![\"ICCA](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/icca-rankings.png\")
The most recent study conducted by the InterNations, the largest network of \u00a0people who live and work abroad, presented a list of top 13 countries in which one can live at very low-cost as a foreigner.
\nOne of the sub-categories of this study was the \u201ccost of living\u201d, where the data were collected solely on the basis of the answers of total cost of living in 67 countries on a scale from 1 to 7. The minimum sample by a country included 50 respondents, while more than 45 countries had them more than 100.
\nThe government of this state stimulates activities in the country by consumption growth and tax exemptions, which increases the employment opportunities for both local people and foreigners as well. On the other hand, the costs of living are low.
\nThe post Romania \u2013 a country where foreigners live at low-cost appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The most recent study conducted by the InterNations, the largest network of \u00a0people who live and work abroad, presented a list of top 13 countries in which one can live at very low-cost as a foreigner.\nOne of the sub-categories of this study was the \u201ccost of living\u201d, where the data were collected solely on the basis of the answers of total cost of living in 67 countries on a scale from 1 to 7. The minimum sample by a country included 50 respondents, while more than 45 countries had them more than 100.\nThe results show that Romania was in the 13th position.\nThe government of this state stimulates activities in the country by consumption growth and tax exemptions, which increases the employment opportunities for both local people and foreigners as well. On the other hand, the costs of living are low.\nThe post Romania \u2013 a country where foreigners live at low-cost appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-03-15T13:53:24+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-15T13:53:24+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/rumunija-3.jpg", "tags": [ "romania", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/croatia-among-countries-belgrade-among-cities-first-region/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/croatia-among-countries-belgrade-among-cities-first-region/", "title": "Croatia among Countries, Belgrade among the Cities are the First in the Region", "content_html": "Last year was in the position above, but with a smaller number of held events (81), suggesting that this year was the in\u00adcreased competition as regards held events, which is one of the criteria \u00a0for ranking. Other criteria for ran\u00adking in the ICCA list is the number of participants in these events.
\nAs for \u00a0the number of congresses held in Croatian cities, 41 international con\u00adgresses were held in Zagreb (64th on the list), Dubrovnik was the place of 25 congresses held (109th position).
\nSplit and Opatija were the cities of significantly less number of meetin\u00adgs, and thus those cities took 230th and 301st position, respectively.
Unlike last year when it took 45th place with 68 congresses held, this year Romania took 44th place (77 held congresses), while Bucharest was ranked on 55th place with 47 held congresses.
\nSlovenia is a country in which a total \u00a0number of 65 international con\u00adgresses were held, and thus it was ranked as 46thon the list. Last year Slovenia was ranked at 49th position
\nwith 47 held congresses, which is a notable shift when we talk about held congresses. Ljubljana welco\u00admed 41 international congresses, and, therefore, it took 64th position, while Bled and Portoroz found themselves on 222nd and 373rd posi\u00adtion, respectively.
When we talk about Serbia, it took 47th position with 64 international congresses held, while Belgrade was on 52nd place with 52 international\u00a0congresses held, which is a slight difference compared to last year when Serbia was on 46th place, and Belgra\u00adde on 50th. In addition to Belgrade, Novi Sad is also included in the list on 301stplace with 7 congresses held.
\n12 international congresses were held in BiH, which gave it the 82nd position, while Sarajevo took 276th position with 8 meetings.
\nOn ICCA Statistics List Bulgaria took the 61st place with 32 held congresses, while Sofia took 132nd place with 19 held congresses. Macedonia took 91st place on the list, while Skopje was the place whe\u00adre were held 5 congresses and it took 373rd place.
\nMontenegro was on the 98th position according to the number of congresses held (6), while Budva occupied 373rd position.
\nThe post Croatia among Countries, Belgrade among the Cities are the First in the Region appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "According to ICCA Statistic Report for 2015, which is used for ranking countries and cities in meeting industry, on worldwide level, Croatia, was ranked as 41st with 96 internati\u00adonal congresses held.\nLast year was in the position above, but with a smaller number of held events (81), suggesting that this year was the in\u00adcreased competition as regards held events, which is one of the criteria \u00a0for ranking. Other criteria for ran\u00adking in the ICCA list is the number of participants in these events.\nAs for \u00a0the number of congresses held in Croatian cities, 41 international con\u00adgresses were held in Zagreb (64th on the list), Dubrovnik was the place of 25 congresses held (109th position).\nSplit and Opatija were the cities of significantly less number of meetin\u00adgs, and thus those cities took 230th and 301st position, respectively.\nUnlike last year when it took 45th place with 68 congresses held, this year Romania took 44th place (77 held congresses), while Bucharest was ranked on 55th place with 47 held congresses.\nSlovenia is a country in which a total \u00a0number of 65 international con\u00adgresses were held, and thus it was ranked as 46thon the list. Last year Slovenia was ranked at 49th position\nwith 47 held congresses, which is a notable shift when we talk about held congresses. Ljubljana welco\u00admed 41 international congresses, and, therefore, it took 64th position, while Bled and Portoroz found themselves on 222nd and 373rd posi\u00adtion, respectively.\nWhen we talk about Serbia, it took 47th position with 64 international congresses held, while Belgrade was on 52nd place with 52 international\u00a0congresses held, which is a slight difference compared to last year when Serbia was on 46th place, and Belgra\u00adde on 50th. In addition to Belgrade, Novi Sad is also included in the list on 301stplace with 7 congresses held.\n12 international congresses were held in BiH, which gave it the 82nd position, while Sarajevo took 276th position with 8 meetings.\nOn ICCA Statistics List Bulgaria took the 61st place with 32 held congresses, while Sofia took 132nd place with 19 held congresses. Macedonia took 91st place on the list, while Skopje was the place whe\u00adre were held 5 congresses and it took 373rd place.\nMontenegro was on the 98th position according to the number of congresses held (6), while Budva occupied 373rd position.\nICCA 2015 Rankings\nThe post Croatia among Countries, Belgrade among the Cities are the First in the Region appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-12-26T10:40:31+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-26T10:40:31+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/ICCAMemberlogocolourkeyline.jpg", "tags": [ "bosnia and herzegovina", "bulgaria", "croatia", "icca statistics report 2015", "macedonia", "montenegro", "romania", "serbia", "slovenia", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hobbit-house-romania/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hobbit-house-romania/", "title": "Hobbit House in Romania", "content_html": "The house was built from organic materials and without any use of paint or varnish.
\nBy the end of the year, the couple who own the house is going to open a restaurant within the complex that is going to serve only locally sourced organic food, and they hope that one day they will turn their home into a hotel.
\nThe hobbit house is situated 40km from the city of Sibiu, and the locals have dubbed it the Clay Fairy Tale Castle.
\nThe post Hobbit House in Romania appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The territory of Transylvania has seen the construction of a \u201cfairy tale house\u201d, which has gained immense popularity because it \u2013 as described \u2013 holds similarity to the home of hobbits from the eponymous film.\nThe house was built from organic materials and without any use of paint or varnish.\nBy the end of the year, the couple who own the house is going to open a restaurant within the complex that is going to serve only locally sourced organic food, and they hope that one day they will turn their home into a hotel.\nThe hobbit house is situated 40km from the city of Sibiu, and the locals have dubbed it the Clay Fairy Tale Castle.\nThe post Hobbit House in Romania appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-09-08T15:53:42+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-09-08T15:57:42+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kuca-hobita-2.jpeg", "tags": [ "HOBIT HOUSE", "romania", "OMG... Really?!" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bucharest-romanias-little-paris/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bucharest-romanias-little-paris/", "title": "Bucharest \u2013 ROMANIA\u2019S \u201cLITTLE PARIS\u201d", "content_html": "![\"Bucharest\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bucharest.jpg\" "\\"Bucharest\\"")
Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, marvelous Belle \u00c9poque buildings and reputation for the high life, Bucharest was once called the \u201cLittle Paris\u201d. However, there\u2019s nothing little about the scope of Bucharest\u2019s attractions, starting from museums, art galleries, parks, and myriad architectural delights.
![\"Bucharest](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bucharest-02.jpg\" "\\"Bucharest")
Today, Bucharest has become a very interesting mix of old and new that has little to do with its initial reputation. Finding a 300 year old church near a steel-and-glass building that both sit next to a communist style building is commonplace in Bucharest. Bucharest offers some excellent attractions, and has, in recent years, cultivated a sophisticated, trendy, and modern sensibility that many have come to expect from a European capital. Bucharest has been undergoing major modernization programs in recent years and is still going to continue with these projects in the years to come.
THE MEETING VENUES ARE LANDMARK BUILDINGS AND MONUMENTS
\nRomania\u2019s capital city is home to 37 museums, 22 theaters, 2 opera houses, 3 concert halls, 18 art galleries and a wealth of libraries and bookstores. Many of these are housed in buildings that are attractions in themselves, sporting architectural styles influenced by both eastern and western cultures.
\nHistorical buildings, such as the Romanian Athenaeum, the National Museum of Art, the Cantacuzino Palace, the Military Club and the Patriarch\u2019s Palace, can host functions for up to 800 guests. Facilities for large meetings includes the Parliament Palace, the Exhibit Centre – Romexpo, the conference centre of the Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Centre.
\nThe Universal Postal Union Congress (2004), the Francophonie Summit (2006) and the NATO Summit (2008) are the most prominent of the many major, international events successfully hosted by Bucharest over the past few years.
\nParliament Palace (Palatul Parlamentului) is the world’s second-![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Palace-of-Parliament-Bucharest.jpg\" "\\"Fountains")
largest office building in surface (after the Pentagon) and the third largest in volume (after Cape Canaveral in the U.S. and the Great Pyramid in Egypt). It took 20,000 Bucharest workers and 700 architects to build. The palace boasts 12 stories, 1,100 rooms, a 328-ft-long lobby and four underground levels, including an enormous nuclear bunker.
Construction started in 1984, and today it houses Romania’s Parliament and serves as an international conference centre. Built and furnished exclusively with Romanian materials, the building reflects the work of the country’s best artisans. The interior is a luxurious display of crystal chandeliers, mosaics, oak paneling, marble, gold leaf, stained-glass windows and floors covered in rich carpets. The crystal chandelier in the Human Rights Hall weighs 2.5 tons, and some of the chandeliers have as many as 7,000 light bulbs.
\nThe Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) was completed in 1888, financed almost entirely with money donated by the general public. One of the preeminent public fundraising campaigns ever in Romania, the “Give a penny for the Athenaeum” campaign saved the project after the original patrons ran out of funds. With its high dome and Doric columns, the Athenaeum resembles an ancient temple.
\nThe lobby has a beautifully painted ceiling decorated in gold leaf, while curved balconies cascade in ringlets off a spiral staircase. A ring of pink marble columns is linked by flowing arches where elaborate brass lanterns hang like gems from a necklace. Inside the concert hall, voluptuous frescoes cover the ceiling and walls.
\n![\"Bucharest-](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bucharest-Nationale-Kunst-Museum1.jpg\" "\\"Bucharest-")
The National Museum of Art of Romania (Muzeul National de Arta), the imposing building which used to be the Royal Palace, is located in the Revolution Square. It hosts three art galleries and has a short, but impressive royal past. The European Art Gallery, the Romanian Medieval Art Gallery and the Romanian Modern Art Gallery bring together art works exhibited in an attractive, modern manner, thus turning a visit to the museum into an enjoyable and instructive way of spending time.
The Village Museum (Muzeul Satului)
\nHeading over towards the northern part of Bucharest will lead you to one of the larger, most well known parks in Bucharest, Herastrau Park. Herastrau Park sits around Lake Herastrau which is nearly three-quarters of a square kilometer in area. On the shores of Lake Herastrau, The Village Museum was established in 1936 and it contains over 300 wooden houses, windmills, churches etc. from all over the country.
\nThe Village Museum features a collection of 50 buildings representing the ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/suvenir.jpg\" "\\"suvenir\\"")
history and design of Romania’s rural architecture. The oldest houses date as far back as the 17 century. Steep-roofed peasant homes, thatched barns, log cabins, churches and watermills from all regions of the country were carefully taken apart, shipped to the museum and rebuilt in order to recreate the village setting. Throughout the year, the Village Museum hosts special events where delegates have a chance to witness folk artisans demonstrating traditional skills in weaving, pottery and other crafts.
![\"Bucharest](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bucharest-mascot-Mr-Mitica.jpg\" "\\"Bucharest")
THE MASCOT IS SKETCH CARACTER
Bucharest\u2019s Tourism Association presented new mascot, named Mr. Mitica (Mitic\u0103). The mascot will appear on various souvenirs that will be merchandised as being representative of Bucharest.
\nMascot is a modern day representation of Mitica who appears in several sketch stories by Romanian writer Ion Luca Caragiale and considered to be representative of Bucharest and Romania, on account of his typical Romanian humor and inventivity. Mitica was first introduced to readers in an eponymous sketch of 1900.
\nTHE SHOPPING IS ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE
\nIn the past years numerous modern shopping centers have sprung up in the city. Shopping in Bucharest is an experience not to be missed out by any visitor of the capital of Romania. There are plenty of shopping centers, supermarkets, open-air markets, fashion boutiques and stores, antique, art and souvenir stores, malls and bookstores which cater for a large range of shopping tastes and needs.
\nTraditional and state-of-the-art at the same time, Bucharest puts forward a shopping platform rich enough to keep busy all sorts of keen shoppers, from fashion victims to visitors in search of picturesque souvenirs to bring back home and to remind them of their stay in the capital of Romania.
\nBucharest is the second \u201ccoolest\u201c city of Europe
\nBucharest ranks second among Europe\u2019s \u201ccoolest\u201d cities, according to a top published by the online magazine slate.fr. The coolest city was chosen using several criteria, such as the price of beer, the number of students in the city and the number of neighborhoods where tourists and residents can have fun.
\nTHE CITY’S NIGTHLIFE IS \u201cCLUB-HOPPING\u201c
\nIn Bucharest there are clubs, pubs, bars, discotheques, night clubs, and ![\"Bucharest](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bucharest-Athenaeums-Concert-Hall.jpg\" "\\"Bucharest")
casinos everywhere, and with something for everyone. These places are mostly open all night and with great music, drinks and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Many nightclubs are concentrated in or around the historic centre, making club-hopping perfect choice.
Bucharest has thriving scenes in the fields of pop music, hip hop, heavy metal and rock and roll. Also, jazz is popular in Romania and Bucharest has very good jazz clubs. Further, latino music is trendy and salsa-dancing couples invade the dancefloors of certain clubs.
\n* \u201cClub-hopping\u201c is a modern term for visiting a multiple nightclubs, in short visits, for short periods of time in one night.
\nThe post Bucharest – ROMANIA\u2019S “LITTLE PARIS” appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, marvelous Belle \u00c9poque buildings and reputation for the high life, Bucharest was once called the \u201cLittle Paris\u201d. However, there\u2019s nothing little about the scope of Bucharest\u2019s attractions, starting from museums, art galleries, parks, and myriad architectural delights.\nToday, Bucharest has become a very interesting mix of old and new that has little to do with its initial reputation. Finding a 300 year old church near a steel-and-glass building that both sit next to a communist style building is commonplace in Bucharest. Bucharest offers some excellent attractions, and has, in recent years, cultivated a sophisticated, trendy, and modern sensibility that many have come to expect from a European capital. Bucharest has been undergoing major modernization programs in recent years and is still going to continue with these projects in the years to come.\nTHE MEETING VENUES ARE LANDMARK BUILDINGS AND MONUMENTS \nRomania\u2019s capital city is home to 37 museums, 22 theaters, 2 opera houses, 3 concert halls, 18 art galleries and a wealth of libraries and bookstores. Many of these are housed in buildings that are attractions in themselves, sporting architectural styles influenced by both eastern and western cultures.\nHistorical buildings, such as the Romanian Athenaeum, the National Museum of Art, the Cantacuzino Palace, the Military Club and the Patriarch\u2019s Palace, can host functions for up to 800 guests. Facilities for large meetings includes the Parliament Palace, the Exhibit Centre – Romexpo, the conference centre of the Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Centre.\nThe Universal Postal Union Congress (2004), the Francophonie Summit (2006) and the NATO Summit (2008) are the most prominent of the many major, international events successfully hosted by Bucharest over the past few years.\nParliament Palace (Palatul Parlamentului) is the world’s second-largest office building in surface (after the Pentagon) and the third largest in volume (after Cape Canaveral in the U.S. and the Great Pyramid in Egypt). It took 20,000 Bucharest workers and 700 architects to build. The palace boasts 12 stories, 1,100 rooms, a 328-ft-long lobby and four underground levels, including an enormous nuclear bunker.\nConstruction started in 1984, and today it houses Romania’s Parliament and serves as an international conference centre. Built and furnished exclusively with Romanian materials, the building reflects the work of the country’s best artisans. The interior is a luxurious display of crystal chandeliers, mosaics, oak paneling, marble, gold leaf, stained-glass windows and floors covered in rich carpets. The crystal chandelier in the Human Rights Hall weighs 2.5 tons, and some of the chandeliers have as many as 7,000 light bulbs.\nThe Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) was completed in 1888, financed almost entirely with money donated by the general public. One of the preeminent public fundraising campaigns ever in Romania, the “Give a penny for the Athenaeum” campaign saved the project after the original patrons ran out of funds. With its high dome and Doric columns, the Athenaeum resembles an ancient temple.\nThe lobby has a beautifully painted ceiling decorated in gold leaf, while curved balconies cascade in ringlets off a spiral staircase. A ring of pink marble columns is linked by flowing arches where elaborate brass lanterns hang like gems from a necklace. Inside the concert hall, voluptuous frescoes cover the ceiling and walls.\nThe National Museum of Art of Romania (Muzeul National de Arta), the imposing building which used to be the Royal Palace, is located in the Revolution Square. It hosts three art galleries and has a short, but impressive royal past. The European Art Gallery, the Romanian Medieval Art Gallery and the Romanian Modern Art Gallery bring together art works exhibited in an attractive, modern manner, thus turning a visit to the museum into an enjoyable and instructive way of spending time.\nThe Village Museum (Muzeul Satului)\nHeading over towards the northern part of Bucharest will lead you to one of the larger, most well known parks in Bucharest, Herastrau Park. Herastrau Park sits around Lake Herastrau which is nearly three-quarters of a square kilometer in area. On the shores of Lake Herastrau, The Village Museum was established in 1936 and it contains over 300 wooden houses, windmills, churches etc. from all over the country.\nThe Village Museum features a collection of 50 buildings representing the history and design of Romania’s rural architecture. The oldest houses date as far back as the 17 century. Steep-roofed peasant homes, thatched barns, log cabins, churches and watermills from all regions of the country were carefully taken apart, shipped to the museum and rebuilt in order to recreate the village setting. Throughout the year, the Village Museum hosts special events where delegates have a chance to witness folk artisans demonstrating traditional skills in weaving, pottery and other crafts.\nTHE MASCOT IS SKETCH CARACTER\nBucharest\u2019s Tourism Association presented new mascot, named Mr. Mitica (Mitic\u0103). The mascot will appear on various souvenirs that will be merchandised as being representative of Bucharest.\nMascot is a modern day representation of Mitica who appears in several sketch stories by Romanian writer Ion Luca Caragiale and considered to be representative of Bucharest and Romania, on account of his typical Romanian humor and inventivity. Mitica was first introduced to readers in an eponymous sketch of 1900.\nTHE SHOPPING IS ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE\nIn the past years numerous modern shopping centers have sprung up in the city. Shopping in Bucharest is an experience not to be missed out by any visitor of the capital of Romania. There are plenty of shopping centers, supermarkets, open-air markets, fashion boutiques and stores, antique, art and souvenir stores, malls and bookstores which cater for a large range of shopping tastes and needs.\nTraditional and state-of-the-art at the same time, Bucharest puts forward a shopping platform rich enough to keep busy all sorts of keen shoppers, from fashion victims to visitors in search of picturesque souvenirs to bring back home and to remind them of their stay in the capital of Romania.\nBucharest is the second \u201ccoolest\u201c city of Europe\nBucharest ranks second among Europe\u2019s \u201ccoolest\u201d cities, according to a top published by the online magazine slate.fr. The coolest city was chosen using several criteria, such as the price of beer, the number of students in the city and the number of neighborhoods where tourists and residents can have fun.\nTHE CITY’S NIGTHLIFE IS \u201cCLUB-HOPPING\u201c\nIn Bucharest there are clubs, pubs, bars, discotheques, night clubs, and casinos everywhere, and with something for everyone. These places are mostly open all night and with great music, drinks and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Many nightclubs are concentrated in or around the historic centre, making club-hopping perfect choice.\nBucharest has thriving scenes in the fields of pop music, hip hop, heavy metal and rock and roll. Also, jazz is popular in Romania and Bucharest has very good jazz clubs. Further, latino music is trendy and salsa-dancing couples invade the dancefloors of certain clubs.\n* \u201cClub-hopping\u201c is a modern term for visiting a multiple nightclubs, in short visits, for short periods of time in one night.\nThe post Bucharest – ROMANIA\u2019S “LITTLE PARIS” appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-02-12T12:41:22+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-10-21T16:21:59+02:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Bucharest-Athenaeums-Concert-Hall.jpg", "tags": [ "bucharest", "little paris", "romania", "Destinations" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/special-venues-scary-castles-in-romania-for-the-brave-delegates/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/special-venues-scary-castles-in-romania-for-the-brave-delegates/", "title": "Special venues \u2013 Scary castles in Romania for the brave delegates", "content_html": "![\"Hunedoara](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/hunedoara_castle.jpg\" "\\"Hunedoara")
HUNEDOARA CASTLE (CORVINESTI CASTLE) – Gothic style castle built on roman ruins in 14 C.
\nVlad Tepes was imprisoned here during his youth for 7 years.
\nThis castle is a solid rock fortress fiercely built by Turkish prisoners.
\nHolds 3 huge pointed towers, a drawbridge and high battlements, 5 marble columns with delicate ribbed vaults support two halls, and Knight’s Hall.
\nIt served as a fortress until mid the 14 C when it became the residence of Transylvania’s ruler, Iancu de Hunedoara.
\n![\"Drakula](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Drakula-castle-Bran-castle.jpg\" "\\"Drakula")
Iancu upgraded the fortress and it soon became known as the most beautiful castle in Transylvania.
\nToday it has Gallery, Maces Tower, the Knights Hall, the Council Hall, Chapel, and 100 ft courtyard. Its sumptuous Knights\u2019 Hall can host\u00a0meeting\u00a0 for up to 300 guests.
\nBRAN CASTLE – Often refered to as “Dracula’s Castle”, originally built as a fortress for the Knights of the Teutonic in 1212.
\nIt was later re-built in 13 C by the Saxons to protect the city of Brosov. Some versions refer to Bran Castle as the base for Vlad Tepes.
\nOne of the most picturesque castles in Romania, sitting on a hilltop with magnificent views.
\n![\"Palace](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Palace-of-Peles.jpg\" "\\"Palace")
Contains a collection of antique furniture from 14 – 15 C and an open air ethnographic museum of old village buildings with exhibits of furniture, household objects and costumes.
\nPELES PALACE – In the natural back drops of the Carpathian mountains the Palace of Peles is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.
\nUsed to be the Romanian Royalty Summer residence and retreat. The Palace’s 160 rooms are adorned by the finest examples of European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows, walls covered with Cordoba leather, Meissen and Sevres porcelains, ebony and ivory sculptures. Its medieval collection of swords and nights armour are simply astonishing.
\nFAGARAS FORTRESS -Built in 15 C by Transylvania princes, is one of the most well preserved medieval castles in Romania.
\n![\"Fagaras](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Fagaras_Fortress-3-300x200.jpg\" "\\"Fagaras")
The castle has 80 rooms, and is surrounded by a deep and wide moat.
\nThe citadel was ranked among the strongest in Transylvania, standing up to Turkish and Tartar invasions.
\nAccess is made through a bridge over the defense moat.
\nAt the centre of the citadel stands the castle. It has three levels (basement, ground floor, first floor) and five towers (the Red Tower, the Black Tower, the Prison’s Tower, Tomori Tower and the Motley Tower).
\nInside is the Museum of Fagaras Country; comprised of an archaeology section, which render the evolution of the Fagaras borough; history section, which display Roman artifacts and a collection of medieval weapons, and ethnographic section, which focus on artistic and folk crafts in the area.
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\n", "content_text": "Hunedoara castle, Romania\nHUNEDOARA CASTLE (CORVINESTI CASTLE) – Gothic style castle built on roman ruins in 14 C.\nVlad Tepes was imprisoned here during his youth for 7 years.\nThis castle is a solid rock fortress fiercely built by Turkish prisoners.\nHolds 3 huge pointed towers, a drawbridge and high battlements, 5 marble columns with delicate ribbed vaults support two halls, and Knight’s Hall.\nIt served as a fortress until mid the 14 C when it became the residence of Transylvania’s ruler, Iancu de Hunedoara.\nDrakula castle (Bran castle)\nIancu upgraded the fortress and it soon became known as the most beautiful castle in Transylvania.\nToday it has Gallery, Maces Tower, the Knights Hall, the Council Hall, Chapel, and 100 ft courtyard. Its sumptuous Knights\u2019 Hall can host\u00a0meeting\u00a0 for up to 300 guests.\nBRAN CASTLE – Often refered to as “Dracula’s Castle”, originally built as a fortress for the Knights of the Teutonic in 1212.\nIt was later re-built in 13 C by the Saxons to protect the city of Brosov. Some versions refer to Bran Castle as the base for Vlad Tepes.\nOne of the most picturesque castles in Romania, sitting on a hilltop with magnificent views.\nPalace of Peles\nContains a collection of antique furniture from 14 – 15 C and an open air ethnographic museum of old village buildings with exhibits of furniture, household objects and costumes.\nPELES PALACE – In the natural back drops of the Carpathian mountains the Palace of Peles is a masterpiece of German Renaissance architecture.\nUsed to be the Romanian Royalty Summer residence and retreat. The Palace’s 160 rooms are adorned by the finest examples of European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows, walls covered with Cordoba leather, Meissen and Sevres porcelains, ebony and ivory sculptures. Its medieval collection of swords and nights armour are simply astonishing.\nFAGARAS FORTRESS -Built in 15 C by Transylvania princes, is one of the most well preserved medieval castles in Romania.\nFagaras Fortress\nThe castle has 80 rooms, and is surrounded by a deep and wide moat.\nThe citadel was ranked among the strongest in Transylvania, standing up to Turkish and Tartar invasions.\nAccess is made through a bridge over the defense moat.\nAt the centre of the citadel stands the castle. It has three levels (basement, ground floor, first floor) and five towers (the Red Tower, the Black Tower, the Prison’s Tower, Tomori Tower and the Motley Tower).\nInside is the Museum of Fagaras Country; comprised of an archaeology section, which render the evolution of the Fagaras borough; history section, which display Roman artifacts and a collection of medieval weapons, and ethnographic section, which focus on artistic and folk crafts in the area.\nThe post Special venues – Scary castles in Romania for the brave delegates appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2011-12-28T12:41:38+01:00", "date_modified": "2015-07-09T11:25:44+02:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Palace-of-Peles.jpg", "tags": [ "castles", "romania", "special venues", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/interview-with-mr-sorin-munteanu-state-secretary-for-tourism-of-romania/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/interview-with-mr-sorin-munteanu-state-secretary-for-tourism-of-romania/", "title": "Interview with Mr Sorin Munteanu, State Secretary for Tourism of Romania", "content_html": "\u201cIt is not easy to convince tour operator or a hotel chain that your country is the right destination for their investment or that the investments are safe, but the satisfaction you get when the some project are implemented, is marvellous!\u201d \u2013 says Mr. Munteanu for SEEbtm.
\n\u201cRomania offers a rich tapestry of tourist attractions and vacation experiences unique in Central-Eastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the world-famous Painted Monasteries in Bucovina, traditional villages in Maramures, the magnificent architecture of Bucharest, the romantic Danube Delta, fairy-tale castles, the Black Sea resorts, the majestic Carpathian Mountains, spas and much more.
\nThe waters of the Danube, which flow into the Black Sea, form the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas – The Danube Delta, which is an ideal location for incentives and home to more than 300 bird species, 160 kinds of fish and 800 plant families. Romania’s numerous castles perhaps best illustrate the country’s medieval heritage. Many castles and fortresses in Romania feature unique architectural elements and styles that reflect local traditions, customs and purpose.
\nWhile castles built from the 14th to the 18th Centuries are strong and austere fortresses built mainly for defence against invaders, those erected beginning in the late 1800s are imposing and luxurious. Once you visit my country, you will have nice memories which will persuade you to return and discover even more about its people, history and culture.\u201d
\n–\u00a0Are there many clients coming from South East Europe region to Romania, and do you find this market interesting for Romania and its tourism and business offer?
\n– I think that the tourists from the South East Europe countries are beginning to rediscover Romania and we do the same. There are some unique destinations and tourist attractions in the region which outstand in the international competition and make these countries very attractive, for leisure as well as for business tourism.
\n–\u00a0 In what percentage of regular incoming travel agencies is the business related to corporate tourism? Are there DMC agencies fully devoted to corporate and business travellers?
\nThere are some DMC and PCO which are fully dedicated to the MICE industry. It is difficult to rate the share of the business tourism in the whole tourism activity of Romania, but I can only say that in the last years this sector grew considerably and it still didn\u2019t reach its full potential.
\n![\"Sorin](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/ss_munteanu4.jpg\" "\\"Sorin")
–\u00a0How popular in Romania are incentives for foreign clients coming from all over the world?
\nFirst we have to know that the venues distribution in Romania is 60% in Bucharest and the rest in the country, therefore most of the events are organised in Bucharest. As for incentives, the ideal places are in Transilvania where the Dracula Theme is presented at its best and the Danube Delta.
\nThere are clients coming from Germany, Austria, Poland, UK, USA, the Nordic countries, France, etc.
\n– What is the most popular period of time when clients organize business events in Romania?
\nRomania is a year around destination, but I think that we can notice that the events take place during spring/ summer/ autumn. There are annually more than 350 exhibitions and fairs in Romania, and some of them are, of course, international.
\n–\u00a0Do corporations from Romania look for destinations in SEE region for their own organization of events, business meetings or conferences?
\nPrimarily multinational or national corporations organize their events in Romania. First of all, the price-quality ratio is very good and the agencies come always with new ideas. But, of course, there are good chances that those companies go also abroad for their events. It should stimulate even more the employers and also the economy in the region.
\n–\u00a0Do you think Romania and other SEE countries can be open for cooperation in the near future?
\nOf course. In my opinion, one of the keys for success is the cooperation among regions and/ or countries. We have some good examples from other European countries, for example for sport events, so I think we should analyse any kind of opportunity to work and act together, as we will be stronger and we all are going to benefit from it.
\nROMANIA’S ADVANTAGES ON THE REUNION MARKET![\"Castle](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Castle-Peles-in-Prahova-Valley.jpg\" "\\"Castle")
Romania has successfully been asserting itself in the past few years in the competition with classical events venues, based on a series of advantages which make it a reference country for the development of this industry in Eastern Europe:
\nProfessional specialising of more and more Romanian companies (PCOs, DMCs) which have the capacity of integrally taking over the organising process involved by a large event and becoming reliable partners for organisers and beneficiaries world-wide, who intend the use Romania as a destination for their events.
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\n", "content_text": "Mr. Sorin Munteanu, State Secretary for Tourism in the Ministry for Regional Development and Tourism of Romania shares with us challenges and goals he pointed out, in order to carry out lobby for Romania as a tourism destination at an international and national level.\n\u201cIt is not easy to convince tour operator or a hotel chain that your country is the right destination for their investment or that the investments are safe, but the satisfaction you get when the some project are implemented, is marvellous!\u201d \u2013 says Mr. Munteanu for SEEbtm.\n\u201cRomania offers a rich tapestry of tourist attractions and vacation experiences unique in Central-Eastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the world-famous Painted Monasteries in Bucovina, traditional villages in Maramures, the magnificent architecture of Bucharest, the romantic Danube Delta, fairy-tale castles, the Black Sea resorts, the majestic Carpathian Mountains, spas and much more.\nThe waters of the Danube, which flow into the Black Sea, form the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas – The Danube Delta, which is an ideal location for incentives and home to more than 300 bird species, 160 kinds of fish and 800 plant families. Romania’s numerous castles perhaps best illustrate the country’s medieval heritage. Many castles and fortresses in Romania feature unique architectural elements and styles that reflect local traditions, customs and purpose.\nWhile castles built from the 14th to the 18th Centuries are strong and austere fortresses built mainly for defence against invaders, those erected beginning in the late 1800s are imposing and luxurious. Once you visit my country, you will have nice memories which will persuade you to return and discover even more about its people, history and culture.\u201d\n–\u00a0Are there many clients coming from South East Europe region to Romania, and do you find this market interesting for Romania and its tourism and business offer?\n– I think that the tourists from the South East Europe countries are beginning to rediscover Romania and we do the same. There are some unique destinations and tourist attractions in the region which outstand in the international competition and make these countries very attractive, for leisure as well as for business tourism.\n–\u00a0 In what percentage of regular incoming travel agencies is the business related to corporate tourism? Are there DMC agencies fully devoted to corporate and business travellers?\nThere are some DMC and PCO which are fully dedicated to the MICE industry. It is difficult to rate the share of the business tourism in the whole tourism activity of Romania, but I can only say that in the last years this sector grew considerably and it still didn\u2019t reach its full potential.\n\n–\u00a0How popular in Romania are incentives for foreign clients coming from all over the world?\nFirst we have to know that the venues distribution in Romania is 60% in Bucharest and the rest in the country, therefore most of the events are organised in Bucharest. As for incentives, the ideal places are in Transilvania where the Dracula Theme is presented at its best and the Danube Delta.\nThere are clients coming from Germany, Austria, Poland, UK, USA, the Nordic countries, France, etc.\n– What is the most popular period of time when clients organize business events in Romania?\nRomania is a year around destination, but I think that we can notice that the events take place during spring/ summer/ autumn. There are annually more than 350 exhibitions and fairs in Romania, and some of them are, of course, international.\n–\u00a0Do corporations from Romania look for destinations in SEE region for their own organization of events, business meetings or conferences?\nPrimarily multinational or national corporations organize their events in Romania. First of all, the price-quality ratio is very good and the agencies come always with new ideas. But, of course, there are good chances that those companies go also abroad for their events. It should stimulate even more the employers and also the economy in the region.\n–\u00a0Do you think Romania and other SEE countries can be open for cooperation in the near future?\nOf course. In my opinion, one of the keys for success is the cooperation among regions and/ or countries. We have some good examples from other European countries, for example for sport events, so I think we should analyse any kind of opportunity to work and act together, as we will be stronger and we all are going to benefit from it.\nROMANIA’S ADVANTAGES ON THE REUNION MARKET\nRomania has successfully been asserting itself in the past few years in the competition with classical events venues, based on a series of advantages which make it a reference country for the development of this industry in Eastern Europe:\n\nA new destination, prepared to impress its visitors with an unique combination of unspoiled nature, preserved culture and history, generously displayed in all the geographical regions.\nIdeally placed in the central- eastern European region, easily accessible by plane from all the major capital cities.\nPolitical and social stability\nDedicated infrastructure for hosting conferences and exhibitions, constantly and rapidly growing, modernising, diversifying and expanding, generating opportunities of foreign or Romanian- foreign investments, with efficient amortisation.\nMain hotel chains of multinational companies already present in Romania, in tight competition with the local offer of accommodation facilities from 3 to 5 stars.\nAdvance process of introducing international standards of the hospitality industry.\n\nProfessional specialising of more and more Romanian companies (PCOs, DMCs) which have the capacity of integrally taking over the organising process involved by a large event and becoming reliable partners for organisers and beneficiaries world-wide, who intend the use Romania as a destination for their events.\nThe post Interview with Mr Sorin Munteanu, State Secretary for Tourism of Romania appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2010-10-14T14:34:02+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-09T10:14:57+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/ss_munteanu2.jpg", "tags": [ "INTERVIEW", "meetings destination", "romania", "Experts opinions", "MUST READ" ] } ] }