00a0preparation of local desserts and barbecue\u00a0with special kinds of meat.\u00a0\u201cVarious cultural (preserved different\u00a0religious and cultural communities)\u00a0and natural (deep canyons and\u00a0high\u00a0mountains\u2026) heritage and the\u00a0traditional hospitality of the people\u00a0are visible especially through customs\u00a0and traditional drinking of coffee.
\nThe writer Miroslav Krleza said: Let\u00a0Ms. Europe forgive me but she has\u00a0no cultural monuments. Inca tribe in\u00a0South America has monuments, Egypt\u00a0has real cultural monuments.
\nLet Ms. Europe forgive me, but only\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0has monuments. Stecke! Tombstones!\u00a0(Medieval tombstones that\u00a0can be find in no other country in\u00a0Europe,\u00a0except Bosnia)\u201d, says Zoran\u00a0Bibanovic,\u00a0Wigwam Travel & Consulting.

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What do #eventprofs\u00a0remember from their travels?

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When questioned about the experiences\u00a0from private or business trips,\u00a0most participants said that it was\u00a0the food, that is \u2013 local cuisine.
\nWhether it is the fish stew in Hungary,\u00a0home made cheese in Denmark,\u00a0ice-cream in Italy, wine in France or\u00a0baklava in Turkey, each one on them\u00a0enjoyed local cuisine and flavors of a\u00a0particular country.
\nAlso, they point out the cultural component\u00a0and religion as special, memorable\u00a0experiences which made\u00a0a particular destination even more\u00a0interesting,\u00a0as in Tirana going to the\u00a0local\u00a0witch which \u201cforetells\u201d by looking\u00a0into crystal sugar.

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Among the unique experiences and\u00a0memories of a destination, they also\u00a0mention local festivals and manifestations.
\nDuring their travels, each one of them\u00a0had a specific way of experiencing\u00a0different culture, religion and\u00a0traditions,\u00a0but they were unanimous\u00a0when talking about what leaves the\u00a0strongest impression \u2013 the hospitality\u00a0of the local people of each place,\u00a0city or country.

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The post South East Europe \u2013 Abundance of authentic experience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "[quote_box_center]Is there a demand and the awareness of a demand for the authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component in our region? Are such programs offered and what do\u00a0they involve? The answers to these questions as well as suggestions and ideas for some\u00a0new programs and activities are given by #eventprofs from the region of South East\u00a0Europe during a survey organized by SEEbtm magazine during mid 2015.[/quote_box_center]\nJudging by the answers to questions\u00a0asked during the survey, there is a\u00a0considerable demand (65% in total)\u00a0for local customs and culture, or to\u00a0be more precise \u2013 for the desire to\u00a0taste\u00a0\u201cthe local\u201d.\nAlmost half of the participants in the\u00a0survey, 40 % of them, said that they\u00a0often seek authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component.\nSuch demands are often expressed\u00a0by guests, colleagues, business partners\u00a0and delegations from other\u00a0countries.\nAlso, they are mostly expressed\u00a0by MICE groups. 25% of participants\u00a0said that they occasionally\u00a0have such demands.\nThe situation being often black and\u00a0white,\u00a0so were the opinions which\u00a0were\u00a0often opposing. Interestingly\u00a0enough,\u00a0as distinct from the 40% of\u00a0the participants who have this type\u00a0of demands,\u00a0there is an almost equal\u00a0percentage\u00a0(35%) of those who\u00a0hardly ever make this type of demands.\nWhen travelling as tourists, the participants\u00a0emphasize the desire to experience\u00a0local and cultural offer and\u00a0\u201cget to know the place\u201d this way.\u00a0When travelling for business purposes\u00a0they are usually prevented by tight\u00a0schedules from focusing on local\u00a0activities.\nThe majority of participants pointed\u00a0out that they do not plan local and\u00a0cultural activities and experiences in\u00a0advance, since they mostly prepare\u00a0them according to the needs and affinities\u00a0of the clients, and depending\u00a0on the situation.\n\nOn the other hand, 35% of the participants\u00a0stated that they, in advance\u00a0planed the activities such as tours,\u00a0sightseeing trips, dining at local restaurants\u00a0and so on. Around 20% of\u00a0the participants said that they organize\u00a0activities which are then carried out with local agencies that organize\u00a0tours, sightseeing trips, team\u00a0building activities and the like.\nThe least of the questionees, 8% to\u00a0be more precise, said that they organize\u00a0these activities only when they\u00a0travel for pleasure and when they organize\u00a0the trip on their own.\nActivities planned in advance are, for\u00a0example, team building activities,\u00a0such\u00a0as: baking home made cookies,\u00a0barbecues, \u201ccourses\u201d on rakija (home\u00a0made\u00a0brandy), the process of its preparation\u00a0and tasting, quizzes\u00a0\u201cHow\u00a0much do you know about a certain\u00a0destination\u201d\u00a0with symbolic prizes\u00a0\u2013\u00a0symbols of the country, memory\u00a0games\u00a0with memory cards with certain\u00a0symbols printed on them.\u00a0UNESCO heritage sites are also\npart\u00a0of the demand.\nNow we come to the most interesting\u00a0part. We give you the answers to\u00a0the question – what makes a certain\u00a0place/region – specific.\u00a0An interesting cultural or historic\u00a0fact\u00a0and monuments,\u00a0as well as old\u00a0crafts,\u00a0customs and characteristic\u00a0methods\u00a0of food preparation\u2026\nRead what event professionals from\u00a0the region have selected.\nFrom Serbia\u2026\nMost of the participants have singled\u00a0out Belgrade, not only as the cultural\u00a0and historical capital of Serbia,\u00a0but also as the most attractive destination\u00a0for visitors. The participants\u00a0have distinguished Savamala as the\u00a0design district, a new part of the city\u00a0which is a meeting point of art, culture,\u00a0history and entertainment.\nThe foreigners often call it \u2013 the Serbian\u00a0Berlin.\nAside from Belgrade royal palaces\u00a0(Old and New Palace, the Royal Palace,\u00a0the White Palace),\u00a0Princess Ljubica\u2019s\u00a0Residence,\u00a0House of King Peter\u00a0I.\u00a0A great number of foreign tourists\u00a0are interested in visiting the House\u00a0of\u00a0Flowers, as well as the Nikola\u00a0Tesla\u00a0Museum.\nPrincess Ljubica\u2019s Residence\nSome of the survey participants believe\u00a0that the legends of vampires, fairies\u00a0and the evil spirits can be used\u00a0for tourism purposes.\n[quote_box_right]Talking about old-crafts, event\u00a0professionals who took part\u00a0in the survey, point out the\u00a0old fashioned candy store in\u00a0Gavrila Principa Street, as well\u00a0as the quilt maker in Zemun.[/quote_box_right]\n\u201cBelgrade has a rich cultural-historical\u00a0offer (heritage from prehistoric\u00a0period,\u00a0Ancient Rome, Middle Ages,\u00a0Ottoman Empire, Austro-Hungarian\u00a0Empire and national heritage as well)\u00a0and the reputation of the phoenixcity.\nBelgrade is the only capital in Europe\u00a0which is positioned on two rivers\u00a0and has an ornithology haven in the\u00a0very vicinity of the city center.\n\nWhat is special about Belgrade is its\u00a0underground city (a very interesting\u00a0project called \u201cBelgrade below the\u00a0surface of Belgrade\u201d) which is insufficiently\u00a0explored and presented to\u00a0the general public (for the past several\u00a0years ,a group of urban archeologists\u00a0gathered around the Center for\u00a0the Urban Development has been\u00a0gradually changing this image of Belgrade\u00a0and trying to use researched\u00a0heritage for the purpose of tourism\u00a0and culture), and the heritage of the\u00a0former Socialist Federal Republic of\u00a0Yugoslavia, the founder of the Non-Aligned Movement (these are two\u00a0new tourism niches which should be\u00a0used).\n\nThe characteristic of the whole Serbia\u00a0is the \u201cslava\u201d, the tradition involving\u00a0loads of food, and ajvar. Our Serbian\u00a0hedonism is in a way a tourist attraction\u00a0of its own for foreign\u00a0tourists\u201d,\u00a0says Slavica Jovanovic Kubat, European\u00a0Movement in Serbia.\nDevil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos)\nDevil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos) and Potpecka\u00a0Cave are miracles of nature\u00a0which leave a strong impression.\u00a0Petrovaradin Fortress, the town of\u00a0Sremski\u00a0Karlovci, famous for wine,\u00a0also has the Museum of Beekeeping\u00a0to offer. Fruska Gora Monastery\u00a0Tours\u00a0must not be missed.\nSerbia offers many top rated wineries.\u00a0Wine tours and tasting local wines\u00a0are certainly an authentic experience.\u00a0Wineries like Aleksandovic, Zvonko\u00a0Bogdan,\u00a0Kovacevic, Sapat, Janko,\u00a0Temet\u00a0are some of the many wineries\u00a0this county has to offer.\nSmederevo Fortress is the biggest\u00a0plateau\u00a0fortress in Europe, and this\u00a0medieval\u00a0town is surrounded by 25\u00a0towers with over 20 meters in height\u00a0and battlements approximately 10\u00a0meters\u00a0high and 4 meters wide.\nWhen you are in Smederevo you simply\u00a0must visit Obrenovic Villa belonging\u00a0to the royal family Obrenovic,\u00a0which has been open for public visits\u00a0since mid 2015.\n[quote_box_right]A tip\nIf you want to feel the pulse of\u00a0a city and the daily rhythm of\u00a0its people you should visit the\u00a0green market![/quote_box_right]\nMontenegro…\nThe participants in the survey from\u00a0Montenegro say that the natural\u00a0beauty of Montenegro, whether it`s\u00a0the Adriatic coast or the mountains\u00a0in the north, are what is specific for\u00a0this country.\u00a0Also, the traditions and the rich history\u00a0make this region recognizable,\u00a0as well as prsuta, kajmak and loza\u00a0which are a must for every tourist.\nA unique ambiance of the the Bay of\u00a0Kotor and the Old Town Kotor will\u00a0make a lasting impression, whereas\u00a0nearby islands such as Lady of the\u00a0Rock\u00a0(Gospa od Skrpjela), Saint George\u00a0(Sveti Djordje), Lady of Mercy\u00a0(Gospa od Milosti) and Mamula (during\u00a0both World Wars the fort on this\u00a0island served as a prison) each have\u00a0a unique story to tell.\nOld Town Budva\nThe spirit of the history and the luxurious\u00a0days of the old can also be\u00a0felt in the Palace of King Nikola on\u00a0Cetinje, which has been turned into\u00a0a museum.\nThe Old Town Budva is reviving a true\u00a0spirit of the seaside with the battlements\u00a0of the old city (you must take\u00a0a walk on the battlements for a real\u00a0experience), parapets, churches of\u00a0St. Ivan and Santa Marija in Punta.\nA Citadel in the Old Town Budva is a\u00a0unique place for many events and it\u00a0represents a Mideaval castle rich in\u00a0distinguishing features.\nIn Croatia\u2026\nAs for participants from Croatia, they\u00a0emphasize the Adriatic coast as\u00a0the specific feature of Croatia.\nFor them Istra is the most attractive\u00a0tourist destination, because of its cultural\u00a0heritage, various manifestations\u00a0all year round, as well as local\u00a0cuisine.\nIt is also a region famous for\u00a0wine, olive oil, tartouffes, fresh fish,\u00a0cheese.\u00a0A glorious Pula Arena, Old Town Rovinj\u00a0and Porec are also some of the authentic destinations.\n[quote_box_left]If you want an unforgettable\u00a0view, you should visit National\u00a0Park Lovcen and Njegos Mausoleum.[/quote_box_left]\nThe fairytale hills of Zagorje, Natural\u00a0Park Medvenica in the vicinity\u00a0of Zagreb are a must for nature lovers.\u00a0Lovers\u00a0of tradition and history\u00a0should\u00a0visit beautiful wooden houses\u00a0of Turopolje,\u00a0as well as some of the\u00a0numerous\u00a0castles (more than 100 in\u00a0Croatia),\u00a0and each one of them has\u00a0a story which will tingle your imagination.\nFolklore songs and dance are characteristical\u00a0tradition for each country\u00a0in this region, and differ in traditional\u00a0clothing and the dance itself.\nCity of Rovinj\nOmis, a town in the heart of Dalmatia,\u00a0famous for being the home of\u00a0the pirates in the XIII and XIV century\nhas many interesting traditional\u00a0manifestations and customs.\u00a0Guitar Fest, Dalmatian Klapa Songs\u00a0Festival\u00a0and the Battle of the Pirates\u00a0are some of its interesting events.\nFrom dishes in the local cuisine tourists\u00a0should try \u201czagorske strukle\u201d\u00a0(similar\u00a0to pies with different fillings,\u00a0usually\u00a0it`s cheese), or \u201cgreblica\u201d (which\u00a0is closest to gibanica and proja).\n\u201cThere are islands in Croatia unknown\u00a0to tourists, and our tourism \u201crepresentatives\u201d\u00a0do not even try to present\u00a0them.\nVillage tourism could be a \u201chit\u201d in Slavonia,\u00a0and Lika and Gorski kotar could\u00a0attract tourist with their rich cousines\u00a0and mild climate in the sumer\u201d,\u00a0says Rajna Stern.\n[quote_box_right]Tourists should see the preparation\u00a0of Soparnik and taste it.\u00a0It is a very simple, but popular\u00a0and tasty\u00a0traditional dish baked\u00a0on the traditional\u00a0plate over\u00a0a stone hearth.[/quote_box_right]\nMeanwhile, in Bosnia…\nThe survey participants have described\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0and Herzegovina as the\u00a0country of rich local cuisine and desserts\u00a0which leave a deep impression.\nThere are characteristic methods of\u00a0preparation of local desserts and barbecue\u00a0with special kinds of meat.\u00a0\u201cVarious cultural (preserved different\u00a0religious and cultural communities)\u00a0and natural (deep canyons and\u00a0high\u00a0mountains\u2026) heritage and the\u00a0traditional hospitality of the people\u00a0are visible especially through customs\u00a0and traditional drinking of coffee.\nThe writer Miroslav Krleza said: Let\u00a0Ms. Europe forgive me but she has\u00a0no cultural monuments. Inca tribe in\u00a0South America has monuments, Egypt\u00a0has real cultural monuments.\nLet Ms. Europe forgive me, but only\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0has monuments. Stecke! Tombstones!\u00a0(Medieval tombstones that\u00a0can be find in no other country in\u00a0Europe,\u00a0except Bosnia)\u201d, says Zoran\u00a0Bibanovic,\u00a0Wigwam Travel & Consulting.\nWhat do #eventprofs\u00a0remember from their travels?\nWhen questioned about the experiences\u00a0from private or business trips,\u00a0most participants said that it was\u00a0the food, that is \u2013 local cuisine.\nWhether it is the fish stew in Hungary,\u00a0home made cheese in Denmark,\u00a0ice-cream in Italy, wine in France or\u00a0baklava in Turkey, each one on them\u00a0enjoyed local cuisine and flavors of a\u00a0particular country.\nAlso, they point out the cultural component\u00a0and religion as special, memorable\u00a0experiences which made\u00a0a particular destination even more\u00a0interesting,\u00a0as in Tirana going to the\u00a0local\u00a0witch which \u201cforetells\u201d by looking\u00a0into crystal sugar.\nAmong the unique experiences and\u00a0memories of a destination, they also\u00a0mention local festivals and manifestations.\nDuring their travels, each one of them\u00a0had a specific way of experiencing\u00a0different culture, religion and\u00a0traditions,\u00a0but they were unanimous\u00a0when talking about what leaves the\u00a0strongest impression \u2013 the hospitality\u00a0of the local people of each place,\u00a0city or country.\n\nThe post South East Europe \u2013 Abundance of authentic experience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-27T13:16:25+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-29T16:01:31+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/bascarsija-1_mini1.jpg", "tags": [ "authentic experience", "event organization", "eventprofs", "local culture", "local customs", "local dishes", "old crafts", "pick", "the power of local", "tradition", "MUST READ", "RESEARCH", "Trends" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-international-eventex-2016-is-open-for-registration/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-international-eventex-2016-is-open-for-registration/", "title": "The International Eventex 2016 is Open for Registration", "content_html": "

The 8th edition of Eventex 2016 will be held from 16th to 18th March in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Eventex represents an annual event dedicated to meetings and event professionals providing the leading industry expertise. Registrations are opened for international meeting and event professionals.

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For this edition, Eventex provides a various program delivered by global experts from the meeting and event industry. Also, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy in other activities including dining, cultural angle and smart networking.

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The first two days of Eventex 2016 are scheduled for acquiring new skills: 6 exclusive masterclasses led by experienced trainers from UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany and USA will ensure a five-star education. The main topics of the masterclasses are: meeting and event design, event ROI, experience marketing, content marketing, incentive travel, audiovisual and event technology.

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The third day will be dedicated to conferences with speakers as well as with best-selling authors from around the world.

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\n", "content_text": "The 8th edition of Eventex 2016 will be held from 16th to 18th March in Sofia, Bulgaria.\nEventex represents an annual event dedicated to meetings and event professionals providing the leading industry expertise. Registrations are opened for international meeting and event professionals.\nFor this edition, Eventex provides a various program delivered by global experts from the meeting and event industry. Also, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy in other activities including dining, cultural angle and smart networking.\n\nThe first two days of Eventex 2016 are scheduled for acquiring new skills: 6 exclusive masterclasses led by experienced trainers from UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany and USA will ensure a five-star education. The main topics of the masterclasses are: meeting and event design, event ROI, experience marketing, content marketing, incentive travel, audiovisual and event technology.\nThe third day will be dedicated to conferences with speakers as well as with best-selling authors from around the world.\nThe post The International Eventex 2016 is Open for Registration appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-14T15:31:56+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-29T16:44:43+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miroslava Jeremic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miroslava/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Miroslava.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Eventex-main-logo.jpg", "tags": [ "bulgaria", "eventex 2016", "eventprofs", "meetings industry", "Trade Shows" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/oneworld-events-celebrated-its-second-birthday-at-imex/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/oneworld-events-celebrated-its-second-birthday-at-imex/", "title": "oneworld events celebrated its second birthday at IMEX", "content_html": "

oneworld events was \u201cborn\u201d at IMEX Frankfurt in May 2013 \u2013 and since then, like any bonny new arrival, it has won many admirers as it has grown.

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\u00a0In its first two years, oneworld events has signed contracts with almost 200 organisers of events, conventions and shows, taking place in more than 80 different locations worldwide, with combined attendees totalling almost half a million.

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oneworld events is aimed at conferences, conventions, exhibitions and special events targeting a minimum of 100 international attendees. Requests are accepted as early as five years in advance and up to three months prior to the event date.

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oneworld is an alliance of 15 of the world\u2019s leading airlines, committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travellers. Member airlines include airberlin, American Airlines (including US Airways), British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN Airlines, TAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, and around 30 affiliates.

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\n", "content_text": "oneworld events was \u201cborn\u201d at IMEX Frankfurt in May 2013 \u2013 and since then, like any bonny new arrival, it has won many admirers as it has grown.\n\u00a0In its first two years, oneworld events has signed contracts with almost 200 organisers of events, conventions and shows, taking place in more than 80 different locations worldwide, with combined attendees totalling almost half a million.\noneworld events is aimed at conferences, conventions, exhibitions and special events targeting a minimum of 100 international attendees. Requests are accepted as early as five years in advance and up to three months prior to the event date.\nFor event and convention organisers, oneworld events provides:\n\nAn efficient and user-friendly centralised process, with one set of terms and conditions covering travel on all oneworld member airlines that can be ready for acceptance just days after submitting the online request form.\n\n\nAttractive discounts for attendees on flights on oneworld member airlines, which together now serve more than 1,000 destinations in 155 countries around the globe. Those discounts can now be obtained not just by booking direct via oneworld events\u2019 easy-to-use website but also by designated travel agencies.\n\nThe chance for organisers to earn and redeem travel credits for flights on participating oneworld member airlines. \n\n\nSimple online access to real-time management reports 24/7, when using oneworld\u2019s own online booking tool, to help meet attendees\u2019 travel needs.\n\nA ready-to-use oneworld promotional toolkit to build attendee awareness.\n\nJose Maria Chema Alvarado\nFor attendees, oneworld events offers: \n\nAttractive discounts on flights for attendees and one travel companion each, on oneworld member airlines, which together now serve more than 1,000 destinations in 155 countries around the globe. Those discounts can now be obtained not just by booking direct via oneworld events\u2019 easy-to-use website but also by designated travel agencies. \nA user-friendly booking tool that displays the most convenient flights and multiple fare options from hundreds of departure points all over the world to the event or convention location. \nTravel on a collection of some of the world\u2019s leading airlines. \nRound-the-clock support, when booking via oneworld\u2019s own online booking tool, with the oneworld events helpdesk ready to help via email or phone. \nAll the usual privileges and benefits afforded to members of any oneworld member airline frequent flyer programme \u2013 including the ability to earn miles/points and, for top tier cardholders and one companion each, to use any of the 600 plus airport lounges provided by the alliance\u2019s airlines the world over. Attendees who are not yet members can sign-up before they depart and then receive their benefits and privileges on their way to or from their convention of event.\n\n[quote_box_center]\nAbout oneworld\noneworld is an alliance of 15 of the world\u2019s leading airlines, committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travellers. Member airlines include airberlin, American Airlines (including US Airways), British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN Airlines, TAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, and around 30 affiliates.\n[/quote_box_center]\nThe post oneworld events celebrated its second birthday at IMEX appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-05-21T13:51:21+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-22T09:28:36+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/2014-10-14-oneworld-events-large-with-tailfins.jpg", "tags": [ "AIRLINE COMPANY", "eventprofs", "imex", "meetingprofs", "oneworld", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/5th-gathering-of-meeting-industry-of-the-see-region-was-held-in-belgrade/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/5th-gathering-of-meeting-industry-of-the-see-region-was-held-in-belgrade/", "title": "5th Gathering of meeting industry of the SEE region was held in Belgrade", "content_html": "

On the first day of the International Tourism Fair in Belgrade, 19th February 2015, an event called SEEbtm Party (South East Europe Business Travel & Meetings) held at restaurant Kalemegdanska terasa, brought together 250 the most important representatives in the field of business travel and meetings industry (hotels, event venues and congress centers, agencies, and companies – organizers of events), and also the important representatives of tourism organizations.

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The importance of meeting industry is reflected in the opportunities to represent Serbia and the region as a very attractive destination for organizing various manifestation, conferences and events.

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SEEbtm Party is a serious platform for the establishment and development of regional cooperation in the field of business travel and event organization and the chance to share experience, establish and strengthen contacts.

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The jubilee 5th regional gathering of event professionals has surpassed the expectations of attendees, proved in practice as the premier organization which connects people, was the place where many cooperations were confirmed, and created the basis for the next gathering.

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\n", "content_text": "On the first day of the International Tourism Fair in Belgrade, 19th February 2015, an event called SEEbtm Party (South East Europe Business Travel & Meetings) held at restaurant Kalemegdanska terasa, brought together 250 the most important representatives in the field of business travel and meetings industry (hotels, event venues and congress centers, agencies, and companies – organizers of events), and also the important representatives of tourism organizations.\nThe importance of meeting industry is reflected in the opportunities to represent Serbia and the region as a very attractive destination for organizing various manifestation, conferences and events.\nSEEbtm Party is a serious platform for the establishment and development of regional cooperation in the field of business travel and event organization and the chance to share experience, establish and strengthen contacts.\nThe jubilee 5th regional gathering of event professionals has surpassed the expectations of attendees, proved in practice as the premier organization which connects people, was the place where many cooperations were confirmed, and created the basis for the next gathering.\nSEE PHOTO GALLERY\u00a0\nVIDEO\nThe post 5th Gathering of meeting industry of the SEE region was held in Belgrade appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-03-04T13:34:32+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-22T16:39:21+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/10988928_784495388302017_5032271373149083447_o.jpg", "tags": [ "eventprofs", "Kalemegdanska terasa", "MICE", "SEEbtm Party", "News and events" ] } ] }