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            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-mona-plaza-belgrade-serbia/",
            "title": "Hotel Mona Plaza, Belgrade, Serbia",
            "content_html": "<h1>The four star <em><strong><a href=\"http://seemice.com/Hotel/mona-plaza-hotel-belgrade-serbia\">Mona Plaza Hotel</a></strong></em> has 170 spacious rooms and suites, a cafe bar, restaurant, wellness and fitness center, as well as two-level underground parking.</h1>\n<p>At the location of the hotel, in Downtown Dorcol district, the historic center of the old town, the first Belgrade chocolate factory Kosta Sonda was opened in 1902. With a conference and exhibition space spanning over 2000 m\u00b2, Mona Plaza is the largest and most modern convention center in the old part of Belgrade.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-mona-plaza-belgrade-serbia/\">Hotel Mona Plaza, Belgrade, Serbia</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "The four star Mona Plaza Hotel has 170 spacious rooms and suites, a cafe bar, restaurant, wellness and fitness center, as well as two-level underground parking.\nAt the location of the hotel, in Downtown Dorcol district, the historic center of the old town, the first Belgrade chocolate factory Kosta Sonda was opened in 1902. With a conference and exhibition space spanning over 2000 m\u00b2, Mona Plaza is the largest and most modern convention center in the old part of Belgrade.\nThe post Hotel Mona Plaza, Belgrade, Serbia appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2019-09-27T12:32:53+02:00",
            "date_modified": "2019-09-27T12:32:53+02:00",
            "author": {
                "name": "Mirjana Novitovic",
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            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-4th-agile-serbia-conference/",
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            "title": "The 4th Agile Serbia Conference",
            "content_html": "<h1>The<strong> 4<sup>th</sup> Agile Serbia Conference</strong> will be organized on <strong>June 12<sup>th</sup>, 2019</strong> in Madlenianum, Belgrade. Agility has so far traditionally belonged to the IT sphere and software development companies.</h1>\n<p>However, <strong>the motto &#8220;Agile, In &amp; Beyond IT&#8221;</strong>, as well as the content of the following conference, say that there are no limits for the implementation of agility and that it can be appropriate practical solution, whether you are dealing with project management, banking, finance, etc.</p>\n<p>The Agile Serbia Conference is the biggest Agile event in the SEE region. Last year <strong>more than 500 participants from 12 European countries</strong> visited 3<sup>rd</sup> Agile Serbia Conference. This fact ranks conference as the European brand, recognizable especially within the IT industry, where Agile is most commonly used.</p>\n<p>The star of the conference is <strong>founder and co-creator of Scrum</strong>, the most popular Agile framework in the world &#8211; <strong>Jeff Sutherland.</strong> Jeff is also one of the creators of Agile approach in software development, he signed Agile Manifesto in 2001 and he is author of the most popular Scrum guide &#8220;Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time&#8221;, available in the Serbian language.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36451\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2.jpg 799w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2-768x577.jpg 768w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2-80x60.jpg 80w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2-265x198.jpg 265w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2-696x523.jpg 696w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-fotka2-559x420.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" /></a></p>\n<p>The organizer for this year announces program on the three stages &#8211; speaking sessions and workshops, Agile Coaching Corner and BIZ Corner. Beside Sutherland, 15 other speakers from the country and abroad will be the part of the exhibition. All of them are proven experts with credentials of Agile implementation in software development projects, as well as in business development. Part of the agenda are also discussions, workshops, interviews with Agile experts from the Agile Serbia Coaching Club, attractive activations and countless chances for networking and development.</p>\n<p>Grab your place for the <strong>4<sup>th</sup></strong> <strong>Agile Serbia Conference 2019</strong> and make your reservation through the official website <a href=\"http://www.agile-serbia.rs\">www.agile-serbia.rs</a>, where you can find all the additional information about the event, speakers and agenda. <strong>Be agile &#8211; sign up on time!</strong></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-4th-agile-serbia-conference/\">The 4th Agile Serbia Conference</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "The 4th Agile Serbia Conference will be organized on June 12th, 2019 in Madlenianum, Belgrade. Agility has so far traditionally belonged to the IT sphere and software development companies.\nHowever, the motto &#8220;Agile, In &amp; Beyond IT&#8221;, as well as the content of the following conference, say that there are no limits for the implementation of agility and that it can be appropriate practical solution, whether you are dealing with project management, banking, finance, etc.\nThe Agile Serbia Conference is the biggest Agile event in the SEE region. Last year more than 500 participants from 12 European countries visited 3rd Agile Serbia Conference. This fact ranks conference as the European brand, recognizable especially within the IT industry, where Agile is most commonly used.\nThe star of the conference is founder and co-creator of Scrum, the most popular Agile framework in the world &#8211; Jeff Sutherland. Jeff is also one of the creators of Agile approach in software development, he signed Agile Manifesto in 2001 and he is author of the most popular Scrum guide &#8220;Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time&#8221;, available in the Serbian language.\n\nThe organizer for this year announces program on the three stages &#8211; speaking sessions and workshops, Agile Coaching Corner and BIZ Corner. Beside Sutherland, 15 other speakers from the country and abroad will be the part of the exhibition. All of them are proven experts with credentials of Agile implementation in software development projects, as well as in business development. Part of the agenda are also discussions, workshops, interviews with Agile experts from the Agile Serbia Coaching Club, attractive activations and countless chances for networking and development.\nGrab your place for the 4th Agile Serbia Conference 2019 and make your reservation through the official website www.agile-serbia.rs, where you can find all the additional information about the event, speakers and agenda. Be agile &#8211; sign up on time!\nThe post The 4th Agile Serbia Conference appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2019-02-28T16:04:12+01:00",
            "date_modified": "2019-02-28T16:04:12+01:00",
            "author": {
                "name": "Milica Novak",
                "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/",
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            "title": "New Year\u2019s Eve in Grand Hotel Tornik Zlatibor",
            "content_html": "<h1>In <em><strong><a href=\"http://seemice.com/Hotel/grand-hotel-tornik-zlatibor-serbia\">Grand Hotel Tornik</a></strong></em> on Zlatibor, which opened its doors for guests on June 1<sup>st</sup>, 2018, New Year\u2019s Eve was celebrated for first time.</h1>\n<p>Party was organized in line with the standards of a five star hotel, the winner of SEEbtm awards 2018 in category Best Luxury Hotel (up to 50 rooms). Guests were greeted by smiling, cheerful staff and an excellent service. Gastronomic specialties were carefully chosen to please the taste of every guest, while an excellent music program contributed to the great atmosphere.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-year-s-eve-in-grand-hotel-tornik-zlatibor/\">New Year\u2019s Eve in Grand Hotel Tornik Zlatibor</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "In Grand Hotel Tornik on Zlatibor, which opened its doors for guests on June 1st, 2018, New Year\u2019s Eve was celebrated for first time.\nParty was organized in line with the standards of a five star hotel, the winner of SEEbtm awards 2018 in category Best Luxury Hotel (up to 50 rooms). Guests were greeted by smiling, cheerful staff and an excellent service. Gastronomic specialties were carefully chosen to please the taste of every guest, while an excellent music program contributed to the great atmosphere.\nThe post New Year\u2019s Eve in Grand Hotel Tornik Zlatibor appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2019-01-21T10:55:01+01:00",
            "date_modified": "2019-01-21T10:55:01+01:00",
            "author": {
                "name": "Milica Novak",
                "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/",
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            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-sheraton-novi-sad-the-right-address-for-successful-meetings/",
            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-sheraton-novi-sad-the-right-address-for-successful-meetings/",
            "title": "Hotel Sheraton Novi Sad \u2013 The Right Address for Successful Meetings",
            "content_html": "<h1>The first <em><strong><a href=\"http://seemice.com/Hotel/hotel-sheraton-novi-sad\">Sheraton</a></strong></em> hotel in Serbia, besides unquestionable elegance, comfort and quality content, is especially distinguished by its exceptional congress space.</h1>\n<p>With a total of <strong>six conference rooms and capacity of up to 500 participants</strong>, as well as the <strong>possibility of organizing more events simultaneously</strong>, Sheraton has become the best address in Novi Sad for organizing successful business events. In addition to conference rooms, <strong>an executive lounge and a business center</strong>, the <strong>hotel is suitable for smaller meetings and gala events in the 400 m2 hall.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36084\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba.jpg 800w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-80x60.jpg 80w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-265x198.jpg 265w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-696x522.jpg 696w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></a></p>\n<p>New hotel Sheraton initiates the organization of large gatherings and events, and it is proven by the fact that in a few months since the opening of the hotel, dozens of successful gatherings have been organized. The congress area is characterized by state-of-the-art technical equipment, halls with daylight that are separated from other hotel contents, making the successful realization of the event. According the highest standards of hotel management, hotel Sheraton will, besides its congress amenities, present to its clients other tourist values of the city and its surroundings, packaged in one product and a special experience &#8211; from wineries, farms, monasteries and historical sights to the unique experience of a multicultural and multi ethnic environment surroundings of Novi Sad.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36085\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25.jpg 800w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25-80x60.jpg 80w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25-265x198.jpg 265w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25-696x522.jpg 696w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/25-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></a></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>New conference season brings new business packages and promotional prices for meetings from 15 to 250 participants:</strong></span></p>\n<p>\u2022 Multifunctional conference space<br />\n\u2022 State-of-the-art technical equipment<br />\n\u2022 Excellent gastronomic offer<br />\n\u2022 Professional support for event organization<br />\n\u2022 Special prices for accommodation for event participants<br />\n\u2022 Wi Fi<br />\n\u2022 Parking</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-sheraton-novi-sad-the-right-address-for-successful-meetings/\">Hotel Sheraton Novi Sad &#8211; The Right Address for Successful Meetings</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "The first Sheraton hotel in Serbia, besides unquestionable elegance, comfort and quality content, is especially distinguished by its exceptional congress space.\nWith a total of six conference rooms and capacity of up to 500 participants, as well as the possibility of organizing more events simultaneously, Sheraton has become the best address in Novi Sad for organizing successful business events. In addition to conference rooms, an executive lounge and a business center, the hotel is suitable for smaller meetings and gala events in the 400 m2 hall.\n\nNew hotel Sheraton initiates the organization of large gatherings and events, and it is proven by the fact that in a few months since the opening of the hotel, dozens of successful gatherings have been organized. The congress area is characterized by state-of-the-art technical equipment, halls with daylight that are separated from other hotel contents, making the successful realization of the event. According the highest standards of hotel management, hotel Sheraton will, besides its congress amenities, present to its clients other tourist values of the city and its surroundings, packaged in one product and a special experience &#8211; from wineries, farms, monasteries and historical sights to the unique experience of a multicultural and multi ethnic environment surroundings of Novi Sad.\n\nNew conference season brings new business packages and promotional prices for meetings from 15 to 250 participants:\n\u2022 Multifunctional conference space\n\u2022 State-of-the-art technical equipment\n\u2022 Excellent gastronomic offer\n\u2022 Professional support for event organization\n\u2022 Special prices for accommodation for event participants\n\u2022 Wi Fi\n\u2022 Parking\nThe post Hotel Sheraton Novi Sad &#8211; The Right Address for Successful Meetings appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-10-31T11:30:14+01:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-10-31T11:30:14+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"
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            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/garage-and-heliport-soon-on-kopaonik/",
            "title": "Garage and Heliport Soon on Kopaonik",
            "content_html": "<h1>At the end of June on Kopaonik, on one of the most attractive congress destinations in Serbia, by the end of the year there will be first public garage with heliport.</h1>\n<p>This important project should be done by the end of this year and it will have 312 parking lots. The investment is worth over 570 million RSD, and Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications provided 100 million, while the rest of the funds will be insured by Ski Resorts of Serbia.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/garage-and-heliport-soon-on-kopaonik/\">Garage and Heliport Soon on Kopaonik</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "At the end of June on Kopaonik, on one of the most attractive congress destinations in Serbia, by the end of the year there will be first public garage with heliport.\nThis important project should be done by the end of this year and it will have 312 parking lots. The investment is worth over 570 million RSD, and Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications provided 100 million, while the rest of the funds will be insured by Ski Resorts of Serbia.\nThe post Garage and Heliport Soon on Kopaonik appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-06-26T11:01:33+02:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-06-26T11:01:33+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"
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                "garage",
                "Heliport",
                "kopaonik",
                "serbia",
                "News and events"
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            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/museum-of-illusions-in-belgrade/",
            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/museum-of-illusions-in-belgrade/",
            "title": "Museum of illusions in Belgrade",
            "content_html": "<h1>Museum of illusions has opened this spring in Belgrade on 400 m<sup>2 </sup>and it is located in Nusiceva street.</h1>\n<p>Visitors will be able to see over 70 exhibits in Museum of illusions since it offers an intriguing, visual, sensual and educational experience in a fun adventure for all generations. Attractive and entertaining illusions will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain and science so you will be able to understand why your eyes see things that the brain does not understand. Imagine defying gravity in a slanted room or the person you came with shrinking or growing before your very eyes, or a real bottomless pit, or serving somebody\u00b4s head on a tray and then taking a photo of it all in a boundless room. This will be a bewildering and memorable experience you will never forget.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/museum-of-illusions-in-belgrade/\">Museum of illusions in Belgrade</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "Museum of illusions has opened this spring in Belgrade on 400 m2 and it is located in Nusiceva street.\nVisitors will be able to see over 70 exhibits in Museum of illusions since it offers an intriguing, visual, sensual and educational experience in a fun adventure for all generations. Attractive and entertaining illusions will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain and science so you will be able to understand why your eyes see things that the brain does not understand. Imagine defying gravity in a slanted room or the person you came with shrinking or growing before your very eyes, or a real bottomless pit, or serving somebody\u00b4s head on a tray and then taking a photo of it all in a boundless room. This will be a bewildering and memorable experience you will never forget.\nThe post Museum of illusions in Belgrade appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-05-23T10:48:34+02:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-05-23T10:48:34+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"
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            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/prezident-hotel-from-novi-sad-celebrated-9th-birthday/",
            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/prezident-hotel-from-novi-sad-celebrated-9th-birthday/",
            "title": "Prezident Hotel from Novi Sad Celebrated 9th Birthday",
            "content_html": "<h1>On Thursday, May 17<sup>th</sup>, a cocktail party was held due to 9<sup>th</sup> anniversary of Prezident Hotel from Novi Sad.</h1>\n<p>The cocktail was set at hotel\u2019s open pool, where all the guests could enjoy painting exhibition of Bernard Morteyrol, along with French vines and cheese. General Manager of the hotel Prezident, Miss Ivona Borojevic, held a speech where she thanked all the present for being with her and the rest of the hotel\u2019s team. Also, she said that positive spirit and high morale are the key of success and that after nine years team of hotel Prezident still works with the same drive and passion.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/prezident-hotel-from-novi-sad-celebrated-9th-birthday/\">Prezident Hotel from Novi Sad Celebrated 9th Birthday</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "On Thursday, May 17th, a cocktail party was held due to 9th anniversary of Prezident Hotel from Novi Sad.\nThe cocktail was set at hotel\u2019s open pool, where all the guests could enjoy painting exhibition of Bernard Morteyrol, along with French vines and cheese. General Manager of the hotel Prezident, Miss Ivona Borojevic, held a speech where she thanked all the present for being with her and the rest of the hotel\u2019s team. Also, she said that positive spirit and high morale are the key of success and that after nine years team of hotel Prezident still works with the same drive and passion.\nThe post Prezident Hotel from Novi Sad Celebrated 9th Birthday appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-05-21T15:49:22+02:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-05-21T15:49:22+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-44.jpg",
            "tags": [
                "celebration",
                "hotel",
                "novi sad",
                "prezident hotel novi sad",
                "serbia",
                "News and events"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/congress-tourism-improves-the-international-reputation-of-serbia/",
            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/congress-tourism-improves-the-international-reputation-of-serbia/",
            "title": "Congress Tourism Improves the International Reputation of Serbia",
            "content_html": "<h1>Country and destination branding is the topic that has been attracting interest from tourism professionals for years. Nevertheless, after much research written on this matter we can conclude that there is no universal formula that could be applied in all cases.</h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34950\" style=\"width: 197px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DusanBorovcanin.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-34950 \" title=\"Dusan Borovcanin, Master of Economy, Teaching Assistant at Singidunum University\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DusanBorovcanin.jpg\" alt=\"Dusan Borovcanin, Master of Economy, Teaching Assistant at Singidunum University\" width=\"197\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DusanBorovcanin.jpg 600w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DusanBorovcanin-226x300.jpg 226w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DusanBorovcanin-316x420.jpg 316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" /></a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dusan Borovcanin,<br /> Master of Economy,<br /> Teaching Assistant at Singidunum University</figcaption></figure>\n<p>Simply said, branding a country is far more complex than branding a certain product or a service. This already complex task is additionally complicated if a country has suffered from some of the very well \u2013 known crises which affect overall tourism activities. Crises can appear in many different forms \u2013 the question is, how to rebuild the reputation of a country<br />\nthat has suffered from crises? Some countries have tried to build their international image as a perfect place for foreign investments such as the UAE or Qatar. However, unlike other crises that affect country\u2019s image, it is civil conflicts that tend to have long-term consequences for the national brand. <strong>The real question is how we can rebuild its image and improve the perception of foreign visitors. </strong></p>\n<p>However, a study recently done by Dr Rob Davidson, one of the most distinguished professors and consultants in MICE industry who recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at IBTM in Barcelona, and our young academic Dusan Borovcanin from Singidunum<br />\nUniversity reveals that <strong>congress tourism can be part of the solution for improving the image </strong><strong>of Belgrade and Serbia as tourism destination.</strong> The study involved people who visited Serbia for the first time, and whose primary motivation was to take part in a business event. As it is well-known, business travelers are not the ones who decide which destination they will visit. <strong>Usually, it is the organizers of the event that do so.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34955\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-3.jpg 656w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-3-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" /></a></p>\n<p>For that very reason, the authors of this study were interested in learning what was the perception of participants at business events before they came to Serbia for the first time and comparing it with their perceptions after attending their congress and experiencing<br />\nthe destination for themselves. <strong>The results of the study presented at the annual conference of ATLAS (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education) reveal that the image of Serbia as a conflict destination still exists to some extent.</strong> The main source of this perception are mass media such as TV, newspapers and internet.</p>\n<p>However, what is encouraging is that <strong>the perception of foreign travelers has changed dramatically from the moment they visit the country for the first time.</strong> <strong>The most dominant factor</strong> that affects their perception are \u201cpeople\u201d as they claim, i.e. <strong>local population</strong> whose friendliness and warmth breaks down the myths of Serbia as a warlike nation. Although \u201cpeople\u201d are on top of the list, they are closely followed by factors such as \u201cgastronomy\u201d and \u201cnice climate\u201d,<br />\nas well as price competitiveness.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34956\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-4.jpg 654w, https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafik-4-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" /></a></p>\n<p><strong>One of the significant findings is that business travelers, after they had visited the country for business purposes, showed a significant intent to visit Serbia again, only this time for leisure purposes.</strong> This research demonstrates the image-changing power of the congress industry. Besides direct and indirect economic impacts it leaves on the country\u2019s economy, the congress industry significantly contributes to the improvement of the international perception of Serbia as a nation. The conclusion from this research is perfectly aligned with the actual trend of business tourism in Serbia. <strong>Belgrade jumped from 120th to 51st position on the ICCA</strong> (International Congress and Convention Association) list from 2008 \u2013 2016 and <strong>Serbia as a country moved from 55th to 48th place internationally, as well.</strong></p>\n<p>This shows that Belgrade and Serbia are rising on the international market as a new, interesting and inspirational destination that can meet the needs of highly demanding business travelers. Finally, it is evident that, as a country, we are earning significantly from congress<br />\ntourism, but can we use congress industry as one of the key factors for positively branding our country? The authors of this study are certain we can.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Dusan Borovcanin,</em><br />\n<em>Master of Economy,</em><br />\n<em>Teaching Assistant at Singidunum University</em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Dr Rob Davidson,</em><br />\n<em>Managing Director at MICE Knowledge</em></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/congress-tourism-improves-the-international-reputation-of-serbia/\">Congress Tourism Improves the International Reputation of Serbia</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "Country and destination branding is the topic that has been attracting interest from tourism professionals for years. Nevertheless, after much research written on this matter we can conclude that there is no universal formula that could be applied in all cases.\nDusan Borovcanin, Master of Economy, Teaching Assistant at Singidunum University\nSimply said, branding a country is far more complex than branding a certain product or a service. This already complex task is additionally complicated if a country has suffered from some of the very well \u2013 known crises which affect overall tourism activities. Crises can appear in many different forms \u2013 the question is, how to rebuild the reputation of a country\nthat has suffered from crises? Some countries have tried to build their international image as a perfect place for foreign investments such as the UAE or Qatar. However, unlike other crises that affect country\u2019s image, it is civil conflicts that tend to have long-term consequences for the national brand. The real question is how we can rebuild its image and improve the perception of foreign visitors. \nHowever, a study recently done by Dr Rob Davidson, one of the most distinguished professors and consultants in MICE industry who recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at IBTM in Barcelona, and our young academic Dusan Borovcanin from Singidunum\nUniversity reveals that congress tourism can be part of the solution for improving the image of Belgrade and Serbia as tourism destination. The study involved people who visited Serbia for the first time, and whose primary motivation was to take part in a business event. As it is well-known, business travelers are not the ones who decide which destination they will visit. Usually, it is the organizers of the event that do so.\n\nFor that very reason, the authors of this study were interested in learning what was the perception of participants at business events before they came to Serbia for the first time and comparing it with their perceptions after attending their congress and experiencing\nthe destination for themselves. The results of the study presented at the annual conference of ATLAS (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education) reveal that the image of Serbia as a conflict destination still exists to some extent. The main source of this perception are mass media such as TV, newspapers and internet.\nHowever, what is encouraging is that the perception of foreign travelers has changed dramatically from the moment they visit the country for the first time. The most dominant factor that affects their perception are \u201cpeople\u201d as they claim, i.e. local population whose friendliness and warmth breaks down the myths of Serbia as a warlike nation. Although \u201cpeople\u201d are on top of the list, they are closely followed by factors such as \u201cgastronomy\u201d and \u201cnice climate\u201d,\nas well as price competitiveness.\n\nOne of the significant findings is that business travelers, after they had visited the country for business purposes, showed a significant intent to visit Serbia again, only this time for leisure purposes. This research demonstrates the image-changing power of the congress industry. Besides direct and indirect economic impacts it leaves on the country\u2019s economy, the congress industry significantly contributes to the improvement of the international perception of Serbia as a nation. The conclusion from this research is perfectly aligned with the actual trend of business tourism in Serbia. Belgrade jumped from 120th to 51st position on the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) list from 2008 \u2013 2016 and Serbia as a country moved from 55th to 48th place internationally, as well.\nThis shows that Belgrade and Serbia are rising on the international market as a new, interesting and inspirational destination that can meet the needs of highly demanding business travelers. Finally, it is evident that, as a country, we are earning significantly from congress\ntourism, but can we use congress industry as one of the key factors for positively branding our country? The authors of this study are certain we can.\nDusan Borovcanin,\nMaster of Economy,\nTeaching Assistant at Singidunum University\nDr Rob Davidson,\nManaging Director at MICE Knowledge\nThe post Congress Tourism Improves the International Reputation of Serbia appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-05-15T16:14:53+02:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-05-15T16:14:53+02:00",
            "author": {
                "name": "Milica Novak",
                "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/",
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        {
            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-hilton-belgrade-serbia/",
            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-hilton-belgrade-serbia/",
            "title": "Hotel Hilton Belgrade, Serbia",
            "content_html": "<h1>Hotel Hilton Belgrade has 242 rooms in total &#8211; 1<a href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/SEEmice-MEMBER-Gold-Small.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-27111 alignright\" src=\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/SEEmice-MEMBER-Gold-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"66\" height=\"75\" /></a>75 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 19 suites.</h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http://www.seemice.com/Hotel/hotel-hilton-belgrade\">Hotel Hilton</a></strong></em></span> caters for corporate meetings, conferences and weddings with extensive meeting facilities. Ballroom Tsar Dusan has 407 sq. m. and can welcome up to 526 guests. There are three multifunction rooms, which can be divided. The boardroom is perfect for meetings up to 14 guests. Pre-function area takes up to 244 sq. m. Beautiful garden Oasis inside the hotel is perfect for social events.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-hilton-belgrade-serbia/\">Hotel Hilton Belgrade, Serbia</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "Hotel Hilton Belgrade has 242 rooms in total &#8211; 175 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 19 suites.\nHotel Hilton caters for corporate meetings, conferences and weddings with extensive meeting facilities. Ballroom Tsar Dusan has 407 sq. m. and can welcome up to 526 guests. There are three multifunction rooms, which can be divided. The boardroom is perfect for meetings up to 14 guests. Pre-function area takes up to 244 sq. m. Beautiful garden Oasis inside the hotel is perfect for social events.\nThe post Hotel Hilton Belgrade, Serbia appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-04-24T09:23:31+02:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-04-24T09:23:31+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"
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        {
            "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/camp-breza-divcibare-become-tourist-sports-complex/",
            "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/camp-breza-divcibare-become-tourist-sports-complex/",
            "title": "Camp Breza on Divcibare to Become a Tourist Sports Complex",
            "content_html": "<h1>The building of the hotel complex will start in spring and will have over 80 rooms, a congress hall, spa and wellness center, fitness center, restaurant and a a cafe.</h1>\n<p>Former auto camp Breza was bought bu the company &#8220;Sport Agent&#8221;, which is owned by famous Serbian basketball player, Milos Teodosic, and his brother Jovan. Besides the hotel, they plan on buliding indoor sports hall, volleyball and hanball courts, four basketball courts, as well as a football field since Dejan Stankovic and Marko panteic (Serbia&#8217;s former players of the naional fotball team) joined the project.</p>\n<p>The end of the project is planned for the end of the 2019, so the first guests will stay at the complex that same year.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en/camp-breza-divcibare-become-tourist-sports-complex/\">Camp Breza on Divcibare to Become a Tourist Sports Complex</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.seebtm.com/en\">SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "The building of the hotel complex will start in spring and will have over 80 rooms, a congress hall, spa and wellness center, fitness center, restaurant and a a cafe.\nFormer auto camp Breza was bought bu the company &#8220;Sport Agent&#8221;, which is owned by famous Serbian basketball player, Milos Teodosic, and his brother Jovan. Besides the hotel, they plan on buliding indoor sports hall, volleyball and hanball courts, four basketball courts, as well as a football field since Dejan Stankovic and Marko panteic (Serbia&#8217;s former players of the naional fotball team) joined the project.\nThe end of the project is planned for the end of the 2019, so the first guests will stay at the complex that same year.\nThe post Camp Breza on Divcibare to Become a Tourist Sports Complex appeared first on SEE Business travel &amp; meetings magazine.",
            "date_published": "2018-01-11T13:43:07+01:00",
            "date_modified": "2018-01-11T13:43:07+01:00",
            "author": {
                "name": "Mirjana Novitovic",
                "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/",
                "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg"
            },
            "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milos-Teodosic-Veliko-Gradiste-1.jpg",
            "tags": [
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