![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Pirates-3375.jpg\")
The first Swiss\u00f4tel hotel in Serbia, whose opening is planned for the winter season 2024/2025, will be built in the very center of Kopaonik, within walking distance of the cable cars and ski slopes.
\nSwiss\u00f4tel Kopaonik, part of the Accor group, will be categorized with 4 stars, and in addition to the accommodation area (175 rooms and suites), restaurants, a cigar bar, a ski room and a Wellness and Spa area will be available to guests.
\nGiven that Kopaonik is the main winter destination for tourists, it is also one of the main MICE destinations in Serbia.
\nAccordingly, Swiss\u00f4tel Kopaonik will also have conference facilities, which will further expand the offer of this destination.
\nThe post Kopaonik \u2013 location of the first Swiss\u00f4tel hotel in Serbia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The first Swiss\u00f4tel hotel in Serbia, whose opening is planned for the winter season 2024/2025, will be built in the very center of Kopaonik, within walking distance of the cable cars and ski slopes.\nSwiss\u00f4tel Kopaonik, part of the Accor group, will be categorized with 4 stars, and in addition to the accommodation area (175 rooms and suites), restaurants, a cigar bar, a ski room and a Wellness and Spa area will be available to guests.\nGiven that Kopaonik is the main winter destination for tourists, it is also one of the main MICE destinations in Serbia.\nAccordingly, Swiss\u00f4tel Kopaonik will also have conference facilities, which will further expand the offer of this destination.\nThe post Kopaonik \u2013 location of the first Swiss\u00f4tel hotel in Serbia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2023-11-20T09:31:07+01:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-20T09:31:07+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/swissotel_kopaonik-918.jpg", "tags": [ "accor", "hotel kopaonik", "MICE", "New hotel", "Swiss\u00f4tel hotel", "Swiss\u00f4tel Kopaonik", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/destination-management-in-the-region/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/destination-management-in-the-region/", "title": "Destination Management in the Region", "content_html": "This Slovenian partnership has been successful for many years, being the first to be \u201cbuilt\u201d and thanks to their know-how, even before the existence of international cooperation,
\nenabling Slovenia to be valued as a MICE destination. DT is recognized worldwide as a safe and trustworthy partner for the organization of incentive trips, corporate events, meetings
\nand conferences in Croatia and Slovenia.
\u201cDT\u2019s owners are directly involved in the operation of the company and together with local teams in regional offices we are happy to say we have a large number of satisfied clients with high standards. Clients particularly appreciate DT\u2019s dedication to the fulfillment of every project detail, the protection of their interests and their focus on the final goal. At DT, standards are set high while simultaneously taking into account realistic possibilities and on this we work daily as owners, as well as all members of our dynamic DT team\u201d, said Daniel
\nMarusic, DT CEO & President. Additionally, DT is a member of the EUROMIC association, which from 1970 has gathering leading DMC agencies \u2013 limited to only one member per country \u2013 chosen according the strictest criteria.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/rafting-split-adventure-daily-departure-10-2.jpg\")
MICE is DT\u2019s core business and this DMC has contributed significantly to furthering the development of the MICE industry in the region, continuing on a daily basis to invest in
\ninnovation and quality of service. Proof of this are, in addition to satisfied clients, numerous local and international awards received over the years for their business success. \u201cSecurity of doing business with DT is guaranteed through the most modern and updated ISO 9001:2015 certification while international financial analysts have continuously awarded us AAA bond credit rating\u201d, said Daniel.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/4-2.jpg\")
The Croatian coast is one of the most beautiful in the world and for this reason the demand for corporate sailing events is in increase. DT has been especially focused in the development of this segment of MICE business, creating a successful combination of business and pleasure.
\nThe post Destination Management in the Region appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "DT Croatia & DT Slovenia have been active as a regional DMC for more than 20 years in Croatia and Slovenia, with professional project managers working in their Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Split, Portoroz and Ljubljana offices.\nThis Slovenian partnership has been successful for many years, being the first to be \u201cbuilt\u201d and thanks to their know-how, even before the existence of international cooperation,\nenabling Slovenia to be valued as a MICE destination. DT is recognized worldwide as a safe and trustworthy partner for the organization of incentive trips, corporate events, meetings\nand conferences in Croatia and Slovenia.\n\n\u201cDT\u2019s owners are directly involved in the operation of the company and together with local teams in regional offices we are happy to say we have a large number of satisfied clients with high standards. Clients particularly appreciate DT\u2019s dedication to the fulfillment of every project detail, the protection of their interests and their focus on the final goal. At DT, standards are set high while simultaneously taking into account realistic possibilities and on this we work daily as owners, as well as all members of our dynamic DT team\u201d, said Daniel\nMarusic, DT CEO & President. Additionally, DT is a member of the EUROMIC association, which from 1970 has gathering leading DMC agencies \u2013 limited to only one member per country \u2013 chosen according the strictest criteria.\n\nMICE is DT\u2019s core business and this DMC has contributed significantly to furthering the development of the MICE industry in the region, continuing on a daily basis to invest in\ninnovation and quality of service. Proof of this are, in addition to satisfied clients, numerous local and international awards received over the years for their business success. \u201cSecurity of doing business with DT is guaranteed through the most modern and updated ISO 9001:2015 certification while international financial analysts have continuously awarded us AAA bond credit rating\u201d, said Daniel.\n\nThe Croatian coast is one of the most beautiful in the world and for this reason the demand for corporate sailing events is in increase. DT has been especially focused in the development of this segment of MICE business, creating a successful combination of business and pleasure.\nThe post Destination Management in the Region appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-07-17T09:52:51+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-07-17T09:52:51+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-101.jpg", "tags": [ "destination management", "dmc", "DT Croatia", "dt slovenia", "event organization", "MICE", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Hot topics", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/zarko-radulovic-we-have-an-increase-compering-last-year/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/zarko-radulovic-we-have-an-increase-compering-last-year/", "title": "Zarko Radulovic: We Have an Increase Compering Last Year", "content_html": "Montenegro Stars Hotel Group, and especially hotel Splendid, has been successfully hosting the most demanding group of guests \u2013 business tourists, for over a decade. About the past MICE season, the start of the new one, but also the plans of Montenegro Stars, we talked with Mr. Zarko Radulovic, the co-owner of this hotel group.
\nHotel Splendid is frequent choice of business guests but big companies as well. How do you keep up with this position despite strong competition?
\n![\"Mr](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Gospodin-\u017darko-Radulovi\u0107.jpg\")
Our main task is to create a memorable experience and one of key elements is interaction with the guest and that is what we have in mind at all time. That you are present, at the right time, when you are needed, in a subtle and discreet manner and at all times you meet the requests or expectations \u2013 above all, the guest should feel and not only hear the courteous words of welcome. I think that it is the reason for retaining the position that we are recognised for, but also the fact that we are growing as a key MICE destination in Montenegro. At the same time, it entails a lot of effort and hard work of all our teams, who act in synchrony.
\nIn terms of MICE segment, what was the past year like and the beginning of this year?
\nLast year, we organised over 400 events, most of them of international and regional character; MICE guests account for more than 30,500 overnights. Clients from the Western Europe are the most numerous bleisure guests. In first four months we had an increase of 10% in overnights compared to the same period last year. This also proves that we have a proper and, I dare say also, the only possible business philosophy when it comes to this type of tourist product offered by the hotels Splendid and Montenegro. We are yet planning growth in that segment, because it is realistic and achievable.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8100.jpg\")
Do you think that tourism potentials of Montenegro are utilized to the maximum?
\nThe tourism potential of Montenegro is far from what could be called as full utilisation. The fact is that currently we are halfway through to achieving that maximum effect. After decades long efforts, we extended the season. Last year, the season was 6 months, this year it will be at least 15 days longer. Currently, the season lasts from March to November and, as of this year, we are using our capacities much better than last year. April this year broke records when it comes to profit. May as well, June is quite good and it is remarkable that September is selling out by 36% more than last year. I will explain \u2013 hotel Splendid is one of a few 5-star hotels in Montenegro, but the only of that size; in other words, it has the largest capacity. The destination itself does not have sufficient capacities, so in order to support it, we give a share of 30% to tour operators and the rest we sell through our own sale channels. Therefore, our occupancy rate does not depend on tour operators and the number of guests they bring, but on the number of guests we bring ourselves, through our sale channels. But, there is still room for improvement, particularly in winter time. I think we will be able to compensate it with guests from the so called \u201cdistant markets\u201d. Our starting point was quite low, so we are registering a growth of 200-300%; however, we have already reached a point where the growth is slowing down, which means that the occupancy rate is much higher and will meet our needs for the winter period, which is occupancy rate of 60%.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Media-Center-3.jpg\")
Can you tell us something more about further plans of Montenegro Stars Hotel Group regarding stimulation of MICE tourism?
\nWe have a conference room that can accommodate a thousand people. However, Montenegro lacks a big congress centre for organisation of events for several thousand people. For now, what we have is growing every year and at this point I can\u2019t say when we
\nwill have maximum occupancy. However, what has been happening over the past five years was just a dream that we are living right now. Today, we have clients from all over Europe, while until recently, those were mainly guests from the region and Russia. The prospects are good, all paths are open, and I am a real optimist and certain of further growth and development. We have an offer that not many have. Montenegro is a small country, but geographically quite diverse. From the Boka Kotorska Bay, via Lovcen and Cetinje, the Skadar Lake… In three to three and a half hours, one can visit both the sea and the mountains, the fields and the lakes. It is very attractive in spring and autumn and there are many opportunities. In that regard, I think that Montenegro is a winning combination.
The post Zarko Radulovic: We Have an Increase Compering Last Year appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "MICE segment makes a large part of the profits in the hotel industry. Montenegro, as a destination for this type of tourism, has been recognized as one of the most attractive in our region.\nMontenegro Stars Hotel Group, and especially hotel Splendid, has been successfully hosting the most demanding group of guests \u2013 business tourists, for over a decade. About the past MICE season, the start of the new one, but also the plans of Montenegro Stars, we talked with Mr. Zarko Radulovic, the co-owner of this hotel group.\nHotel Splendid is frequent choice of business guests but big companies as well. How do you keep up with this position despite strong competition?\nMr Zarko Radulovic\nOur main task is to create a memorable experience and one of key elements is interaction with the guest and that is what we have in mind at all time. That you are present, at the right time, when you are needed, in a subtle and discreet manner and at all times you meet the requests or expectations \u2013 above all, the guest should feel and not only hear the courteous words of welcome. I think that it is the reason for retaining the position that we are recognised for, but also the fact that we are growing as a key MICE destination in Montenegro. At the same time, it entails a lot of effort and hard work of all our teams, who act in synchrony.\nIn terms of MICE segment, what was the past year like and the beginning of this year?\nLast year, we organised over 400 events, most of them of international and regional character; MICE guests account for more than 30,500 overnights. Clients from the Western Europe are the most numerous bleisure guests. In first four months we had an increase of 10% in overnights compared to the same period last year. This also proves that we have a proper and, I dare say also, the only possible business philosophy when it comes to this type of tourist product offered by the hotels Splendid and Montenegro. We are yet planning growth in that segment, because it is realistic and achievable.\n\nDo you think that tourism potentials of Montenegro are utilized to the maximum?\n\nThe tourism potential of Montenegro is far from what could be called as full utilisation. The fact is that currently we are halfway through to achieving that maximum effect. After decades long efforts, we extended the season. Last year, the season was 6 months, this year it will be at least 15 days longer. Currently, the season lasts from March to November and, as of this year, we are using our capacities much better than last year. April this year broke records when it comes to profit. May as well, June is quite good and it is remarkable that September is selling out by 36% more than last year. I will explain \u2013 hotel Splendid is one of a few 5-star hotels in Montenegro, but the only of that size; in other words, it has the largest capacity. The destination itself does not have sufficient capacities, so in order to support it, we give a share of 30% to tour operators and the rest we sell through our own sale channels. Therefore, our occupancy rate does not depend on tour operators and the number of guests they bring, but on the number of guests we bring ourselves, through our sale channels. But, there is still room for improvement, particularly in winter time. I think we will be able to compensate it with guests from the so called \u201cdistant markets\u201d. Our starting point was quite low, so we are registering a growth of 200-300%; however, we have already reached a point where the growth is slowing down, which means that the occupancy rate is much higher and will meet our needs for the winter period, which is occupancy rate of 60%.\n\n\nCan you tell us something more about further plans of Montenegro Stars Hotel Group regarding stimulation of MICE tourism?\nWe have a conference room that can accommodate a thousand people. However, Montenegro lacks a big congress centre for organisation of events for several thousand people. For now, what we have is growing every year and at this point I can\u2019t say when we\nwill have maximum occupancy. However, what has been happening over the past five years was just a dream that we are living right now. Today, we have clients from all over Europe, while until recently, those were mainly guests from the region and Russia. The prospects are good, all paths are open, and I am a real optimist and certain of further growth and development. We have an offer that not many have. Montenegro is a small country, but geographically quite diverse. From the Boka Kotorska Bay, via Lovcen and Cetinje, the Skadar Lake… In three to three and a half hours, one can visit both the sea and the mountains, the fields and the lakes. It is very attractive in spring and autumn and there are many opportunities. In that regard, I think that Montenegro is a winning combination.\nThe post Zarko Radulovic: We Have an Increase Compering Last Year appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-07-16T09:37:57+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-07-16T09:37:57+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-102.jpg", "tags": [ "hotel splendid", "MICE", "Montenegro Stars Hotel Group", "Interviews", "MUST READ", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/trends-in-event-planning-from-the-supplier-s-perspective/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/trends-in-event-planning-from-the-supplier-s-perspective/", "title": "Trends in Event Planning from the Supplier\u2019s Perspective", "content_html": "A separate survey was done on the trends in event planning for event planners and suppliers was made, with a view to drawing a parallel on this topic. According to hotels, their clients mostly come from the automotive industry, pharmaceutical industry, medicine, IT and telecommunications, and beauty industry (Chart 1).
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-1.png\")
These are very similar to the data we obtained from event planners. Corporate clients are in ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-2.png\")
61.5% of cases from the country where the hotel is located, which means that clients are mainly local. Clients from the region\u2019s countries are named in 16% cases, and those from all over Europe (Chart 2) are cutting it close (15.4%). Here the difference is noticed the most with regional clients. To be precise, event planners say that they are mainly \u2013 in 37.5% cases \u2013 organizing their 2019 events in the region, which is at odds compared with 16% that hotels said they have among regional clients. This information tells us that companies are definitely aiming to increase the number of regional events in 2019.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-3.png\")
In addition, the disproportion in these data can also be a result of hotels\u2019 client records, most with companies with head offices in the region\u2019s countries, in which case they record them as local clients. Fifty corporate events are organized every year in most of the hotels that took part in the survey \u2013 53.8% of them. Between 50 and 100 events annually took place in 15.4% of the hotels, while 30.8% of the hotels can say they had more than 200 organized events per year (Chart 3).
The hotel managers are optimistic about 2019 when it comes to the number of events. In ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-4.png\")
fact, 61.5% of them expect more events than last year, others expect the number to stay the same, while nobody expects the number of events to drop in 2019 \u2014 Chart 4.
Conventions or conferences, trainings, team buildings, and product launches are the types of events that the hotels see most often, same as the event planners reported in the poll. Two-day events are organized in 46.2% of cases, while corporate events of more than three days are the least frequent \u2014 7.7%. Corporate events organized at hotels are mostly
\nmedium-sized, for 50 or 100 participants. Somewhat bigger events for up to 150 people are
\norganized in 15.4% of cases, while large events for up to 300 participants are organized in 23% of cases.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-5.png\")
Mobile apps, live streaming, and 360 camera filming are the technologies that are most commonly used at hotels (Chart 8). Company budgets for events \u2013 according to hotel managers (which corresponds to responses by event planners) \u2013 usually amount to up to EUR 50,000.00 (41.7%), and up to EUR 10,000.00 in 33.3% of cases.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-8.png\")
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Chart-9.png\")
A budget of up to EUR 100,000.00 is spent by 16.7% of corporate clients, while 8.3% spends more than EUR 100,000.00 (Chart 9). Most hotel managers \u2014 close to 60% \u2014 believe that these budgets will remain the same for 2019, while 41.7% of them are very optimistic and believe that budgets will actually grow.
\nThe post Trends in Event Planning from the Supplier\u2019s Perspective appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "At the start of 2019, suppliers in the MICE industry \u2013 primarily hotels \u2013 also took part in the survey conducted by SEEbtm.\nA separate survey was done on the trends in event planning for event planners and suppliers was made, with a view to drawing a parallel on this topic. According to hotels, their clients mostly come from the automotive industry, pharmaceutical industry, medicine, IT and telecommunications, and beauty industry (Chart 1).\n\nThese are very similar to the data we obtained from event planners. Corporate clients are in 61.5% of cases from the country where the hotel is located, which means that clients are mainly local. Clients from the region\u2019s countries are named in 16% cases, and those from all over Europe (Chart 2) are cutting it close (15.4%). Here the difference is noticed the most with regional clients. To be precise, event planners say that they are mainly \u2013 in 37.5% cases \u2013 organizing their 2019 events in the region, which is at odds compared with 16% that hotels said they have among regional clients. This information tells us that companies are definitely aiming to increase the number of regional events in 2019.\nIn addition, the disproportion in these data can also be a result of hotels\u2019 client records, most with companies with head offices in the region\u2019s countries, in which case they record them as local clients. Fifty corporate events are organized every year in most of the hotels that took part in the survey \u2013 53.8% of them. Between 50 and 100 events annually took place in 15.4% of the hotels, while 30.8% of the hotels can say they had more than 200 organized events per year (Chart 3).\nThe hotel managers are optimistic about 2019 when it comes to the number of events. In fact, 61.5% of them expect more events than last year, others expect the number to stay the same, while nobody expects the number of events to drop in 2019 \u2014 Chart 4.\nConventions or conferences, trainings, team buildings, and product launches are the types of events that the hotels see most often, same as the event planners reported in the poll. Two-day events are organized in 46.2% of cases, while corporate events of more than three days are the least frequent \u2014 7.7%. Corporate events organized at hotels are mostly\nmedium-sized, for 50 or 100 participants. Somewhat bigger events for up to 150 people are\norganized in 15.4% of cases, while large events for up to 300 participants are organized in 23% of cases.\n\nMobile apps, live streaming, and 360 camera filming are the technologies that are most commonly used at hotels (Chart 8). Company budgets for events \u2013 according to hotel managers (which corresponds to responses by event planners) \u2013 usually amount to up to EUR 50,000.00 (41.7%), and up to EUR 10,000.00 in 33.3% of cases.\n\nA budget of up to EUR 100,000.00 is spent by 16.7% of corporate clients, while 8.3% spends more than EUR 100,000.00 (Chart 9). Most hotel managers \u2014 close to 60% \u2014 believe that these budgets will remain the same for 2019, while 41.7% of them are very optimistic and believe that budgets will actually grow.\nThe post Trends in Event Planning from the Supplier\u2019s Perspective appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-05-09T14:32:42+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-05-09T14:32:42+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-84.jpg", "tags": [ "event organization", "hotels", "MICE", "research", "suppliers", "survay", "TRENDS", "VENUES", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "RESEARCH" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/for-us-every-day-is-a-new-challenge/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/for-us-every-day-is-a-new-challenge/", "title": "Daniel Marusic \u2013 For Us, Every Day Is a New Challenge", "content_html": "![\"Daniel](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Daniel-Maru\u0161i\u0107-Generalni-menad\u017eer-DT-Croatia.jpg\")
As they say, at the beginning it was hard to compete with existing tour operators that had strong MICE sectors, but thanks to creativity they shortly became the agency that dictates standards. On this occasion we spoke with Daniel Marusic, General Manager of DT Croatia, regarding challenges and doing business in the past 20 years.
\nWhat were the biggest challenges for your business in the past 20 years?
\nDT Croatia has been established in 1998. After year 2000. DT started turning more and more towards MICE business and after a short period of time specializes in MICE and groups only business. We recognized the weak points of the local and regional competition, so it was clear how to make the system work better to make a more attractive service together with DT local service providers \u2013 hotels, restaurants, guides, transport and others. That was the biggest challenge. We grew along with all our partners and we succeeded to establish MICE standards in this industry. We are planning new projects that will demand from us a different approach in our everyday business. It is a new product that will ensure us the advantage in this industry.
\nHow many successful events have you organized?
\nI can freely say over 1,000 incentive groups and meetings \u2013 not including other groups that do not have MICE elements, and those were also over 1,000. The biggest groups were regarding car industry, for back to back programs, that had 12,500 people.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-1-3.jpg\")
What are you particularly proud of all these years?
\nI am personally most proud of our teams that have done big things, respecting the DT standards \u2013 a light conservative approach in some business moments, and at the same time a powerful innovative creative and human approach in moments when it most wanted.
\nWe at DT do business like one runs a marathon \u2013 it is not important to be fast, explosive and strong, but to maintain the same high quality for a longer time.
What makes DT Croatia different from others in this industry? How do you cherish cooperation with clients?
\nNumerous awards, regional and international, prove all our work of all our people and right approach for MICE standards, to which we pay great attention. Cooperation with partners we maintain in a simple way \u2013 we know the work technology in this industry. This is the precise reason why leading MICE agencies from Europe work with us when they organize incentive
\ngroup travels for their clients in Croatia or Slovenia.
And this is how some of DT Croatia’s clients feel about their cooperation:
\n08-13.05.2016, CIRCLE8 EVENT
\nCircle8 Event team
\n\u00a0Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
\nthis is to certify that DT Croatia supported us and our client with the onsite planning for a 150-people-event in May 2016 (4-day-event). DT Croatia supported us in the organization of the bus shuttle services as well as decoration and dinner entertainment and did a marvelous job! We are very satisfied with the exceptionally friendly service and the always smiling crew of DT Croatia who made all last minute changes feasible. We have very much enjoyed working with you and the team and are looking forward to potential future projects together!\u00a0
\n18-22.05.2016, ONE TOUCH TRAVEL
\nLena Ekstedt, One Touch Travel AB
\n\u00a0In May 2016 we used the services of DT Croatia for a group who went sailing from Split.We were very satisfied with everything from start to finish. From the first offer and until it all took place. There were no surprises in terms of extra costs not presented from the beginning, everything summed up exactly as from the initial offer.
\n\u00a0All questions that we might have had initially were answered asap so there was no delay for us in our communication with our client. The group was very excited about the ship, the captain, the nature and of course also the weather\u2026 We will most definitely use the services of DT Croatia whenever we have a request for Croatia in the future.
\n02-05.06.2016, TEAM SEEFRIED
\nRenate Ochwat, Senior Project manager
\n\u00a0Dear Marina,
\nI am very sorry to have not sent our feedback to our group in June earlier. We would like to thank you again for the very good cooperation. We appreciate your quick and honest interaction \u2013 so in case we need an urgent information there always has been a quick reply by your side.
\n\u00a0We also are very grateful that there are always two project manager involved which is unfortunately not standard at DMCs but we think it is necessary as project managers are often on site inspections or events and the client is not willing to wait for his or her return. For us it therefore makes the cooperation much more easier and it gives the client and us the feeling that you take the event serious and handle it professionally.
\n\u00a0It was very nice working with you on site! Even in case of problems you interacted very professionally and looked for a good solution to solve them as quick as possible. As said before your honest way was very much appreciated as we should work together in a team and try to find solutions and ideas together and if there are problems it is best to talk about them and not to conceal them. We are all human and things happen! It is the way how to handle them that makes a DMC professional or not.
\n\u00a0All the participants enjoyed the trip to Dubrovnik very much. You offered wonderful locations and a diversified program \u2013 it was a real Incentive trip with a lot of highlights. Thank you! We also appreciated that there is always somebody of your office to check f.e. the departure of the busses in time\u00a0– this proofs the professionalism of DT Croatia as well! So thank you very much and I am looking forward to work with you again hopefully in near future!
\n06-10.07.2016, IMPACT INCENTIVES & EVENTS
\nJen van Litsenborgh, Team Leader
\nImpact Incentives & Events (Pty) Ltd is a South African based company and we are an industry leader at the forefront of incentive travel and event management.\u00a0 We tailor make incentive programmes for our corporate clients and only align ourselves with the best Destination Management Companies around the globe.\u00a0
\n\u00a0We have been working closely with DT Croatia (Dubrovnik Travel) in Dubrovnik for the past year as they are our DMC of choice in Croatia.\u00a0 We took a group of 20 guests to Dubrovnik in July 2016 and enjoyed a very successful incentive programme, which was well planned and executed flawlessly by the DT Croatia (Dubrovnik Travel) staff.\u00a0 In fact, it was such a success that we have confirmed another group of 130 guests to the same destination in April 2017.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\u00a0DT Croatia (Dubrovnik Travel) is a professional and reliable company, with a wealth of knowledge regarding the incentive industry within Croatia.\u00a0 I would highly recommend their services to any clients looking for a one-stop management company in Croatia.\u00a0
\n14-16.09.2016, 6TH EUROPEAN COCOA FORUM
\nCatherine Entzminger, Secretary General
\n\u00a0Dear Marina, Dear Zrinka,\u00a0
\nThe European Cocoa Forum has come to an end and we are now back to our daily ECA business. On behalf of the Board and Secretariat of the European Cocoa Association we hereby wish to send you our most sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the hard work you put in those two days of the event, as well as the weeks before it. Part of the success is also thanks to you, your dedication, and your pleasant and positive attitude.\u00a0 We really appreciate our collaboration and look forward to working with you again in the future.\u00a0\u00a0
\n09-11.09.2016 & 23-25.09.2016 CIC CONGRESS INCENTIVES
\nMireia Rosell Senior Event Manager\u00a0
\nDear DT Croatia,\u00a0
\n\u00a0Thanks you very much for your collaboration with our two groups of 150 and 250 guests last September 2016 in Split. You managed to deliver a very good service during both events. DT Croatia have shown professionality and effectivity before and during the events.\u00a0
\n\u00a0DT Croatia is flexible when changes are needed and always manage to fix what we ask for even at the last minute.\u00a0 You are very service minded and know well all the suppliers what makes easier to get what you need at any time. We are demanding but there is seldom a no from you, more a yes we will try and most of times managed to get what we asked for.\u00a0
\n18-21.05.2017, BANKS SADLER UK
\nLaura,
\n“…I am pleased to advise that the programme was a great success and feedback has been outstanding. The VIP host for the event mentioned Elizabeta and team in his closing speech for the event and this is something they should be really proud of as he does not give out compliments unless truly deserved. Elizabeta was so very accommodating, this programme has typically been a very low-key incentive and this year changed for us as we saw the client moving towards more high level activities, gifts etc. So the support from Elizabeta was greatly appreciated. All delegate feedback has been outstanding and I really cannot express my thanks enough…”
\nThe post Daniel Marusic – For Us, Every Day Is a New Challenge appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Specialized agency for MICE groups, DT Croatia, was founded two decades ago and this year they celebrate jubilee.\nDaniel Marusic, General Manager of DT Croatia\nAs they say, at the beginning it was hard to compete with existing tour operators that had strong MICE sectors, but thanks to creativity they shortly became the agency that dictates standards. On this occasion we spoke with Daniel Marusic, General Manager of DT Croatia, regarding challenges and doing business in the past 20 years.\nWhat were the biggest challenges for your business in the past 20 years?\nDT Croatia has been established in 1998. After year 2000. DT started turning more and more towards MICE business and after a short period of time specializes in MICE and groups only business. We recognized the weak points of the local and regional competition, so it was clear how to make the system work better to make a more attractive service together with DT local service providers \u2013 hotels, restaurants, guides, transport and others. That was the biggest challenge. We grew along with all our partners and we succeeded to establish MICE standards in this industry. We are planning new projects that will demand from us a different approach in our everyday business. It is a new product that will ensure us the advantage in this industry.\nHow many successful events have you organized?\nI can freely say over 1,000 incentive groups and meetings \u2013 not including other groups that do not have MICE elements, and those were also over 1,000. The biggest groups were regarding car industry, for back to back programs, that had 12,500 people.\n\nWhat are you particularly proud of all these years?\nI am personally most proud of our teams that have done big things, respecting the DT standards \u2013 a light conservative approach in some business moments, and at the same time a powerful innovative creative and human approach in moments when it most wanted.\nWe at DT do business like one runs a marathon \u2013 it is not important to be fast, explosive and strong, but to maintain the same high quality for a longer time.\nWhat makes DT Croatia different from others in this industry? How do you cherish cooperation with clients?\nNumerous awards, regional and international, prove all our work of all our people and right approach for MICE standards, to which we pay great attention. Cooperation with partners we maintain in a simple way \u2013 we know the work technology in this industry. This is the precise reason why leading MICE agencies from Europe work with us when they organize incentive\ngroup travels for their clients in Croatia or Slovenia.\nAnd this is how some of DT Croatia’s clients feel about their cooperation:\n08-13.05.2016, CIRCLE8 EVENT \nCircle8 Event team \n\u00a0Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, \nthis is to certify that DT Croatia supported us and our client with the onsite planning for a 150-people-event in May 2016 (4-day-event). DT Croatia supported us in the organization of the bus shuttle services as well as decoration and dinner entertainment and did a marvelous job! We are very satisfied with the exceptionally friendly service and the always smiling crew of DT Croatia who made all last minute changes feasible. We have very much enjoyed working with you and the team and are looking forward to potential future projects together!\u00a0 \n18-22.05.2016, ONE TOUCH TRAVEL\nLena Ekstedt, One Touch Travel AB\n\u00a0In May 2016 we used the services of DT Croatia for a group who went sailing from Split.We were very satisfied with everything from start to finish. From the first offer and until it all took place. There were no surprises in terms of extra costs not presented from the beginning, everything summed up exactly as from the initial offer. \n\u00a0All questions that we might have had initially were answered asap so there was no delay for us in our communication with our client. The group was very excited about the ship, the captain, the nature and of course also the weather\u2026 We will most definitely use the services of DT Croatia whenever we have a request for Croatia in the future. \n02-05.06.2016, TEAM SEEFRIED \nRenate Ochwat, Senior Project manager\n\u00a0Dear Marina, \nI am very sorry to have not sent our feedback to our group in June earlier. We would like to thank you again for the very good cooperation. We appreciate your quick and honest interaction \u2013 so in case we need an urgent information there always has been a quick reply by your side. \n\u00a0We also are very grateful that there are always two project manager involved which is unfortunately not standard at DMCs but we think it is necessary as project managers are often on site inspections or events and the client is not willing to wait for his or her return. For us it therefore makes the cooperation much more easier and it gives the client and us the feeling that you take the event serious and handle it professionally. \n\u00a0It was very nice working with you on site! Even in case of problems you interacted very professionally and looked for a good solution to solve them as quick as possible. As said before your honest way was very much appreciated as we should work together in a team and try to find solutions and ideas together and if there are problems it is best to talk about them and not to conceal them. We are all human and things happen! It is the way how to handle them that makes a DMC professional or not. \n\u00a0All the participants enjoyed the trip to Dubrovnik very much. You offered wonderful locations and a diversified program \u2013 it was a real Incentive trip with a lot of highlights. Thank you! We also appreciated that there is always somebody of your office to check f.e. the departure of the busses in time\u00a0– this proofs the professionalism of DT Croatia as well! So thank you very much and I am looking forward to work with you again hopefully in near future!\n06-10.07.2016, IMPACT INCENTIVES & EVENTS \nJen van Litsenborgh, Team Leader\nImpact Incentives & Events (Pty) Ltd is a South African based company and we are an industry leader at the forefront of incentive travel and event management.\u00a0 We tailor make incentive programmes for our corporate clients and only align ourselves with the best Destination Management Companies around the globe.\u00a0 \n\u00a0We have been working closely with DT Croatia (Dubrovnik Travel) in Dubrovnik for the past year as they are our DMC of choice in Croatia.\u00a0 We took a group of 20 guests to Dubrovnik in July 2016 and enjoyed a very successful incentive programme, which was well planned and executed flawlessly by the DT Croatia (Dubrovnik Travel) staff.\u00a0 In fact, it was such a success that we have confirmed another group of 130 guests to the same destination in April 2017.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \n\u00a0DT Croatia (Dubrovnik Travel) is a professional and reliable company, with a wealth of knowledge regarding the incentive industry within Croatia.\u00a0 I would highly recommend their services to any clients looking for a one-stop management company in Croatia.\u00a0 \n14-16.09.2016, 6TH EUROPEAN COCOA FORUM\nCatherine Entzminger, Secretary General\n\u00a0Dear Marina, Dear Zrinka,\u00a0 \nThe European Cocoa Forum has come to an end and we are now back to our daily ECA business. On behalf of the Board and Secretariat of the European Cocoa Association we hereby wish to send you our most sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the hard work you put in those two days of the event, as well as the weeks before it. Part of the success is also thanks to you, your dedication, and your pleasant and positive attitude.\u00a0 We really appreciate our collaboration and look forward to working with you again in the future.\u00a0\u00a0\n09-11.09.2016 & 23-25.09.2016 CIC CONGRESS INCENTIVES\nMireia Rosell Senior Event Manager\u00a0 \nDear DT Croatia,\u00a0 \n\u00a0Thanks you very much for your collaboration with our two groups of 150 and 250 guests last September 2016 in Split. You managed to deliver a very good service during both events. DT Croatia have shown professionality and effectivity before and during the events.\u00a0 \n\u00a0DT Croatia is flexible when changes are needed and always manage to fix what we ask for even at the last minute.\u00a0 You are very service minded and know well all the suppliers what makes easier to get what you need at any time. We are demanding but there is seldom a no from you, more a yes we will try and most of times managed to get what we asked for.\u00a0 \n18-21.05.2017, BANKS SADLER UK\nLaura,\n“…I am pleased to advise that the programme was a great success and feedback has been outstanding. The VIP host for the event mentioned Elizabeta and team in his closing speech for the event and this is something they should be really proud of as he does not give out compliments unless truly deserved. Elizabeta was so very accommodating, this programme has typically been a very low-key incentive and this year changed for us as we saw the client moving towards more high level activities, gifts etc. So the support from Elizabeta was greatly appreciated. All delegate feedback has been outstanding and I really cannot express my thanks enough…”\nThe post Daniel Marusic – For Us, Every Day Is a New Challenge appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-05-04T10:07:11+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-05-04T10:19:17+02:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-43.jpg", "tags": [ "agency", "business", "challenges", "DT Croatia", "events", "MICE", "Interviews" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/driving-the-mice-market-forward/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/driving-the-mice-market-forward/", "title": "Driving the MICE Market Forward", "content_html": "MK Resort stands out and makes for a leader in the MICE industry most definitely thanks to fusing together key features of top-quality offerings: state-of-the-art convention center, superior accommodation, outstanding culinary ex\u00adperience, numerous amenities, as well as the infinite possibilities presented by the natural surroundings of the National Park. Add the appealing offers and the professional approach of the expert team and you get an excellent platform for developing MICE tourism and hosting myriad professional and team-building events that have become a distinctive feature of the company and reinforced its place on the map of MICE travel destinations.
\nSince the beginning of the year, more than 200 events took place at MK Resort, which is an outright record and a noteworthy result that have important bearing on the entire destination. In addition to the traditional Business Forum, which is the most important event in the field of eco\u00adnomy, numerous international professional events and conferences have been drawing impressive numbers of experts from different areas of business to Kopaonik.
\nThis year at MK Resort was undoubtedly marked by events focusing on medicine. Having already welcomed otorhinolaryngologists, cardiologists, internists, physiatrists, and glaucomatologists, come fall the resort will host also infectious disease specialists.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/AndrejNihiL-9409.jpg\")
Since team building events are a particularly strong suit giving the resort advantage over the competition, they receive special attention and it\u2019s clear that they are slowly turning into a tradition \u2013 some of the biggest companies in our market use MK Resort for their annual
\nteam gatherings. This is certainly not without cause, because every segment is subjected to a serious systematic approach with commitment to each individual customer.
\u201cThe best recipe for successful event design includes above all clear communication with the other party, good strategy, and timely planning of every detail. Events are a living, breathing experience, often entailing unexpected incidents, which means that the team must be flexible and quick to react. For a conference or convention to be successful \u2013 in addition to a well-structured, professional pro\u00adgram \u2013 appealing additional amenities, initiative, and suggestions for bringing the program to a higher level are key,\u201d says Bojana Kuzmanovi\u0107, Event Manager at MK Resort, adding that another advantage over the competition includes also the fact that the co\u00admpany provides customers with an end-to-end event planning service, which includes also out-of-hotel activities that have seen a colossal growth on Kopaonik and that greatly affect team building offerings.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_9412.jpg\")
Customers no longer want to spend hours in the conference room and then hang out with music playing in the background. It takes much more than that \u2013 learning, playing, entertainment, and an authentic experience of the surroundings. MK Resort and Kopaonik offer a whole new experience, one to remember \u2013 from riding horses, to outdoor team games, hiking to\u00adurs, archery, creative workshops, amenities for adrenaline lovers like bobs on rails, zip line, paragliding, alpinism, and many other activities which allow meeting almost anything the customer could ask for.
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\n", "content_text": "For years, Kopaonik and MK Mountain Resort have been known as a prestigious destination for MICE events, and the destination continued to grow even more popular this year, too.\nMK Resort stands out and makes for a leader in the MICE industry most definitely thanks to fusing together key features of top-quality offerings: state-of-the-art convention center, superior accommodation, outstanding culinary ex\u00adperience, numerous amenities, as well as the infinite possibilities presented by the natural surroundings of the National Park. Add the appealing offers and the professional approach of the expert team and you get an excellent platform for developing MICE tourism and hosting myriad professional and team-building events that have become a distinctive feature of the company and reinforced its place on the map of MICE travel destinations.\nSince the beginning of the year, more than 200 events took place at MK Resort, which is an outright record and a noteworthy result that have important bearing on the entire destination. In addition to the traditional Business Forum, which is the most important event in the field of eco\u00adnomy, numerous international professional events and conferences have been drawing impressive numbers of experts from different areas of business to Kopaonik.\nThis year at MK Resort was undoubtedly marked by events focusing on medicine. Having already welcomed otorhinolaryngologists, cardiologists, internists, physiatrists, and glaucomatologists, come fall the resort will host also infectious disease specialists.\n\nSince team building events are a particularly strong suit giving the resort advantage over the competition, they receive special attention and it\u2019s clear that they are slowly turning into a tradition \u2013 some of the biggest companies in our market use MK Resort for their annual\nteam gatherings. This is certainly not without cause, because every segment is subjected to a serious systematic approach with commitment to each individual customer.\n\u201cThe best recipe for successful event design includes above all clear communication with the other party, good strategy, and timely planning of every detail. Events are a living, breathing experience, often entailing unexpected incidents, which means that the team must be flexible and quick to react. For a conference or convention to be successful \u2013 in addition to a well-structured, professional pro\u00adgram \u2013 appealing additional amenities, initiative, and suggestions for bringing the program to a higher level are key,\u201d says Bojana Kuzmanovi\u0107, Event Manager at MK Resort, adding that another advantage over the competition includes also the fact that the co\u00admpany provides customers with an end-to-end event planning service, which includes also out-of-hotel activities that have seen a colossal growth on Kopaonik and that greatly affect team building offerings.\n\nCustomers no longer want to spend hours in the conference room and then hang out with music playing in the background. It takes much more than that \u2013 learning, playing, entertainment, and an authentic experience of the surroundings. MK Resort and Kopaonik offer a whole new experience, one to remember \u2013 from riding horses, to outdoor team games, hiking to\u00adurs, archery, creative workshops, amenities for adrenaline lovers like bobs on rails, zip line, paragliding, alpinism, and many other activities which allow meeting almost anything the customer could ask for.\nNew fall convention and team building packages\nTaking note of the needs of the market and customers, MK Mountain Resort has prepared new business packages tailored to planners\u2019 and participants\u2019 needs. Backed by its advantages and years of experience, the resort designed special packages that guarantee\nfirst-rate events planned with minimum customer involvement. MK Resort\u2019s fall conference and team building all-inclusive packages include all amenities and services required for successful events, promising further excellence in the MICE field.\nThe post Driving the MICE Market Forward appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-11-06T13:10:56+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-11-06T13:10:56+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-20.jpg", "tags": [ "activities", "event organization", "events", "kopaonik", "MICE", "team building", "Hotels and venues", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/croatia-ideal-combination-of-business-and-leisure/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/croatia-ideal-combination-of-business-and-leisure/", "title": "Croatia \u2013 Ideal Combination of Business and Leisure", "content_html": "From the pristine blue sea to mystical mountains, spectacular national parks with a thriving wildlife, full of flavors and exciting wines, Croatia has proven to be irresistible to everyone seeking diversity, a vacation and business opportunities. And it can be enjoyed all year round.
\n![\"Dubrovnik](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Dubrovnik-Ivo-Pervan.jpg\")
In Croatia it is not difficult to combine work with pleasure and to achieve successful business cooperation. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, an endless coastline, diverse gastronomy, adventure, sports and wellness, Croatia has the ideal conditions for MICE tourism. Year by year, Croatia is becoming a world renowned MICE destination in Europe. The country has become increasingly attractive for organizers of business meetings, whether they are focused on conferences and congresses or incentives.
\nSerious investment in congress capacities has greatly elevated the quality of Croatia\u2019s MICE offer. With the growth in capacity and the spectacular national results achieved every year, it is more than reasonable to say that this tourism segment is booming in Croatia. The advantages of MICE tourism here are its direct accessibility, excellent road network and, of course, a hotel offer that is very respectable in the four-star and five-star categories.
\nThe capital Zagreb is very accessible and has become a destination that can be visited throughout the year, especially by MICE tourists. The arrival of Emirates Airlines at the Zagreb airport provides easy connections from the city to more than 150 global destinations. The city of Opatija has also opened a new multi functional center of culture and tourism with several meeting rooms. Moreover, Croatia is continuing to improve the quality of its infrastructure and services adapted to the MICE sector.
\n![\"Kongrensna](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Kongrensna-dvorana-Opatija-Marko-Vrdoljak.jpg\")
But, as is often the case, practice paints a much more colorful picture than mere statistics. So when choosing a destination for your business, no better proof of the attractiveness of the Croatian MICE offer can be supplied than companies like Google, Dell or Mercedes.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Hrvatsko-narodno-kazali\u0161te-Zagreb-Ivo-Bio\u010dina.jpg\")
Regarding business tourism centers in Croatia, Opatija, Zagreb and Dubrovnik are firmly in the leading positions. Together with the nearby city of Rijeka, Opatija offers over 15,000 seats in over 130 halls, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Zagreb is both a city teeming with business opportunities and a charmingly relaxed city full of historical monuments and romantic stories, but it is also dynamic, modern and hospitable. It abounds in green spaces and has a variety of beautiful parks and recreational areas. As a congress and incentive venue, Dubrovnik offers many possibilities to people who choose it as a destination for business combined with leisure.
\nThe city\u2019s conference facilities offer more than 8,000 seats in hotels and other conference venues. Its rich history, geographic location, mild climate, and tradition of tourism excellence make Dubrovnik Croatia’s undisputed convention center with more conventions, congresses, and corporate incentive programs than anywhere else in the country. It offers outstanding possibilities as a business destination, with four-star and five-star hotels that will be excellent hosts for large or small meetings.
\nThe post Croatia \u2013 Ideal Combination of Business and Leisure appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Stretching along the Adriatic Sea, just a stone\u2019s throw away from Central Europe, Croatia is the perfect mix of the vibrant energy you would expect from a young country and the friendly, relaxed and hospitable ways of the traditional Mediterranean.\nFrom the pristine blue sea to mystical mountains, spectacular national parks with a thriving wildlife, full of flavors and exciting wines, Croatia has proven to be irresistible to everyone seeking diversity, a vacation and business opportunities. And it can be enjoyed all year round.\nDubrovnik – Ivo Pervan\nIn Croatia it is not difficult to combine work with pleasure and to achieve successful business cooperation. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, an endless coastline, diverse gastronomy, adventure, sports and wellness, Croatia has the ideal conditions for MICE tourism. Year by year, Croatia is becoming a world renowned MICE destination in Europe. The country has become increasingly attractive for organizers of business meetings, whether they are focused on conferences and congresses or incentives.\nSerious investment in congress capacities has greatly elevated the quality of Croatia\u2019s MICE offer. With the growth in capacity and the spectacular national results achieved every year, it is more than reasonable to say that this tourism segment is booming in Croatia. The advantages of MICE tourism here are its direct accessibility, excellent road network and, of course, a hotel offer that is very respectable in the four-star and five-star categories.\nThe capital Zagreb is very accessible and has become a destination that can be visited throughout the year, especially by MICE tourists. The arrival of Emirates Airlines at the Zagreb airport provides easy connections from the city to more than 150 global destinations. The city of Opatija has also opened a new multi functional center of culture and tourism with several meeting rooms. Moreover, Croatia is continuing to improve the quality of its infrastructure and services adapted to the MICE sector.\nCongress Hall Opatija – Marko Vrdoljak\nBut, as is often the case, practice paints a much more colorful picture than mere statistics. So when choosing a destination for your business, no better proof of the attractiveness of the Croatian MICE offer can be supplied than companies like Google, Dell or Mercedes.\nCroatian National Theater in Zagreb – Ivo Bio\u010dina\nRegarding business tourism centers in Croatia, Opatija, Zagreb and Dubrovnik are firmly in the leading positions. Together with the nearby city of Rijeka, Opatija offers over 15,000 seats in over 130 halls, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Zagreb is both a city teeming with business opportunities and a charmingly relaxed city full of historical monuments and romantic stories, but it is also dynamic, modern and hospitable. It abounds in green spaces and has a variety of beautiful parks and recreational areas. As a congress and incentive venue, Dubrovnik offers many possibilities to people who choose it as a destination for business combined with leisure.\nThe city\u2019s conference facilities offer more than 8,000 seats in hotels and other conference venues. Its rich history, geographic location, mild climate, and tradition of tourism excellence make Dubrovnik Croatia’s undisputed convention center with more conventions, congresses, and corporate incentive programs than anywhere else in the country. It offers outstanding possibilities as a business destination, with four-star and five-star hotels that will be excellent hosts for large or small meetings.\nThe post Croatia \u2013 Ideal Combination of Business and Leisure appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-09-21T12:33:03+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-09-21T15:29:48+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/Zagreb-Zoran-Jela\u010da.jpg", "tags": [ "croatia", "dubrovnik", "MICE", "opatija", "rijeka", "Destinations" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/copenhagen-new-destination-strategy-mice-tourism/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/copenhagen-new-destination-strategy-mice-tourism/", "title": "Copenhagen Has New Destination Strategy for MICE Tourism", "content_html": "As striving to be one of the best, most professional and reliable business events destinations in the world, new priority is to deliver excellence when it comes to client\u2019s needs. Key point is to build a stronger community engagement by strengthening cooperation amongst stakeholders including citizens, scientific communities and foundations.
\nThe capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, also launched new Destination Strategy for period 2017-2020 in order for people to share experiences and encourage others to visit this interesting destination.
\nIt is based on \u201elocalhood\u2033. This term is longlasting visin that includes all types of destination promotion based on locality \u2013 things that make it authentic and everything that puts interpersonal relationships in the center of attention. Locals and visitors shoud co-live, interact and share the expiriences that is specific for localhood.
\nThe post Copenhagen Has New Destination Strategy for MICE Tourism appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Meetingplace, destination network model, along with the Copenhagen Convention Bureau launched strategy for MICE tourism – Copenhagen means Business.\nAs striving to be one of the best, most professional and reliable business events destinations in the world, new priority is to deliver excellence when it comes to client\u2019s needs. Key point is to build a stronger community engagement by strengthening cooperation amongst stakeholders including citizens, scientific communities and foundations.\nThe capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, also launched new Destination Strategy for period 2017-2020 in order for people to share experiences and encourage others to visit this interesting destination.\nIt is based on \u201elocalhood\u2033. This term is longlasting visin that includes all types of destination promotion based on locality \u2013 things that make it authentic and everything that puts interpersonal relationships in the center of attention. Locals and visitors shoud co-live, interact and share the expiriences that is specific for localhood.\nThe post Copenhagen Has New Destination Strategy for MICE Tourism appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-07-26T16:22:37+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-07-26T16:22:37+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/copenhagen-smanjena.jpg", "tags": [ "copenhagen means business", "destination", "destination strategy", "localhood", "MICE", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/imex-frankfurt-2017-new-purpose-2017-reimagines-key-education-programmes/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/imex-frankfurt-2017-new-purpose-2017-reimagines-key-education-programmes/", "title": "IMEX in Frankfurt 2017 \u2013 New Purpose for 2017: Reimagines Key Education Programmes", "content_html": "The new Talking Point, which reflects an industry shift towards delivering \u201cmemorable moments\u201d instead of meetings, and \u201cexperi\u00adences\u201d not events, will be explo\u00adred throughout the show, which takes place 16th to 18th May 2017 is in addition to the education programme and its ten tracks, many networking events and extensive exhibition.
\nCarina Bauer, CEO, IMEX group, explains: \u201cAny event planner who cares about their craft and truly wants to have a competitive edge will be excited to dig deeper into the IMEX Purposeful Meetings Talking Point. Our chief focus is always going to be on bringing buyers and sellers together, face to face, in the most efficient and\u00a0enjoyable way possible. But, from a strategic point of view, having an annual IMEX Talking Point, or headline theme, will inject more immediacy, stronger direction and a clearer distinction between each show year to year.\u201d
\nThe IMEX Group has also entered into a three\u00adyear agreement with EventCanvas.org Foundation which allows IMEX to offer Event Design Certification to selected participants. The certification trai\u00adning will be offered free of charge and provides planners from across the world with a common language for designing more innovative \u2013and purposeful \u2013 events.
\n![\"IMEX](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/i-3RT86NX-X3.jpg\")
The Event Design Certificationis part of a new pre\u00adshow educati\u00adon programme taking place on\u00a0Monday 15thMay, the day before the show. Free of charge and open to all, the day will incorporate five core streams covering event design, future trends and supplier education.
\nThe popular Association Day also takes place the day before the show, offering free, tailored edu\u00adcation exclusively for association professionals.
\nThe IMEX Association Day program\u00adme has been redesigned for 2017 and will feature a new Association Management Stream, covering topics such as understanding why members leave and how to persu\u00adade them to stay.There will now be two Meetings & Events Streams (A and B), discus\u00adsing issues such as how to maxim\u00adise member participation at your events, and how to identify and approach new sponsors.
\nExclusively Corporate at #IMEX17, the dedicated event for corporate meeting planners and event mar\u00adketers, has also been redeveloped for IMEX in Frankfurt this year. Tailored to address some of the\u00a0challenges faced by planners, there is a full day of networking and free education on topics such as deliv\u00adering ROI, creative event formats, new technologies, security risk and emerging destinations and trends.\u00a0After a series of group sessions, the education then splits into two streams with sessions on strategic global programme management for senior event professionals and operational issues for event managers.
\nEmanuele Caprarelli, Meeting & Event Planner at CROMSOURCE, Italy, who attended the event last year explains: \u201cThis event is about getting us to think. To remind us not get stuck in our own ways of doing things. It\u2019s also good to meet people here. I\u2019ve been in touch with people I met here at the event two years ago, and just saw them again today.\u201d
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The IMEX show itself offers a wide range of business opportunities and inspiration with new exhibitors including Saudi Arabia, Meet Puerto Rico, Barcelona, Vienna House Hotels and Choose Chicago.
\nExhibitors with expanded stands in\u00adclude Tourism New Zealand, Royal Caribbean International, Latvia, Slovenia, Accor and NYC.\u00a0With the largest global array of exhibitors from every sector in the meetings industry, buyers can discover 3,500 worldwide organisations, the latest trends and hundreds of meeting professionals under one roof.
\nCombined with over 200 networking opportunities with senior level meeting professionals, and social events including Site Nite Europe, CIM\u00adClubbing and the IMEX Gala Dinner, this adds up to three inspiring and productive days of business. Mark Abbott, Director of Operations, Abbott Travel Group, USA, who visited the show last year sums up: \u201cMy visit to IMEX was very fruit\u00adful.
\nWith 28 meetings in three days, I was able to cover more ground and obtain more information than I thought possible in such a short time. There is nowhere so much business can be done in so little time.\u201d
\nRegistration is free of charge \u2013 www.imex-frankfurt.com
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\n", "content_text": "Meeting and event professionals can learn \u201cHow to plan with deeper meaning, innovation and insight in mind\u201d as part of Purposeful Meetings, the new IMEX Talking Point and focus of IMEX in Frankfurt this May.\nThe new Talking Point, which reflects an industry shift towards delivering \u201cmemorable moments\u201d instead of meetings, and \u201cexperi\u00adences\u201d not events, will be explo\u00adred throughout the show, which takes place 16th to 18th May 2017 is in addition to the education programme and its ten tracks, many networking events and extensive exhibition.\nCarina Bauer, CEO, IMEX group, explains: \u201cAny event planner who cares about their craft and truly wants to have a competitive edge will be excited to dig deeper into the IMEX Purposeful Meetings Talking Point. Our chief focus is always going to be on bringing buyers and sellers together, face to face, in the most efficient and\u00a0enjoyable way possible. But, from a strategic point of view, having an annual IMEX Talking Point, or headline theme, will inject more immediacy, stronger direction and a clearer distinction between each show year to year.\u201d\nThe IMEX Group has also entered into a three\u00adyear agreement with EventCanvas.org Foundation which allows IMEX to offer Event Design Certification to selected participants. The certification trai\u00adning will be offered free of charge and provides planners from across the world with a common language for designing more innovative \u2013and purposeful \u2013 events.\nIMEX Frankfurt\nTargeted and inspiring Monday education\nThe Event Design Certificationis part of a new pre\u00adshow educati\u00adon programme taking place on\u00a0Monday 15thMay, the day before the show. Free of charge and open to all, the day will incorporate five core streams covering event design, future trends and supplier education.\nThe popular Association Day also takes place the day before the show, offering free, tailored edu\u00adcation exclusively for association professionals.\nThe IMEX Association Day program\u00adme has been redesigned for 2017 and will feature a new Association Management Stream, covering topics such as understanding why members leave and how to persu\u00adade them to stay.There will now be two Meetings & Events Streams (A and B), discus\u00adsing issues such as how to maxim\u00adise member participation at your events, and how to identify and approach new sponsors.\nExclusively Corporate at #IMEX17, the dedicated event for corporate meeting planners and event mar\u00adketers, has also been redeveloped for IMEX in Frankfurt this year. Tailored to address some of the\u00a0challenges faced by planners, there is a full day of networking and free education on topics such as deliv\u00adering ROI, creative event formats, new technologies, security risk and emerging destinations and trends.\u00a0After a series of group sessions, the education then splits into two streams with sessions on strategic global programme management for senior event professionals and operational issues for event managers.\nEmanuele Caprarelli, Meeting & Event Planner at CROMSOURCE, Italy, who attended the event last year explains: \u201cThis event is about getting us to think. To remind us not get stuck in our own ways of doing things. It\u2019s also good to meet people here. I\u2019ve been in touch with people I met here at the event two years ago, and just saw them again today.\u201d\nIMEX Frankfurt\nMore exhibitors to meet\nThe IMEX show itself offers a wide range of business opportunities and inspiration with new exhibitors including Saudi Arabia, Meet Puerto Rico, Barcelona, Vienna House Hotels and Choose Chicago.\nExhibitors with expanded stands in\u00adclude Tourism New Zealand, Royal Caribbean International, Latvia, Slovenia, Accor and NYC.\u00a0With the largest global array of exhibitors from every sector in the meetings industry, buyers can discover 3,500 worldwide organisations, the latest trends and hundreds of meeting professionals under one roof.\nCombined with over 200 networking opportunities with senior level meeting professionals, and social events including Site Nite Europe, CIM\u00adClubbing and the IMEX Gala Dinner, this adds up to three inspiring and productive days of business. Mark Abbott, Director of Operations, Abbott Travel Group, USA, who visited the show last year sums up: \u201cMy visit to IMEX was very fruit\u00adful.\nWith 28 meetings in three days, I was able to cover more ground and obtain more information than I thought possible in such a short time. There is nowhere so much business can be done in so little time.\u201d\nRegistration is free of charge \u2013 www.imex-frankfurt.com\nThe post IMEX in Frankfurt 2017 – New Purpose for 2017: Reimagines Key Education Programmes appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-03-27T16:56:08+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-27T16:56:08+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/naslovna-sr-1.jpg", "tags": [ "imex", "IMEX Talking Point", "MICE", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/restaurant-stadion-belgrade-serbia/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/restaurant-stadion-belgrade-serbia/", "title": "Restaurant Stadion, Belgrade, Serbia", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/SEEmice-MEMBER-Gold-Small.jpg\")
Restaurant Stadion is located in the heart of Vozdovac within the SC Stadion.
It is an exclusive multi-purpose event venue that can be adapted and accommodate clients with different needs.
\nTeam of Restaurant Stadion is put together of experienced and responsible people, yet charismatic, who have ecperience in the organization of business meetings.
Restaurant Stadion can be quickly and efficiently adapted to the needs of clients, so it suitable for the organization of various celebrations, cocktail parties, presentations, seminars, business lunches and dinners.
\nRestaurant Stadion is event venue where it is possible to organize various celebrations, presentations, seminars, business lunches, business dinners, cocktails …
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\n", "content_text": "Restaurant Stadion is located in the heart of Vozdovac within the SC Stadion.\nIt is an exclusive multi-purpose event venue that can be adapted and accommodate clients with different needs.\nTeam of Restaurant Stadion is put together of experienced and responsible people, yet charismatic, who have ecperience in the organization of business meetings.\nRestaurant Stadion can be quickly and efficiently adapted to the needs of clients, so it suitable for the organization of various celebrations, cocktail parties, presentations, seminars, business lunches and dinners.\nRestaurant Stadion is event venue where it is possible to organize various celebrations, presentations, seminars, business lunches, business dinners, cocktails …\nCapacity of the restaurant is up to 300 seats, but it is suitable for different settings as well. If the setting is required to be a cocktail party or theater, the Restaurant Stadion can hold up to 500 people.\nThe post Restaurant Stadion, Belgrade, Serbia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-03-02T12:11:59+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-02T12:11:59+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/Restoran_Stadion_9.jpg", "tags": [ "conference room", "event venue", "MICE", "restaurant stadion", "SEEmice.com recommendations" ] } ] }