No. 3 / 2013 - AmCham

Members NewsThe interior of this unique landmark, which is ideally located on themain Zagreb square, has been completely rejuvenated, bringing afresh and stylish look to the hotel’s seven floors.Guest suites and rooms have also been renovated and upgradedand now include modern furniture, lighting, flat-screen high-definitionTVs, complimentary wireless internet, as well as sweet sleeperbeds with signature bedding. All newly renovated rooms also includebathrooms that feature granite surfaces and luxurious signature bathamenities.The renovation project has enhanced the entire hotel, introducingthe above mentioned novelties and a newly opened American Steak& Grill Restaurant. Hotel guests also have access to a 24-hour BusinessCenter, Fitness Center and room service.In conclusion, the fully renovated and state-of-the-art flexible indoormeeting and event space is also available for all and any businessfunctions, weddings and special events. The hotel’s on-site cateringstaff coordinates food and beverage service in premises with advancedtechnology and audiovisual equipment readily available.››› Opening of the International British School“Bright Horizons”After years of research and successful Nursery and Preschool operationsfrom 2006, the Horizons kindergarten announces continuationinto formal education through the opening of the International BritishSchool “Bright Horizons”, which will be situated at Sveti Duh 122,Zagreb, and will start to operate from September 2013.IBSZ Bright Horizons offers a developmental curriculum in line withthe UK National Curriculum, enriched with the International PrimaryCurriculum (IPC), an internationally-minded, thematic, cross-curricularteaching structure for children growing up in the 21st century.It is a comprehensive curriculum with a clear process of learning andwith specific learning goals for every subject, for personal learningand for international mindedness. The IPC is now the curriculumchoice of international and national schools in over 1,500 schools in80 countries around the world.››› DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb Hotel CollectingDonations for Firefly (Krijesnica) OrganizationHilton Worldwide is celebrating the Global Week of Service to ˝Fillthe earth with the light and warmth of hospitality˝ from October 6 to12. During the Global Week of Service, more than 4,000 hotels worldwideparticipate in activitiesto support their local communities.We, at DoubleTreeby Hilton Zagreb hotel, decidedto “lend our legs” fora good cause. We will runthe Zagreb marathon to collect donations for a Croatian organizationcalled Firefly (Krijesnica), which is an association for helping childrenand families facing malignant diseases. Our target was to run collectively200 km and receive a 100 kn donation for each kilometer. Wehave surpassed the number of kilometers and we’re now running almost300 km! We do hope we will, with your help, manage to achieveour goal with our fundraising target too. We are asking for your supportby donating to Krijesnica, and help us achieve our goal to collectEUR 2.500. There are several ways that you can make your donation:• Visit our page: www.justgiving.com/runforkrijesnica• Donate to our dedicated bank account, which is solely used for donations:HR1023400091510546268• Donate directly to Krijesnica’s bank account: Please add DTZAG-RUN in the comment field when donating• On behalf of the team at Krijesnica and DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb,thank you for your support!››› DHL Medical ExpressDHL International is providing a specialized service on the Croatianmarket - DHL MEDICAL EXPRESS, which is used for time- andtemperature-sensitive Life Science & Healthcare shipments, such asdelivery of investigational medicines, vaccines, kits and clinical suppliessafely to the desired destination. Patient samples and other returnflows from clinics are carefully delivered back to central laboratoriesfor analysis and testing. DHL MEDICAL EXPRESS can handleambient, chilled or frozen shipments, with capabilities for interceptingthese during transit. Because every situation is different, DHLExpress offers a variety of optional services and handling options tosuit clients’ needs, such as insurance, additional financial protectionbased on the value of the shipment contents, packaging, temperaturecontrolled packagingin various sizes and shapesto provide optimal contentprotection and temperaturecontrol, coolant material,dry ice or gel packsarranged at shipment originto control the contenttemperature through todelivery. DHL MEDICALEXPRESS comes with theexperience, network andcapabilities to managethe specialized transportrequirements for ContractResearch Organizations,Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticalcompanies.18 ISSUE 3/2013