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As of September 2022, Subotica has become richer for one more hotel – boutique hotel “Artist”.
\nThe hotel building is a protected cultural monument, and the reconstruction and addition of a new part was carried out, which was absolutely in harmony with the concept and spirit of this city.
\nThe hotel has 30 accommodation units, a restaurant, a roof top, a wine bar, a \u00a0conference room with a capacity of 30 to 100 seats, depending on the set up.
\nSpa center, Finnish sauna and Turkish bath are also available to guests.
\nThe post New hotel in the offer of Subotica – hotel “Artist” appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "As of September 2022, Subotica has become richer for one more hotel – boutique hotel “Artist”.\nThe hotel building is a protected cultural monument, and the reconstruction and addition of a new part was carried out, which was absolutely in harmony with the concept and spirit of this city.\nThe hotel has 30 accommodation units, a restaurant, a roof top, a wine bar, a \u00a0conference room with a capacity of 30 to 100 seats, depending on the set up.\nSpa center, Finnish sauna and Turkish bath are also available to guests.\nThe post New hotel in the offer of Subotica – hotel “Artist” appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2023-11-17T11:20:28+01:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-17T11:20:28+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/Hotel-Artist-Subotica.jpg", "tags": [ "conference room", "event organization", "hotel", "hotel in subotica", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/38810/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/38810/", "title": "Hotel Tamis \u2013 a newly opened hotel in Pancevo", "content_html": "Hotel Tamis, a renovated hotel in Pancevo, offers 80 accommodation units divided into 40 classic rooms, 20 superior studios and 20 suits, on six floors. Also, within the hotel there is a restaurant, a cafe, pastry shop and pizzeria, an aperitif bar.
\nWhen we talk about congress facilities, the hotel has 2 conference rooms, as well as 4 multifunctional banquet halls that can be used for conferences, seminars, and corporate celebrations, and can accommodate between 120 and 700 people, depending on the set up.
\nThe guests also have a Wellness Center at their disposal, with a variety of facilities. Also, Hotel Tamis has a capacity of 200 parking spaces and 14 garage spaces.
\nThe post Hotel Tamis – a newly opened hotel in Pancevo appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Hotel Tamis, a renovated hotel in Pancevo, offers 80 accommodation units divided into 40 classic rooms, 20 superior studios and 20 suits, on six floors. Also, within the hotel there is a restaurant, a cafe, pastry shop and pizzeria, an aperitif bar.\nWhen we talk about congress facilities, the hotel has 2 conference rooms, as well as 4 multifunctional banquet halls that can be used for conferences, seminars, and corporate celebrations, and can accommodate between 120 and 700 people, depending on the set up.\nThe guests also have a Wellness Center at their disposal, with a variety of facilities. Also, Hotel Tamis has a capacity of 200 parking spaces and 14 garage spaces.\nThe post Hotel Tamis – a newly opened hotel in Pancevo appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2023-11-15T12:07:10+01:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-15T12:08:02+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/449551277-1.jpg", "tags": [ "conference rooms", "event organization", "hotel", "hotel in pancevo", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/five-years-of-southern-shine/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/five-years-of-southern-shine/", "title": "Five Years of Southern Shine", "content_html": "On\u00ad this\u00ad occasion,\u00ad we\u00ad met\u00ad with\u00ad Mr Ivan Gajic, Director of Sales and Marketing of the Regent Hotel, \u00adto\u00ad tell\u00ad us more\u00ad about\u00ad the\u00ad past\u00ad months\u00ad and\u00ad plans\u00ad for\u00ad the\u00ad end\u00ad of the\u00ad year\u00ad/\u00adspring\u00ad 2020.
\nWhat will you remember as a company in 2019?
\nThis year will be memorable as it was our first jubilee as August 1st marked the fifth anniversary of the ope\u00adning of Regent Porto Montenegro. On the eve of the anniversary, the BAIA was the third wing to open at the hotel after an investment of \u20ac36 million. We have now architecturally completed the hotel project and today we offer our guests a diversified selection of rooms, residences and elite pentho\u00aduses, which we consider to be the best gift for the five-year anniversary for our guests. The unobtrusive luxury and great design are the work of international architectural firm WATG and Tin Zervudachi, a celebrated interior designer from the eminent Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi company, who, through our two existing wings, is behind the already recognizable na\u00adutical design. Most of the rooms have views of the sea, the Bay of Kotor and the hotel\u2019s infinity pool, wh\u00adich was named one of the 30 best hotel pools in the world in 2018. Personalized guest services, a rich restaurant offering, and the Spa continues to be, in addition to exceptional comfort, the prime feature of any stay at Regent Porto Montenegro.
\nWhat kind of identity Regent and Porto Mon\u00adtenegro bear as the business destination?
\nMontenegro is very interesting business destination. However we believe that we succeeded differentiating ourselves as the ideal car la\u00adunch destination. Parallel to the great collaboration with the in\u00adternational MICE agencies, we take pride in the fact that our partners from the region and many other countries around the world have chosen us to host some of the most important confere\u00adnces and corporate events for their company and business partners. With 230 corporate events behind us, we can conclude that we\u2019ve had an exceptional year. Customised guest service is our trademark and we were thrilled to be recognized for this in this year\u2019s Forbes Tra\u00advel Guide \u2013 the only independent rating system for hotels, restaurants and spas globally \u2013 which scored our hotel highly for customer service. Even though that the service and the hotel facilities are rated, most of the standards \u2013 up to 75% refer to the service. Reasons for this are substantial guests\u2019 expectations of the five star hotel; each detail counts as much as the content of a stay and visits of the cultural and natural attractions. We are proud of the progress we made as a system; we have welcomed numerous positive reactions of the guests which ultimately led to the positive business results especially in the Food and Beverage department. It is worth noting that last year we became part of IHG, a global hotel group with over 5,723 hotels worldwide. Integrating our
\nsy\u00ads\u00adtems, as well as the combination of ex\u00adpe\u00adrience within the reservation, sales and marketing systems has been our main goal to reach our target audience worldwide and in the region.
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What business clients may expect from Regent hotel in the future?
\nNew offerings that we would like to highlight are the numerous options available for creating great incentive trips and team buildings within the hotel and Porto Montenegro nautical village. Numerous facilities and activities are available to create the ideal package according to the needs of employees for team buildings and incentive trips. Sports such as tennis, sailing and SUP boarding are all available, as well as exploring the hinterland of Boka Kotorska, relaxing spa experiences, wine tasting, gourmet workshops and competitive cooking workshops under the supervision of our experienced chef. I would like to highlight the expansive area of Porto Montenegro Arena which has extraordinary intelligent content thought through; activities such as archery, cricket, croquet, miniature golf and laser clay shooting are available as the interesting elements for the team building trips.
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In terms of business, what do you remember the past 10 years by?
\nI am extremely grateful that I have testified to the development of the luxury hotel industry within the region and very proud of my humble contribution to the same. The period of 10 years I will remember after inspiring leaders that I have had honor working with, digitization of business and number of agencies and tour operators I have worked with solely via internet and achieved extraordinary results..
\nWhat has your business journey looked like since then?
\nDuring my 14 years of career in hospitality, I have held various sales and marketing management roles within international hotel chains. I joined Regent as Director of Sales and since 2018 I am honored to lead Sales and Marketing department at Regent Porto Montenegro. I have enjoyed each and single chapter of the business growth.
\nWhat are you particularly proud of from the last decade?
\nI am proud of each single step taken and every single resolved challenge. However the results make memories. I do belong to the generation that believes that teamwork and the satisfaction of each and single employee at workplace is important; only this kind of synergy can bring results at the personal and professional level and extraordinary results.
\nThe post Five Years of Southern Shine appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Regent Porto Montenegro, synonym of luxury in the region this year, recently marked five years of successful business.\nOn\u00ad this\u00ad occasion,\u00ad we\u00ad met\u00ad with\u00ad Mr Ivan Gajic, Director of Sales and Marketing of the Regent Hotel, \u00adto\u00ad tell\u00ad us more\u00ad about\u00ad the\u00ad past\u00ad months\u00ad and\u00ad plans\u00ad for\u00ad the\u00ad end\u00ad of the\u00ad year\u00ad/\u00adspring\u00ad 2020.\nWhat will you remember as a company in 2019?\nIvan Gajic\nThis year will be memorable as it was our first jubilee as August 1st marked the fifth anniversary of the ope\u00adning of Regent Porto Montenegro. On the eve of the anniversary, the BAIA was the third wing to open at the hotel after an investment of \u20ac36 million. We have now architecturally completed the hotel project and today we offer our guests a diversified selection of rooms, residences and elite pentho\u00aduses, which we consider to be the best gift for the five-year anniversary for our guests. The unobtrusive luxury and great design are the work of international architectural firm WATG and Tin Zervudachi, a celebrated interior designer from the eminent Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi company, who, through our two existing wings, is behind the already recognizable na\u00adutical design. Most of the rooms have views of the sea, the Bay of Kotor and the hotel\u2019s infinity pool, wh\u00adich was named one of the 30 best hotel pools in the world in 2018. Personalized guest services, a rich restaurant offering, and the Spa continues to be, in addition to exceptional comfort, the prime feature of any stay at Regent Porto Montenegro.\nWhat kind of identity Regent and Porto Mon\u00adtenegro bear as the business destination?\n\nMontenegro is very interesting business destination. However we believe that we succeeded differentiating ourselves as the ideal car la\u00adunch destination. Parallel to the great collaboration with the in\u00adternational MICE agencies, we take pride in the fact that our partners from the region and many other countries around the world have chosen us to host some of the most important confere\u00adnces and corporate events for their company and business partners. With 230 corporate events behind us, we can conclude that we\u2019ve had an exceptional year. Customised guest service is our trademark and we were thrilled to be recognized for this in this year\u2019s Forbes Tra\u00advel Guide \u2013 the only independent rating system for hotels, restaurants and spas globally \u2013 which scored our hotel highly for customer service. Even though that the service and the hotel facilities are rated, most of the standards \u2013 up to 75% refer to the service. Reasons for this are substantial guests\u2019 expectations of the five star hotel; each detail counts as much as the content of a stay and visits of the cultural and natural attractions. We are proud of the progress we made as a system; we have welcomed numerous positive reactions of the guests which ultimately led to the positive business results especially in the Food and Beverage department. It is worth noting that last year we became part of IHG, a global hotel group with over 5,723 hotels worldwide. Integrating our\nsy\u00ads\u00adtems, as well as the combination of ex\u00adpe\u00adrience within the reservation, sales and marketing systems has been our main goal to reach our target audience worldwide and in the region.\n\n\nWhat business clients may expect from Regent hotel in the future?\nNew offerings that we would like to highlight are the numerous options available for creating great incentive trips and team buildings within the hotel and Porto Montenegro nautical village. Numerous facilities and activities are available to create the ideal package according to the needs of employees for team buildings and incentive trips. Sports such as tennis, sailing and SUP boarding are all available, as well as exploring the hinterland of Boka Kotorska, relaxing spa experiences, wine tasting, gourmet workshops and competitive cooking workshops under the supervision of our experienced chef. I would like to highlight the expansive area of Porto Montenegro Arena which has extraordinary intelligent content thought through; activities such as archery, cricket, croquet, miniature golf and laser clay shooting are available as the interesting elements for the team building trips.\n\nIn terms of business, what do you remember the past 10 years by? \nI am extremely grateful that I have testified to the development of the luxury hotel industry within the region and very proud of my humble contribution to the same. The period of 10 years I will remember after inspiring leaders that I have had honor working with, digitization of business and number of agencies and tour operators I have worked with solely via internet and achieved extraordinary results..\nWhat has your business journey looked like since then? \nDuring my 14 years of career in hospitality, I have held various sales and marketing management roles within international hotel chains. I joined Regent as Director of Sales and since 2018 I am honored to lead Sales and Marketing department at Regent Porto Montenegro. I have enjoyed each and single chapter of the business growth.\nWhat are you particularly proud of from the last decade? \nI am proud of each single step taken and every single resolved challenge. However the results make memories. I do belong to the generation that believes that teamwork and the satisfaction of each and single employee at workplace is important; only this kind of synergy can bring results at the personal and professional level and extraordinary results.\nThe post Five Years of Southern Shine appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-20T09:20:53+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-20T09:20:53+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/naslovna-126.jpg", "tags": [ "hotel", "Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro", "INTERVIEW", "regent porto montenegro", "Destinations", "Hotels and venues", "Interviews", "MUST READ", "WHERE AND WHY" ], "summary": "Regent Porto Montenegro, synonym of luxury in the region this year, recently marked five years of successful business." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/whatever-you-do-it-s-important-to-do-your-best/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/whatever-you-do-it-s-important-to-do-your-best/", "title": "Whatever You Do, It\u2019s Important to Do Your Best", "content_html": "He started his career in the hospitality industry in America. He brought the know-\u00adhow he acquired there back to Serbia and for 10 years has been successfully implementing it in the work he does. He points out how proud he is of overcoming many obstacles and choices he made. Today, he is trying to give a chance to young people and he therefore carefully observes his team members and identifies where their strengths lie.
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In addition to the enviable level of education you got, what do you feel helped you 10 years ago in Serbia when you first started your career and also helped you establish yourself as one of hospitality industry leaders in the region?
\nThere are many things that contributed to my success. First of all, there\u2019s work and education, then, I was lucky and what comes in third is the good timing of my return to Belgrade. Back then, the hospitality industry, with new foreign brands, was still in early stages and accordingly there weren\u2019t many people who had an innovative approach to this branch of industry. There weren\u2019t enough educational institutions, schools and universities, which would allow students to acquire necessary skills as is the case today, when besides studying they can also get practical training, which is enormously important for any real expert. I\u2019d say that it was the education that helped me the most on my professional journey, then practice but also social intelligence which is good \u02bapointer\u02ba for decision\u00ad making. I was 30 when I became Manager of the Continental, the biggest hotel in the region at the time. Since the hotel\u2019s occupancy was far from satisfactory, I organized a meeting with the employees and had a talk with them. I asked them if they thought it was better for them to have two occupied rooms at a higher rate or eight occupied rooms at a lower rate. I can tell you that the conclusion we reached then helped me understand why Genex, which once was a large and serious company, collapsed. People wanted to work less, not more. I had come from a regulated system in America, where I advanced step by step and so I gave myself a period of one year to see how I would do on this market. At the time, the Delta company acquired the Continental and basically that\u2019s when my professional development in Serbia started. Back to your question, I will tell you an anecdote which is an excellent illustration of the combination of components I mentioned. I\u2019d known Mr Miskovic by reputation only, as the CEO of the company. Other managers from the company told me that if I did my job properly, my work would for sure be recognized. But despite this, I knew that there was a door I needed to open myself because there was no one else to do it instead of me. He regularly went to hairdresser\u2019s at the Sava Centre\u2019s gangway and I saw that he went there every three weeks. I decided that I would wait for him every time he went there because I knew I had just those 45 seconds when he went up the stairs leading to the parlor and another 45 second when he was on his way down. This was when I spoke to him. And he did indeed recognize in me the desire to develop, learn and make a difference.
\nThe average rates in Ljubljana and Zagreb are significantly higher compared with Belgrade. A part of the problem is that there are too many hotels in our capital and it is only natural that occupancy is not very high, especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The other part of the problem is that we do not appreciate ourselves as much as we should.
\nA decade ago, you were one of the first people in the hospitality business to introduce the \u02baValue for Money\u02ba business philosophy. You impacted market changes, you made other people in the industry fight harder for their guests. Are rates in Belgrade today lower compared with the region?
\nThe average rates in Ljubljana and Zagreb are significantly higher compared with Belgrade. A part of the problem is that there are too many hotels in our capital and it is only natural that occupancy is not very high, especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The other part of the problem is that we do not appreciate ourselves as much as we should. If all of us join forces and start holding our market in higher regard, we\u2019ll create higher rates. If we do things in this way, and I repeat, we jointly and in a synchronized manner increase rates, within three to four years our rates can be as high as they are in the capitals of Slovenia and Croatia.
\nHow important are role models? Do you think that in your case they provided guidance on your professional journey?
\nBut of course! Throughout my career I have had role models and so, yes, I do think they are very important. I am proud to say that over time the number of these people is getting higher. At first, my role models were my father, who used to tell me that I should always do my best, whatever I did, and my uncle, who made it possible for me to get my education. Later, I met Mr Michael Hickey, General Manager of the Hyatt in Boston, where I worked at the time. I remember that when he promoted me to the Operations Manager, I came to the meeting wearing a black shirt and orange tie. He congratulated me and took me to his office, gave me some money and told me to buy new, white shirts. He taught me that a white shirt will always give you a professional look and I still use that simple trick today. When I came back to Belgrade, I had the privilege of meeting Mr Miskovic and working with the man who introduced really major changes in Serbia. I have learnt a lot from him, not only about business but also how to build personality by acquiring new knowledge. Because what you learn while getting regular education is never enough. Every day is a possibility to learn something new because, as he says, the man\u2019s value is measured by how much he/she knows and basically that\u2019s something no one can take away from you. One of the important things my role models told me was that it is very important to always be determined when taking decisions. If there is a problem, I do whatever I can to solve it as soon as possible. Of course, sometimes there are situations you need to think through, discuss, ask for advice, wait for a while but that too needs to be efficient. Perhaps this is why \u02basleep on it\u02ba has a somewhat different meaning for me. This certainly does not mean that I make decision hastily but let\u2019s just say that I have developed various mechanisms to make them more promptly. As for female role models, they\u2019re my mother and my wife. To cut the story short, what matters is that your role models push you to want more and reach higher.
\nThe Indigo will be ready for soft opening between May and June next year. The hotel will be telling a \u201cneighborhood story\u201d, rooms will be decorated with details resembling that part of Dorcol, every room will be furnished differently and the entire concept of this hotel will be far from the corporate concept. For example, all items in the minibar will be free of charge.
\nIs there something that you believe is specific for Serbian hospitality industry today?
\nWhat I have noticed in certain sectors in Serbia, especially in Sales in Marketing, which in my opinion are among the most important in this industry, is that we always see the same people around. I don\u2019t think this is good and I strive to change this. And now I\u2019ll explain how. In our Sales Department, in a team of 15 people there is a manager who used to be a waitress in our New Bar, manager who was a receptionist, manager who worked in the restaurant, manager who wanted to be an actor\u2026 We have literally developed these staff members and all of them are excellent at their jobs. We were not afraid to embrace differences, if I may say so. Managers in Serbia reluctantly give chances to people who\u2019ve never done a certain job. For example, this is something I haven\u2019t noticed anywhere else but here.
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Another thing that is Serbia\u00ad specific is a result of us not being part of the EU. Belgrade, as opposed to other capitals in the region, has by far the highest number of hotels and foreign hotel chains. This is why people who work here in the hospitality industry find it very hard to leave Serbia and find work in the region because work permit is hard to obtain abroad so they are actually forced to work here for employers who offer higher salaries. This brings us back to what I already noted, that we always see the same people around. They do get higher salaries, they are sought after, but young people have to be given opportunities again and we need to put our trust in them. This is what I call injustice. I believe that the job of a good team leader, or any person holding a higher position within a sector, is to observe and recognize people\u2019s talent and likes and in this manner open new windows of opportunity for young people with potential. I deeply believe in in\u00ad-house promotion.
\nThe opening of the Indigo in Belgrade is long\u00ad-awaited. When do you expect that you\u2019ll be able to welcome the hotel\u2019s first guests?
\nThe Indigo will be a truly special hotel, its location is Knez Mihailova Street. Construction works are going as planned. I think it\u2019ll be ready for soft opening between May and June next year. The hotel will be telling a \u02baneighbourhood story\u02ba, rooms will be decorated with details resembling that part of Dorcol, every room will be furnished differently and the entire concept of this hotel will be far from the corporate concept. For example, all items in the minibar will be free of charge. What do I mean by this? First of all, atmosphere will be laid back, waiting staff\u2019s uniforms will be jeans, shirts and sports shoes, they\u2019ll be allowed to wear beards/piercings/tattoos. The rooftop restaurant will overlook the entire city and we will serve there something we named \u02baSerbian tapas\u02ba, and there will also be a gin bar. Target group for the Indigo are hedonists who work in the city center and who want to spend time in laid-back atmosphere.
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With the opening of the Intercontinental in Ljubljana, Delta Holding demonstrated how serious it was in terms of expanding into the regional market. What are the next steps in that sense?
\nWe\u2019re building Holiday Inn in Ljubljana in March next year, and that is an investment of EUR 25 million. We\u2019re looking for suitable location in Zagreb because we want to be present in Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade. We\u2019re close to reaching agreement about the construction of a hotel in Skoplje, which has become an interesting market for us. As for Montenegro\u2019s coastline, we are not interested in this destination because of seasonality and there\u2019s already a sufficient number of hotels in Podgorica.
\nWe\u2019re building Holiday Inn in Ljubljana in March next year, and that is an investment of EUR 25 million.
\nThe Sava Congress Center in Belgrade is a \u02bathorn in the side\u02ba as regards major international congresses and for years, if not decades, and the disproportion between the quality offered by hotels and the Center has been far too obvious. On the other hand, Delta has been releasing information about prospective private-\u00adpublic partnership with the City regarding the Sava Center renovations. Can you see this problem being solved within the next two years?
\nBy the end of the year, the City of Belgrade should invite a tender for the sale of the Save Congress Centre. If this happens, the Delta company will bid because we\u2019re very interested in investing more than EUR 70 million in this project and we want to turn it into state-of\u00ad-the\u00ad-art and premium\u00ad quality congress centre. This much money and plenty of knowledge can be invested only by a large and successful company such as Delta. We want to refurbish it and make it the best congress centre in the Balkans.
\nThe post Whatever You Do, It\u2019s Important to Do Your Best appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Today, Mr Zivorad Vasic is IHG Regional General Manager and manages Crowne Plaza Belgrade, InterContinental Bucharest, Hotel Indigo Belgrade (opening soon), InterContinental Ljubljana, Regent Porto Montenegro and InterContinental Sofia.\nHe started his career in the hospitality industry in America. He brought the know-\u00adhow he acquired there back to Serbia and for 10 years has been successfully implementing it in the work he does. He points out how proud he is of overcoming many obstacles and choices he made. Today, he is trying to give a chance to young people and he therefore carefully observes his team members and identifies where their strengths lie.\n\nIn addition to the enviable level of education you got, what do you feel helped you 10 years ago in Serbia when you first started your career and also helped you establish yourself as one of hospitality industry leaders in the region? \n\nThere are many things that contributed to my success. First of all, there\u2019s work and education, then, I was lucky and what comes in third is the good timing of my return to Belgrade. Back then, the hospitality industry, with new foreign brands, was still in early stages and accordingly there weren\u2019t many people who had an innovative approach to this branch of industry. There weren\u2019t enough educational institutions, schools and universities, which would allow students to acquire necessary skills as is the case today, when besides studying they can also get practical training, which is enormously important for any real expert. I\u2019d say that it was the education that helped me the most on my professional journey, then practice but also social intelligence which is good \u02bapointer\u02ba for decision\u00ad making. I was 30 when I became Manager of the Continental, the biggest hotel in the region at the time. Since the hotel\u2019s occupancy was far from satisfactory, I organized a meeting with the employees and had a talk with them. I asked them if they thought it was better for them to have two occupied rooms at a higher rate or eight occupied rooms at a lower rate. I can tell you that the conclusion we reached then helped me understand why Genex, which once was a large and serious company, collapsed. People wanted to work less, not more. I had come from a regulated system in America, where I advanced step by step and so I gave myself a period of one year to see how I would do on this market. At the time, the Delta company acquired the Continental and basically that\u2019s when my professional development in Serbia started. Back to your question, I will tell you an anecdote which is an excellent illustration of the combination of components I mentioned. I\u2019d known Mr Miskovic by reputation only, as the CEO of the company. Other managers from the company told me that if I did my job properly, my work would for sure be recognized. But despite this, I knew that there was a door I needed to open myself because there was no one else to do it instead of me. He regularly went to hairdresser\u2019s at the Sava Centre\u2019s gangway and I saw that he went there every three weeks. I decided that I would wait for him every time he went there because I knew I had just those 45 seconds when he went up the stairs leading to the parlor and another 45 second when he was on his way down. This was when I spoke to him. And he did indeed recognize in me the desire to develop, learn and make a difference.\n\nThe average rates in Ljubljana and Zagreb are significantly higher compared with Belgrade. A part of the problem is that there are too many hotels in our capital and it is only natural that occupancy is not very high, especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The other part of the problem is that we do not appreciate ourselves as much as we should.\nA decade ago, you were one of the first people in the hospitality business to introduce the \u02baValue for Money\u02ba business philosophy. You impacted market changes, you made other people in the industry fight harder for their guests. Are rates in Belgrade today lower compared with the region? \nThe average rates in Ljubljana and Zagreb are significantly higher compared with Belgrade. A part of the problem is that there are too many hotels in our capital and it is only natural that occupancy is not very high, especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The other part of the problem is that we do not appreciate ourselves as much as we should. If all of us join forces and start holding our market in higher regard, we\u2019ll create higher rates. If we do things in this way, and I repeat, we jointly and in a synchronized manner increase rates, within three to four years our rates can be as high as they are in the capitals of Slovenia and Croatia.\nHow important are role models? Do you think that in your case they provided guidance on your professional journey?\n\nBut of course! Throughout my career I have had role models and so, yes, I do think they are very important. I am proud to say that over time the number of these people is getting higher. At first, my role models were my father, who used to tell me that I should always do my best, whatever I did, and my uncle, who made it possible for me to get my education. Later, I met Mr Michael Hickey, General Manager of the Hyatt in Boston, where I worked at the time. I remember that when he promoted me to the Operations Manager, I came to the meeting wearing a black shirt and orange tie. He congratulated me and took me to his office, gave me some money and told me to buy new, white shirts. He taught me that a white shirt will always give you a professional look and I still use that simple trick today. When I came back to Belgrade, I had the privilege of meeting Mr Miskovic and working with the man who introduced really major changes in Serbia. I have learnt a lot from him, not only about business but also how to build personality by acquiring new knowledge. Because what you learn while getting regular education is never enough. Every day is a possibility to learn something new because, as he says, the man\u2019s value is measured by how much he/she knows and basically that\u2019s something no one can take away from you. One of the important things my role models told me was that it is very important to always be determined when taking decisions. If there is a problem, I do whatever I can to solve it as soon as possible. Of course, sometimes there are situations you need to think through, discuss, ask for advice, wait for a while but that too needs to be efficient. Perhaps this is why \u02basleep on it\u02ba has a somewhat different meaning for me. This certainly does not mean that I make decision hastily but let\u2019s just say that I have developed various mechanisms to make them more promptly. As for female role models, they\u2019re my mother and my wife. To cut the story short, what matters is that your role models push you to want more and reach higher.\n\nThe Indigo will be ready for soft opening between May and June next year. The hotel will be telling a \u201cneighborhood story\u201d, rooms will be decorated with details resembling that part of Dorcol, every room will be furnished differently and the entire concept of this hotel will be far from the corporate concept. For example, all items in the minibar will be free of charge.\nIs there something that you believe is specific for Serbian hospitality industry today? \nWhat I have noticed in certain sectors in Serbia, especially in Sales in Marketing, which in my opinion are among the most important in this industry, is that we always see the same people around. I don\u2019t think this is good and I strive to change this. And now I\u2019ll explain how. In our Sales Department, in a team of 15 people there is a manager who used to be a waitress in our New Bar, manager who was a receptionist, manager who worked in the restaurant, manager who wanted to be an actor\u2026 We have literally developed these staff members and all of them are excellent at their jobs. We were not afraid to embrace differences, if I may say so. Managers in Serbia reluctantly give chances to people who\u2019ve never done a certain job. For example, this is something I haven\u2019t noticed anywhere else but here.\nFine Dining Restaurant Prime\nAnother thing that is Serbia\u00ad specific is a result of us not being part of the EU. Belgrade, as opposed to other capitals in the region, has by far the highest number of hotels and foreign hotel chains. This is why people who work here in the hospitality industry find it very hard to leave Serbia and find work in the region because work permit is hard to obtain abroad so they are actually forced to work here for employers who offer higher salaries. This brings us back to what I already noted, that we always see the same people around. They do get higher salaries, they are sought after, but young people have to be given opportunities again and we need to put our trust in them. This is what I call injustice. I believe that the job of a good team leader, or any person holding a higher position within a sector, is to observe and recognize people\u2019s talent and likes and in this manner open new windows of opportunity for young people with potential. I deeply believe in in\u00ad-house promotion.\nThe opening of the Indigo in Belgrade is long\u00ad-awaited. When do you expect that you\u2019ll be able to welcome the hotel\u2019s first guests? \nThe Indigo will be a truly special hotel, its location is Knez Mihailova Street. Construction works are going as planned. I think it\u2019ll be ready for soft opening between May and June next year. The hotel will be telling a \u02baneighbourhood story\u02ba, rooms will be decorated with details resembling that part of Dorcol, every room will be furnished differently and the entire concept of this hotel will be far from the corporate concept. For example, all items in the minibar will be free of charge. What do I mean by this? First of all, atmosphere will be laid back, waiting staff\u2019s uniforms will be jeans, shirts and sports shoes, they\u2019ll be allowed to wear beards/piercings/tattoos. The rooftop restaurant will overlook the entire city and we will serve there something we named \u02baSerbian tapas\u02ba, and there will also be a gin bar. Target group for the Indigo are hedonists who work in the city center and who want to spend time in laid-back atmosphere.\nHotel Indigo\nWith the opening of the Intercontinental in Ljubljana, Delta Holding demonstrated how serious it was in terms of expanding into the regional market. What are the next steps in that sense? \nWe\u2019re building Holiday Inn in Ljubljana in March next year, and that is an investment of EUR 25 million. We\u2019re looking for suitable location in Zagreb because we want to be present in Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade. We\u2019re close to reaching agreement about the construction of a hotel in Skoplje, which has become an interesting market for us. As for Montenegro\u2019s coastline, we are not interested in this destination because of seasonality and there\u2019s already a sufficient number of hotels in Podgorica.\nWe\u2019re building Holiday Inn in Ljubljana in March next year, and that is an investment of EUR 25 million.\nThe Sava Congress Center in Belgrade is a \u02bathorn in the side\u02ba as regards major international congresses and for years, if not decades, and the disproportion between the quality offered by hotels and the Center has been far too obvious. On the other hand, Delta has been releasing information about prospective private-\u00adpublic partnership with the City regarding the Sava Center renovations. Can you see this problem being solved within the next two years? \nBy the end of the year, the City of Belgrade should invite a tender for the sale of the Save Congress Centre. If this happens, the Delta company will bid because we\u2019re very interested in investing more than EUR 70 million in this project and we want to turn it into state-of\u00ad-the\u00ad-art and premium\u00ad quality congress centre. This much money and plenty of knowledge can be invested only by a large and successful company such as Delta. We want to refurbish it and make it the best congress centre in the Balkans.\nThe post Whatever You Do, It\u2019s Important to Do Your Best appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-04T14:18:12+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-04T14:18:12+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/naslovna-119.jpg", "tags": [ "crowne plaza belgrade", "hotel", "INTERVIEW", "Hot topics", "Interviews", "MUST READ" ], "summary": "Today, Mr Zivorad Vasic is IHG Regional General Manager and manages Crowne Plaza Belgrade, InterContinental Bucharest, Hotel Indigo Belgrade (opening soon), InterContinental Ljubljana, Regent Porto Montenegro and InterContinental Sofia." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/business-luxury-in-city-center/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/business-luxury-in-city-center/", "title": "Business Luxury in City Center", "content_html": "How to bring together professional activities, pleasure and true hedonism? Hotel Constantine the Great provides a unique answer. Tucked away in the city center, within the main streets of the historical core of Belgrade, from 2014 Hotel Constantine the Great welcomes its guests by meeting their expectations. The concept of the hotel has been designed to satisfy the needs of the business elite, but also for those who cherish the love towards luxury and comfort. Hotel is offering 54 luxury rooms filled with sophisticated elegance.
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With the classification of a 4\u00adstar hotel, Hotel Constantine the Great provides a perfect starting point for business guests just as for those who those who would like to get to know and enjoy Belgrade. Due to high standard service, polite staff and cozy accommodation, visitors have the chance to experience fulfilled stay in the capital of Serbia.
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The hotel has a conference room with the capacity of up to 80 people, which accompanying modern technology and its own catering, suits the most diverse business occasions \u2013 conferences, meetings, professional training, and seminars. Hotels own parking lot and exceptional location are advantages that significantly facilitate the visits of guests, as well as the fulfillment of planned obligations. The hedonist concept of Hotel Constantine the Great is inconceivable with out The Edict restaurant, serving specialties of national and international cuisine. In that manner, the concept suits the needs of guests of different affinities, needs, and generations.
\nHotel Constantine the Great raises Belgrade\u2019s experience to the standards of the world!
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\n", "content_text": "Hotel Constantine the Great has gained the trust of his guests by its unique concept, uniting expectations of the business world and those who are visiting Belgrade to enjoy its beauty and uniqueness.\nHow to bring together professional activities, pleasure and true hedonism? Hotel Constantine the Great provides a unique answer. Tucked away in the city center, within the main streets of the historical core of Belgrade, from 2014 Hotel Constantine the Great welcomes its guests by meeting their expectations. The concept of the hotel has been designed to satisfy the needs of the business elite, but also for those who cherish the love towards luxury and comfort. Hotel is offering 54 luxury rooms filled with sophisticated elegance.\n\nWith the classification of a 4\u00adstar hotel, Hotel Constantine the Great provides a perfect starting point for business guests just as for those who those who would like to get to know and enjoy Belgrade. Due to high standard service, polite staff and cozy accommodation, visitors have the chance to experience fulfilled stay in the capital of Serbia.\n\nThe hotel has a conference room with the capacity of up to 80 people, which accompanying modern technology and its own catering, suits the most diverse business occasions \u2013 conferences, meetings, professional training, and seminars. Hotels own parking lot and exceptional location are advantages that significantly facilitate the visits of guests, as well as the fulfillment of planned obligations. The hedonist concept of Hotel Constantine the Great is inconceivable with out The Edict restaurant, serving specialties of national and international cuisine. In that manner, the concept suits the needs of guests of different affinities, needs, and generations.\nHotel Constantine the Great raises Belgrade\u2019s experience to the standards of the world!\nThe post Business Luxury in City Center appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-11-26T13:36:15+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-26T13:36:15+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/naslovna-117.jpg", "tags": [ "belgrade", "event organization", "hotel", "Hotel Constantine the Great", "Destinations", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Hotels and venues", "Interviews", "MUST READ", "WHERE AND WHY" ], "summary": "Hotel Constantine the Great has gained the trust of his guests by its unique concept, uniting expectations of the business world and those who are visiting Belgrade to enjoy its beauty and uniqueness." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/making-changes-will-make-the-world-better-place/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/making-changes-will-make-the-world-better-place/", "title": "Making Changes Will Make the World Better Place", "content_html": "Along with his team and Marriott hotel brand he is trying to make the world better place. Read more about it in following lines!
\nWhat would you say that business guests recognize in Courtyard Belgrade City Center Hotel?
\nThe most recognized quality of our hotel from the beginning till today is the team. We are
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very much focused to create a feeling of coming home for our Marriott Bonvoy and returning guests. We can see the result of being recognized as one of the top two hotels in Europe among 67 Courtyard brand hotels in Europe with highest scores in all segments of our guests\u2019 satisfaction and the convenient location for sure helps attracting guests as well. But when talking about international business guests, our Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty program, recognized as the best hotel loyalty program, with currently over 130 million members and growing, is a strong influence for guests choosing to stay with Marriott.
\nYou are a member of Marriott International for 16 years. What is the thing that connects you and keeps you with this brand?
\nThe Marriott Culture is the main reason why I am still working for Marriott. So far Marriott mostly lived up to the promises given to me 16 years ago. This culture and believe, represented by our Serve360 and Spirit to Serve activities for and with our associates, taking care for the environment where we are acting in, participating and initiating programs for the local society, in our Courtyard Belgrade cases for example with BelHospic, Elderly Home Belgrade, SOS Children Village as global Europe initiative, children shelter and more, is in Marriott\u2019s bloodline and also reflects my own and personal beliefs in helping each other.
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This summer you have hosted Food Waste conference, focused on fight against organic waste. What are the steps taken by your hotel to reduce the food waste?
\nMarriott took the lead in the hotel industry to make changes on many procedures and offers supporting the project to protect the environment. We were the first hotel company officially announcing the end of the plastic straws for all 7300+ hotels worldwide by June 2020. The Courtyard Belgrade hotel has eliminated plastic straws already in 2018 and have replaced them with reusable bamboo straws and later metal straws and for events, one time use recyclable paper straws. In 2020 we will also eliminate in all bathrooms the small plastic bottles and replace them with a refillable option. When it comes to food waste control the Courtyard lead the initiative, which was developed by WWF Adria, and became the first and pilot hotel in Serbia focusing on food waste control. The program has been developed to measure pre-\u00adservice and post-service food waste and to reduce it through different mechanism. The first step was to ensure chef\u2019s, waiters and stewards are aware of the food waste production and got techniques taught how food waste can be avoided. So far we were able to see that we have reduced our food waste, after implementing the entire program, by around 12%. Our goal for 2020 is to reduce the entire food waste by additionally 35%.
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What is your focus for next year as a team leader?
\n\u00b7 To continue the success story being top ranked hotel in Marriott\u2019s guests satisfaction matrix.
\n\u00b7 Further development of talents for our career pipe line. Both within our hotel as successors of any team members moving forward within Marriott or for associates we developed further in their career, which can then find an opportunity in new projects in Serbia or for those willing to be relocated with in the Balkans or worldwide.
\n\u00b7 To have fun together with the team making #MarriottBonvoyMemories for our guests during their stays.
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In terms of business, what do you remember the past 10 years by?
\nI think as a milestone of the overall business I would say it was the very surprising Marriott\u2019s takeover of Starwood. It was so much kept in secret that even long time associates haven\u2019t seen that coming back in 2015. Privately, for sure, it was meeting my wife at work in a Marriott hotel in Munich. She was the Cluster Director of Finance and I was on task force there to analyze and look into F&B performance and improvement opportunities of that particular hotel. She was the reason why later I accepted the job offer at that hotel, where I turned my observations into reality.
\nWhat has your business journey looked like since then?
\nI have started my career as chef apprentice in Germany. After certain locations in Germany I went on to Bermuda Islands to work for an Italian Restaurant Company and after that, I have started my Bachelor study at the Hotel Business and Administration School in Heidelberg/Germany. I have founded my own consulting company which I have sold on a later stage and used the money for a year traveling experience through Australia and Thailand. After my return I have started my second life, which was entering the Marriott family at the Munich Marriott Hotel as Maitre d\u2019 hotel and later becoming F&B Service Manager. From there I have moved with Marriott to Shanghai as Director of Restaurants, further to Beijing for an opening of a 1,312 bedrooms Marriott hotel in 2008 for the Olympic Games, back for another opening of a 400 bedroom hotel in Shanghai before my way brought me back to Europe with signing as Director of F&B at the Copenhagen Marriott. After Copenhagen, my way brought me to Lisbon, back to Munich, further to Istanbul before arriving three years ago as GM at the Courtyard Belgrade City Center Hotel.
\nWhat are you particularly proud of from the last decade?
\nI am very proud that I have achieved the position of GM based on solely my hard work I have put in for and with Marriott. I was able to develop in all my stations so many young talents which have continued their caeer with Marriott and most of them officially call me \u02bamentor\u02ba and still keep in touch with me. Makes me feel old by now, but it still brings great satisfaction. Secondly, I am very proud what we as a team have achieved at the Courtyard Belgrade Hotel over the last years. In 2017, we have achieved 15 local and international awards for different kind of achievements
\nThe post Making Changes Will Make the World Better Place appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Mr Robert Gasser, GM of Courtyard Belgrade City Center Hotel, is part of the Marriott family for 16 years.\nAlong with his team and Marriott hotel brand he is trying to make the world better place. Read more about it in following lines!\nWhat would you say that business guests recognize in Courtyard Belgrade City Center Hotel? \nThe most recognized quality of our hotel from the beginning till today is the team. We are\nMr Robert Gasser\nvery much focused to create a feeling of coming home for our Marriott Bonvoy and returning guests. We can see the result of being recognized as one of the top two hotels in Europe among 67 Courtyard brand hotels in Europe with highest scores in all segments of our guests\u2019 satisfaction and the convenient location for sure helps attracting guests as well. But when talking about international business guests, our Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty program, recognized as the best hotel loyalty program, with currently over 130 million members and growing, is a strong influence for guests choosing to stay with Marriott.\nYou are a member of Marriott International for 16 years. What is the thing that connects you and keeps you with this brand? \nThe Marriott Culture is the main reason why I am still working for Marriott. So far Marriott mostly lived up to the promises given to me 16 years ago. This culture and believe, represented by our Serve360 and Spirit to Serve activities for and with our associates, taking care for the environment where we are acting in, participating and initiating programs for the local society, in our Courtyard Belgrade cases for example with BelHospic, Elderly Home Belgrade, SOS Children Village as global Europe initiative, children shelter and more, is in Marriott\u2019s bloodline and also reflects my own and personal beliefs in helping each other.\n\nThis summer you have hosted Food Waste conference, focused on fight against organic waste. What are the steps taken by your hotel to reduce the food waste? \nMarriott took the lead in the hotel industry to make changes on many procedures and offers supporting the project to protect the environment. We were the first hotel company officially announcing the end of the plastic straws for all 7300+ hotels worldwide by June 2020. The Courtyard Belgrade hotel has eliminated plastic straws already in 2018 and have replaced them with reusable bamboo straws and later metal straws and for events, one time use recyclable paper straws. In 2020 we will also eliminate in all bathrooms the small plastic bottles and replace them with a refillable option. When it comes to food waste control the Courtyard lead the initiative, which was developed by WWF Adria, and became the first and pilot hotel in Serbia focusing on food waste control. The program has been developed to measure pre-\u00adservice and post-service food waste and to reduce it through different mechanism. The first step was to ensure chef\u2019s, waiters and stewards are aware of the food waste production and got techniques taught how food waste can be avoided. So far we were able to see that we have reduced our food waste, after implementing the entire program, by around 12%. Our goal for 2020 is to reduce the entire food waste by additionally 35%.\n\nWhat is your focus for next year as a team leader? \n\u00b7 To continue the success story being top ranked hotel in Marriott\u2019s guests satisfaction matrix.\n\u00b7 Further development of talents for our career pipe line. Both within our hotel as successors of any team members moving forward within Marriott or for associates we developed further in their career, which can then find an opportunity in new projects in Serbia or for those willing to be relocated with in the Balkans or worldwide.\n\u00b7 To have fun together with the team making #MarriottBonvoyMemories for our guests during their stays.\n\nIn terms of business, what do you remember the past 10 years by? \nI think as a milestone of the overall business I would say it was the very surprising Marriott\u2019s takeover of Starwood. It was so much kept in secret that even long time associates haven\u2019t seen that coming back in 2015. Privately, for sure, it was meeting my wife at work in a Marriott hotel in Munich. She was the Cluster Director of Finance and I was on task force there to analyze and look into F&B performance and improvement opportunities of that particular hotel. She was the reason why later I accepted the job offer at that hotel, where I turned my observations into reality.\nWhat has your business journey looked like since then? \nI have started my career as chef apprentice in Germany. After certain locations in Germany I went on to Bermuda Islands to work for an Italian Restaurant Company and after that, I have started my Bachelor study at the Hotel Business and Administration School in Heidelberg/Germany. I have founded my own consulting company which I have sold on a later stage and used the money for a year traveling experience through Australia and Thailand. After my return I have started my second life, which was entering the Marriott family at the Munich Marriott Hotel as Maitre d\u2019 hotel and later becoming F&B Service Manager. From there I have moved with Marriott to Shanghai as Director of Restaurants, further to Beijing for an opening of a 1,312 bedrooms Marriott hotel in 2008 for the Olympic Games, back for another opening of a 400 bedroom hotel in Shanghai before my way brought me back to Europe with signing as Director of F&B at the Copenhagen Marriott. After Copenhagen, my way brought me to Lisbon, back to Munich, further to Istanbul before arriving three years ago as GM at the Courtyard Belgrade City Center Hotel.\nWhat are you particularly proud of from the last decade? \nI am very proud that I have achieved the position of GM based on solely my hard work I have put in for and with Marriott. I was able to develop in all my stations so many young talents which have continued their caeer with Marriott and most of them officially call me \u02bamentor\u02ba and still keep in touch with me. Makes me feel old by now, but it still brings great satisfaction. Secondly, I am very proud what we as a team have achieved at the Courtyard Belgrade Hotel over the last years. In 2017, we have achieved 15 local and international awards for different kind of achievements\nThe post Making Changes Will Make the World Better Place appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-11-20T13:51:41+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-20T13:56:06+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/naslovna-115.jpg", "tags": [ "hotel", "INTERVIEW", "Interviews", "MUST READ" ], "summary": "Mr Robert Gasser, GM of Courtyard Belgrade City Center Hotel, is part of the Marriott family for 16 years." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/book-your-stay-at-the-westin-zagreb-hotel/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/book-your-stay-at-the-westin-zagreb-hotel/", "title": "Book Your Stay at The Westin Zagreb Hotel", "content_html": "Zagreb\u2019s history reflects itself in its infrastructure and monuments as well as in numerous parks and through cultural events. Its history forms a foundation that explains its urban lifestyle and offers 19 theaters, 24 museums and 65 galleries. The offer ranges from exploring sights in the old part of town, the must\u00ad see trip to Kaptol, the Zagreb cathedral, and the famous Ban Jelacic square. Apart from the sights in the city center, Zagreb has an exciting night life and an abundance of terraces for coffee lovers as well as superior shopping. Flagship stores of world renown brands are nested around the downtown area of Ban Jelacic Square as well as in larger shopping centers located around the city.
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The Westin Zagreb encompasses modern-day luxury in the in the very center of Zagreb and features 340 luxurious rooms and suites, all with the unique sleeping program, Heavenly bed. The rooms and suites are comfortable, spacious, overlooking the center of Croatia\u2019s vibrant capital, Zagreb. Specially equipped and lavishly furbished Westin Guest Office Suites, as well as the Deluxe and Presidential suites, boasting breath taking views of Zagreb and featuring 24/7 room service and all the special VIP treatments and perks that special guests need, The Westin Zagreb is the second home for many international dignitaries and everyone looking for impeccable service and lavish accommodation.
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The 13 multi functional event venues of different sizes within The Westin Zagreb, including the beautiful Crystal ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, are the ideal place for all sorts of events; from conferences, international congresses, business meetings, to various galas, lavish banquets and weddings. The modern wellness and fitness center with the indoor pool, beauty center and saunas are a favorite leisure and relaxing spot for hotel guests.
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\n", "content_text": "Zagreb, the new star on Europe\u2019s tourist map, is the center of Croatia\u2019s business, cultural, and political life. It represents a charming blend of a city that is rich with a long and exciting history and a modern mid-European spirit.\nZagreb\u2019s history reflects itself in its infrastructure and monuments as well as in numerous parks and through cultural events. Its history forms a foundation that explains its urban lifestyle and offers 19 theaters, 24 museums and 65 galleries. The offer ranges from exploring sights in the old part of town, the must\u00ad see trip to Kaptol, the Zagreb cathedral, and the famous Ban Jelacic square. Apart from the sights in the city center, Zagreb has an exciting night life and an abundance of terraces for coffee lovers as well as superior shopping. Flagship stores of world renown brands are nested around the downtown area of Ban Jelacic Square as well as in larger shopping centers located around the city.\n\nThe Westin Zagreb encompasses modern-day luxury in the in the very center of Zagreb and features 340 luxurious rooms and suites, all with the unique sleeping program, Heavenly bed. The rooms and suites are comfortable, spacious, overlooking the center of Croatia\u2019s vibrant capital, Zagreb. Specially equipped and lavishly furbished Westin Guest Office Suites, as well as the Deluxe and Presidential suites, boasting breath taking views of Zagreb and featuring 24/7 room service and all the special VIP treatments and perks that special guests need, The Westin Zagreb is the second home for many international dignitaries and everyone looking for impeccable service and lavish accommodation.\n\nThe 13 multi functional event venues of different sizes within The Westin Zagreb, including the beautiful Crystal ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, are the ideal place for all sorts of events; from conferences, international congresses, business meetings, to various galas, lavish banquets and weddings. The modern wellness and fitness center with the indoor pool, beauty center and saunas are a favorite leisure and relaxing spot for hotel guests.\nThe post Book Your Stay at The Westin Zagreb Hotel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-11-19T10:04:20+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-19T10:04:47+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/naslovna-114.jpg", "tags": [ "event organization", "hotel", "zagreb", "Destinations", "Hotels and venues", "MUST READ", "WHERE AND WHY" ], "summary": "Zagreb, the new star on Europe\u2019s tourist map, is the center of Croatia\u2019s business, cultural, and political life. It represents a charming blend of a city that is rich with a long and exciting history and a modern mid-European spirit." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ritz-carlton-coming-soon-to-montenegro/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ritz-carlton-coming-soon-to-montenegro/", "title": "Ritz-Carlton Coming Soon to Montenegro", "content_html": "It is expected to be opened in 2024, and the first phase of the Ritz-Carlton Residences Montenegro is scheduled to launch in 2023, with completion expected in 2028. The hotel will have 120 rooms and it will be situated on the western tip of the Lustica Peninsula, around 30 minutes from Tivat International airport, and around two hours from Dubrovnik International.
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\n", "content_text": "Company Marriott International has announced plans to bring its Ritz-Carlton brand to Montenegro very soon.\nIt is expected to be opened in 2024, and the first phase of the Ritz-Carlton Residences Montenegro is scheduled to launch in 2023, with completion expected in 2028. The hotel will have 120 rooms and it will be situated on the western tip of the Lustica Peninsula, around 30 minutes from Tivat International airport, and around two hours from Dubrovnik International.\nThe post Ritz-Carlton Coming Soon to Montenegro appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-09-24T14:13:32+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-09-24T14:13:32+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/The-Ritz-Carlton-Montenegro-exterior-1000x555.jpg", "tags": [ "hotel", "montenegro", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-hotel-in-sarajevo-bosmal-arjaan-by-rotana-sarajevo/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-hotel-in-sarajevo-bosmal-arjaan-by-rotana-sarajevo/", "title": "New Hotel in Sarajevo \u2013 Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana Sarajevo", "content_html": "Within the hotel there is an \u00e0 la carte restaurant Urban caf\u00e9.deli where guests will be able to taste international cuisine as well as traditional Bosnian specialties. The hotel offers two spacious venues featuring the latest technology designed for both small and large business
\nevents, with and a capacity of up to 200 people.
The post New Hotel in Sarajevo \u2013 Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana Sarajevo appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Hotel Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana Sarajevo is opened in September, it is located near city center and has 132 modern, fully equipped hotel suites.\nWithin the hotel there is an \u00e0 la carte restaurant Urban caf\u00e9.deli where guests will be able to taste international cuisine as well as traditional Bosnian specialties. The hotel offers two spacious venues featuring the latest technology designed for both small and large business\nevents, with and a capacity of up to 200 people.\nThe post New Hotel in Sarajevo \u2013 Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana Sarajevo appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-07-08T10:25:20+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-09-12T09:59:43+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/Bosmal-Arjaan-Sarajevo-naslovna.jpg", "tags": [ "bosnia and herzegovina", "hotel", "MUST READ", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-kempinski-palace-portoroz-winner-of-the-star-diamond-award/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-kempinski-palace-portoroz-winner-of-the-star-diamond-award/", "title": "Hotel Kempinski Palace Portoroz \u2013 Winner of the Star Diamond Award", "content_html": "\u201cWe are exceptionally honored with this award, which is a symbol of great everyday efforts and work of our Kempinski team. We have been recognized by top-class service and that adds this hotel to the map of the most elite hotels in the region. As every award brings both satisfaction and huge responsibility, we will strive to confirm the recognised excellence in the coming summer season, said upon the occasion Nikola Avram, Managing Director of the hotel group operating within the MK Group.
\nKempinski Palace is a five-star hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels at the Adriatic and a member of the hotel division of the MK Group since 2015. It is located in the protected refurbished park in Portoro\u017e downtown. It offers 164 rooms, 17 suites and the unique Crystal Room. In addition, the hotel has a spa center, restaurants a conference rooms.
\nThe post Hotel Kempinski Palace Portoroz \u2013 Winner of the Star Diamond Award appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The Kempinski Palace Hotel in Portoroz is the winner of the prestigious award for excellence in the hotel business, Star Diamond Award, granted by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.\n\u201cWe are exceptionally honored with this award, which is a symbol of great everyday efforts and work of our Kempinski team. We have been recognized by top-class service and that adds this hotel to the map of the most elite hotels in the region. As every award brings both satisfaction and huge responsibility, we will strive to confirm the recognised excellence in the coming summer season, said upon the occasion Nikola Avram, Managing Director of the hotel group operating within the MK Group.\nKempinski Palace is a five-star hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels at the Adriatic and a member of the hotel division of the MK Group since 2015. It is located in the protected refurbished park in Portoro\u017e downtown. It offers 164 rooms, 17 suites and the unique Crystal Room. In addition, the hotel has a spa center, restaurants a conference rooms.\nThe post Hotel Kempinski Palace Portoroz \u2013 Winner of the Star Diamond Award appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-04-04T09:51:17+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-04-04T09:51:17+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/naslovna-75.jpg", "tags": [ "hotel", "kempinski palace portoro\u017e", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ] } ] }