![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-2-11.jpg\")
Organized by Portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine, the region\u2019s meetings industry get-together took place on November 15th, 2018 at the now traditional venue \u2013 restaurant Kalemegdanska terasa in Belgrade. The event was attended by around 250 people.
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The photo wall was again made of wood pallets covered in original decorations \u2013 the recognizable Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm logo in 3D \u2013 announcing another SEEbtm Awards
\nceremony. The lamps and hand-made paper flowers in various sizes, some of which had 15 inches in diameter, featuring corporate colors \u2013 gold, navy, white, and black \u2013 perfectly complemented the wood backdrop and further accentuated what was supposed to draw attention. This was the spot where all the guests wanted to take pictures. In harmony with the flowers\u2019 colors, in blue and gold, during the evening the guests were served branded
\nfortune cookies with motivational messages. Among the messages were also some funny ones, which made the guests smile.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-6.jpg\")
Since the guests at the last SEEbtm Party loved taking photos with the Polaroid, us being in the digital age and rarely having a physical photograph as a keepsake, once again the hostesses took photos and placed hashtag stickers on the instant snapshots \u2013 #SEEbtmParty, #Kongresniturizam, and #SEEbtmAwards. The mood was excellent thanks to the host, as well as the Balkan Express band, and the party kept going until late in the evening.
\nCSR was again an inevitable part of the SEEbtm Party this year \u2013 in the form of a fundraiser. The entire amount of 190,000.00 RSD, collected through symbolic event tickets priced at 999.00 RSD, was donated this year to the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on educating children between three and a half and five and a half years of age who are unable to attend pre-school. They, as well as SEEbtm Party organizers, believe that every child can become a champion if given sufficient attention, support, and love.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-5.jpg\")
The attitude towards the child during this period can play a key role in realizing his or her potential. At the event, the Novak Djokovic Foundation was represented by their Project Manager Marko Kovacevic, who made a speech and thanked everyone who helped the Foundation\u2019s efforts by \u201cbuying\u201d the ticket.
\nEvery guest received a gift bag containing the last issue of SEEbtm, a badge with the universal message on the importance of donating, and a bookmarker with the same motif.
\nAnd since that SEEbtm issue centered on socially responsible activities, the organizers had special pens made for the guests depicting how small steps lead to big things, and how the seeds of attention, love, and kindness that we show others pay off in many ways. The special pens contain a lavender seed. When the pen is used up, it can be placed in a pot
\nof soil and after a week\u2019s watering the seed grows.
Read on to find out what the guests had to say about the SEEbtm Party, how it went, and what was the vibe like…
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-1-15.jpg\")
Pavlica Papovic, MPC Holding
\nIt was my first time to join the SEEbtm Party. I wasn\u2019t surprised at all by the excellent organization of the event since I have learnt by now that excellent organization is no surprise
\nwhen it comes to Kongresniturizam. The venue itself, food, wine, and music were absolutely exquisite. Being a jury member this year, the final list of awards particularly made me happy realizing there were many voters who shared my opinion. Congratulations on your excellency and keep it that way in the future!
Ivana Zivkov, Galileo Adriatic
\nI take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful SEEbtm Party. I\u2019d like to congratulate the team of portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine for great organized party, I really enjoyed all presentations, as well as food and music. Many thanks for the wonderful photos and for all of the work you did to host us.
\nDijana Pateros, ProCredit Bank
\nAn important highlight to the end of my year will also be the fantastic party organised by the team of SEEbtm magazine and portal Kongresniturizam. Conceptually planned to the very last detail, an extremely pleasant atmosphere \u2013 all the elements of a successful party were there. As someone who is in charge of organising corporate events and team building, I know very well how difficult it is to keep everything under control, be innovative, creative, to offer new experiences, and most importantly \u2013 to inspire teams to greatness in their future endeavours. On that November evening, this team did exactly that, at the Kalemegdanska Terasa. Congratulations on this! I would like also to emphasise the philanthropic aspect of the event and the donations made by the guests to help the work done by the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Raising awareness and social responsibility should become the norm at these kinds of events \u2013 only by working together can we accomplish great things!
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-3-7.jpg\")
Sanja Poposka, Exor Eti d.o.o.
\nRegarding the SEEbtm Party, we just have the words of praise. The hosts welcomed us warmly, the hostesses were especially kind, the organization was excellent. We enjoyed great music and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the new contacts we have met, we met old acquaintances. And we were especially pleased to meet all of you, with whom we just had the opportunity to communicate electronically.
\nNeferteta Krstic, SEVOI Group
\nIt was a great honor and a pleasure for the first time to be a member of the expert jury for SEEbtm Awards. A fantastic celebration in a traditionally good place that we always like to respond to. We are looking forward seeing you again! Thanks once more for the shown trust.
\nThe post SEEbtm Party 2018 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "November 2018 was dominated by the SEEbtm Party, when, for the seventh time, representatives of hotels, hotel chains, event venues, convention centers, agencies, and event planning companies were gathered along with other industry stakeholders and influencers.\nOrganized by Portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine, the region\u2019s meetings industry get-together took place on November 15th, 2018 at the now traditional venue \u2013 restaurant Kalemegdanska terasa in Belgrade. The event was attended by around 250 people.\n\nThe photo wall was again made of wood pallets covered in original decorations \u2013 the recognizable Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm logo in 3D \u2013 announcing another SEEbtm Awards\nceremony. The lamps and hand-made paper flowers in various sizes, some of which had 15 inches in diameter, featuring corporate colors \u2013 gold, navy, white, and black \u2013 perfectly complemented the wood backdrop and further accentuated what was supposed to draw attention. This was the spot where all the guests wanted to take pictures. In harmony with the flowers\u2019 colors, in blue and gold, during the evening the guests were served branded\nfortune cookies with motivational messages. Among the messages were also some funny ones, which made the guests smile.\n\nSince the guests at the last SEEbtm Party loved taking photos with the Polaroid, us being in the digital age and rarely having a physical photograph as a keepsake, once again the hostesses took photos and placed hashtag stickers on the instant snapshots \u2013 #SEEbtmParty, #Kongresniturizam, and #SEEbtmAwards. The mood was excellent thanks to the host, as well as the Balkan Express band, and the party kept going until late in the evening.\nBe what you want to see in others\nCSR was again an inevitable part of the SEEbtm Party this year \u2013 in the form of a fundraiser. The entire amount of 190,000.00 RSD, collected through symbolic event tickets priced at 999.00 RSD, was donated this year to the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on educating children between three and a half and five and a half years of age who are unable to attend pre-school. They, as well as SEEbtm Party organizers, believe that every child can become a champion if given sufficient attention, support, and love.\n\nThe attitude towards the child during this period can play a key role in realizing his or her potential. At the event, the Novak Djokovic Foundation was represented by their Project Manager Marko Kovacevic, who made a speech and thanked everyone who helped the Foundation\u2019s efforts by \u201cbuying\u201d the ticket.\nEvery guest received a gift bag containing the last issue of SEEbtm, a badge with the universal message on the importance of donating, and a bookmarker with the same motif.\nAnd since that SEEbtm issue centered on socially responsible activities, the organizers had special pens made for the guests depicting how small steps lead to big things, and how the seeds of attention, love, and kindness that we show others pay off in many ways. The special pens contain a lavender seed. When the pen is used up, it can be placed in a pot\nof soil and after a week\u2019s watering the seed grows.\nRead on to find out what the guests had to say about the SEEbtm Party, how it went, and what was the vibe like…\n\nPavlica Papovic, MPC Holding\nIt was my first time to join the SEEbtm Party. I wasn\u2019t surprised at all by the excellent organization of the event since I have learnt by now that excellent organization is no surprise\nwhen it comes to Kongresniturizam. The venue itself, food, wine, and music were absolutely exquisite. Being a jury member this year, the final list of awards particularly made me happy realizing there were many voters who shared my opinion. Congratulations on your excellency and keep it that way in the future!\nIvana Zivkov, Galileo Adriatic\nI take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful SEEbtm Party. I\u2019d like to congratulate the team of portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine for great organized party, I really enjoyed all presentations, as well as food and music. Many thanks for the wonderful photos and for all of the work you did to host us.\nDijana Pateros, ProCredit Bank\nAn important highlight to the end of my year will also be the fantastic party organised by the team of SEEbtm magazine and portal Kongresniturizam. Conceptually planned to the very last detail, an extremely pleasant atmosphere \u2013 all the elements of a successful party were there. As someone who is in charge of organising corporate events and team building, I know very well how difficult it is to keep everything under control, be innovative, creative, to offer new experiences, and most importantly \u2013 to inspire teams to greatness in their future endeavours. On that November evening, this team did exactly that, at the Kalemegdanska Terasa. Congratulations on this! I would like also to emphasise the philanthropic aspect of the event and the donations made by the guests to help the work done by the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Raising awareness and social responsibility should become the norm at these kinds of events \u2013 only by working together can we accomplish great things!\n\nSanja Poposka, Exor Eti d.o.o.\nRegarding the SEEbtm Party, we just have the words of praise. The hosts welcomed us warmly, the hostesses were especially kind, the organization was excellent. We enjoyed great music and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the new contacts we have met, we met old acquaintances. And we were especially pleased to meet all of you, with whom we just had the opportunity to communicate electronically.\nNeferteta Krstic, SEVOI Group\nIt was a great honor and a pleasure for the first time to be a member of the expert jury for SEEbtm Awards. A fantastic celebration in a traditionally good place that we always like to respond to. We are looking forward seeing you again! Thanks once more for the shown trust.\nThe post SEEbtm Party 2018 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-05-07T10:40:49+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-05-07T10:40:49+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-82.jpg", "tags": [ "Kalemegdanska terasa", "mice industry", "region", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Events from practice", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/csr-case-studies-of-the-region/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/csr-case-studies-of-the-region/", "title": "CSR Case Studies of the Region", "content_html": "CSR activity should be a part of the company\u2019s corporate values
\nThe vision and mission you have about the assistance should be textually formulated. Try to make it as precise descriptive as possible, following the values of the company you work in,
\nhighlighting what is most important. The CSR should be one of the key elements to help in formulating it.
Summarize/make a resume of current CSR activities
\nDefine the actions your company is currently implementing by considering both the existing and potential CSR activities. You will be surprised by the resume. Then, make a list of activities, show it to your colleagues and discuss it. You will discover many things that require your additional efforts and attention, so elaborate them. Make a list of problems you identify, consider the activities that can help you to solve them and turn them into some kind of help for your environment. At the same time, you must be aware of the expectations that your environment has of you as a company.
\nPlans should be realistic
\nWe easily get \u201ccaught up\u201d when it comes to CSR activities. One thing is to want to save the world, and completely the other are the possibilities to do so. Each, even the smallest, shift, or a good deed, makes the world a better place to live.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Signpost-in-the-park-with-conc-228688417.jpg\")
Engage your colleagues
\nColleagues and associates should be explained the essence of the CSR activities you are planning and ask them to help with the design and/or organization. People who are participating with you in this human mission should believe in the whole project. They should
\nidentify themselves with it, feel that what you are looking for is useful both for the community, and also for them as individuals. In the end, they should be motivated, full of enthusiasm, and celebrate each common success in the implementation of CSR activities.
Inform the public about what you are doing
\nEternal moral dilemma: Do everyone need to know that you did a good deed or not? Some feel that they should work in silence, without informing the public. Personally, I think it\u2019s not good. Companies, but also individuals, should be an example of good practice. And the public should know that. It must have happened that you were inspired by someone to do something. Informing the public about beautiful and useful things shall serve for that purpose exactly \u2013 raise the awareness of something. You will achieve more and the results will be evitable if you allow CSR activities are known! And what some of the companies in our region do in this field and what their ideas are, read in the lines that follow.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Sanja-Burg-Loreal.jpg\")
\u201cEvery year, the L\u2019Or\u00e9al Group organizes a Citizen Day and all employees from all over the world take part in. This initiative, as a day of community volunteering enables employees to devote an entire day of working time to support the local communities and beneficiaries of non-profit organizations in the social and environmental area. This year, a great voluntary action, in which more than 100 volunteers took part and more than 800 working hours were donated, was held in the inclusion center \u201cMeeting Point\u201d in Zemun Polje (Belgrade, Serbia).
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Loreal-Citizen-Day-2018-Volonterska-akcija-u-Inkluzivnom-centru-Mesto-susreta-5.jpg\")
Within the action, two sensory gardens with over 200 seedlings were formed as a part of future therapy for users, three big murals were painted on the walls which will contribute to a positive atmosphere in the yard of the center, and a sports courts for basketball and football for the users of the center and the local population were redecorated. Over 100 kilograms of apricot jam were prepared, while a number of different products were made through creative workshops. Those products will be further offered to individuals and companies by the inclusive center as part of the sustainable business strategy of this institution.\u201d
\nSanja Burg,
\nCorporate Communication Director Balkan Region
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Miona-Milic-1.jpg\")
\u201cSEEbtm Party, a regional gathering of the congress industry, is organized this year for the seventh time. At the last one we hosted about 250 guests from the world of event organization, our partners, colleagues and associates. What gave the night a particular importance was that we successfully organized humanitarian activity as well, namely, the collection of funds for NURDOR \u2013 the National Association of Parents of Children with Cancer, in a form of a symbolic \u201cticket\u201d for the event, when it was collected and donated more than 108,000 RSD.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/SRD_5458.jpg\")
\u201cBe what you want to see in others\u201d was our slogan, and all the guests were pleased to support this idea, took part in it, and encouraged us to make this a standard when it comes to the SEEbtm Party. This year, we gathered again on November 15th, and also organized a humanitarian campaign. The price of the ticket was 999,00 RSD, and all income, 190.000,00 RSD, was donated to Novak Djokovic Foundation.\u201d
\nMiona Milic,
\nCreative Director of SEEbtm Party
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/konzum-print-negativ.jpg\")
For the second year, Konzum conducts a holiday campaign \u201cWe love holidays because we love each other\u201d and through it, the spell of the holidays is shared with customers and employees, and traditionally help the ones who need the help. During the Advent in 2017, Konzum\u2019s holiday house visited the country to spread magic in Istria, Dalmatia, Slavonia, in the north of the country, and in Zagreb. In each city, donations were collected for a local association chosen by Konzum employees only, and the citizens participated with a symbolic donation of 10 KN and got the toy, as a memory of a good deed. Thanks to this successful initiative, Konzum has provided a donation of 25,000 KN to associations from Zagreb, Varazdin, Osijek, Pula, Split, Vukovar, Rijeka and Dubrovnik. After the magic of the holidays spread throughout the country, representatives of Konzum visited associations, gave donations and cheered more than 6,000 people.
\nKonzum
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/BH-Telecom-Nadja.jpg\")
Herzegovina\u201cIn the last 13 years, BH Telecom invested more than 43 million KM to the local community through sponsorships of various sports, cultural and humanitarian projects. BH Telecom is also the largest contributor to humanitarian causes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the only company in the country that continuously donates 1 million KM annually to various humanitarian organizations.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/BH-Telecom.jpg\")
In the last 12 years, BH Telecom donated a total amount of 16.5 million KM for the implementation of numerous projects in the field of culture, education, health services and funding of public kitchens. We are particularly proud of our donation of 1 million KM for the rehabilitation of residential units in flood-affected areas. We care for people with special needs through our continuous support to the Association of Blind Persons FBiH, providing employment for its members in our Call Center. We currently employ 223 disabled individuals.\u201d
\nmr. Nadja Lutvikadic-Foco,
\nCorporate Communication Manager
Benefits of the CSR activities for the company are numerous. Better recognition of the brand itself, positive business reputation, sales sudden increase, increased customer loyalty and more.
\n\n
The post CSR Case Studies of the Region appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "It\u2019s wonderful when a good idea to help someone is born. To help an individual, community, planet. But how to plan such an event? Whatever is the extent of importance of the technical part of the organization, which is indisputable, the implementation of the idea of assistance is also important. And what\u2019s important to pay special attention to?\nCSR activity should be a part of the company\u2019s corporate values\nThe vision and mission you have about the assistance should be textually formulated. Try to make it as precise descriptive as possible, following the values of the company you work in,\nhighlighting what is most important. The CSR should be one of the key elements to help in formulating it.\nSummarize/make a resume of current CSR activities\nDefine the actions your company is currently implementing by considering both the existing and potential CSR activities. You will be surprised by the resume. Then, make a list of activities, show it to your colleagues and discuss it. You will discover many things that require your additional efforts and attention, so elaborate them. Make a list of problems you identify, consider the activities that can help you to solve them and turn them into some kind of help for your environment. At the same time, you must be aware of the expectations that your environment has of you as a company.\nPlans should be realistic\nWe easily get \u201ccaught up\u201d when it comes to CSR activities. One thing is to want to save the world, and completely the other are the possibilities to do so. Each, even the smallest, shift, or a good deed, makes the world a better place to live.\n\nEngage your colleagues\nColleagues and associates should be explained the essence of the CSR activities you are planning and ask them to help with the design and/or organization. People who are participating with you in this human mission should believe in the whole project. They should\nidentify themselves with it, feel that what you are looking for is useful both for the community, and also for them as individuals. In the end, they should be motivated, full of enthusiasm, and celebrate each common success in the implementation of CSR activities.\nInform the public about what you are doing\nEternal moral dilemma: Do everyone need to know that you did a good deed or not? Some feel that they should work in silence, without informing the public. Personally, I think it\u2019s not good. Companies, but also individuals, should be an example of good practice. And the public should know that. It must have happened that you were inspired by someone to do something. Informing the public about beautiful and useful things shall serve for that purpose exactly \u2013 raise the awareness of something. You will achieve more and the results will be evitable if you allow CSR activities are known! And what some of the companies in our region do in this field and what their ideas are, read in the lines that follow.\nL\u2019OR\u00c9AL Citizen Day, Serbia \n\n\u201cEvery year, the L\u2019Or\u00e9al Group organizes a Citizen Day and all employees from all over the world take part in. This initiative, as a day of community volunteering enables employees to devote an entire day of working time to support the local communities and beneficiaries of non-profit organizations in the social and environmental area. This year, a great voluntary action, in which more than 100 volunteers took part and more than 800 working hours were donated, was held in the inclusion center \u201cMeeting Point\u201d in Zemun Polje (Belgrade, Serbia).\n\nWithin the action, two sensory gardens with over 200 seedlings were formed as a part of future therapy for users, three big murals were painted on the walls which will contribute to a positive atmosphere in the yard of the center, and a sports courts for basketball and football for the users of the center and the local population were redecorated. Over 100 kilograms of apricot jam were prepared, while a number of different products were made through creative workshops. Those products will be further offered to individuals and companies by the inclusive center as part of the sustainable business strategy of this institution.\u201d\nSanja Burg,\nCorporate Communication Director Balkan Region\n\u201cBe what you want to see in others\u201d\u2013 SEEbtm Party, Serbia \n\u201cSEEbtm Party, a regional gathering of the congress industry, is organized this year for the seventh time. At the last one we hosted about 250 guests from the world of event organization, our partners, colleagues and associates. What gave the night a particular importance was that we successfully organized humanitarian activity as well, namely, the collection of funds for NURDOR \u2013 the National Association of Parents of Children with Cancer, in a form of a symbolic \u201cticket\u201d for the event, when it was collected and donated more than 108,000 RSD.\n\n\u201cBe what you want to see in others\u201d was our slogan, and all the guests were pleased to support this idea, took part in it, and encouraged us to make this a standard when it comes to the SEEbtm Party. This year, we gathered again on November 15th, and also organized a humanitarian campaign. The price of the ticket was 999,00 RSD, and all income, 190.000,00 RSD, was donated to Novak Djokovic Foundation.\u201d\nMiona Milic,\nCreative Director of SEEbtm Party\n\u201cWe love holidays because we love each other\u201d\u2013 Konzum, Croatia\nFor the second year, Konzum conducts a holiday campaign \u201cWe love holidays because we love each other\u201d and through it, the spell of the holidays is shared with customers and employees, and traditionally help the ones who need the help. During the Advent in 2017, Konzum\u2019s holiday house visited the country to spread magic in Istria, Dalmatia, Slavonia, in the north of the country, and in Zagreb. In each city, donations were collected for a local association chosen by Konzum employees only, and the citizens participated with a symbolic donation of 10 KN and got the toy, as a memory of a good deed. Thanks to this successful initiative, Konzum has provided a donation of 25,000 KN to associations from Zagreb, Varazdin, Osijek, Pula, Split, Vukovar, Rijeka and Dubrovnik. After the magic of the holidays spread throughout the country, representatives of Konzum visited associations, gave donations and cheered more than 6,000 people.\nKonzum\nContinuing With Good Stories \u2013 BH Telecom, Bosnia and Herzegovina\n\u201cIn the last 13 years, BH Telecom invested more than 43 million KM to the local community through sponsorships of various sports, cultural and humanitarian projects. BH Telecom is also the largest contributor to humanitarian causes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the only company in the country that continuously donates 1 million KM annually to various humanitarian organizations.\n\nIn the last 12 years, BH Telecom donated a total amount of 16.5 million KM for the implementation of numerous projects in the field of culture, education, health services and funding of public kitchens. We are particularly proud of our donation of 1 million KM for the rehabilitation of residential units in flood-affected areas. We care for people with special needs through our continuous support to the Association of Blind Persons FBiH, providing employment for its members in our Call Center. We currently employ 223 disabled individuals.\u201d\nmr. Nadja Lutvikadic-Foco,\nCorporate Communication Manager\nBenefits of the CSR activities for the company are numerous. Better recognition of the brand itself, positive business reputation, sales sudden increase, increased customer loyalty and more.\n\u201cA good company offers excellent products and services. A great company also offers excellent products and services but also strives to make the world a better place\u201d, Philip Kotler.\n \nThe post CSR Case Studies of the Region appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-12-18T13:10:06+01:00", "date_modified": "2018-12-18T13:10:06+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-65.jpg", "tags": [ "CSR case studies", "examples fro practise", "region", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Events from practice", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-adriatic-region-a-trip-down-one-coast-and-through-three-countries/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-adriatic-region-a-trip-down-one-coast-and-through-three-countries/", "title": "THE ADRIATIC REGION \u2013 A TRIP DOWN ONE COAST AND THROUGH THREE COUNTRIES", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/koper_slovenia.jpg\")
Slovenia, with only 46.6 km of coast, offers everything in small. Slovenian coast includes the towns of Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoro\u017e, as the main tourist centres.![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Piran_Slovenia.jpg\")
Koper is the only commercial port in Slovenia, and one of the oldest towns. The main landmark is certainly the Old Town with Tito\u2019s Square, narrow streets and the magnificent Praetorian palace from the 15th century. If we continue down the Slovenian coast, we come to Izola, followed by the Piran peninsula, which is a real open-air museum of medieval architecture and a rich cultural heritage.
\nPortoro\u017e, as the biggest tourist centre, offers great number of hotels. There is the town marina, casinos, the congress centre, and a few sport facilities. In the vicinity, in a small town called Se\u010dovlj, there is a Portoro\u017e Airport, which makes Portoro\u017e an available destination for all foreign guests.
\nCroatian coast is famous for its numerous islands, clear sea, historic sites and impressive ramparts of the coastal towns.
\nThe very western part of the coast is the peninsula Istria, famous for its terra rosa, red soil, which gives to grape and wine, bread, salad and brandy an inimitable, and yet simple and discrete taste. It is well known for its pruned vineyards and olive yards, from where the view goes all the way up to the mountains peaks. The town of Hum, according to the Guinness World Records, is the smallest town in the world, and another attraction of Istria.
\nThose who approach and visit Istria from the west and by boat, will enjoy splendid destinations such Pore\u010d and then Rovinj, and its coast protected as the natural heritage. This part of cruise around Istria can be ended on islands and the National Park of Brijuni.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Pula_Croatia.jpg\")
Going further to the central part of Istria, we come across the town of Pula, the biggest town with the famous Pula Arena, wherefrom we continue by coast and the roads of history to Opatija. In Opatija, one should certainly use the opportunity of getting to know the rich history and picturesque scenery of this town. It was exactly in Opatija where some of the first Adriatic hotels were built, thus it has been a popular destination even since the 19th century, when the Hapsburgs turned it into their favourite destination, where the members of the European aristocracy and nobility could enjoy peaceful and quiet moments, far from the palaces and politics.
Just next to Istria, there is a town of Rijeka. This town offers a wide range of opportunities; one can have a coffee in pedestrian zone, take a walk and visit city museums, visit the fortress of Trsat, above the town, but also take part in intriguing festivals and the most vivid carnival in Croatia.
\nTo make escape into the sea depths, an excellent choice would be to take a catamaran cruise, or a ship cruise and to visit the nearby islands, which are the vitality island of Lo\u0161inj and the golden island of Krk. One interesting story about Krk is that throughout the history, it was somehow linked to number 7; it was in the 7th century that the Croats inhabited the island, the 7th duke Frankopan was the last duke of Krk, and it was exactly 7 times that the island successfully resisted the attack of the pirates.
\nA place on Croatian coastal map and a part of their touristic offer that must not be missed is Zadar, ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Zadar_Croatia.jpg\")
the next destination on the way down the coast. The town of Zadar, a mixture of the past and all conveniences that a modern traveller may require, offers diversity of tourist attractions such as: ideal accommodation, autochthonous gourmet delicatessen, cultural landmarks, modern sport facilities, and rich touristic programs, and certainly represents a destination for relaxation, sport, and recreation. It was some forty years ago that Alfred Hitchcock declared a sunset in Zadar as the \u201cmost beautiful in the world\u201d. \u00a0There are many tourists that share his opinion, and who had the opportunity to enjoy the view on the hug of the sea, the setting sun and the sky.
Further, down the motorway, it does not take long to reach \u0160ibenik. This town offers a lot of interesting programs, from nautical tourism and golf tourism, to ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/National_Park_Kornati_Croatia.jpg\")
congress and religious tourism. On the other hand, the islands with their picturesque coves, clear sea and the scent of Mediterranean, attract tourists thirsty for a vacation in peace and beauty of the intact nature. There are two national parks in this area: NP Kornati (archipelago with 150 islands) and NP Krka (a river with a lot of cascades).
As for the next town, their citizens will proudly call it the most beautiful in the world and one should not polemicize it, as the town of Split, a town of vivid spirit, will promptly convince all that it is exactly like that. The town is protected by UNESCO and has been registered in the world cultural heritage with the Diocletian Palace; the town has lived its urban rhythm for 1700 years.
\nFrom Split, Hvar can be reached by ferry boat, which goes directly into the Port of Hvar. But, regardless the direction that you come from, Hvar, as the town-monument immediately leaves the inimitable impression. Yet, Hvar is not only its monuments, there is a Port of Hvar, Pakleni otoci (the Hell Islands) right in front of the cove of Hvar, its hotels, apartments, healing climate, restaurants and coffee bars, kind hosts, and all the other features that contribute to the spirit of exclusive tourist destination.
\nThe last destination on this way down the Croatian coast is Dubrovnik which does not need some special introduction. Dubrovnik is a treasury and a museum ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Dubrovnik_Croatia.jpg\")
that managed to keep its historic buildings and beauties all until today, as well as many baroque, renaissance and Romanesque churches and palaces. They make an important part of the touristic offer and represent the places that just have to be visited. The town ramparts of Dubrovnik are the main attraction, 1,940 meters long, and include five fortresses, as well as sixteen towers and bastions. Further on, there is Stradun, Kne\u017eev dvor (the Rector\u2019s Palace), Crkva Sv. Vlaha (St. Blasius Church), as well as the fortress Lovrjenac, on the west side of the old town core, with the altitude of 37 meters, on the high rock which can be reached from the shore, climbing the path through the woods. With its 260 sunny days a year, Dubrovnik is a favourite and certainly the most famous destination in this region, with the international fame and a good reason to be called a \u201cparadise on earth\u201d.
Montenegrin coast, 293 km long, reflects the spirit of Mediterranean, pebbled streets, old towns of ancient civilizations, botanical gardens which the seafarers granted with plants from all over the world, and the carnival processions and entertainment throughout the year.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/The_Bay_of_Kotor_Montenegro.jpg\")
The uniqueness of the Montenegrin coast is certainly Bokokotorski zaliv (the Bay of Kotor) made of four small bays: the bays of Herceg Novi, Tivat, Risan and Kotor. The road around the Bay of Kotor numbers a lot of towns, with the peculiarities that tell a lot, among which there is the town of Kotor, the town of world heritage, with the old town which represents an unavoidable port of many yachts and transoceanic cruisers. For the most luxurious yachts in the world there is a modern marina and resort residences – Porto Montenegro in Tivat. Perhaps the best thing would be to make both, day and night tour, and to visit the small island situated in the heart of the bay.
The main centre of the tourist offer of Montenegro is Budva with Be\u010di\u0107i. ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/St_Stefan_Montenegro.jpg\")
Budva is a summer metropolis, with more than 80 highly ranked hotels, congress centres, exquisite restaurants, and often a destination of Hollywood yachts and a place where the world famous musicians make their concerts. By night, the Old Town becomes an open-air theatre during three summer months, while the bars and restaurants offer entertainment for many different tastes.
Near Budva, by a narrow stone passage, is the island of fairy tales. Streets, roofs, facades of houses and villas retain the original form, while the interior has a most contemporary hotel comfort, which also makes Sveti Stefan the most prestigious summer resort.
\nThe place which all ships visit at least once is Bar, a wide gate of Montenegro. It offers surprisingly rich diversity of cultures, religions, nations, customs and timidity of the nearby villages. The city is famous for its 2000 year old olive tree, in the village of Mirovica, and the museum of architecture, the Ancient Town on the hill, four kilometres from the sea.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ulcinj_Montenegro.jpg\")
We will finish our tour in Ulcinj and its long sandy beaches. It is recognizable for Ada Bojana, a place where river Bojana flows into the Adriatic sea, and which the nudists characterize it as the ideal place for vacation. Also, Ada Bojana is a prestigious place for windsurfing, and the potentials it offers are satisfactory for both, amateurs and professionals with their strict criteria. Favourable winds make excellent waves which enable surfing and sailing.
This magnificent trip across the Adriatic region, rich of diverse experiences, scents and flavours, with the impressive natural beauties, architecture and culture will not keep indifferent even the most demanding travellers and groups.
\nThe post THE ADRIATIC REGION – A TRIP DOWN ONE COAST AND THROUGH THREE COUNTRIES appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The Adriatic region encircles Slovenian, Croatian and Montenegrin coast, charming shores, islands and bays. Each destination in this region can be reached from the sea, but also from the land, and the majority of coastal towns have international airports.\nPicturesque Slovenia\n\nSlovenia, with only 46.6 km of coast, offers everything in small. Slovenian coast includes the towns of Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoro\u017e, as the main tourist centres.\nKoper is the only commercial port in Slovenia, and one of the oldest towns. The main landmark is certainly the Old Town with Tito\u2019s Square, narrow streets and the magnificent Praetorian palace from the 15th century. If we continue down the Slovenian coast, we come to Izola, followed by the Piran peninsula, which is a real open-air museum of medieval architecture and a rich cultural heritage.\nPortoro\u017e, as the biggest tourist centre, offers great number of hotels. There is the town marina, casinos, the congress centre, and a few sport facilities. In the vicinity, in a small town called Se\u010dovlj, there is a Portoro\u017e Airport, which makes Portoro\u017e an available destination for all foreign guests.\nEnchanting Croatia Coast\n\nCroatian coast is famous for its numerous islands, clear sea, historic sites and impressive ramparts of the coastal towns.\nThe very western part of the coast is the peninsula Istria, famous for its terra rosa, red soil, which gives to grape and wine, bread, salad and brandy an inimitable, and yet simple and discrete taste. It is well known for its pruned vineyards and olive yards, from where the view goes all the way up to the mountains peaks. The town of Hum, according to the Guinness World Records, is the smallest town in the world, and another attraction of Istria.\nThose who approach and visit Istria from the west and by boat, will enjoy splendid destinations such Pore\u010d and then Rovinj, and its coast protected as the natural heritage. This part of cruise around Istria can be ended on islands and the National Park of Brijuni.\nGoing further to the central part of Istria, we come across the town of Pula, the biggest town with the famous Pula Arena, wherefrom we continue by coast and the roads of history to Opatija. In Opatija, one should certainly use the opportunity of getting to know the rich history and picturesque scenery of this town. It was exactly in Opatija where some of the first Adriatic hotels were built, thus it has been a popular destination even since the 19th century, when the Hapsburgs turned it into their favourite destination, where the members of the European aristocracy and nobility could enjoy peaceful and quiet moments, far from the palaces and politics.\nJust next to Istria, there is a town of Rijeka. This town offers a wide range of opportunities; one can have a coffee in pedestrian zone, take a walk and visit city museums, visit the fortress of Trsat, above the town, but also take part in intriguing festivals and the most vivid carnival in Croatia.\nTo make escape into the sea depths, an excellent choice would be to take a catamaran cruise, or a ship cruise and to visit the nearby islands, which are the vitality island of Lo\u0161inj and the golden island of Krk. One interesting story about Krk is that throughout the history, it was somehow linked to number 7; it was in the 7th century that the Croats inhabited the island, the 7th duke Frankopan was the last duke of Krk, and it was exactly 7 times that the island successfully resisted the attack of the pirates.\nA place on Croatian coastal map and a part of their touristic offer that must not be missed is Zadar, the next destination on the way down the coast. The town of Zadar, a mixture of the past and all conveniences that a modern traveller may require, offers diversity of tourist attractions such as: ideal accommodation, autochthonous gourmet delicatessen, cultural landmarks, modern sport facilities, and rich touristic programs, and certainly represents a destination for relaxation, sport, and recreation. It was some forty years ago that Alfred Hitchcock declared a sunset in Zadar as the \u201cmost beautiful in the world\u201d. \u00a0There are many tourists that share his opinion, and who had the opportunity to enjoy the view on the hug of the sea, the setting sun and the sky.\nFurther, down the motorway, it does not take long to reach \u0160ibenik. This town offers a lot of interesting programs, from nautical tourism and golf tourism, to congress and religious tourism. On the other hand, the islands with their picturesque coves, clear sea and the scent of Mediterranean, attract tourists thirsty for a vacation in peace and beauty of the intact nature. There are two national parks in this area: NP Kornati (archipelago with 150 islands) and NP Krka (a river with a lot of cascades).\nAs for the next town, their citizens will proudly call it the most beautiful in the world and one should not polemicize it, as the town of Split, a town of vivid spirit, will promptly convince all that it is exactly like that. The town is protected by UNESCO and has been registered in the world cultural heritage with the Diocletian Palace; the town has lived its urban rhythm for 1700 years.\nFrom Split, Hvar can be reached by ferry boat, which goes directly into the Port of Hvar. But, regardless the direction that you come from, Hvar, as the town-monument immediately leaves the inimitable impression. Yet, Hvar is not only its monuments, there is a Port of Hvar, Pakleni otoci (the Hell Islands) right in front of the cove of Hvar, its hotels, apartments, healing climate, restaurants and coffee bars, kind hosts, and all the other features that contribute to the spirit of exclusive tourist destination.\nThe last destination on this way down the Croatian coast is Dubrovnik which does not need some special introduction. Dubrovnik is a treasury and a museum that managed to keep its historic buildings and beauties all until today, as well as many baroque, renaissance and Romanesque churches and palaces. They make an important part of the touristic offer and represent the places that just have to be visited. The town ramparts of Dubrovnik are the main attraction, 1,940 meters long, and include five fortresses, as well as sixteen towers and bastions. Further on, there is Stradun, Kne\u017eev dvor (the Rector\u2019s Palace), Crkva Sv. Vlaha (St. Blasius Church), as well as the fortress Lovrjenac, on the west side of the old town core, with the altitude of 37 meters, on the high rock which can be reached from the shore, climbing the path through the woods. With its 260 sunny days a year, Dubrovnik is a favourite and certainly the most famous destination in this region, with the international fame and a good reason to be called a \u201cparadise on earth\u201d.\nWild Nature of Montenegro\n\nMontenegrin coast, 293 km long, reflects the spirit of Mediterranean, pebbled streets, old towns of ancient civilizations, botanical gardens which the seafarers granted with plants from all over the world, and the carnival processions and entertainment throughout the year.\nThe uniqueness of the Montenegrin coast is certainly Bokokotorski zaliv (the Bay of Kotor) made of four small bays: the bays of Herceg Novi, Tivat, Risan and Kotor. The road around the Bay of Kotor numbers a lot of towns, with the peculiarities that tell a lot, among which there is the town of Kotor, the town of world heritage, with the old town which represents an unavoidable port of many yachts and transoceanic cruisers. For the most luxurious yachts in the world there is a modern marina and resort residences – Porto Montenegro in Tivat. Perhaps the best thing would be to make both, day and night tour, and to visit the small island situated in the heart of the bay.\nThe main centre of the tourist offer of Montenegro is Budva with Be\u010di\u0107i. Budva is a summer metropolis, with more than 80 highly ranked hotels, congress centres, exquisite restaurants, and often a destination of Hollywood yachts and a place where the world famous musicians make their concerts. By night, the Old Town becomes an open-air theatre during three summer months, while the bars and restaurants offer entertainment for many different tastes.\nNear Budva, by a narrow stone passage, is the island of fairy tales. Streets, roofs, facades of houses and villas retain the original form, while the interior has a most contemporary hotel comfort, which also makes Sveti Stefan the most prestigious summer resort.\nThe place which all ships visit at least once is Bar, a wide gate of Montenegro. It offers surprisingly rich diversity of cultures, religions, nations, customs and timidity of the nearby villages. The city is famous for its 2000 year old olive tree, in the village of Mirovica, and the museum of architecture, the Ancient Town on the hill, four kilometres from the sea.\nWe will finish our tour in Ulcinj and its long sandy beaches. It is recognizable for Ada Bojana, a place where river Bojana flows into the Adriatic sea, and which the nudists characterize it as the ideal place for vacation. Also, Ada Bojana is a prestigious place for windsurfing, and the potentials it offers are satisfactory for both, amateurs and professionals with their strict criteria. Favourable winds make excellent waves which enable surfing and sailing.\nThis magnificent trip across the Adriatic region, rich of diverse experiences, scents and flavours, with the impressive natural beauties, architecture and culture will not keep indifferent even the most demanding travellers and groups.\nThe post THE ADRIATIC REGION – A TRIP DOWN ONE COAST AND THROUGH THREE COUNTRIES appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-11-19T10:34:20+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-20T12:32:56+01:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Piran_Slovenia.jpg", "tags": [ "adriatic region", "croatia", "montenegro", "region", "slovenia", "Destinations" ] } ] }