In general, most event planners in the region (90%) said they used modern technologies, above all mobile apps designed for specific events and live streaming from events (nearly 80% of the polled used such technologies). Half of the respondents, or more precisely 44.4%, used the Tweet wall (i.e., projecting social media posts at the event) and 360\u00b0 video.
\nA third used drone aerial filming, digitizing papernotes\u00a0or drawings, and E-books. Catchbox (a microphone that is thrown in the audience or to people who want to ask something), 3D mapping, and electronic tickets with QR code had been used by about 10% of the respondents. Robots, holograms, RFID (bracelets with a registration chip, cashless payment, and the like), VR or AR (virtual or augmented reality) had been used or experienced by very few survey participants\u2014less than 2%.
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In addition to the technologies that are currently most popular (tweet wall, mobile apps, live streaming, 360-degree video), event planners say that they intend to increase using drones, electronic tickets with QR\u00a0codes, digitization of paper notes, catchbox, VR or AR , as well as holograms\u00a0and RFID (bracelets with chips for registration, cashless payment, etc.).
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The 5 most common uses of technology at events:
\nElectronic tickets with QR codes, RFID, live streaming, mobile apps, and drones are deemed by regional event planners as technologies that bring the most benefits and that have made the biggest bang in the event industry. Event planners have the most positive experience with using those technologies that they use the most, which includes mobile apps for events and live streaming via social media or a live-streaming link. In general, experiences with 360-degree video and tweet walls are also positive, although there are those who have had negative experiences with them, which is also true for drone filming.
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Using robots, digitizing paper notes or drawings, catchbox, and virtual and augmented reality provoke the most conflicting opinions among event planners in the region \u2013 from highly positive experiences and opinions to those less so. These data could be interpreted as a consequence of rejecting what we least know, and the fact is that the application of ultra-modern technologies such as robots or AR and VR at events in our region is something we have yet to learn about and master, and probably a few years will pass before these come to be effectively applied.
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\n", "content_text": "To what extent and which modern technologies are used in event planning in the SEE region? What is the experience in their application and what are event planners going to use in the future \u2013 these are some of the questions we put\nbefore event planners in this issue.\nIn general, most event planners in the region (90%) said they used modern technologies, above all mobile apps designed for specific events and live streaming from events (nearly 80% of the polled used such technologies). Half of the respondents, or more precisely 44.4%, used the Tweet wall (i.e., projecting social media posts at the event) and 360\u00b0 video.\n\nA third used drone aerial filming, digitizing papernotes\u00a0or drawings, and E-books. Catchbox (a microphone that is thrown in the audience or to people who want to ask something), 3D mapping, and electronic tickets with QR code had been used by about 10% of the respondents. Robots, holograms, RFID (bracelets with a registration chip, cashless payment, and the like), VR or AR (virtual or augmented reality) had been used or experienced by very few survey participants\u2014less than 2%.\n\n\nIn addition to the technologies that are currently most popular (tweet wall, mobile apps, live streaming, 360-degree video), event planners say that they intend to increase using drones, electronic tickets with QR\u00a0codes, digitization of paper notes, catchbox, VR or AR , as well as holograms\u00a0and RFID (bracelets with chips for registration, cashless payment, etc.).\n\nThe 5 most common uses of technology at events:\n\nMobile apps\nLive streaming\nTweet wall\n360\u2070 video\nDrone filming\n\nElectronic tickets with QR codes, RFID, live streaming, mobile apps, and drones are deemed by regional event planners as technologies that bring the most benefits and that have made the biggest bang in the event industry. Event planners have the most positive experience with using those technologies that they use the most, which includes mobile apps for events and live streaming via social media or a live-streaming link. In general, experiences with 360-degree video and tweet walls are also positive, although there are those who have had negative experiences with them, which is also true for drone filming.\n\nUsing robots, digitizing paper notes or drawings, catchbox, and virtual and augmented reality provoke the most conflicting opinions among event planners in the region \u2013 from highly positive experiences and opinions to those less so. These data could be interpreted as a consequence of rejecting what we least know, and the fact is that the application of ultra-modern technologies such as robots or AR and VR at events in our region is something we have yet to learn about and master, and probably a few years will pass before these come to be effectively applied.\n\nThe post Technology at Events appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-12-12T16:04:51+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-14T11:07:57+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-26.jpg", "tags": [ "drone", "holograms", "pick", "qr code", "NEWS", "RESEARCH" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/convention-centres-openings-2016/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/convention-centres-openings-2016/", "title": "Convention Centres Openings in 2016", "content_html": "Den Haag, Netherlands. The World Forum Convention Center will be\u00a0opening a new multifunctional space under the current awning in\u00a02016. This will give the World Forum a much more stylish and distinctive\u00a0entrance. The area itself is 2,500 m2 and the venue provides a total\u00a0of 10,000 m2 of exhibition space.
\nThe development of this new space is part of the total of 25 million\u00a0euros the City of The Hague is investing in the building as the owner\u00a0of the World Forum. In addition to the expansion of the conference\u00a0rooms as a result of this new space, investments are also being made\u00a0in the look and feel of the building and the climate control.
Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opening in May 2016, a new fully integrated\u00a04,000 m2 extension, will transform Belfast Waterfront in Northern\u00a0Ireland into a truly world class conference centre, and double their\u00a0event\u00a0space to 7,000 m2.
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Alpbach, Austria. As from early summer 2016 the Congress Centrum\u00a0Alpbach, at the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, will boast an additional\u00a01,234 sqm of modular areas and the latest technology. The venue itself\u00a0is Green Building with high energy efficiency, with \u201cAustrian Eco\u00a0Label\u201d for Green Meetings and international \u201cGreen Globe Certification\u201d,\u00a0in accordance with strategy of putting Alpbach on the map as a\u00a0Green Meeting destination.
\nMuscat, Oman. Opening in 2016, the new Oman Convention & Exhibition\u00a0Centre is set to become an iconic landmark for Muscat and the\u00a0Sultanate of Oman, positioned only 10 minutes from the new Muscat\u00a0International Airport.
\nAmongst its features are auditorium seating for\u00a03,200 people, with 14 meeting rooms and more\u00a0than 22,000 sqm of exhibition space.
\nThe OCEC\u2019s will be attracting investment, creating\u00a0jobs and contributing to the economy and\u00a0powering growth. The inaugural event will be\u00a0Infra Oman 2016, the annual meeting place for\u00a0industry leaders and key players from the world\u2019s\u00a0construction industry.
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Punta del Este, Uruguay. Opening in second half\u00a0of 2016, the Punta del Este Convention & Exhibition\u00a0Center in Uruguay will boast 5,400 sqm of\u00a0exhibition space, a 2,600 capacity ball room \u2013\u00a0said to be the largest in Uruguay \u2013 and 14 further\u00a0breakout rooms.
\nSydney, Australia. Sydney\u2019s Darling Harbour is a\u00a0home to the new world class convention, exhibition\u00a0and entertainment venue (ICC Sydney), a\u00a0luxury 5 star hotel, and a vibrant commercial and\u00a0residential urban village called Darling Square.
\nICC Sydney, a $1.5 billion project, opening in December\u00a02016, already confirmed 35 exhibition\u00a0events to launch its 2017 business events season,\u00a0with further 30 under negotiation.
Moru about\u00a0new worldwide investments in convention centres you can read at\u00a0https://www.seebtm.com/new-worldwide-investments-convention-centres/?lang=en.
\nThe post Convention Centres Openings in 2016 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Den Haag, Netherlands. The World Forum Convention Center will be\u00a0opening a new multifunctional space under the current awning in\u00a02016. This will give the World Forum a much more stylish and distinctive\u00a0entrance. The area itself is 2,500 m2 and the venue provides a total\u00a0of 10,000 m2 of exhibition space.\nThe development of this new space is part of the total of 25 million\u00a0euros the City of The Hague is investing in the building as the owner\u00a0of the World Forum. In addition to the expansion of the conference\u00a0rooms as a result of this new space, investments are also being made\u00a0in the look and feel of the building and the climate control.\nBelfast, Northern Ireland. Opening in May 2016, a new fully integrated\u00a04,000 m2 extension, will transform Belfast Waterfront in Northern\u00a0Ireland into a truly world class conference centre, and double their\u00a0event\u00a0space to 7,000 m2.\nBelfast Waterfront, Northern Ireland\nAlpbach, Austria. As from early summer 2016 the Congress Centrum\u00a0Alpbach, at the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, will boast an additional\u00a01,234 sqm of modular areas and the latest technology. The venue itself\u00a0is Green Building with high energy efficiency, with \u201cAustrian Eco\u00a0Label\u201d for Green Meetings and international \u201cGreen Globe Certification\u201d,\u00a0in accordance with strategy of putting Alpbach on the map as a\u00a0Green Meeting destination.\nMuscat, Oman. Opening in 2016, the new Oman Convention & Exhibition\u00a0Centre is set to become an iconic landmark for Muscat and the\u00a0Sultanate of Oman, positioned only 10 minutes from the new Muscat\u00a0International Airport.\nAmongst its features are auditorium seating for\u00a03,200 people, with 14 meeting rooms and more\u00a0than 22,000 sqm of exhibition space.\nThe OCEC\u2019s will be attracting investment, creating\u00a0jobs and contributing to the economy and\u00a0powering growth. The inaugural event will be\u00a0Infra Oman 2016, the annual meeting place for\u00a0industry leaders and key players from the world\u2019s\u00a0construction industry.\nCongress Centrum Alpbach\nPunta del Este, Uruguay. Opening in second half\u00a0of 2016, the Punta del Este Convention & Exhibition\u00a0Center in Uruguay will boast 5,400 sqm of\u00a0exhibition space, a 2,600 capacity ball room \u2013\u00a0said to be the largest in Uruguay \u2013 and 14 further\u00a0breakout rooms.\nSydney, Australia. Sydney\u2019s Darling Harbour is a\u00a0home to the new world class convention, exhibition\u00a0and entertainment venue (ICC Sydney), a\u00a0luxury 5 star hotel, and a vibrant commercial and\u00a0residential urban village called Darling Square.\nICC Sydney, a $1.5 billion project, opening in December\u00a02016, already confirmed 35 exhibition\u00a0events to launch its 2017 business events season,\u00a0with further 30 under negotiation.\nMoru about\u00a0new worldwide investments in convention centres you can read at\u00a0https://www.seebtm.com/new-worldwide-investments-convention-centres/?lang=en.\nThe post Convention Centres Openings in 2016 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-07-29T09:41:39+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-07-29T09:54:48+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/bigstock-Business-man-taking-a-selfie-w-63104242.jpg", "tags": [ "belfast waterfront", "congress center world forum", "Congress Centrum Alpbach", "convention centres", "Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre", "pick", "New and improved" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-worldwide-investments-convention-centres/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-worldwide-investments-convention-centres/", "title": "New Worldwide Investments in Convention Centres", "content_html": "Many countries and cities are doing\u00a0rebuilding and building of the\u00a0convention\u00a0centers as one of the\u00a0measure\u00a0of economic growth or\u00a0recovery. About\u00a0convention centres openings in 2016 you can read at\u00a0https://www.seebtm.com/convention-centres-openings-2016/?lang=en.
\nThat fact gives us insight of great\u00a0importance and impact of convention\u00a0center, not just in meetings\u00a0and events industry and area of\u00a0business\u00a0tourism, but significant\u00a0economic returns to the whole\u00a0destination, too.
\nLet\u2019s take a look what destinations\u00a0worldwide are doing with their convention\u00a0centres last couple of years.
\nAre they crazy or wise?
\nIf we talk about quantity, Spain\u00a0and UK have even 13 convention\u00a0centres\u00a0each, while Germany has\u00a0also\u00a0significant number – 8 convention\u00a0centres.
\nConsidering Austria\u00a0as a not so big country and the fact\u00a0that there can be chosen among 7\u00a0congress centres to plan an event, is\u00a0quite impressive. Although there\u2019s\u00a0nothing to be surprised about, since\u00a0these countries are the leaders in\u00a0the meeting and event industry, not\u00a0just in Europe, but in the world, too.\u00a0Not to forget, Netherland and Belgium\u00a0have \u201cjust\u201d 4 of them, each.
Wondering do these countries\u00a0think\u00a0about convention centres as an\u00a0important\u00a0part of their economic\u00a0strategy?
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Latest investments in\u00a0convention centres\u00a0worldwide
\nBelow you may read and have an\u00a0insight of what other countries was\u00a0and are doing with their congress\u00a0centres, started chronologically\u00a0from 2011.
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Huge investments in US convention centres
\nOver the next three years (2016-2018), the Miami Beach Convention Center,\u00a0managed by Spectra Venue Management, will be undergoing a $515 million\u00a0renovation and expansion that will set a new standard of excellence.
\nLos Angeles Convention Center announced total of $470 million for renovation,\u00a0reconstruction and expansion, began this year with ultimate project\u00a0completion in December 2020.
The post New Worldwide Investments in Convention Centres appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Convention center is a backbone of meetings industry of each country and city.\u00a0Especially when we talk about visibility on world meetings market, big international\u00a0congresses, associations, long time leads, full hotels occupancy and others.\u00a0All of this simply isn\u2019t discussible without proper convention center.\nMany countries and cities are doing\u00a0rebuilding and building of the\u00a0convention\u00a0centers as one of the\u00a0measure\u00a0of economic growth or\u00a0recovery. About\u00a0convention centres openings in 2016 you can read at\u00a0https://www.seebtm.com/convention-centres-openings-2016/?lang=en.\nThat fact gives us insight of great\u00a0importance and impact of convention\u00a0center, not just in meetings\u00a0and events industry and area of\u00a0business\u00a0tourism, but significant\u00a0economic returns to the whole\u00a0destination, too.\nLet\u2019s take a look what destinations\u00a0worldwide are doing with their convention\u00a0centres last couple of years.\nAre they crazy or wise?\nIf we talk about quantity, Spain\u00a0and UK have even 13 convention\u00a0centres\u00a0each, while Germany has\u00a0also\u00a0significant number – 8 convention\u00a0centres.\nConsidering Austria\u00a0as a not so big country and the fact\u00a0that there can be chosen among 7\u00a0congress centres to plan an event, is\u00a0quite impressive. Although there\u2019s\u00a0nothing to be surprised about, since\u00a0these countries are the leaders in\u00a0the meeting and event industry, not\u00a0just in Europe, but in the world, too.\u00a0Not to forget, Netherland and Belgium\u00a0have \u201cjust\u201d 4 of them, each.\nWondering do these countries\u00a0think\u00a0about convention centres as an\u00a0important\u00a0part of their economic\u00a0strategy?\nHalifax Ballroom\nLatest investments in\u00a0convention centres\u00a0worldwide\nBelow you may read and have an\u00a0insight of what other countries was\u00a0and are doing with their congress\u00a0centres, started chronologically\u00a0from 2011.\n\nLausanne features one of Switzerland\u2019s\u00a0largest venues, the Beaulieu\u00a0Convention & Exhibition Centre.\nThe centre disposes with 30 separate\u00a0event spaces, including\u00a0the\u00a0South\u00a0Halls, which were rebuilt in\u00a02011.\u00a0Beaulieu Lausanne will continue\u00a0its development by renovating\u00a0the North Halls in the near\u00a0future\u00a0and, subsequently, the south\u00a0wing\u00a0of the main building, with\u00a0hotel\u00a0complex, all together as a part of\u00a0\u201cBeaulieu 2020\u201d project.\n\n\nAfter series of earthquakes in\u00a0Christchurch,\u00a0New Zeland\u2019s second\u00a0largest\u00a0city, on September 2010,\u00a0and more damaging on February\u00a02011, The Christchurch Central\u00a0Recovery\u00a0Plan (CCRP) has formed\u00a0to outline the future development\u00a0of the city.\nAs a part of CCRP there is the project\u00a0of building Convention Centre\u00a0Precinct, a world class Convention\u00a0Centre which will attract business,\u00a0events, and conferences to Christchurch.\nThe Centre will be able to host\u00a0several\u00a0events at the same time;\u00a0starting\u00a0with space for up to 2,000\u00a0people. The Centre is scheduled\u00a0to be open for business at the\u00a0end of 2018.\n\n\nThe Adelaide Convention Centre\u00a0is a large convention center in\u00a0Adelaide,\u00a0Australia.\nIt was the first purpose-built\u00a0convention\u00a0center to be built in\u00a0Australia. The most recent big expansion\u00a0was announced in 2011,\u00a0with $350 investment.\nSo, their newest addition, the\u00a0West\u00a0Building, was completed and\u00a0began to operate in 2015 and already\u00a0having hosted an astounding\u00a0560 events over the 12 months.\nIn addition, the Centre\u2019s original\u00a0plenary building, which dates\u00a0back\u00a0to 1987, was demolished to\u00a0make way for construction of the\u00a0new East Building \u2013 set to open in\u00a02017.\n\n\nAlso in Australia, since opening\u00a03 years ago, in March 2013, Brisbane\u2019s\u00a0newest convention center,\u00a0the Royal International Convention\u00a0Centre (Royal ICC) has fast\u00a0gained a reputation for offering\u00a0a personalised, boutique event\u00a0experience. The Royal ICC development\u00a0included also building of a\u00a0four-star 200 room Rydges Hotel\u00a0located on site, opened this year\u00a0in February.\n\nRoyal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC)\n\nBusan Exhibition and Convention\u00a0Center, commonly known as\u00a0BEXCO is a convention and exhibition\u00a0center located in Centum\u00a0City, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South\u00a0Korea. It features over 46,500 m2\u00a0of exhibition space and 53 meeting\u00a0rooms. In June 2012, BEXCO\u00a0completed its expansion to add a\u00a04,002 seat auditorium and a new\u00a0exhibition center.\n\n\nIn 2013, Hall 12 of the Brussels\u00a0Expo in Belgium was completely\u00a0transformed into a sophisticated\u00a0concert hall and show venue that\u00a0can also serve as high-capacity\u00a0convention hall.\nIn 2015, Brussels\u00a0Expo announced\u00a0additional significant investments\u00a0into the renovation of its infrastructures.\n\n\nOpened in April 2014, The SWISSTECH\u00a0CONVENTION CENTER\u00a0at the Lake Geneva Region in\u00a0Switzerland,\u00a0set new standards in\u00a0transforming seating options and\u00a0event formats.\nNamely, the innovative auditorium\u00a0is fully modular. It can be\u00a0converted\u00a0from conference\u00a0auditorium,\u00a0to exhibition hall, to\u00a0banquet\u00a0room in only 15 minutes.\u00a0Using the Canadian \u201cGala Venue\u201d\u00a0technology, the 2,205 – seat\u00a0auditorium\u00a0is a 795 – seat mezzanine,\u00a0for a total capacity of 3,000\u00a0seats.\n\nExhibition and Convention Center BEXCO\n\nIn October 2014, after more than\u00a0twelve years of effort, seven years\u00a0of design work and three years\u00a0and a half of construction works,\u00a0ICE Krak\u00f3w Congress Centre in\u00a0Poland has opened.\nIn 2015, Krakow was the second\u00a0city in Poland in terms of the\u00a0number\u00a0of meetings and events,\u00a0according to the \u201cMeetings and\u00a0event industry in Poland 2016\u201d\u00a0report prepared by the Poland\u00a0Convention Bureau.\u00a0The ICE Krak\u00f3w Congress Centre\u00a0contributed significantly to this –\u00a068% of meetings and events\u00a0in Krakow are conferences and\u00a0congresses.\n\n\nAt the end of 2014, a new third\u00a0tower was completed at the\u00a0Gothia Towers hotel, part of the\u00a0Swedish Exhibition and Congress\u00a0Centre in Gothenburg. This made\u00a0this centre Europe\u2019s largest fully\u00a0integrated hotel and meetings\u00a0venue under one roof. The whole\u00a0complex covers an area of 180,000\u00a0sqm with capacity for 9,500\u00a0people. It includes total number\u00a0of 1,200 hotel rooms, 63 meeting\u00a0rooms, 41,000 sqm of exhibition\u00a0space and a show arena.\nEvery year, around 1.8 million people\u00a0from all over the world visit\u00a0this Centre because of business,\u00a0entertainment and experience.\nOverall, the centre is so huge that\u00a0there is a smartphone app for\u00a0navigating your way around it.\nIn 2015, turnover increased by 30\u00a0million euros and visitor numbers\u00a0by just over 20 per cent.\n\nSWISSTECH Convention Centre\n\nIn September 2015, ACC Liverpool\u00a0opened its new, 8,100 sqm venue –\u00a0Exhibition Centre Liverpool.\nThe ACC Liverpool Group delivered\u00a0\u00a3126m of economic benefit to\u00a0Liverpool and the region in 2015.\nAnd since their first opening in\u00a02008, The ACC Liverpool Group\u00a0has generated \u00a31bn in economic\u00a0benefit for the local economy.\n\n\nIn October 2015, started $5milion\u00a0improvement investment into the\u00a0London Convention Centre based\u00a0in a Canadian city London.\n\n\nOn April 2016, Rotterdam Ahoy\u00a0in Netherland announced, after\u00a0the big refurbishment of the Ahoy\u00a0Arena (finished in 2011), brand\u00a0new convention centre.\nThe multifunctional event venue\u00a0is now refurbishing its 20,000 m2\u00a0Exhibition & Event Halls and is\u00a0expanding with a large international\u00a0Convention Centre, named\u00a0the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention\u00a0Centre (RACC), including brand\u00a0new 250 room hotel.\n\n\nAustria Center Vienna, Austria\u2019s\u00a0largest conference centre, which\u00a0has a total capacity for 20,000\u00a0delegates and offers 24 lecture\u00a0rooms for between 100 and 4,320\u00a0participants, 180 meeting rooms\u00a0and 22,000 m\u00b2 of exhibition space,\u00a0from autumn 2016 will be adding\u00a0520m2 of space for five new meeting\u00a0rooms.\n\n\nNova Scotia\u2019s new Halifax Convention\u00a0Centre in North America,\u00a0offers over 120,000 square feet\u00a0of flexible event space, with the\u00a0total construction cost of $164.2\u00a0million. The convention centre is\u00a0set to open in early 2017.\n\nACC Liverpool\n\n\nAt the end of\u00a0May, Dubai has also announced\u00a0plans to build a new convention\u00a0center in Al Jaddaf near Dubai\u00a0Creek. The new facility, which\u00a0will span 55,000 sqm and provide\u00a0space for 10,000 people, is scheduled\u00a0to be completed in 2 years\u00a0at a cost of \u20ac432 million. The new\u00a0convention center is part of the\u00a0city\u2019s run-up to World Expo 2020,\u00a0which will take place in Dubai.\n\nHuge investments in US convention centres\nOver the next three years (2016-2018), the Miami Beach Convention Center,\u00a0managed by Spectra Venue Management, will be undergoing a $515 million\u00a0renovation and expansion that will set a new standard of excellence.\nLos Angeles Convention Center announced total of $470 million for renovation,\u00a0reconstruction and expansion, began this year with ultimate project\u00a0completion in December 2020.\nThe post New Worldwide Investments in Convention Centres appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-07-27T16:12:08+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-13T16:30:39+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Investing-109422992.jpg", "tags": [ "Adelaide Convention Centre", "Austria Center Vienna", "BEXCO", "Brussels Expo", "convention centres", "Halifax Convention Centre", "ICE Krak\u00f3w", "meetings industry", "new", "pick", "SWISSTECH CONVENTION CENTER", "Worldwide Investments", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/sharing-economy-concept-ideas-apply-event-planning/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/sharing-economy-concept-ideas-apply-event-planning/", "title": "Sharing Economy \u2013 The Concept and Ideas to Apply in Event Planning", "content_html": "Simply put, the sharing economy is an ecosystem made up of: people, production, values and exchange systems, distribution, the planet, power, shared right, communication, culture, and the future.
\nPeople are actually what makes the essence of the sharing economy. They are individuals, as well as companies, organizations, and associations with an established system of sharing \u2013 they both contribute and benefit from sharing.
\nWhen it comes to production, people, organizations, and communities are producers of certain products or services that can spread around the world through technology.
\nValue and exchange system are not only in financial gain, but instead there are different forms of exchange, encouragement, and creating value. In the sharing economy, means are never used just one time, but instead they are repeatedly distributed to different parties.
\nTaking care of the planet is another aspect of the sharing economy, which tries to influence both individuals and communities to reduce harm to the planet.
\nPower can be reflected in the opportunity of some organizations or associations to help individuals or support an initiative, while shared right refers to mutual trust and respecting agreements and regulations.
\nCommunication is reflected in the constant sharing of information and knowledge that are available to everyone, regardless of whether those that need them are individuals, companies, or organizations.
\nSharing culture refers to the business culture that entails efficient use of means or resources, and today it is clear that the concept of the sharing economy will inevitably be impossible to ignore in the future.
\n![\"Sharing](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Concept-of-the-coworking-cente-108491657.jpg\")
The concept of sharing is nothing new, since we have all shared something \u2013 either in business or in private- at some point in our lives (for example, factories used to share equipment). However, when it comes to the sharing economy in the MICE industry, we can say that the concept is relatively new.
\nHow did the sharing economy find its place in the MICE industry?
\nIt’s well known that organizing any kind of event requires a budget. Event planners have always been tasked with planning events within the set budget, which is often smaller than the previous one, while expectations get bigger.
\nThis brought about the creation and use of the sharing economy. The sharing economy in the MICE industry can refer to sharing different means, as well as resources.
\nIn organizing an event, the event planner \u2013 guided by the theme \u2013 can contact certain institutions for assistance, whether in the form of renting the venue or media support for promoting the event. This practice is common, for example, with different non-governmental organizations, but also many others. Of course, this is possible only if both parties benefit from it.
\nAs for renting means such as equipment, event planners have the option to share their expenses with another planner in need of similar equipment for organizing an event at the same venue within a short time span or literally immediately after. In addition, they can also share travel expenses if their rules allow it, of course.
\nVenue decoration is most certainly another example of the sharing economy in the MICE industry, and so decorations from a previous event can be used for a new event. Alternatively, hotel event managers\u2019 networking can lead to organizers\u2019 of two non-competing events agreeing in advance and, with a bit of compromise on both sides, arranging decorations that suit them both, with shared expenses.
\n\nAn interesting platform regarding this topic is Showslice, which enables confidential sharing of event organizers requirements for products, aimed at coordinating equipment, reducing costs, and avoiding environmental impact by sharing event venues.
\nThere are websites whose business is based solely on this concept. For example, a person can post an ad about traveling somewhere and invite people who are traveling to the same destination to share expenses.
\nAlthough there is not much use for it in the MICE industry, for those who want to cut accommodation or traveling expenses, we have to mention globally successful platforms based on this exact concept \u2013 Airbnb and Uber.
\nAmong the examples of applying the sharing economy today are also the popular coworking spaces. These are shared work spaces where individuals \u2013 commonly freelancers or the self-employed \u2013 share their work space, offices, or equipment with other people who are usually not from the same company. Sometimes even companies use these spaces when they occasionally have increased number of employees and not enough space in their own offices.
\nCrowdfunding is not directly related to the sharing economy but it is with economic growth and the strong impact of big groups of individuals on a result, enabling development of good ideas and projects with many interested individuals, instead of \u2013 as was before \u2013 just with the help of big investors. Crowdfunding is by its definition \u201cthe practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.\u201d
\nThe sharing economy is most definitely changing the way people buy products or services and represents a market that attracts investments and entrepreneurs, and this year The Sharing Economy Conference 2016, held on 30th June in London, represents a platform that will gather all interested parties, including big players and start-ups.
\n![\"bigstock-People-Social-Networking-and-S-99500543\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-People-Social-Networking-and-S-99500543.jpg\")
The sharing economy is a concept that is going to spread more and more and enable event planners to cut costs in organizing events. For now, we could say that event planners are slightly \u2013 but understandably \u2013 cautious, but in time, development and implementation of legal and security regulations will probably change this, too.
\nStill, it’s obvious that this concept of sharing is becoming increasingly applicable in the MICE industry, considering the requirements that event planners must meet in order to satisfy expectations and criteria of event participants.
\nOne final advice could be to think about the feasibility of this concept in some aspect of a future event you organize. It could happen that a solution is within reach, or even easy, and that the only thing that is lacking is exploring this direction.
\nThe post Sharing Economy \u2013 The Concept and Ideas to Apply in Event Planning appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Event planning requires a lot of resources \u2013 from financial to human \u2013 especially today when the limits for special events that need to meet the growing demands and expectations of participants that are increasingly pushed. It’s clear that event organizers are facing a great task. One of the ways in which many event organizers manage to cut costs while maintaining standards is by using the concept of sharing economy.\nSimply put, the sharing economy is an ecosystem made up of: people, production, values and exchange systems, distribution, the planet, power, shared right, communication, culture, and the future.\nPeople are actually what makes the essence of the sharing economy. They are individuals, as well as companies, organizations, and associations with an established system of sharing \u2013 they both contribute and benefit from sharing.\nWhen it comes to production, people, organizations, and communities are producers of certain products or services that can spread around the world through technology.\nValue and exchange system are not only in financial gain, but instead there are different forms of exchange, encouragement, and creating value. In the sharing economy, means are never used just one time, but instead they are repeatedly distributed to different parties.\nTaking care of the planet is another aspect of the sharing economy, which tries to influence both individuals and communities to reduce harm to the planet.\nPower can be reflected in the opportunity of some organizations or associations to help individuals or support an initiative, while shared right refers to mutual trust and respecting agreements and regulations.\nCommunication is reflected in the constant sharing of information and knowledge that are available to everyone, regardless of whether those that need them are individuals, companies, or organizations.\nSharing culture refers to the business culture that entails efficient use of means or resources, and today it is clear that the concept of the sharing economy will inevitably be impossible to ignore in the future.\nSharing economy\nThe concept of sharing is nothing new, since we have all shared something \u2013 either in business or in private- at some point in our lives (for example, factories used to share equipment). However, when it comes to the sharing economy in the MICE industry, we can say that the concept is relatively new.\nHow did the sharing economy find its place in the MICE industry?\nIt’s well known that organizing any kind of event requires a budget. Event planners have always been tasked with planning events within the set budget, which is often smaller than the previous one, while expectations get bigger.\nThis brought about the creation and use of the sharing economy. The sharing economy in the MICE industry can refer to sharing different means, as well as resources.\nIn organizing an event, the event planner \u2013 guided by the theme \u2013 can contact certain institutions for assistance, whether in the form of renting the venue or media support for promoting the event. This practice is common, for example, with different non-governmental organizations, but also many others. Of course, this is possible only if both parties benefit from it.\nAs for renting means such as equipment, event planners have the option to share their expenses with another planner in need of similar equipment for organizing an event at the same venue within a short time span or literally immediately after. In addition, they can also share travel expenses if their rules allow it, of course.\nVenue decoration is most certainly another example of the sharing economy in the MICE industry, and so decorations from a previous event can be used for a new event. Alternatively, hotel event managers\u2019 networking can lead to organizers\u2019 of two non-competing events agreeing in advance and, with a bit of compromise on both sides, arranging decorations that suit them both, with shared expenses.\nAirbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world \u2014 online or from a mobile phone or tablet.\nAn interesting platform regarding this topic is Showslice, which enables confidential sharing of event organizers requirements for products, aimed at coordinating equipment, reducing costs, and avoiding environmental impact by sharing event venues.\nThere are websites whose business is based solely on this concept. For example, a person can post an ad about traveling somewhere and invite people who are traveling to the same destination to share expenses.\nAlthough there is not much use for it in the MICE industry, for those who want to cut accommodation or traveling expenses, we have to mention globally successful platforms based on this exact concept \u2013 Airbnb and Uber.\nAmong the examples of applying the sharing economy today are also the popular coworking spaces. These are shared work spaces where individuals \u2013 commonly freelancers or the self-employed \u2013 share their work space, offices, or equipment with other people who are usually not from the same company. Sometimes even companies use these spaces when they occasionally have increased number of employees and not enough space in their own offices.\nCrowdfunding is not directly related to the sharing economy but it is with economic growth and the strong impact of big groups of individuals on a result, enabling development of good ideas and projects with many interested individuals, instead of \u2013 as was before \u2013 just with the help of big investors. Crowdfunding is by its definition \u201cthe practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.\u201d\nThe sharing economy is most definitely changing the way people buy products or services and represents a market that attracts investments and entrepreneurs, and this year The Sharing Economy Conference 2016, held on 30th June in London, represents a platform that will gather all interested parties, including big players and start-ups.\n\nThe sharing economy is a concept that is going to spread more and more and enable event planners to cut costs in organizing events. For now, we could say that event planners are slightly \u2013 but understandably \u2013 cautious, but in time, development and implementation of legal and security regulations will probably change this, too.\nStill, it’s obvious that this concept of sharing is becoming increasingly applicable in the MICE industry, considering the requirements that event planners must meet in order to satisfy expectations and criteria of event participants.\nOne final advice could be to think about the feasibility of this concept in some aspect of a future event you organize. It could happen that a solution is within reach, or even easy, and that the only thing that is lacking is exploring this direction.\nThe post Sharing Economy \u2013 The Concept and Ideas to Apply in Event Planning appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-06-28T15:47:17+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-13T16:32:04+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Sharing-Technology-90911372.jpg", "tags": [ "congress industry", "MICE", "pick", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/sustainable-tourism-2016/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/sustainable-tourism-2016/", "title": "Sustainable Tourism 2016", "content_html": "So far, the conference was held in Segovia (2004), Bologna (2006), Malta (2008), New Forest (2010), La Coruna (2012) and Opatija (2014).
\nTourism ceased to be the privilege of a few long time ago, and it took a very important place in the development of economy, knowledge, education and human welfare and lifestyle. Nowadays tourism significantly contributes to the new forms of economic development. Our knowledge of the world now includes a strong component due to tourism, since it introduces different cultures, customs and impressions we take from a journey.
\nNevertheless, it led to certain problems regarding ecological changes and social costs. Many destinations oriented their entire economies towards tourism, so they could increase their incomes. That resulted with negative impact on the destination, its culture and identity.
\n![\"sustainable](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/predlog-za-velinu-slikuu.jpg\")
Natural ecosystems became true rarity. Scientists more and more talk about \u201csocial ecosystems\u201d, and that is rather challenging for tourism and ecology. Ecology is deeply influenced by technology and development of society. Cities are rapidly changing which leads to the industry development. Opposite to that, rural environments are being abandoned.
\nTourism has great impact on these problems and has to be able to meet the challenges of the \u201cnew age\u201d.
\nGoal of the conference on sustainable tourism is to find ways to protect natural and cultural landmarks. Also, great deal of attention is paid to the development of new solutions and capabilities to reduce the negative effects of tourism. For strategies and goals to become sustainable, entire society has to become more involved in these projects.
\nSome of the main topics covered are: ecological problems, climate changes, ecotourism, destination management, eTourism. Also, topics included and sport tourism, tourism and technology, medical tourism, city tourism, rural tourism, industrial tourism, heritage tourism, tourism development impact, marine tourism, etc.
\n\n
The post Sustainable Tourism 2016 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Sustainable Tourism 2016, the seventh international conference on sustainable tourism, is to be held from May 18th to 20th in Valencia. The conference is organized by renowned British Wessex Institute of Technology.\nSo far, the conference was held in Segovia (2004), Bologna (2006), Malta (2008), New Forest (2010), La Coruna (2012) and Opatija (2014).\nTourism ceased to be the privilege of a few long time ago, and it took a very important place in the development of economy, knowledge, education and human welfare and lifestyle. Nowadays tourism significantly contributes to the new forms of economic development. Our knowledge of the world now includes a strong component due to tourism, since it introduces different cultures, customs and impressions we take from a journey.\nNevertheless, it led to certain problems regarding ecological changes and social costs. Many destinations oriented their entire economies towards tourism, so they could increase their incomes. That resulted with negative impact on the destination, its culture and identity.\n\nNatural ecosystems became true rarity. Scientists more and more talk about \u201csocial ecosystems\u201d, and that is rather challenging for tourism and ecology. Ecology is deeply influenced by technology and development of society. Cities are rapidly changing which leads to the industry development. Opposite to that, rural environments are being abandoned.\nTourism has great impact on these problems and has to be able to meet the challenges of the \u201cnew age\u201d.\nGoal of the conference on sustainable tourism is to find ways to protect natural and cultural landmarks. Also, great deal of attention is paid to the development of new solutions and capabilities to reduce the negative effects of tourism. For strategies and goals to become sustainable, entire society has to become more involved in these projects.\nSome of the main topics covered are: ecological problems, climate changes, ecotourism, destination management, eTourism. Also, topics included and sport tourism, tourism and technology, medical tourism, city tourism, rural tourism, industrial tourism, heritage tourism, tourism development impact, marine tourism, etc.\n\nThe post Sustainable Tourism 2016 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-04-27T14:53:43+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-10-21T11:30:06+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miroslava Jeremic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miroslava/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Miroslava.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/predlog-za-veliku-sliku.jpg", "tags": [ "ecology", "pick", "sustainable tourism", "tourism", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/curling-a-winter-olympic-sport/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/curling-a-winter-olympic-sport/", "title": "Curling \u2013 A Winter Olympic Sport", "content_html": "This game can be played by teams of women or men of different ages and requires little strength.
\nEarly Days of Curling
\nCurling is a sport that has been played for nearly half a millennium and the game can be traced as far back as 1540 in Scotland. Over time, curling spread from Scotland to Canada, America, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and New Zealand.
\nThe first international curling events were recorded in the 19th century in Europe and North America, but only at the 1924 Winter Olympic Games was the first, official international competition for men\u2019s teams recorded.
\nThe early curling games were played outdoors, since ice rinks did not exist. A frozen lake, stones, and wooden brushes were the elementary markings of curling. Today, the development of technology transformed what curling looks like. First of all, games are played on ice sheets where ice temperature is controlled using manufactured granite stones that must have prescribed weight.
\nHow to play?
\nCurling is played on a field 44.5 m long and 5 m wide, using granite stones that weigh 20 kg. Both ends of the field have two sets of four concentric circles with hacks on the very ends of the field. The player uses hacks to push off for the shot and deliver the stone.
\n![\"Curling](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Curling-in-Central-Park-New-York-1900-1906-1-slika-na-drugoj-strani.jpg\")
As for teams, curling is played in two teams consisting of four players who use brushes and brooms to try and push eight stones each as near to the center of the house as possible. Teams can be men\u2019s, women\u2019s, or mixed.
\nThe sport requires special shoes and brush. Shoes are comprised of a slider, worn on one leg and used for sliding, and a gripper, worn on the other leg and used for improving traction. According to the rules, the slider is worn on the leg opposite of the hand used for throwing the stone.
\nIn addition to the basic there is also the additional equipment, such as special gloves, aids for exiting the hack, stopwatch for measuring the time it takes to throw the stone.
\nIn short, curling is played by two teams competing to be faster in pushing the stones from one end of the field to the other, where a big round target is located. The end goal is to have as many stones as possible near the target center as a team and to determine team skills of the players.
\nThe spirit of curling in a certain way represents the players\u2019 code. It is actually the mutual respect among the players, as well as for the game itself. There is even a proverb saying that a curling player would rather lose than win unfairly.
\n![\"Curling\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-sr-2.jpg\")
Respecting other players is one of the basic principles of the spirit of curling. A player who adheres to this code will never try to put competitors in an awkward position by unsportsmanlike conduct or by breaking the rules.
\nIt could be said that the spirit of curling requires honorable, kind, and sportsmanlike behavior.\u00a0 Regardless of whether competitions are professional or amateur, the spirit of curling plays the key role, since there are no judges for the sport in most countries.
\nToday, curling is a global sport played in Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, and many others, while Canada has the highest number of players.
\nThe significance of curling as a sport is also evident in world curling conventions that have so far taken place in Denmark, America, Serbia, and this year in Sweden.
\nThis is one of example of sport in which your employees could participate, in addition to bowling, games in adrenalin parks or in escape room, or in a little bit less active game – in team cooking.
\nThe post Curling \u2013 A Winter Olympic Sport appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Curling is one of the Winter Olympic sports whose origins are related to Scotland, since this is where the very first evidence of the sport was discovered.\nThis game can be played by teams of women or men of different ages and requires little strength.\nEarly Days of Curling\nCurling is a sport that has been played for nearly half a millennium and the game can be traced as far back as 1540 in Scotland. Over time, curling spread from Scotland to Canada, America, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and New Zealand.\nThe first international curling events were recorded in the 19th century in Europe and North America, but only at the 1924 Winter Olympic Games was the first, official international competition for men\u2019s teams recorded.\nDid you know?\nRoyal Caledonian Curling Club, founded in 1838, is the oldest curling club in the world and the first ever rules of curling were written in the club.\nThe early curling games were played outdoors, since ice rinks did not exist. A frozen lake, stones, and wooden brushes were the elementary markings of curling. Today, the development of technology transformed what curling looks like. First of all, games are played on ice sheets where ice temperature is controlled using manufactured granite stones that must have prescribed weight.\nHow to play?\nCurling is played on a field 44.5 m long and 5 m wide, using granite stones that weigh 20 kg. Both ends of the field have two sets of four concentric circles with hacks on the very ends of the field. The player uses hacks to push off for the shot and deliver the stone.\nCurling in Central Park, New York, 1900-1906\nAs for teams, curling is played in two teams consisting of four players who use brushes and brooms to try and push eight stones each as near to the center of the house as possible. Teams can be men\u2019s, women\u2019s, or mixed.\nThe sport requires special shoes and brush. Shoes are comprised of a slider, worn on one leg and used for sliding, and a gripper, worn on the other leg and used for improving traction. According to the rules, the slider is worn on the leg opposite of the hand used for throwing the stone.\nCurling player would rather lose than win unfairly.\nIn addition to the basic there is also the additional equipment, such as special gloves, aids for exiting the hack, stopwatch for measuring the time it takes to throw the stone.\nIn short, curling is played by two teams competing to be faster in pushing the stones from one end of the field to the other, where a big round target is located. The end goal is to have as many stones as possible near the target center as a team and to determine team skills of the players.\nThe spirit of curling in a certain way represents the players\u2019 code. It is actually the mutual respect among the players, as well as for the game itself. There is even a proverb saying that a curling player would rather lose than win unfairly.\n\nRespecting other players is one of the basic principles of the spirit of curling. A player who adheres to this code will never try to put competitors in an awkward position by unsportsmanlike conduct or by breaking the rules.\nIt could be said that the spirit of curling requires honorable, kind, and sportsmanlike behavior.\u00a0 Regardless of whether competitions are professional or amateur, the spirit of curling plays the key role, since there are no judges for the sport in most countries.\nCurling has been an Olympic sport since 1924.\nToday, curling is a global sport played in Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, and many others, while Canada has the highest number of players.\nThe significance of curling as a sport is also evident in world curling conventions that have so far taken place in Denmark, America, Serbia, and this year in Sweden.\nThis is one of example of sport in which your employees could participate, in addition to bowling, games in adrenalin parks or in escape room, or in a little bit less active game – in team cooking.\nThe post Curling \u2013 A Winter Olympic Sport appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-04-27T12:31:18+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-22T15:07:38+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-sr.jpg", "tags": [ "curling", "interesting facts", "pick", "team building", "winter olympic sport", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/south-east-europe-abundance-of-authentic-experience/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/south-east-europe-abundance-of-authentic-experience/", "title": "South East Europe \u2013 Abundance of authentic experience", "content_html": "[quote_box_center]Is there a demand and the awareness of a demand for the authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component in our region? Are such programs offered and what do\u00a0they involve? The answers to these questions as well as suggestions and ideas for some\u00a0new programs and activities are given by #eventprofs from the region of South East\u00a0Europe during a survey organized by SEEbtm magazine during mid 2015.[/quote_box_center]
\nJudging by the answers to questions\u00a0asked during the survey, there is a\u00a0considerable demand (65% in total)\u00a0for local customs and culture, or to\u00a0be more precise \u2013 for the desire to\u00a0taste\u00a0\u201cthe local\u201d.
\nSuch demands are often expressed\u00a0by guests, colleagues, business partners\u00a0and delegations from other\u00a0countries.
\nAlso, they are mostly expressed\u00a0by MICE groups. 25% of participants\u00a0said that they occasionally\u00a0have such demands.
The situation being often black and\u00a0white,\u00a0so were the opinions which\u00a0were\u00a0often opposing. Interestingly\u00a0enough,\u00a0as distinct from the 40% of\u00a0the participants who have this type\u00a0of demands,\u00a0there is an almost equal\u00a0percentage\u00a0(35%) of those who\u00a0hardly ever make this type of demands.
\nWhen travelling as tourists, the participants\u00a0emphasize the desire to experience\u00a0local and cultural offer and\u00a0\u201cget to know the place\u201d this way.\u00a0When travelling for business purposes\u00a0they are usually prevented by tight\u00a0schedules from focusing on local\u00a0activities.
\nThe majority of participants pointed\u00a0out that they do not plan local and\u00a0cultural activities and experiences in\u00a0advance, since they mostly prepare\u00a0them according to the needs and affinities\u00a0of the clients, and depending\u00a0on the situation.
\n![\"bigstock-Carpenter-Working-With-Plane-48345833\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Carpenter-Working-With-Plane-48345833.jpg\")
On the other hand, 35% of the participants\u00a0stated that they, in advance\u00a0planed the activities such as tours,\u00a0sightseeing trips, dining at local restaurants\u00a0and so on. Around 20% of\u00a0the participants said that they organize\u00a0activities which are then carried out with local agencies that organize\u00a0tours, sightseeing trips, team\u00a0building activities and the like.
\nThe least of the questionees, 8% to\u00a0be more precise, said that they organize\u00a0these activities only when they\u00a0travel for pleasure and when they organize\u00a0the trip on their own.
Activities planned in advance are, for\u00a0example, team building activities,\u00a0such\u00a0as: baking home made cookies,\u00a0barbecues, \u201ccourses\u201d on rakija (home\u00a0made\u00a0brandy), the process of its preparation\u00a0and tasting, quizzes\u00a0\u201cHow\u00a0much do you know about a certain\u00a0destination\u201d\u00a0with symbolic prizes\u00a0\u2013\u00a0symbols of the country, memory\u00a0games\u00a0with memory cards with certain\u00a0symbols printed on them.\u00a0UNESCO heritage sites are also
\npart\u00a0of the demand.
Now we come to the most interesting\u00a0part. We give you the answers to\u00a0the question – what makes a certain\u00a0place/region – specific.\u00a0An interesting cultural or historic\u00a0fact\u00a0and monuments,\u00a0as well as old\u00a0crafts,\u00a0customs and characteristic\u00a0methods\u00a0of food preparation\u2026
\nRead what event professionals from\u00a0the region have selected.
From Serbia\u2026
\nMost of the participants have singled\u00a0out Belgrade, not only as the cultural\u00a0and historical capital of Serbia,\u00a0but also as the most attractive destination\u00a0for visitors. The participants\u00a0have distinguished Savamala as the\u00a0design district, a new part of the city\u00a0which is a meeting point of art, culture,\u00a0history and entertainment.
\nThe foreigners often call it \u2013 the Serbian\u00a0Berlin.
Aside from Belgrade royal palaces\u00a0(Old and New Palace, the Royal Palace,\u00a0the White Palace),\u00a0Princess Ljubica\u2019s\u00a0Residence,\u00a0House of King Peter\u00a0I.\u00a0A great number of foreign tourists\u00a0are interested in visiting the House\u00a0of\u00a0Flowers, as well as the Nikola\u00a0Tesla\u00a0Museum.
\n![\"Princess](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/konak-kneginje-ljubice.jpg\")
Some of the survey participants believe\u00a0that the legends of vampires, fairies\u00a0and the evil spirits can be used\u00a0for tourism purposes.
\n[quote_box_right]Talking about old-crafts, event\u00a0professionals who took part\u00a0in the survey, point out the\u00a0old fashioned candy store in\u00a0Gavrila Principa Street, as well\u00a0as the quilt maker in Zemun.[/quote_box_right]
\n\u201cBelgrade has a rich cultural-historical\u00a0offer (heritage from prehistoric\u00a0period,\u00a0Ancient Rome, Middle Ages,\u00a0Ottoman Empire, Austro-Hungarian\u00a0Empire and national heritage as well)\u00a0and the reputation of the phoenixcity.
\nBelgrade is the only capital in Europe\u00a0which is positioned on two rivers\u00a0and has an ornithology haven in the\u00a0very vicinity of the city center.
\nWhat is special about Belgrade is its\u00a0underground city (a very interesting\u00a0project called \u201cBelgrade below the\u00a0surface of Belgrade\u201d) which is insufficiently\u00a0explored and presented to\u00a0the general public (for the past several\u00a0years ,a group of urban archeologists\u00a0gathered around the Center for\u00a0the Urban Development has been\u00a0gradually changing this image of Belgrade\u00a0and trying to use researched\u00a0heritage for the purpose of tourism\u00a0and culture), and the heritage of the\u00a0former Socialist Federal Republic of\u00a0Yugoslavia, the founder of the Non-Aligned Movement (these are two\u00a0new tourism niches which should be\u00a0used).
\n\nThe characteristic of the whole Serbia\u00a0is the \u201cslava\u201d, the tradition involving\u00a0loads of food, and ajvar. Our Serbian\u00a0hedonism is in a way a tourist attraction\u00a0of its own for foreign\u00a0tourists\u201d,\u00a0says Slavica Jovanovic Kubat, European\u00a0Movement in Serbia.
\n![\"Devil\u2019s](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/djavolja-varos.jpg\")
Devil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos) and Potpecka\u00a0Cave are miracles of nature\u00a0which leave a strong impression.\u00a0Petrovaradin Fortress, the town of\u00a0Sremski\u00a0Karlovci, famous for wine,\u00a0also has the Museum of Beekeeping\u00a0to offer. Fruska Gora Monastery\u00a0Tours\u00a0must not be missed.
\nSerbia offers many top rated wineries.\u00a0Wine tours and tasting local wines\u00a0are certainly an authentic experience.\u00a0Wineries like Aleksandovic, Zvonko\u00a0Bogdan,\u00a0Kovacevic, Sapat, Janko,\u00a0Temet\u00a0are some of the many wineries\u00a0this county has to offer.
\nSmederevo Fortress is the biggest\u00a0plateau\u00a0fortress in Europe, and this\u00a0medieval\u00a0town is surrounded by 25\u00a0towers with over 20 meters in height\u00a0and battlements approximately 10\u00a0meters\u00a0high and 4 meters wide.
When you are in Smederevo you simply\u00a0must visit Obrenovic Villa belonging\u00a0to the royal family Obrenovic,\u00a0which has been open for public visits\u00a0since mid 2015.
\n[quote_box_right]A tip
\nIf you want to feel the pulse of\u00a0a city and the daily rhythm of\u00a0its people you should visit the\u00a0green market![/quote_box_right]
Montenegro…
\nThe participants in the survey from\u00a0Montenegro say that the natural\u00a0beauty of Montenegro, whether it`s\u00a0the Adriatic coast or the mountains\u00a0in the north, are what is specific for\u00a0this country.\u00a0Also, the traditions and the rich history\u00a0make this region recognizable,\u00a0as well as prsuta, kajmak and loza\u00a0which are a must for every tourist.
\nA unique ambiance of the the Bay of\u00a0Kotor and the Old Town Kotor will\u00a0make a lasting impression, whereas\u00a0nearby islands such as Lady of the\u00a0Rock\u00a0(Gospa od Skrpjela), Saint George\u00a0(Sveti Djordje), Lady of Mercy\u00a0(Gospa od Milosti) and Mamula (during\u00a0both World Wars the fort on this\u00a0island served as a prison) each have\u00a0a unique story to tell.
\n![\"Old](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/budva-stari-grad.jpg\")
The spirit of the history and the luxurious\u00a0days of the old can also be\u00a0felt in the Palace of King Nikola on\u00a0Cetinje, which has been turned into\u00a0a museum.
\nThe Old Town Budva is reviving a true\u00a0spirit of the seaside with the battlements\u00a0of the old city (you must take\u00a0a walk on the battlements for a real\u00a0experience), parapets, churches of\u00a0St. Ivan and Santa Marija in Punta.
A Citadel in the Old Town Budva is a\u00a0unique place for many events and it\u00a0represents a Mideaval castle rich in\u00a0distinguishing features.
\nIn Croatia\u2026
\nAs for participants from Croatia, they\u00a0emphasize the Adriatic coast as\u00a0the specific feature of Croatia.
\nFor them Istra is the most attractive\u00a0tourist destination, because of its cultural\u00a0heritage, various manifestations\u00a0all year round, as well as local\u00a0cuisine.
\nIt is also a region famous for\u00a0wine, olive oil, tartouffes, fresh fish,\u00a0cheese.\u00a0A glorious Pula Arena, Old Town Rovinj\u00a0and Porec are also some of the authentic destinations.
[quote_box_left]If you want an unforgettable\u00a0view, you should visit National\u00a0Park Lovcen and Njegos Mausoleum.[/quote_box_left]
\nThe fairytale hills of Zagorje, Natural\u00a0Park Medvenica in the vicinity\u00a0of Zagreb are a must for nature lovers.\u00a0Lovers\u00a0of tradition and history\u00a0should\u00a0visit beautiful wooden houses\u00a0of Turopolje,\u00a0as well as some of the\u00a0numerous\u00a0castles (more than 100 in\u00a0Croatia),\u00a0and each one of them has\u00a0a story which will tingle your imagination.
\nFolklore songs and dance are characteristical\u00a0tradition for each country\u00a0in this region, and differ in traditional\u00a0clothing and the dance itself.
![\"City](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/HR-rovinj.jpg\" "\\"City")
Omis, a town in the heart of Dalmatia,\u00a0famous for being the home of\u00a0the pirates in the XIII and XIV century
\nhas many interesting traditional\u00a0manifestations and customs.\u00a0Guitar Fest, Dalmatian Klapa Songs\u00a0Festival\u00a0and the Battle of the Pirates\u00a0are some of its interesting events.
From dishes in the local cuisine tourists\u00a0should try \u201czagorske strukle\u201d\u00a0(similar\u00a0to pies with different fillings,\u00a0usually\u00a0it`s cheese), or \u201cgreblica\u201d (which\u00a0is closest to gibanica and proja).
\n\u201cThere are islands in Croatia unknown\u00a0to tourists, and our tourism \u201crepresentatives\u201d\u00a0do not even try to present\u00a0them.
\nVillage tourism could be a \u201chit\u201d in Slavonia,\u00a0and Lika and Gorski kotar could\u00a0attract tourist with their rich cousines\u00a0and mild climate in the sumer\u201d,\u00a0says Rajna Stern.
[quote_box_right]Tourists should see the preparation\u00a0of Soparnik and taste it.\u00a0It is a very simple, but popular\u00a0and tasty\u00a0traditional dish baked\u00a0on the traditional\u00a0plate over\u00a0a stone hearth.[/quote_box_right]
\nMeanwhile, in Bosnia…
\nThe survey participants have described\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0and Herzegovina as the\u00a0country of rich local cuisine and desserts\u00a0which leave a deep impression.
\nThere are characteristic methods of\u00a0preparation of local desserts and barbecue\u00a0with special kinds of meat.\u00a0\u201cVarious cultural (preserved different\u00a0religious and cultural communities)\u00a0and natural (deep canyons and\u00a0high\u00a0mountains\u2026) heritage and the\u00a0traditional hospitality of the people\u00a0are visible especially through customs\u00a0and traditional drinking of coffee.
\nThe writer Miroslav Krleza said: Let\u00a0Ms. Europe forgive me but she has\u00a0no cultural monuments. Inca tribe in\u00a0South America has monuments, Egypt\u00a0has real cultural monuments.
\nLet Ms. Europe forgive me, but only\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0has monuments. Stecke! Tombstones!\u00a0(Medieval tombstones that\u00a0can be find in no other country in\u00a0Europe,\u00a0except Bosnia)\u201d, says Zoran\u00a0Bibanovic,\u00a0Wigwam Travel & Consulting.
What do #eventprofs\u00a0remember from their travels?
\nWhen questioned about the experiences\u00a0from private or business trips,\u00a0most participants said that it was\u00a0the food, that is \u2013 local cuisine.
\nWhether it is the fish stew in Hungary,\u00a0home made cheese in Denmark,\u00a0ice-cream in Italy, wine in France or\u00a0baklava in Turkey, each one on them\u00a0enjoyed local cuisine and flavors of a\u00a0particular country.
\nAlso, they point out the cultural component\u00a0and religion as special, memorable\u00a0experiences which made\u00a0a particular destination even more\u00a0interesting,\u00a0as in Tirana going to the\u00a0local\u00a0witch which \u201cforetells\u201d by looking\u00a0into crystal sugar.
Among the unique experiences and\u00a0memories of a destination, they also\u00a0mention local festivals and manifestations.
\nDuring their travels, each one of them\u00a0had a specific way of experiencing\u00a0different culture, religion and\u00a0traditions,\u00a0but they were unanimous\u00a0when talking about what leaves the\u00a0strongest impression \u2013 the hospitality\u00a0of the local people of each place,\u00a0city or country.
![\"Untitled](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-21.png\")
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\n", "content_text": "[quote_box_center]Is there a demand and the awareness of a demand for the authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component in our region? Are such programs offered and what do\u00a0they involve? The answers to these questions as well as suggestions and ideas for some\u00a0new programs and activities are given by #eventprofs from the region of South East\u00a0Europe during a survey organized by SEEbtm magazine during mid 2015.[/quote_box_center]\nJudging by the answers to questions\u00a0asked during the survey, there is a\u00a0considerable demand (65% in total)\u00a0for local customs and culture, or to\u00a0be more precise \u2013 for the desire to\u00a0taste\u00a0\u201cthe local\u201d.\nAlmost half of the participants in the\u00a0survey, 40 % of them, said that they\u00a0often seek authentic local experiences\u00a0and cultural component.\nSuch demands are often expressed\u00a0by guests, colleagues, business partners\u00a0and delegations from other\u00a0countries.\nAlso, they are mostly expressed\u00a0by MICE groups. 25% of participants\u00a0said that they occasionally\u00a0have such demands.\nThe situation being often black and\u00a0white,\u00a0so were the opinions which\u00a0were\u00a0often opposing. Interestingly\u00a0enough,\u00a0as distinct from the 40% of\u00a0the participants who have this type\u00a0of demands,\u00a0there is an almost equal\u00a0percentage\u00a0(35%) of those who\u00a0hardly ever make this type of demands.\nWhen travelling as tourists, the participants\u00a0emphasize the desire to experience\u00a0local and cultural offer and\u00a0\u201cget to know the place\u201d this way.\u00a0When travelling for business purposes\u00a0they are usually prevented by tight\u00a0schedules from focusing on local\u00a0activities.\nThe majority of participants pointed\u00a0out that they do not plan local and\u00a0cultural activities and experiences in\u00a0advance, since they mostly prepare\u00a0them according to the needs and affinities\u00a0of the clients, and depending\u00a0on the situation.\n\nOn the other hand, 35% of the participants\u00a0stated that they, in advance\u00a0planed the activities such as tours,\u00a0sightseeing trips, dining at local restaurants\u00a0and so on. Around 20% of\u00a0the participants said that they organize\u00a0activities which are then carried out with local agencies that organize\u00a0tours, sightseeing trips, team\u00a0building activities and the like.\nThe least of the questionees, 8% to\u00a0be more precise, said that they organize\u00a0these activities only when they\u00a0travel for pleasure and when they organize\u00a0the trip on their own.\nActivities planned in advance are, for\u00a0example, team building activities,\u00a0such\u00a0as: baking home made cookies,\u00a0barbecues, \u201ccourses\u201d on rakija (home\u00a0made\u00a0brandy), the process of its preparation\u00a0and tasting, quizzes\u00a0\u201cHow\u00a0much do you know about a certain\u00a0destination\u201d\u00a0with symbolic prizes\u00a0\u2013\u00a0symbols of the country, memory\u00a0games\u00a0with memory cards with certain\u00a0symbols printed on them.\u00a0UNESCO heritage sites are also\npart\u00a0of the demand.\nNow we come to the most interesting\u00a0part. We give you the answers to\u00a0the question – what makes a certain\u00a0place/region – specific.\u00a0An interesting cultural or historic\u00a0fact\u00a0and monuments,\u00a0as well as old\u00a0crafts,\u00a0customs and characteristic\u00a0methods\u00a0of food preparation\u2026\nRead what event professionals from\u00a0the region have selected.\nFrom Serbia\u2026\nMost of the participants have singled\u00a0out Belgrade, not only as the cultural\u00a0and historical capital of Serbia,\u00a0but also as the most attractive destination\u00a0for visitors. The participants\u00a0have distinguished Savamala as the\u00a0design district, a new part of the city\u00a0which is a meeting point of art, culture,\u00a0history and entertainment.\nThe foreigners often call it \u2013 the Serbian\u00a0Berlin.\nAside from Belgrade royal palaces\u00a0(Old and New Palace, the Royal Palace,\u00a0the White Palace),\u00a0Princess Ljubica\u2019s\u00a0Residence,\u00a0House of King Peter\u00a0I.\u00a0A great number of foreign tourists\u00a0are interested in visiting the House\u00a0of\u00a0Flowers, as well as the Nikola\u00a0Tesla\u00a0Museum.\nPrincess Ljubica\u2019s Residence\nSome of the survey participants believe\u00a0that the legends of vampires, fairies\u00a0and the evil spirits can be used\u00a0for tourism purposes.\n[quote_box_right]Talking about old-crafts, event\u00a0professionals who took part\u00a0in the survey, point out the\u00a0old fashioned candy store in\u00a0Gavrila Principa Street, as well\u00a0as the quilt maker in Zemun.[/quote_box_right]\n\u201cBelgrade has a rich cultural-historical\u00a0offer (heritage from prehistoric\u00a0period,\u00a0Ancient Rome, Middle Ages,\u00a0Ottoman Empire, Austro-Hungarian\u00a0Empire and national heritage as well)\u00a0and the reputation of the phoenixcity.\nBelgrade is the only capital in Europe\u00a0which is positioned on two rivers\u00a0and has an ornithology haven in the\u00a0very vicinity of the city center.\n\nWhat is special about Belgrade is its\u00a0underground city (a very interesting\u00a0project called \u201cBelgrade below the\u00a0surface of Belgrade\u201d) which is insufficiently\u00a0explored and presented to\u00a0the general public (for the past several\u00a0years ,a group of urban archeologists\u00a0gathered around the Center for\u00a0the Urban Development has been\u00a0gradually changing this image of Belgrade\u00a0and trying to use researched\u00a0heritage for the purpose of tourism\u00a0and culture), and the heritage of the\u00a0former Socialist Federal Republic of\u00a0Yugoslavia, the founder of the Non-Aligned Movement (these are two\u00a0new tourism niches which should be\u00a0used).\n\nThe characteristic of the whole Serbia\u00a0is the \u201cslava\u201d, the tradition involving\u00a0loads of food, and ajvar. Our Serbian\u00a0hedonism is in a way a tourist attraction\u00a0of its own for foreign\u00a0tourists\u201d,\u00a0says Slavica Jovanovic Kubat, European\u00a0Movement in Serbia.\nDevil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos)\nDevil\u2019s Town (Djavolja Varos) and Potpecka\u00a0Cave are miracles of nature\u00a0which leave a strong impression.\u00a0Petrovaradin Fortress, the town of\u00a0Sremski\u00a0Karlovci, famous for wine,\u00a0also has the Museum of Beekeeping\u00a0to offer. Fruska Gora Monastery\u00a0Tours\u00a0must not be missed.\nSerbia offers many top rated wineries.\u00a0Wine tours and tasting local wines\u00a0are certainly an authentic experience.\u00a0Wineries like Aleksandovic, Zvonko\u00a0Bogdan,\u00a0Kovacevic, Sapat, Janko,\u00a0Temet\u00a0are some of the many wineries\u00a0this county has to offer.\nSmederevo Fortress is the biggest\u00a0plateau\u00a0fortress in Europe, and this\u00a0medieval\u00a0town is surrounded by 25\u00a0towers with over 20 meters in height\u00a0and battlements approximately 10\u00a0meters\u00a0high and 4 meters wide.\nWhen you are in Smederevo you simply\u00a0must visit Obrenovic Villa belonging\u00a0to the royal family Obrenovic,\u00a0which has been open for public visits\u00a0since mid 2015.\n[quote_box_right]A tip\nIf you want to feel the pulse of\u00a0a city and the daily rhythm of\u00a0its people you should visit the\u00a0green market![/quote_box_right]\nMontenegro…\nThe participants in the survey from\u00a0Montenegro say that the natural\u00a0beauty of Montenegro, whether it`s\u00a0the Adriatic coast or the mountains\u00a0in the north, are what is specific for\u00a0this country.\u00a0Also, the traditions and the rich history\u00a0make this region recognizable,\u00a0as well as prsuta, kajmak and loza\u00a0which are a must for every tourist.\nA unique ambiance of the the Bay of\u00a0Kotor and the Old Town Kotor will\u00a0make a lasting impression, whereas\u00a0nearby islands such as Lady of the\u00a0Rock\u00a0(Gospa od Skrpjela), Saint George\u00a0(Sveti Djordje), Lady of Mercy\u00a0(Gospa od Milosti) and Mamula (during\u00a0both World Wars the fort on this\u00a0island served as a prison) each have\u00a0a unique story to tell.\nOld Town Budva\nThe spirit of the history and the luxurious\u00a0days of the old can also be\u00a0felt in the Palace of King Nikola on\u00a0Cetinje, which has been turned into\u00a0a museum.\nThe Old Town Budva is reviving a true\u00a0spirit of the seaside with the battlements\u00a0of the old city (you must take\u00a0a walk on the battlements for a real\u00a0experience), parapets, churches of\u00a0St. Ivan and Santa Marija in Punta.\nA Citadel in the Old Town Budva is a\u00a0unique place for many events and it\u00a0represents a Mideaval castle rich in\u00a0distinguishing features.\nIn Croatia\u2026\nAs for participants from Croatia, they\u00a0emphasize the Adriatic coast as\u00a0the specific feature of Croatia.\nFor them Istra is the most attractive\u00a0tourist destination, because of its cultural\u00a0heritage, various manifestations\u00a0all year round, as well as local\u00a0cuisine.\nIt is also a region famous for\u00a0wine, olive oil, tartouffes, fresh fish,\u00a0cheese.\u00a0A glorious Pula Arena, Old Town Rovinj\u00a0and Porec are also some of the authentic destinations.\n[quote_box_left]If you want an unforgettable\u00a0view, you should visit National\u00a0Park Lovcen and Njegos Mausoleum.[/quote_box_left]\nThe fairytale hills of Zagorje, Natural\u00a0Park Medvenica in the vicinity\u00a0of Zagreb are a must for nature lovers.\u00a0Lovers\u00a0of tradition and history\u00a0should\u00a0visit beautiful wooden houses\u00a0of Turopolje,\u00a0as well as some of the\u00a0numerous\u00a0castles (more than 100 in\u00a0Croatia),\u00a0and each one of them has\u00a0a story which will tingle your imagination.\nFolklore songs and dance are characteristical\u00a0tradition for each country\u00a0in this region, and differ in traditional\u00a0clothing and the dance itself.\nCity of Rovinj\nOmis, a town in the heart of Dalmatia,\u00a0famous for being the home of\u00a0the pirates in the XIII and XIV century\nhas many interesting traditional\u00a0manifestations and customs.\u00a0Guitar Fest, Dalmatian Klapa Songs\u00a0Festival\u00a0and the Battle of the Pirates\u00a0are some of its interesting events.\nFrom dishes in the local cuisine tourists\u00a0should try \u201czagorske strukle\u201d\u00a0(similar\u00a0to pies with different fillings,\u00a0usually\u00a0it`s cheese), or \u201cgreblica\u201d (which\u00a0is closest to gibanica and proja).\n\u201cThere are islands in Croatia unknown\u00a0to tourists, and our tourism \u201crepresentatives\u201d\u00a0do not even try to present\u00a0them.\nVillage tourism could be a \u201chit\u201d in Slavonia,\u00a0and Lika and Gorski kotar could\u00a0attract tourist with their rich cousines\u00a0and mild climate in the sumer\u201d,\u00a0says Rajna Stern.\n[quote_box_right]Tourists should see the preparation\u00a0of Soparnik and taste it.\u00a0It is a very simple, but popular\u00a0and tasty\u00a0traditional dish baked\u00a0on the traditional\u00a0plate over\u00a0a stone hearth.[/quote_box_right]\nMeanwhile, in Bosnia…\nThe survey participants have described\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0and Herzegovina as the\u00a0country of rich local cuisine and desserts\u00a0which leave a deep impression.\nThere are characteristic methods of\u00a0preparation of local desserts and barbecue\u00a0with special kinds of meat.\u00a0\u201cVarious cultural (preserved different\u00a0religious and cultural communities)\u00a0and natural (deep canyons and\u00a0high\u00a0mountains\u2026) heritage and the\u00a0traditional hospitality of the people\u00a0are visible especially through customs\u00a0and traditional drinking of coffee.\nThe writer Miroslav Krleza said: Let\u00a0Ms. Europe forgive me but she has\u00a0no cultural monuments. Inca tribe in\u00a0South America has monuments, Egypt\u00a0has real cultural monuments.\nLet Ms. Europe forgive me, but only\u00a0Bosnia\u00a0has monuments. Stecke! Tombstones!\u00a0(Medieval tombstones that\u00a0can be find in no other country in\u00a0Europe,\u00a0except Bosnia)\u201d, says Zoran\u00a0Bibanovic,\u00a0Wigwam Travel & Consulting.\nWhat do #eventprofs\u00a0remember from their travels?\nWhen questioned about the experiences\u00a0from private or business trips,\u00a0most participants said that it was\u00a0the food, that is \u2013 local cuisine.\nWhether it is the fish stew in Hungary,\u00a0home made cheese in Denmark,\u00a0ice-cream in Italy, wine in France or\u00a0baklava in Turkey, each one on them\u00a0enjoyed local cuisine and flavors of a\u00a0particular country.\nAlso, they point out the cultural component\u00a0and religion as special, memorable\u00a0experiences which made\u00a0a particular destination even more\u00a0interesting,\u00a0as in Tirana going to the\u00a0local\u00a0witch which \u201cforetells\u201d by looking\u00a0into crystal sugar.\nAmong the unique experiences and\u00a0memories of a destination, they also\u00a0mention local festivals and manifestations.\nDuring their travels, each one of them\u00a0had a specific way of experiencing\u00a0different culture, religion and\u00a0traditions,\u00a0but they were unanimous\u00a0when talking about what leaves the\u00a0strongest impression \u2013 the hospitality\u00a0of the local people of each place,\u00a0city or country.\n\nThe post South East Europe \u2013 Abundance of authentic experience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-27T13:16:25+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-29T16:01:31+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bascarsija-1_mini1.jpg", "tags": [ "authentic experience", "event organization", "eventprofs", "local culture", "local customs", "local dishes", "old crafts", "pick", "the power of local", "tradition", "MUST READ", "RESEARCH", "Trends" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/pick-the-right-format-for-your-event/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/pick-the-right-format-for-your-event/", "title": "PICK THE RIGHT FORMAT FOR YOUR EVENT", "content_html": "Brainstorming, as a meeting format, is also highly rated for its efficiency. The survey was participated by companies and organizations in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.
\nAs the most efficient event formats, workshops and trainings are number one, with 45% and 25% respectively. Seminars account for 10%, while panels, B2B meetings, brainstorming and simulation make up 5% each of the respondent answers.
\nBased on the respondent answers, as showed in the graph, we observe that the highest attendance is at\u00a0trainings and workshops, and the lowest at panels.
\nTraditional lectures and brainstorming also have a high share, almost 70% if we look at the summary percentage of those attending these events occasionally and often.
\nTrainings and workshops are definitely ahead in efficiency, rated by the respondents as very efficient – 90%, and efficient – 10%.
\nThere is no record of their inefficiency, with only an emphasis on importance to have high-quality lecturers, and the opinion that performance at a training or workshop is more efficient the smaller the group is.
\nBrainstorming as an event format is also rated as highly efficient, in particular where the goal is to come up with new ideas or solutions to problems.
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Panel discussions are averagely rated as partly efficient, with an emphasis on importance to have a good moderator.
\nIn the case of a panel, we observe the widest range of ratings (highly efficient (33%), efficient (20%) and partly efficient (42%), as well as a small percentage (5%) of inefficient).
\nObviously, experiences in panels are most variable, leading to the conclusion that there is no problem with the panel as an event format.
\nThe overall experience at a panel discussion actually depends on the moderator and panellists differing from one panel to another, therefore the most different experiences in this type of event format.
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Traditional lectures remain deprived of the highly efficient rating.
\nThey are averagely rated as partly efficient (65%), depending on the topic and lecturer.
\nTraditional lectures also have the highest percentage of inefficiency rating (11%), with the opinion that they are inefficient, obsolete and dull.
\nThe respondents pointed out to some other formats they find very good, as follows: working & sports meetings or educational & recreational meetings, informal gatherings of people of same professions and exchange of opinions (on an occasion), as well as targeted B2B meetings.
\nThe conclusion is next: every meeting format has positive, but also negative sides. Some are more popular and efficient than others, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there is only one right solution.
\nBe aware of good and potential bad sides of each format, try to prevent usually failings, know your audience well, so as meeting goals, and you will choose just the right format for your event.
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\n", "content_text": "Trainings and workshops are considered the most efficient format for educational events, according to the research conducted by SEEbtm magazine in the second half of 2014.\nBrainstorming, as a meeting format, is also highly rated for its efficiency. The survey was participated by companies and organizations in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.\nAs the most efficient event formats, workshops and trainings are number one, with 45% and 25% respectively. Seminars account for 10%, while panels, B2B meetings, brainstorming and simulation make up 5% each of the respondent answers.\nBased on the respondent answers, as showed in the graph, we observe that the highest attendance is at\u00a0trainings and workshops, and the lowest at panels.\nTraditional lectures and brainstorming also have a high share, almost 70% if we look at the summary percentage of those attending these events occasionally and often.\nTrainings and workshops are definitely ahead in efficiency, rated by the respondents as very efficient – 90%, and efficient – 10%.\nThere is no record of their inefficiency, with only an emphasis on importance to have high-quality lecturers, and the opinion that performance at a training or workshop is more efficient the smaller the group is.\nBrainstorming as an event format is also rated as highly efficient, in particular where the goal is to come up with new ideas or solutions to problems.\nAttendance of certain event formats\nPanel discussions are averagely rated as partly efficient, with an emphasis on importance to have a good moderator.\nIn the case of a panel, we observe the widest range of ratings (highly efficient (33%), efficient (20%) and partly efficient (42%), as well as a small percentage (5%) of inefficient).\nObviously, experiences in panels are most variable, leading to the conclusion that there is no problem with the panel as an event format.\nThe overall experience at a panel discussion actually depends on the moderator and panellists differing from one panel to another, therefore the most different experiences in this type of event format.\nEfficiency of certain event formats\nTraditional lectures remain deprived of the highly efficient rating.\nThey are averagely rated as partly efficient (65%), depending on the topic and lecturer.\nTraditional lectures also have the highest percentage of inefficiency rating (11%), with the opinion that they are inefficient, obsolete and dull.\nThe respondents pointed out to some other formats they find very good, as follows: working & sports meetings or educational & recreational meetings, informal gatherings of people of same professions and exchange of opinions (on an occasion), as well as targeted B2B meetings.\nSimulation (of negotiations, a future event, a building design, driving, etc.) is a very interactive and efficient format, given that following introductory instructions it requires the continued involvement of participants and allows the study of actual processes under experimental conditions.\nThe conclusion is next: every meeting format has positive, but also negative sides. Some are more popular and efficient than others, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there is only one right solution.\nBe aware of good and potential bad sides of each format, try to prevent usually failings, know your audience well, so as meeting goals, and you will choose just the right format for your event.\n\n\nMiona Milic\nThe post PICK THE RIGHT FORMAT FOR YOUR EVENT appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-11-26T11:44:00+01:00", "date_modified": "2018-01-04T09:42:12+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Group-of-Multiethnic-Busy-Peop-66058582.jpg", "tags": [ "brainstorming", "event", "event format", "panel", "pick", "trainings", "workshop", "RESEARCH", "Statistics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/what-most-affects-on-satisfaction-at-work/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/what-most-affects-on-satisfaction-at-work/", "title": "WHAT MOST AFFECTS ON SATISFACTION AT WORK?", "content_html": "The survey involved various companies (car companies, banks, insurance, IT companies, faculties, pharmaceutical companies, hotels etc.) from the region of Southeast Europe.
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84% of them think work and pleasure should go together and can be mixed, within certain, well-defined limits. Since most people spend a lot of time at work, the general belief is that work would be unbearable if it did not involve a certain amount of pleasure. They believe a happy worker is a better worker, more efficient and loyal, and more successful in dealing with daily tasks and overcoming any problems or obstacles at work.
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A small percent (5%) thinks work and pleasure do not go together and that only extremely loyal co-workers with a strong character, who are very rare, manage to do so. The remaining 11% feels mixing work and pleasure is the result of sheer necessity brought on by the fact that the amount of time and effort needed to do one\u2019s work, results in having to mix professional and private life even though the two don\u2019t go together. They also point to employers who breach even the most basic norms of employment and by doing so take out every semblance of pleasure out of work.
\nBased on the survey results, we have made a list of the most frequent answers to questions about what it is that most boosts pleasure at work.
\nWe have divided these answers into categories according to their significance for workers, starting with those that have greatest significance.
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WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERE. Morning coffee with co-workers, a positive atmosphere, quiet music from the radio and working atmosphere, a pleasant working environment. A nice gesture from a co-worker, attention, humor, joking among co-workers. Good mutual cooperation and communication.
\nA DYNAMIC WORK ENVIRONMENT. New experiences, challenges, new projects, meeting new people, adopting new values.
\nRECOGNITION AND PRAISE. Awareness that others appreciate their work and effort, positive feedback and praise from partners / guests / satisfied clients.
\nPOSITIVE WORK RESULTS. Successful completion of a project, visible results of invested effort, successful meetings.
\nTEAM SPIRIT. Team work and team functionality, a management nurturing dialogue with the middle management and other workers.
\nTRAINING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. The chance for professional training and education, assuming responsibility and authority, room for independent action and possibility to implement knowledge in actual projects.
\nEVENTS. Celebrations with co-workers, trips / excursions, out-of-city / country gatherings, attendance at various events.
\nSECURITY. Job security, regular agreed salary, close-knit work team, working conditions and functionality.
\nCREATIVITY. Ambitious and innovative tasks, opportunity to express creativity.
\nCompany\u2019s positive gestures and organized activities best remembered by employees are celebrations, team building activities and trips.
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The celebrations listed are those around New Year, jubilees, Christmas, annual meetings, employees\u2019 birthdays, successful business year end, Company Day, Women\u2019s Day, employee childbirth events, retirement, etc.Trips include excursions, incentive trips, seminars, fairs, congresses, and conferences.![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/istrazivanje_5.jpg\")
For instance, surveyed workers remember skiing trips in Austria, sailing on the Adriatic, a trip to the cave in Kras, water skiing in Pore\u010d, an international employee football tournament, socializing with co-workers in the country and abroad\u2026 Employees also appreciate choice gifts with a personal touch, and the organization of receptions and cocktails by the owner or President of the Group.
\nEmployees are very pleased when their work is appreciated, when they are treated with respect in their company and when this is clearly expressed.
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In the employees\u2019 current situation, among the things that would positively affect their level of satisfaction at work, if we disregard salary as a key issue for everyone, are a good working atmosphere among co-workers, working environment, business trips, weekends, incentive travel, attendance at business, promotional, and educational events and lectures. These are the criteria which definitely have the greatest effect employee satisfaction at work.
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\n", "content_text": "The survey involved various companies (car companies, banks, insurance, IT companies, faculties, pharmaceutical companies, hotels etc.) from the region of Southeast Europe.\n\n84% of them think work and pleasure should go together and can be mixed, within certain, well-defined limits. Since most people spend a lot of time at work, the general belief is that work would be unbearable if it did not involve a certain amount of pleasure. They believe a happy worker is a better worker, more efficient and loyal, and more successful in dealing with daily tasks and overcoming any problems or obstacles at work.\n\n\nA small percent (5%) thinks work and pleasure do not go together and that only extremely loyal co-workers with a strong character, who are very rare, manage to do so. The remaining 11% feels mixing work and pleasure is the result of sheer necessity brought on by the fact that the amount of time and effort needed to do one\u2019s work, results in having to mix professional and private life even though the two don\u2019t go together. They also point to employers who breach even the most basic norms of employment and by doing so take out every semblance of pleasure out of work.\nBased on the survey results, we have made a list of the most frequent answers to questions about what it is that most boosts pleasure at work.\nWe have divided these answers into categories according to their significance for workers, starting with those that have greatest significance.\n\nWORKPLACE ATMOSPHERE. Morning coffee with co-workers, a positive atmosphere, quiet music from the radio and working atmosphere, a pleasant working environment. A nice gesture from a co-worker, attention, humor, joking among co-workers. Good mutual cooperation and communication.\nA DYNAMIC WORK ENVIRONMENT. New experiences, challenges, new projects, meeting new people, adopting new values.\nRECOGNITION AND PRAISE. Awareness that others appreciate their work and effort, positive feedback and praise from partners / guests / satisfied clients.\nPOSITIVE WORK RESULTS. Successful completion of a project, visible results of invested effort, successful meetings.\nTEAM SPIRIT. Team work and team functionality, a management nurturing dialogue with the middle management and other workers.\nTRAINING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. The chance for professional training and education, assuming responsibility and authority, room for independent action and possibility to implement knowledge in actual projects.\nEVENTS. Celebrations with co-workers, trips / excursions, out-of-city / country gatherings, attendance at various events.\nSECURITY. Job security, regular agreed salary, close-knit work team, working conditions and functionality.\nCREATIVITY. Ambitious and innovative tasks, opportunity to express creativity.\nCompany\u2019s positive gestures and organized activities best remembered by employees are celebrations, team building activities and trips.\n \n \nThe celebrations listed are those around New Year, jubilees, Christmas, annual meetings, employees\u2019 birthdays, successful business year end, Company Day, Women\u2019s Day, employee childbirth events, retirement, etc.Trips include excursions, incentive trips, seminars, fairs, congresses, and conferences.\nFor instance, surveyed workers remember skiing trips in Austria, sailing on the Adriatic, a trip to the cave in Kras, water skiing in Pore\u010d, an international employee football tournament, socializing with co-workers in the country and abroad\u2026 Employees also appreciate choice gifts with a personal touch, and the organization of receptions and cocktails by the owner or President of the Group.\nEmployees are very pleased when their work is appreciated, when they are treated with respect in their company and when this is clearly expressed.\n \n \nSome other interesting positive gestures that employees tend to remember are:\n\nPublic recognition / praise for successfully completed projects\nUnderstanding (when needed, during difficult periods)\nWhen the employer orders food or drink in times of excessive workload / overtime\nFinancial reward\nFree use of company content for all employees\nVacation bonus\nBusiness trip gift\nNew Year\u2019s packages\nFinancial aid upon death of family member\nClosing event dinners with reminiscence of stellar and less stellar moments\nSliding working hours\nPossibility of using the company car for private purposes\n\nIn the employees\u2019 current situation, among the things that would positively affect their level of satisfaction at work, if we disregard salary as a key issue for everyone, are a good working atmosphere among co-workers, working environment, business trips, weekends, incentive travel, attendance at business, promotional, and educational events and lectures. These are the criteria which definitely have the greatest effect employee satisfaction at work.\nSome of the additional items added to the list of things that cause increased employee pleasure are:\n \n\n\nBetter work organization, communication, and distribution of duties\nUnderstanding and support from the management\nAn open-minded approach to new and modern ideas / support and development of creativeness and innovation\nPraise of good performance\nPossibility of career advancement\nEqual treatment for all employees\nSupport and encouragement toward improved performance\nAdherence to what has been agreed\nPleasant and neat working area\nGreater visibility of results\nClearly defined working hours\nChildcare facilities at work\nLower stress levels\n\nM.M\nThe post WHAT MOST AFFECTS ON SATISFACTION AT WORK? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-12-10T11:42:53+01:00", "date_modified": "2015-04-07T12:26:21+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/istrazivanje_3.jpg", "tags": [ "pick", "Recognition", "SATISFACTION AT WORK", "team work", "training", "WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERE", "Statistics" ] } ] }