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<strong>Croatia</strong>
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
With a coastline that stretches thousands of<br />
kilometers, more than 1,000 offshore islands, and<br />
where a mild Mediterranean climate eases you<br />
through the worst ravages of autumn and winter,<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>’s appeal is obvious. Throw in chocolate-box<br />
pretty Venetian old towns, whose terracotta roof<br />
tiles find themselves in the starring role of many<br />
an iconic photograph, rugged mountain ranges and<br />
melt-in-the-mouth Adriatic seafood, and the cocktail<br />
becomes even more intoxicating. Although the coast is<br />
undoubtedly the shining star of <strong>Croatia</strong> tourism, off the<br />
beaten track the country also boasts undulating hills<br />
in inland Istria, where ornate hilltop towns, great food,<br />
good domestic wine and a proliferation of black and<br />
white truffles has earned it favorable comparisons<br />
with Tuscany. In the north of the country the historic<br />
castles of the Zagorje and more rolling green hills<br />
await. The oft ignored region of Slavonia, in the east of<br />
the country, rewards a visit with the stately riverside<br />
city of Osijek and the unquashable spirit of Vukovar,<br />
which is still fighting back from the worst ravages of<br />
the Homeland War, as well as vineyards and castles of<br />
its own. First-time visitors to the country’s capital,<br />
Zagreb, quickly shrug off anachronistic images of<br />
communist era deprivations, as they are greeted by a<br />
vibrant and grand metropolis complete with all the<br />
trappings of modern day life, an attractive old town<br />
and lush green spaces. A haven for gastronomes and<br />
sun worshippers alike, <strong>Croatia</strong> is also emerging as an<br />
adventure destination. Unspoiled countryside lends<br />
itself to cycling and hiking, as well as serious<br />
mountaineering, while the expansive coastline is<br />
perfect for almost every type of water sport<br />
imaginable. The Island of Brac even hosts the annual<br />
Vanka Regule extreme sports festival. When it comes<br />
to sailing, <strong>Croatia</strong> is legendary, with myriad marinas<br />
and islands on hand up and down the coast.<br />
General Information<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Area: 56,542 sq km (21,829 sq miles)<br />
Population: 4.4 million (official estimate 2006)<br />
Capital: Zagreb<br />
Geography: A long coastal Adriatic region (narrowing<br />
as it goes north–south; the major ports being Rijeka,<br />
Pula, Zadar, Sibenik, Split and Dubrovnik) and<br />
a larger inland area (running west–east from Zagreb<br />
to the Danubian border with Serbia). <strong>Croatia</strong> has<br />
borders with Slovenia and Hungary (north), Serbia<br />
and Montenegro (east), and Bosnia-Hercegovina<br />
(southeast from Zagreb; northeast from the<br />
Adriatic coastline).<br />
Language: Croat with the Latinate alphabet, which is<br />
identical in all essential matters to Serbo-Croat.<br />
English and German are widely spoken in business<br />
and hotels.<br />
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to<br />
Saturday before last Sunday in September).<br />
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Flat and round 2- pin<br />
plugs are used.<br />
Money<br />
Currency: Kuna (HRK)<br />
Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club,<br />
MasterCard and VISA are widely accepted. ATMs<br />
are widespread.<br />
Travelers Checks: To avoid additional exchange rate<br />
charges, travelers are advised to take traveler’s<br />
checks in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros.<br />
Banking Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00AM-7:00PM,<br />
Sat 7:00AM-1:00PM.<br />
Public Holidays<br />
Apr 10 Good Friday<br />
Apr 13 Easter Monday<br />
May 1 Labor Day<br />
Jun 11 Corpus Christi<br />
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Resistance Day<br />
Jun 25 <strong>Croatia</strong>n National Day<br />
Aug 5 Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day<br />
Oct 8 Independence Day<br />
Nov 1 All Saints’ Day<br />
Dec 25 Christmas Day<br />
Dec 26 Boxing Day<br />
Jan 1 New Year’s Day<br />
Jan 6 Epiphany<br />
The end of Ramadan, while not an official public<br />
holiday, is celebrated as such by the Muslim<br />
community and some shops and businesses may be<br />
closed on this day.<br />
International Travel<br />
Air: <strong>Croatia</strong>’s national airline is <strong>Croatia</strong> Airlines (OU)<br />
(www.croatiaairlines.hr). It offers services from<br />
European cities and domestic services. All major<br />
foreign carriers have regular services to Zagreb (ZAG)<br />
airport, including Adria Airways, Aeroflot, Air France,<br />
Austrian Airlines, British Airways, CSA, KLM,<br />
Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, SAS and Swissair.<br />
Approximate flight times<br />
London to Zagreb is 2 hours 15 minutes<br />
There are no direct flights from the USA<br />
International Airports<br />
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) (Pleso International)<br />
(www.zagreb-airport.hr) is 17 km/10 miles southeast<br />
of the city. An airport bus runs to the city center (travel<br />
time 25 minutes) and taxis are also available (travel<br />
time 20 minutes).<br />
Dubrovnik (DBV) (www.airport-dubrovnik.hr) is<br />
18 km/11 miles southeast of the city (travel time<br />
30 minutes). An airport bus runs to the city.<br />
Split (SPU) (www.split-airport.hr) is 25 km/16 miles<br />
northwest of the city. An airport bus runs to the city<br />
(travel time 40 minutes).<br />
Pula (PUY) (www.airport-pula.com) is 8 km/5 miles<br />
northwest of the city. An airport bus runs to the city<br />
(travel time 15 minutes).<br />
ITALY<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Sava<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
Drava<br />
Varazdin ˘<br />
ZAGREB<br />
Virovitica<br />
HUNGARY<br />
CROATIA<br />
Osijek<br />
Porec˘ Rijeka Karlovac Vinkovci<br />
Istria Krk Plitvice<br />
Pula Cres Rab<br />
Losinj ˘<br />
Pag<br />
Gospić<br />
Troglav<br />
BOSNIA AND<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
1913m<br />
Zadar<br />
Dugi Otok<br />
Sibenik ˘<br />
ADRIATIC<br />
SEA<br />
ITALY<br />
Trogir Split<br />
Brac˘<br />
Makarska<br />
Vis Hvar Peljesac ˘<br />
Peninsula<br />
Korcula ˘<br />
Mljet<br />
Dubrovnik<br />
Palagruza<br />
K r a j i n a<br />
Una<br />
Sava<br />
D i n a r i c A l p s<br />
Danube<br />
100mls<br />
international airport<br />
200km<br />
Rijeka (RJK) (www.rijeka-airport.hr) is 27 km/17 miles<br />
from the city on the island of Krk. Buses run to the city<br />
(travel time 45 minutes).<br />
Social & Business Customs<br />
Food The Adriatic coast is renowned for the variety of<br />
seafood dishes, including scampi, prstaci (shellfish)<br />
and brodet (mixed fish stewed with rice) all cooked in<br />
olive oil and served with vegetables. In the interior,<br />
visitors should sample manistra od bobica (beans and<br />
fresh maize soup).<br />
Drink The regional wines are good. Italian expresso is<br />
also popular and cheap.<br />
Shopping Traditional handicrafts like embroidery,<br />
woodcarvings and ceramics make good souvenirs.<br />
Shopping Hours 8AM-8PM Monday to Friday;<br />
8AM-2PM Saturday.<br />
Social People normally shake hands upon meeting<br />
and leaving. Photography: Certain restrictions exist.<br />
Tipping 10% is expected in hotels, restaurants<br />
and taxis.<br />
Business <strong>Croatia</strong> tends towards formal business<br />
protocol, but this image of Western-style efficiency is<br />
often belied by the fact that things go very slowly on<br />
account of the cumbersome bureaucracy.<br />
Communication, however, is no problem as English<br />
and German are widely used as second languages.<br />
Business cards including professional or academic<br />
titles should be exchanged just after formal<br />
introductions. There are also a large number of local<br />
agents, advisers, consultants and, to a lesser extent,<br />
lawyers, willing to act for foreign companies but none<br />
should be engaged before being thoroughly checked<br />
in advance. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM.<br />
Climate<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong> has a varied climate with continental<br />
conditions in the north and Mediterranean on the<br />
Adriatic coast.<br />
SERBIA<br />
MONTENEGRO<br />
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3 Viewpoint<br />
4 newswire<br />
northern <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Costa rica<br />
18 Brazil<br />
20 Hong Kong<br />
22 singapore<br />
NOV/DEC 2009<br />
Northern <strong>Croatia</strong> Offers Planners<br />
Both 'Blue' and 'Green' Options<br />
By Richard Kern<br />
s one of world’s most popular new destinations, <strong>Croatia</strong> offers a number of enticing attractions for MICE<br />
planners and program participants. The country’s mountains, lakes, national parks and vast coastline –<br />
A including more than 1,000 islands and islets – display a broad geographical diversity, and <strong>Croatia</strong> also<br />
possesses splendid architecture, a wonderful native cuisine and a rich and colorful history. Last year alone saw more<br />
than 6,000 business meetings and conferences of all kinds throughout <strong>Croatia</strong>, and most larger hotels offer conference<br />
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CASESTUDY<br />
All Natural<br />
Ingredients:<br />
Incentive Concept<br />
Poland Organizes<br />
Award-Winning Program in Costa Rica<br />
By Nancy Mann Jackson<br />
T<br />
wice each year, HD Gerling Polska TU SA, the Polish division of a German insurance firm, presents its top agents<br />
with special incentive travel awards. Last year, the company looked to Warsaw-based Incentive Concept Poland<br />
(ICP) to organize its spring program.<br />
“The goal of the trip is to award the chosen agents, distinguish them with a special gift experienced with other<br />
employees who achieved similar results, and integrate with the company’s management,” says Krzysztof Michniewicz,<br />
General Manager of ICP. “The event is also a way of saying thank-you for the jointly accomplished success, and it<br />
motivates employees to aim for even better results in the future.”<br />
While the program certainly had solid business objectives, the main idea was to “provide participants with<br />
continued on page 16
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Blue and Green Options<br />
continued from cover<br />
halls, meeting rooms and state-of-the-art meeting support.<br />
“The MICE market is a very important travel segment for<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>,” says Nena Komarica of the <strong>Croatia</strong>n National Tourist<br />
Board. “The country offers 75 congress halls, and many of the<br />
leading hotels have been upgraded to accommodate business<br />
groups of various sizes. And with its range of great restaurants,<br />
concert halls, museums, and historic buildings that can serve as<br />
venues for a variety of group activities, <strong>Croatia</strong> really provides a<br />
unique approach for mixing business and pleasure.”<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong> wraps around Bosnia & Herzegovina like a huge letter<br />
“C” that encompasses a “Green” portion (inland mountains and<br />
plains) and a “Blue” portion (the Adriatic coast). The northern part<br />
of the country is primarily made up of the inland, green section,<br />
but the Istrian Peninsula – just a few kilometers south of Trieste Italy<br />
– borders the Adriatic, offering the lure of “The Mediterranean as<br />
it once was.” While many planners may be more familiar with the<br />
country’s southern destinations like Dubrovnik and Split, the north<br />
actually offers the best of both worlds – metropolitan sophistication<br />
and amenities less than 150 km/90 miles from picturesque, historic<br />
seaside towns and unparalleled Mediterranean cuisine.<br />
Metropolitan Sophistication<br />
Zagreb is one of the leading meeting and incentive destinations<br />
in <strong>Croatia</strong> by virtue of its excellent air, road and train connections<br />
to other European and international cities. The compact, historic<br />
downtown area, with its nine centuries of historic buildings, green<br />
parks and promenades – as well as one of the oldest outdoor cafes<br />
in Europe – is only 17 km/10.5 miles from a well-equipped modern<br />
airport.<br />
If you’re thinking of bringing a business group to Zagreb, there<br />
are any number of beautiful and historic venues you can use to host<br />
meetings, receptions, or other events to give participants a taste of<br />
continued on page 12<br />
10 INCENTIVES & MEETINGS INTERNATIONAL NOV/DEC 2009
T H E C A P I TA L O F C R O AT I A<br />
A Smart Place to Meet<br />
ZAGREB CONVENTION BUREAU tel. +385 1 4898 555 fax. +385 1 4814 340 e-mail:info@zagreb-convention.hr www.zagreb-convention.hr
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continued from page 10<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>’s history and culture. The Illyrian Hall,<br />
for instance, was built in 1838 in the classicist<br />
style by the Illyrians, an important group in the<br />
struggle for <strong>Croatia</strong>n independence. Over the<br />
years it has held society meetings, fancy balls<br />
and important political and national meetings.<br />
The <strong>Croatia</strong>n National Theater was<br />
opened by Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz<br />
Joseph I in 1895. The neo-baroque building<br />
and ornate interior is used today for important<br />
drama, ballet and operatic performances,<br />
as well as for congresses, meetings and<br />
promotional events.<br />
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The Mimara Museum, established in<br />
1987, is a modern institution situated in a<br />
neo-renaissance building also built in 1895.<br />
It is located in the city center on a beautiful<br />
square and houses one of the country’s most<br />
important art collections. Its luxurious interior<br />
rooms make it a perfect venue for exclusive<br />
meetings.<br />
Other historic meeting and event venues<br />
include the Golden Hall, with its spectacular<br />
neo-baroque hall, sculptures and frescoes<br />
by famous <strong>Croatia</strong>n artists – a perfect venue<br />
for exclusive meetings, banquets, or cocktail<br />
parties. Another possibility is the Art Pavilion<br />
– the oldest exhibition building in the Slavic<br />
south, and the only historic building that<br />
was intended from conception to hold large<br />
representative exhibits. An ideal site for<br />
meetings and receptions, it is also the place in<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong> where some of the world’s best works<br />
of art and culture are presented.<br />
Zagreb also offers its fair share of<br />
dedicated congress halls for meeting planners.<br />
The Concert and Congress Hall Vatroslav<br />
Lisinski has one large and one small hall<br />
fitted for congresses and other events and
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seats 1,800 and 300, respectively. It also<br />
offers four meeting rooms and a large foyer<br />
for receptions and other functions, and is<br />
equipped with the latest sound technology and<br />
a built-in system for simultaneous translations.<br />
The Zagreb Fair Congress Center offers<br />
numerous conference and exhibition halls and<br />
can cater large events of up to 2,000 people.<br />
It also offers state-of-the-art technology and<br />
banquet/hospitality services. The Hypo Expo<br />
XXI is part of a modern multifunction business<br />
center with a main hall that can host up to<br />
1,400 and features facilities for exhibitions,<br />
conferences, receptions and other events.<br />
Many of Zagreb’s hotels also offer meeting<br />
facilities, including the Westin, Sheraton,<br />
Four Points by Panorama, Regent Esplanade,<br />
International and Antunovi, among others,<br />
each of which has several conference halls<br />
and state-of-the-art AV technology.<br />
Rich Natural Beauty<br />
In a way, the development of tourism in Istria<br />
dates back to the days of the Roman Empire,<br />
when an amphitheatre was constructed in<br />
Pula that could hold up to 20,000 spectators<br />
– far more than the local population at the<br />
time. Throughout history, the geographical<br />
position of Istria near major land and sea<br />
routes – when combined with its mild climate,<br />
proximity to warm Mediterranean waters and<br />
the richness of its natural beauty – has made it<br />
a well-traveled destination.<br />
The coastal area of Istria – from Opatija<br />
in the east to Pula in the south to Rovinj<br />
in the west – is rich with accommodations<br />
and facilities to fit any meeting or incentive<br />
program. The total capacity in a hundred<br />
or so hotels is around continued on page 14<br />
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continued from page 13<br />
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35,000 beds, with an additional 24,000 beds in<br />
apartments.<br />
Opatija takes its name from the 14 th century<br />
Benedictine abbey around which the town was<br />
built. It has been an exclusive resort destination<br />
since the mid-1800s, when the grand Villa<br />
Angiolina was built and began to attract visitors<br />
like the Empress Maria Anna and other Austrian<br />
dignitaries. Emperor Franz Joseph also built a<br />
villa in Opatija that he used as an escape from<br />
the Austrian winters. Over time, Opatija’s coastal<br />
landscape became dotted with exclusive hotels and<br />
resorts surrounded by parks and gardens, many of<br />
which date to the 19 th century.<br />
Today Opatija is often called the “Nice of the<br />
Adriatic,” and is one of the most popular tourist<br />
destinations in <strong>Croatia</strong>, building on its reputation<br />
for attracting elite guests. The city sits at the foot<br />
of Mt. Ucka and overlooks a protected harbor<br />
and marina, making it a convenient stopping point<br />
for coastal cruises. The Grand Hotel Adriatic in<br />
Opatija has a large convention hall and can also<br />
handle a number of smaller events in its meeting<br />
facilities. The Hotel Opatija, which sits on a hillside<br />
just above the harbor, offers state-of-the-art meeting<br />
and convention facilities, as does the Hotel Milenij.<br />
The Opatija Congress Centre has facilities for 500-<br />
800 participants.<br />
On the Istrian Peninsula’s west coast, Rovinj<br />
offers one of the most romantic and atmospheric<br />
small towns in <strong>Croatia</strong>. Like Opatija, it’s also<br />
a convenient starting point for cruises taking in
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the beauty of <strong>Croatia</strong>’s Adriatic coastline.<br />
The port of Rovinj was originally built by<br />
the Romans, and over its long history was<br />
ruled by the Byzantines, the Franks and<br />
the Venetians, so it offers a lot of historical<br />
diversity, as well as fantastic beaches.<br />
Local attractions include the baroque,<br />
three-nave St. Euphemia Church, with its<br />
marble relief of St. Euphemia from the 14 th<br />
century. There are also several Renaissance<br />
and Baroque palaces in the town. And the<br />
Rovinj Town Museum houses a collection<br />
of paintings from the 16 th through the 18 th<br />
centuries, as well as a contemporary art<br />
collection. Facilities in Rovinj include the Hotel<br />
Angelo D’Oro, the Hotel Adriatic, the Park<br />
and the Valdaliso.<br />
Rovinj is also a great place to sample<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>’s special mix of island and coastal<br />
cuisine. It’s rich in fish and seafood, including<br />
prawns, calamari and shellfish. A typical<br />
dinner might include fish soup, fish stew,<br />
boiled prawns, or black and white seafood<br />
risotto. Other regional dishes include wine<br />
soup, ragout, kulen (a hot-pepper-flavored<br />
sausage), sarma (meat-stuffed cabbage leaves)<br />
and pasta and risotto dishes with truffles.<br />
For more information on meetings and<br />
incentives in <strong>Croatia</strong>, visit the <strong>Croatia</strong>n<br />
Convention & Incentive Bureau at<br />
www.htz.hr, the Zagreb Convention<br />
Bureau at www.zagreb-convention.hr,<br />
and the <strong>Croatia</strong>n National Tourist Board<br />
at http://us.croatia.hr/Home I&MI<br />
For more<br />
information<br />
on these<br />
suppliers,<br />
visit<br />
www.i-mi.com<br />
• <strong>Croatia</strong>n Convention &<br />
Incentive Bureau<br />
• Four Points Sheraton<br />
Panorama, Zagreb<br />
• Hotel <strong>Croatia</strong>, Dubrovnik<br />
• Hotel Lone, Rovinj<br />
• Sheraton Zagreb Hotel<br />
• Westin Zagreb<br />
• Zagreb Convention Bureau<br />
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<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Incentives and Meetings in <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Many of you have visited <strong>Croatia</strong> and have seen<br />
for yourselves the congress opportunities offered<br />
by our country. Even more numerous are those<br />
who have heard about it from their friends,<br />
acquaintances and business partners. And with<br />
good reason. With each passing day <strong>Croatia</strong> is<br />
becoming an increasingly attractive host to<br />
numerous congresses, meetings, sporting and<br />
cultural events and incentive trips. Everything<br />
you already knew with regard to the possibilities<br />
of the congress industry in <strong>Croatia</strong> has become<br />
even better and more varied than was previously<br />
the case. In order to enable you to keep pace<br />
with the dynamics of such changes, and to add<br />
new facilities and services to your programs, in<br />
the second issue of our catalogue we have<br />
included new capacities, as well as our new<br />
business philosophy. Professional PCA - PCO and<br />
DMC teams, organizations which combine<br />
professionalism and creativity, will be your<br />
reliable partners in shaping, improving and<br />
executing your every idea.<br />
Contact Information<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n Convention & Incentive Bureau<br />
Iblerov trg 10 – 4th floor<br />
10 000 Zagreb, <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Contact: Mr. Nik Racic, Director of CCIB<br />
Telephone: +385 1 4699 307<br />
Fax: +385 1 4557 827<br />
Email: nik.racic@htz.hr<br />
Home Page: www.htz.hr<br />
Member of: UIA, SKAL, ICCA, SITE<br />
Copyright: Dubrovnik - Damir Fabijanic<br />
Porec - Ivo Pervan, Rovinj - Nino Marcutti<br />
Convention Bureau Services<br />
The <strong>Croatia</strong>n Convention and Incentive Bureau,<br />
together with its regional offices, is available to<br />
provide all information required.<br />
Organization of inspection visits, recommending<br />
itineraries and act as the planner’s reliable guide<br />
through <strong>Croatia</strong>’s congress possibilities.<br />
Arriving in <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
The national airline company, <strong>Croatia</strong> Airlines, a<br />
regional member of the Star Alliance airlines<br />
association, links <strong>Croatia</strong> by direct flights with a range<br />
of European destinations: Amsterdam, Vienna,<br />
Brussels, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Munich, Paris,<br />
Prague, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tel Aviv, Zurich,<br />
Lisbon and Mostar.<br />
By Air From Hrs<br />
Amsterdam 1.50<br />
Frankfurt 1.20<br />
London 2.15<br />
Prague 1.35<br />
New York 8.30<br />
Washington 9.00<br />
Los Angeles 12.20
General Information<br />
Dalmatia<br />
Dalmatia extends along the central and southern parts<br />
of the Adriatic, renowned for its stone built,<br />
monument-towns such as Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Zadar,<br />
Split, Trogir and Korcula, the hometown of MarcoPolo.<br />
This is an area blessed with three national parks,<br />
numerous islands and stunning natural beauties. As<br />
many as three of Dalmatia’s cities have been entered<br />
into the UNESCO list of world heritage: Split, Trogir<br />
and Dubrovnik.<br />
Kvarner<br />
Having said Opatija, you have practically used the<br />
synonym for congress tourism. There are few places<br />
where one can, in such a small area as the Kvarner,<br />
find such an amazing variety of business<br />
opportunities. At the same time Kvarner is the cradle<br />
of <strong>Croatia</strong>n literacy, the European oasis of the griffon<br />
vulture, a home of the delectable Pag cheese and the<br />
exquisite lace of Pag.<br />
Istria<br />
A rich tourist tradition, tiny romantic towns with<br />
medieval centers, widely renowned hospitality and<br />
beautiful nature are the Istrian formula for the<br />
successful present and future of congress tourism.<br />
Here, the Brijuni archipelago has to be mentioned, one<br />
of the most beautiful national parks, but also fully<br />
equipped to be a hugely attractive and successful<br />
destination for business meetings, thus providing the<br />
best possible combination – business and pleasure.<br />
Slavonia<br />
It is the eastern-most area of <strong>Croatia</strong>. Some<br />
remember it for its endless green plains, others for its<br />
rich and wonderfully varied folk costumes and its<br />
gastronomic delicacies difficult to resist; yet by others<br />
for its thermal springs and delectable local wines.<br />
Whichever reason prompts you to organize your<br />
business meeting in Slavonia, at the very first meeting<br />
with the venue all other reasons will become crystal<br />
clear, still further enhanced by the professionalism<br />
and the warm welcome and hospitality offered by your<br />
hosts which, as experienced world travelers have<br />
confirmed, has no competition.<br />
Central <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Undulating hills, small churches perched on the<br />
peaks, vineyards with vineyard huts, romantic castles<br />
and manor houses, traditional fête sites, numerous<br />
thermal springs and small, picturesque towns - each<br />
of the central <strong>Croatia</strong> areas possesses its own<br />
peculiarities. Take the road to Hrvatsko Zagorje, not<br />
far from Zagreb. Scattered around this small area are<br />
as many as fifty or so castles, manor house and<br />
curias. Some of these have been renovated and are<br />
open to visitors.<br />
Venues For Group Events<br />
Concert and Congress Hall Vatroslav Lisinski in Zagreb was opened in 1973 and renovated in 1999. It is made<br />
up of one large and one small hall respectively, and it is fitted for congresses, meetings and other events. Here<br />
are also four meeting rooms and a large foyer set up for functions. It has an exhibition space of almost<br />
1,900 sqm/20,451 sqft and three snack bars. The large hall has more than 1,800 seats whilst the small hall holds<br />
over 300 persons. Concert and Congress Hall Vatroslav Lisinski is equipped with the latest sound technology and<br />
has a built-in system for simultaneous interpreting, as well as other up-to-date technical features. All halls are<br />
interlinked with audio, video and communication lines.<br />
Congress Centre & PCO – Zagreb Fair is a place of modern business and professional communication, and is the<br />
ideal venue for a variety of events: conventions, conferences, congresses, symposiums, business meetings, round<br />
tables, marketing presentations, press conferences, cocktail parties and gala receptions, cultural and<br />
entertainment events, concerts, theatrical performances, fashion shows, sport events. Zagreb Fair Convention<br />
Center offers a series of conference rooms, exhibition and event space that can accommodate up to 2,000 people,<br />
modern technical equipment and nearby catering facilities.<br />
Places Of Interest<br />
Zagreb The capital of the Republic of <strong>Croatia</strong> is the country’s political, economic, commercial, cultural, sports and<br />
diplomatic center. Easily accessible due to its international airport and its rail and road links, providing a range of<br />
hotel accommodations, congress halls and exceptionally attractive historic venues for meeting and receptions, the<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n capital plays host to numerous international gatherings of all kinds and sizes every year. Its oldest parts,<br />
Gradec and Kaptol, are ranked among the most beautiful and best preserved old nuclei in Europe.<br />
Opatija A small fishing village with a Benedictine Abbey, after which the town was named (abbey = opatija).<br />
Visitors will be delighted by the sumptuous beauty of the buildings and by parks providing home to plants from all<br />
over the world.<br />
Split Split’s history dates back a little less than 1,700 years. This is very likely why this structure has been on the<br />
UNESCO list of world heritage since 1979 – being regarded as the best preserved example of imperial palace<br />
architecture dating from the period of Antiquity. Split is the largest town in Dalmatia and its cultural, economic and<br />
tourist center, with six museums, three picture galleries and a theater.<br />
Dubrovnik Dubrovnik is the synonym for <strong>Croatia</strong>, the city on the UNESCO list of world heritage. Standing on the<br />
massive walls that embrace the entire city, one can enjoy a truly singular view of the town which is a tourist<br />
attraction of prime importance and fully accessible to visitors. Each house in the Old Town is a historic monument,<br />
and that is why we can mention here of only a few – the main street, known as Stradun, the Sponza Palace, the<br />
Pillar of Orlando, the Ducal Palace, the Baroque church of St. Blasius – patron saint of Dubrovnik.<br />
National Parks The Brijuni Islands, Kornati, Krka, Mljet, Paklenica, The Plitvice Lakes, Risnjak, Northern Velebit.<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Dubrovnik<br />
HOTEL CROATIA<br />
Country Rating 5*<br />
Frankopanska 10<br />
20210 Cavtat - Dubrovnik<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Tel: +385 20 475 555<br />
Fax: +385 20 478 213<br />
Email Address: msebalj@hoteli-croatia.hr<br />
Internet Home Page: http://www.hoteli-croatia.hr<br />
Rooms: 480 double/twin rooms and 7 suites<br />
Max. Group Rooms Commitment: 400<br />
Location: Situated in the town Cavtat,<br />
18 km/11 miles away from Dubrovnik<br />
Contact: Marija Sebalj,<br />
Director of Sales & Marketing<br />
Member of: HUH - Hotel Association of <strong>Croatia</strong>,<br />
UHPA - Association of <strong>Croatia</strong>n Travel Agencies, ASTA<br />
Airport: Dubrovnik International Airport<br />
5 km/3.1 miles<br />
Train: Ploce Train Station 100 km/62 miles<br />
This luxury 5-Star hotel with 35 years of tradition,<br />
beautifully positioned on a peninsula overlooking<br />
the Adriatic Sea and the ancient town Cavtat,<br />
is surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation.<br />
The world famous medieval city of Dubrovnik can<br />
be seen from some hotel terraces. Memorable<br />
gastronomic experiences await the guests in<br />
several hotel restaurants, bars and numerous<br />
salons and terraces offer myriad options for<br />
organizing unique events and receptions. Besides<br />
two natural beaches, guests can enjoy the sun<br />
at the swimming pool surrounded by the pine<br />
grove or spend a relaxing day at the health and<br />
beauty center. Hotel <strong>Croatia</strong> implemented two<br />
quality management standards during 2008:<br />
ISO 22000:2005 for preparation and serving of<br />
food and beverage, <strong>Croatia</strong>n quality management<br />
standard ISO 9001:2000. The MICE industry<br />
represented 37% of the total number of arrivals<br />
during 2008 and the hotel produced 77 successful<br />
international events.<br />
Hotel Amenities<br />
Restaurant Cavtat and à la carte restaurant Konavle,<br />
Steakhouse, coffee shop, Piano Bar, Lido snack bar &<br />
restaurant, beach restaurant, Poseidon night bar,<br />
outdoor and indoor swimming pools, 2 natural<br />
beaches, health and beauty center, fitness room,<br />
hairdresser, sport facilities: tennis courts, table tennis,<br />
beach volley-ball and French bowls.<br />
Guest Room Features<br />
All guest rooms and suites were completely renovated<br />
and redesigned in 2008 and offer balcony with table<br />
and chairs, minibar, satellite TV with hotel information<br />
program, telephone, safe deposit box, bathroom<br />
with full-size bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobe, free<br />
Internet access.<br />
Services Available to Planners<br />
1 free overnight for every 30 paying guests.<br />
Booking Instructions<br />
Email: msebalj@hoteli-croatia.hr<br />
Incentive and Meetings Packages<br />
Package / Rates p.p. in EUR Eff. Dates Rm Type Days/Nights Single Double<br />
Standard Conference 28Oct09-28Apr10 Standard 1/1 133 84<br />
& Incentive Package 28Oct09-28Apr10 Superior 1/1 149 93<br />
29Apr-15May+16-27Oct09 Standard 1/1 160 97<br />
29Apr-15May+16-27Oct09 Superior 1/1 181 108<br />
15May-30Jun+09Sep-15Oct09 Standard 1/1 181 108<br />
15May-30Jun+09Sep-15Oct09 Superior 1/1 213 125<br />
01Jul-08Sep09 Standard 1/1 209 123<br />
01Jul-08Sep09 Superior 1/1 246 142<br />
Includes 1 night accommodation, buffet breakfast, meeting room rental. Tourism tax.<br />
Themed Events<br />
Rector’s Dinner This dinner event takes place in the Franciscan Monastery in Cavtat or the Franciscan Monastery<br />
in Pridvorje. Fanfare music as a welcome, Renaissance singers Capella Ragusina during the dinner. Waiters,<br />
welcoming guests with a local aperitif, fritters and fresh figs, are dressed in special costumes. Round tables are<br />
decorated with candles, local flowers, specially designed menu on parchment paper and a flag of the Rector of<br />
Konavle. While the guests drink their aperitif, the host (dressed as Rector) invites the guests to take their seats.<br />
Menu at EUR 99 per person, EUR 23 per person for half bottle fine wine (Malvasija white, Plavac or Merlot), the<br />
aperitif, EUR 6 per person for the appetizers figs and fritters, EUR 3,500 for the music (fanfare group and Capella<br />
Ragusina, alternative folklore Cilipi).<br />
Conference and Event Facilities<br />
Eight conference halls with 30 to 850 seating capacities, supported by the latest audio-visual equipment, business<br />
center, Internet corner, wireless Internet free of charge, large exhibition area. Reception and cocktail facilities,<br />
banqueting and catering options available.<br />
Room Name Total Area Theatre Classroom “U” Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet<br />
in Sq.Feet<br />
Sq.Meters<br />
Congress Hall Ragusa 6782/630 850 550 100 120 1000 450<br />
Congress Hall Bobara 2120/197 200 120 33 35 150 120<br />
Salon Orlando 3940/366 170 110 50 50 200 100<br />
Salon Sipun 957/87 60 30 25 28 40 20<br />
Salon Libertas 1077/100 80 30 30 30 100 80<br />
Salon 5 474/44 30 15 15 18 — —<br />
Salon 6 550/50 45 22 15 20 — —<br />
Salon 7 550/50 45 22 15 20 — —<br />
Additional Information<br />
Credit Cards/Travelers & Personal Checks<br />
American Express, VISA, Diners Club, MasterCard.<br />
Travelers Checks accepted<br />
Service Not included in Package<br />
Taxes Included in Package
Incentive and Meetings Packages<br />
Package / Rates p.p. in EUR Eff. Dates Rm Type Days/Nights Single Double<br />
24 Hour Conference Package All Year Standard 1/1 301 201<br />
Includes 1 night accommodation, breakfast buffet style, welcome drink, air-conditioned conference room,<br />
standard technical equipment (projection screen, microphone sound system with wireless microphone, laser<br />
pointer, audio recorder), pens and notepads, 2 coffee breaks with tea, coffee and cookies, business lunch<br />
(3-course menu or buffet), 1 dinner (3-course menu or buffet). Service and taxes.<br />
24 Hour Incentive Package All Year Standard 1/1 252 152<br />
Includes 1 night accommodation, breakfast buffet style, welcome drink, 1 dinner buffet, use of fitness center,<br />
indoor and outdoor swimming pool, animation team disposal, free entrance to museum Batana. Service and taxes.<br />
Themed Events<br />
Detailed Themed Events will be available closer to the opening date. Following are already some ideas for your<br />
group’s activities: if you are planning to hold your business meetings in a unique surrounding characterized by a<br />
synergy of authentic Mediterranean atmosphere and exceptional standards of services and facilities, Maistra,<br />
a renowned and successful tourist company, will be your attentive host. The Hotel Lone is located at the edge<br />
of the gorgeous hundred-year-old forest preserve, Zlatni Rt., only a pleasant few minutes walk from the center<br />
of Rovinj. Rovinj is one of the most developed tourist locations in <strong>Croatia</strong> known by it’s beautiful surroundings and<br />
historic heritage. It allows you to combine your successful meeting with a variety of opportunities like visiting<br />
St. Euphemia’s Church, Baroque Archway - Balbijev luk, Town Museum, The Batana Museum, Zlatni rt - Punta<br />
Corrente forest, Palud Swamp – ornithological reserve, Andrew’s Island and many more.<br />
Conference and Event Facilities<br />
The Hotel Lone’s new conference center is one of the largest and most modern along the Adriatic coast and its<br />
main auditorium has a capacity for up to 700 participants. All halls are equipped with the latest technology and<br />
enable the flawless flow of even the most demanding of business events. Hotel Lone offers ideal places for<br />
welcome receptions, gala dinners and banquets.<br />
Room Name Total Area Theatre Classroom “U” Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet<br />
in Sq.Feet<br />
Sq.Meters<br />
Central Conference Hall 5358/498 600 300 100 120 700 500<br />
Conference Room I 1388/129 100 60 40 40 150 80<br />
Conference Room II 316/57 60 30 30 30 70 50<br />
VIP Lounge 764/71 — — — 40 — —<br />
Executive Boardroom 764/41 — — — 40 — —<br />
Business Lounge 699/65 — — — 40 — —<br />
Additional Information<br />
Credit Cards/Travelers & Personal Checks<br />
American Express, Diners Club, VISA, MasterCard<br />
Service Included in Packages<br />
Taxes Included in Packages<br />
HOTEL LONE<br />
Country Rating 5*<br />
A. Smareglia<br />
52210 Rovinj<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Tel: +385 52 800 250<br />
Fax: +385 52 800 215<br />
Email Address:<br />
mice@maistra.hr<br />
Internet Home Page:<br />
http://www.maistra.com<br />
Rooms: 253<br />
Max. Group Rooms Commitment: 241<br />
Location: In a forest next to the sea.<br />
Contact: Mrs. Vlatka Buljan, MICE Manager<br />
and Mrs. Monica Marich, MICE Manager<br />
Affiliation: Maistra<br />
Airport: Pula Airport 38 km/24 miles<br />
Train: Kanfanar train station 22 km/14 miles<br />
OPENING 2010 - Skillfully hidden within the<br />
green heart of Rovinj, Hotel Lone is a magnificent<br />
example of architecture respecting natural<br />
landscapes. Its unique blend of comfort and<br />
luxury is a masterpiece of modern design. The<br />
hotel is embraced by forests and faces the sea. Its<br />
essence is like that of a luxury ship that has<br />
carefully anchored without damaging the natural<br />
harmony of its surroundings. It is simple,<br />
minimalist, and purely elegant. With our<br />
surrounding beautiful terraces and abundance of<br />
Mediterranean vegetation, and with Hotel Lone’s<br />
manicured beaches close by, we heartedly<br />
welcome you and readily await all of our guests.<br />
Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience<br />
provided by the unique atmosphere of this<br />
luxury hotel.<br />
Hotel Amenities<br />
Hotel restaurant, a la carte restaurant, Jazz Bar,<br />
Brasserie Bar, Lobby Bar, Night Bar, Terrace Bar,<br />
Conference Bar, wellness, whirlpool, massage, sauna,<br />
beauty center, outdoor pool, indoor pool, various sport<br />
amenities, fitness, entertainment programs.<br />
Guest Room Features<br />
241 rooms, 11 apartments, 1 presidential apartment,<br />
rooms for handicapped persons and rooms for<br />
non-smokers available, direct-dial telephone line,<br />
air-conditioning, satellite and Pay TV, minibar, in-room<br />
safe, smoke detectors, wireless Internet access,<br />
hairdryer, bathtub and separate shower, terrace.<br />
Services Available to Planners<br />
The conference center’s main auditorium has a<br />
capacity for up of 700 participants and has wireless<br />
LAN. The business center is equipped with high-speed<br />
Internet access, color printer, copy service, translation<br />
services, secretarial service, multiple catering<br />
facilities, and welcome desk in the hotel lobby.<br />
Booking Instructions<br />
Directly with the MICE department<br />
Mrs. Vlatka Buljan Tel +385 52 800 284<br />
Fax +385 52 800 383 and/or Mrs. Monica Marich<br />
Tel +385 52 800 390 Fax +385 52 813 497<br />
Email: mice@maistra.hr<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Rovinj
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Zagreb<br />
About Zagreb<br />
Zagreb, the capital of <strong>Croatia</strong>, is situated in the<br />
heart of Europe. It has excellent transport links via<br />
air, road and train. Zagreb is both old and youthful.<br />
Two in one, the present resides within the past<br />
which has been written for over 9 centuries and<br />
can be found inside museums, in historical<br />
monuments and along city streets. Zagreb is<br />
Europe’s biggest outdoor café, always hospitable<br />
and open-hearted! It offers exclusive hotels and<br />
congress centers, period buildings, theaters,<br />
museums, restaurants and nearby getaways.<br />
Zagreb has proven to be a great host to many<br />
international congresses, corporate meetings,<br />
cultural and sporting events in the past. It is a<br />
place where true professionalism is combined<br />
with an honest and open heart. Zagreb has been<br />
the foundation from which many excellent<br />
scientists and artists have ventured out into the<br />
world. The city is the starting-point of many<br />
memorable travels and memories. Its green<br />
surroundings and fantastic connection to the<br />
scenic Adriatic coastline, by both air and highway<br />
await you.<br />
Contact Information<br />
Zagreb Convention Bureau<br />
Kaptol 5<br />
10 000 Zagreb, <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Contact: Mr. Drazen Hochecker, Director<br />
Telephone: +385 1 48 98 555<br />
Fax: +385 1 48 14 340<br />
Email: info@zagreb-convention.hr<br />
Internet Home Page:<br />
http://www.zagreb-convention.hr<br />
Member of: ICCA, European Cities Marketing<br />
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3. CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATRE<br />
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5. ART PAVILLION<br />
6. MAIN SQUARE<br />
7. COMEDY THEATRE<br />
9. CABLE CAR<br />
Draskoviceva<br />
SALATA<br />
Draskoviceva<br />
Drzislavova<br />
Vlaska<br />
Branimirova<br />
Marticeva<br />
Zvonimirova Subiceva<br />
Drziceva<br />
10. CATHARINA CHURCH<br />
11. THE TOWER OF LOTRSKAK<br />
12. CENTRAL PARK - ZRINJEVAC<br />
Convention Bureau Services<br />
Provides assistance to conference organizers and<br />
gives free and impartial advice in event planning;<br />
complimentary venue finding service, bidding<br />
documents, fam and inspection trips, suggestions<br />
for PCO’s or DMC’s, suggestions for social and<br />
partners’ programs, pre & post tours, provision of<br />
promotional materials.<br />
Arriving in Zagreb<br />
Zagreb International Airport, located 16 km/10 miles<br />
from the city center, is served by 12 airlines, flying to<br />
and from 31 European cities with connections to all<br />
overseas destinations. Shuttle buses connect airport<br />
with city air terminal on hourly basis.<br />
By Air From Hrs<br />
London 2.00<br />
Frankfurt 1.30<br />
Brussels 1.44<br />
Zurich 1.00<br />
Vienna 0.50<br />
Paris 1.30<br />
By Train To Hrs<br />
Vienna 6.25<br />
Munich 8.38<br />
Venice 6.38<br />
Budapest 5.39
Public Transportation<br />
Buses<br />
Zagreb has an extensive tram and bus transportation<br />
system, as well as radio taxi services. Day ticket valid<br />
for trams and buses 25 kn.<br />
Taxis<br />
Taxi Tel +385 (0) 60 800 800. Taxi fares are indicated<br />
on taximeters, but there are surcharges for service<br />
outside city limits.<br />
General Information<br />
Arts/Theaters<br />
The <strong>Croatia</strong>n National Theatre (1895) is the<br />
outstanding example of <strong>Croatia</strong>n baroque and has<br />
been home to the opera, ballet and drama with many<br />
famous artists, among them opera diva Ruza Pospis<br />
Baldani and conductor Vjekoslav Sutej.<br />
The Lisinski Concert Hall is the center of Zagreb’s<br />
musical life and home of the Zagreb Philharmonic<br />
Orchestra and world known Zagreb Soloists. Names<br />
like London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ivo Pogorelic,<br />
Zubin Mehta, Jose Carreras, Montserrat Caballé,<br />
Mstislav Rostopovich, Fats Domino, Tina Turner have<br />
performed here.<br />
The Komedija Theatre with operetta, musical<br />
comedies, rock and pop operas gives an additional<br />
flair. The current hits are The Last Night of Giacomo<br />
Casanova, With Love, Janis, Chicago, The Full Monty<br />
and others.<br />
Museums<br />
The Art Pavilion is the oldest exhibition building in<br />
the Slavic south and the only purpose built venue with<br />
the intention of holding large, industry events. The first<br />
mention of it being used as an art pavilion was in<br />
1895 by the <strong>Croatia</strong>n painter Vlaho Bukovac, the most<br />
influential artist in fine arts and culture at the end of<br />
the 19th century.<br />
Zagreb City Museum was founded by the<br />
Brotherhood of <strong>Croatia</strong>n Dragon in 1907. Numerous<br />
museum collections represent an endless source of<br />
research and represent the way of Zagreb life<br />
throughout its long history to present day.<br />
The Museum of Arts and Crafts is one of the oldest<br />
of its kind and boasts the largest collection in <strong>Croatia</strong><br />
of furniture, textiles, ceramics, photography, old<br />
musical instruments, etc.<br />
The Mimara Museum and Art Gallery houses a<br />
magnificent art collection which was donated by Ante<br />
T. Mimara. The 42 exhibition halls contain 3,750<br />
works of art: paintings (by Raphael, Rubens,<br />
Rembrandt - to name but a few), drawings,<br />
sculptures, glass, porcelain, and much more.<br />
Sport/Leisure<br />
Zagreb is well-known for the number of parks, lakes<br />
and green areas with many sport facilities (Jarun<br />
Lake, tennis courts, swimming pools, sport halls). The<br />
greatest park is Maksimir with a zoo. Special<br />
attraction is the cable car connecting the city with the<br />
top of the Medvednica mountain (1,035 m).<br />
Shopping<br />
One can find many attractive products, ranging from<br />
world famous designer shops to very special domestic<br />
products (like Croata ties), in short - there is always<br />
something of interest for the visitor as he strolls<br />
around pedestrian zones of the Lower City.<br />
Venues For Group Events<br />
Concert and Congress Hall V. Lisinski The music shrine of Zagreb is eminently suitable for conventions,<br />
exhibitions and related events. The large hall seats 1,860 guests, the small hall seats 300 guests, plus several<br />
modern and well equipped smaller halls. Receptions up to 2,000 guests.<br />
The National House “Illyrian Hall” has the most beautiful classicist interior in Zagreb and was built in 1838, now<br />
completely restored. If you need an exceptional atmosphere, this is the right place. Reception capacity for 300<br />
guests, theater style 220 guests.<br />
The Golden Hall Neo-baroque hall with frescoes and sculptures by some of the best <strong>Croatia</strong>n craftsmen of the<br />
period. The unique atmosphere is ideal for exclusive meetings and banquets. The hall seats theater style 100<br />
guests and for reception 140 guests.<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n National Theatre Offers special services for opening ceremonies or plenary sessions. Special<br />
performances can be negotiated. Auditorium seats 800 guests. Capacities for receptions are 700 guests and for<br />
banquets 300 guests.<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n State Archives Built in 1913 this venue is one of the most beautiful art-deco buildings in <strong>Croatia</strong>, a<br />
successful combination of early art-deco and modern European architecture. The place, filled with rich works of art<br />
(paintings, reliefs, chandeliers and desk lamps, as well as decorative objects and furniture) is ideal for holding business<br />
meetings as well as top-class events where the beauty of the venue itself will be an additional tool for success.<br />
Zagreb Fair Built in 1909, this building has one of the oldest congress halls in this part of Europe. It offers numerous<br />
conference and exhibition halls and has the potential to cater for larger events with a capacity of 2,000 seats.<br />
Hypo Expo XXI is a multi-functional, modern, state-of-the-art conference and exhibition center with a total size<br />
of 3,500 sqm/37,678 sqft, situated in the Hypo Centre at the corner of Slavonska avenue and Marohnic Street in<br />
Zagreb. The main hall of the conference and event center can host up to 1,000 delegates in theater style. It has<br />
also the ideal infrastructure for small exhibitions, conferences and events and can be used for a variety of<br />
purposes and individual requirements.<br />
Places Of Interest<br />
The Cathedral St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its two neo-gothic towers dominates the city. Its present form<br />
dates from 19th century, although the cathedral dates from the 12th century. The cathedral treasury houses<br />
invaluable works of art.<br />
Funicular Attractive cable car links the Upper and Lower Town. It has only one stop and gives to the visitor a very<br />
special view of the city.<br />
Lotrscak Tower The best preserved object of the earlier Old Town fortifications built in the 13th century. A shot<br />
from a cannon from the Tower marks noontime every day.<br />
The Stone Gate The only completely preserved medieval gate of the Upper Town fortifications. Nowadays a<br />
chapel where you can light a candle under the baroque altar in thanks to the Mother of God of the Stone Gate.<br />
St. Mark’s Square Central square of the Upper Town, named after St. Mark’s Church with its colorful roof<br />
representing the historic coats of arms of Zagreb and <strong>Croatia</strong>. <strong>Croatia</strong>n Parliament and the Government of the<br />
Republic of <strong>Croatia</strong> are located on the square.<br />
St. Catherine Church The most beautiful baroque church in <strong>Croatia</strong>, situated on the Catherine Square, built by the<br />
Jesuits in the 17th century.<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Zagreb
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Zagreb<br />
FOUR POINTS BY<br />
SHERATON<br />
PANORAMA<br />
ZAGREB<br />
Country Rating 4*<br />
Trg Kresimira Cosica 9<br />
10 000 Zagreb<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Tel: +385 1 3658 333<br />
Fax: +385 1 3092 657<br />
Email Address: fourpoints.zagreb@fourpoints.com<br />
Internet Home Page:<br />
http://www.fourpoints.com/zagreb<br />
Rooms: 280<br />
Max. Group Rooms Commitment: 250<br />
Location: In the expanding business center<br />
of Zagreb, adjacent to sports facilities<br />
Contact: Mr. Antun Lojic, Director of Sales<br />
Affiliation: Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc.<br />
Airport: Zracna luka Pleso 19 km/11.8 miles<br />
Train: Zeljeznicki kolodvor 2.5 km/1.6 miles<br />
Four Points by Sheraton Panorama Hotel Zagreb is<br />
located in the heart of the expanding business<br />
center of Zagreb. The hotel offers a full-service<br />
experience for people who want to pay less, not<br />
get less. Our newly refurbished guest rooms are<br />
designed to offer modern comfort to all our<br />
guests. All 230 guest rooms and 50 suites,<br />
including rooms for the physically challenged, are<br />
air-conditioned and fully equipped to meet<br />
expectations of our guests and in compliance with<br />
modern standards of hotel industry. An ideal hotel<br />
for both leisure and business travelers.<br />
Hotel Amenities<br />
Free of charge Internet access in all guest rooms,<br />
public areas and meeting rooms, 280 modern rooms,<br />
1 restaurant offers delicious local and international<br />
gastronomic specialties, lobby bar, sport facilities<br />
nearby, retail outlets, cafés and other places of<br />
interest. Zagreb’s central sport facility, Dom Sportova,<br />
which hosts numerous sporting and cultural events,<br />
is located just adjacent to the hotel.<br />
Guest Room Features<br />
Air-conditioning with individual climate control, city<br />
or mountain view, handicaped accessible rooms,<br />
connecting rooms, broadband Internet access<br />
in all rooms (free of charge), voicemail, TV, satellite<br />
and cable channels, Pay TV, sprinklers, room<br />
service, minibar, in-room safe, iron and ironing<br />
board, hairdryer.<br />
Services Available to Planners<br />
Our professional and dedicated team will ensure the<br />
successful outcome of your event and will gladly<br />
assist with every detail and requirement.<br />
Booking Instructions<br />
Direct with hotel Sales Office<br />
Tel +385 1 3658 453/415/402 or<br />
Email: fourpoints.zagreb@fourpoints.com<br />
Website: www.fourpoints.com/zagreb<br />
Incentive and Meetings Packages<br />
Package / Rates p.p. in EUR Eff. Dates Rm Type Days/Nights Single Double<br />
Conference/Incentive Group<br />
Package (Grand Ballroom)<br />
All Year Deluxe 1/1 150* 100*<br />
Includes 1 night accommodation with buffet breakfast, meeting room rental, mineral water in the meeting room,<br />
audio-visual equipment, technical support, flipcharts and stationery, welcome coffee, 2 coffee breaks,<br />
international buffet lunch with 1 beverage. Service and taxes. *Minimum rates<br />
Day Delegate Package<br />
EUR 50 per person<br />
All Year — — — —<br />
Includes Meeting room rental, mineral water in the meeting room, audio-visual equipment, technical support,<br />
flipcharts and stationery, welcome coffee, 2 coffee breaks, international buffet lunch with 1 beverage. Service and taxes.<br />
Themed Events<br />
Plan your event with ease and book the date at Four Points by Sheraton Panorama Hotel Zagreb. Just prepare your<br />
list of attendees and our professional staff will gladly help you with every detail you may require.<br />
Conference and Event Facilities<br />
Our refurbished meeting rooms have been fully adapted and offer flexible solutions for any event: conferences,<br />
business meetings, presentations, seminars, cocktails and other events. They are air-conditioned and fully<br />
equipped with sprinklers and fire protection system. Wi-Fi Internet access in every meeting room and our standard<br />
technical equipment complete our congress facilities. Together with our proficient services, we provide the ideal<br />
ambiance for your events.<br />
Room Name Total Area Theatre Classroom “U” Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet<br />
in Sq.Feet<br />
Sq.Meters<br />
Grand Ballroom I* 2734/254 250 120 50 50 250 180<br />
Grand Ballroom II 1539/143 150 80 40 30 150 100<br />
Grand Ballroom I & II 4274/397 400 200 80 60 400 280<br />
Kaptol* 3768/350 300 150 80 70 300 180<br />
Kaptol I* 2239/208 180 90 50 50 180 100<br />
Kaptol II* 1529/142 120 60 35 30 130 80<br />
Zagreb* 2035/189 150 80 50 40 150 100<br />
Gric* 936/86 80 40 25 20 80 50<br />
Zagreb, Gric* 2960/275 250 120 60 50 250 160<br />
Camellia* 646/60 50 30 30 25 50 40<br />
Fortuna* 678/63 50 30 30 25 50 40<br />
* meeting rooms with natural daylight<br />
Additional Information<br />
Credit Cards/Travelers & Personal Checks<br />
American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club<br />
Service Included in Packages<br />
Taxes Included in Packages. City Tax approximately<br />
EUR 1 per person/day not included.
Incentive and Meetings Packages<br />
Package / Rates p.p. in EUR Eff. Dates Rm Type Days/Nights Single Double<br />
Stay Connected All Year Deluxe 1/1 200* 140*<br />
Conference/Incentive Group Package (Grand Ballroom)<br />
Includes 1 night accommodation with buffet breakfast, meeting room rental, mineral water in the meeting room,<br />
audio-visual equipment, technical support, flipcharts and stationery, welcome coffee, 2 coffee breaks,<br />
international buffet lunch with 1 beverage included. Service and taxes. *Minimum rates<br />
Themed Events<br />
Your event at Sheraton Zagreb Hotel can take whatever form you wish, from an intimate dinner or a lavish<br />
reception in our Grand Ballroom featuring specially selected delicacies prepared and served to your liking.<br />
Whatever the size, our professional staff will tailor every detail according to your wishes providing personal<br />
touches and personalized services. It is our objective to ensure that your event is really unforgettable and the<br />
one you required.<br />
Conference and Event Facilities<br />
Find inspiration in our extensive meeting space. 13 meeting rooms and the 617 sqm/6,642 sqft Grand Ballroom<br />
are just what you need to plan a successful and memorable business event. Smaller function rooms can be<br />
transformed with ease and grace to host business encounters and presentations or formal banquets and cocktail<br />
parties, all with the same great service and efficiency. A highly professional and friendly team is on hand to provide<br />
you with superior service and ensure the most successful function fulfilling all the guest needs.<br />
Room Name Total Area Theatre Classroom “U” Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet<br />
in Sq.Feet<br />
Sq.Meters<br />
Grand Ballroom 6641/617 650 250 150 — 800 450<br />
GBR Section A 1830/170 150 70 60 — 100 80<br />
GBR Section B 3143/292 350 150 80 — 200 150<br />
GBR Section C 1615/150 90 60 40 — 80 60<br />
Split* 172/16 10 8 — 10 12 10<br />
Dubrovnik* 366/34 20 15 16 16 20 16<br />
Opatija* 344/31 20 15 16 16 20 16<br />
Pula* 398/37 25 18 18 18 25 18<br />
Split, Dubrovnik* 538/50 40 25 25 25 25 25<br />
Opatija, Pula* 732/68 65 40 40 40 50 40<br />
Zagreb* 549/51 — — — 25 — 25<br />
Berlin* 194/18 6 6 — 6 10 10<br />
Paris* 237/22 6 6 — 6 10 10<br />
Madrid* 366/34 16 12 12 14 16 14<br />
London 430/40 18 12 14 16 20 16<br />
Milano 323/30 14 12 10 12 16 12<br />
*meeting rooms with natural daylight<br />
Additional Information<br />
Credit Cards/Travelers & Personal Checks<br />
American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club<br />
Service Included in Package<br />
Taxes Included in Package. City Tax approximately<br />
1 EUR per person/day not included.<br />
SHERATON<br />
ZAGREB HOTEL<br />
Country Rating 5*<br />
Kneza Borne 2<br />
10 000 Zagreb<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Tel: +385 1 455 3535<br />
Fax: +385 1 455 3035<br />
Email Address:<br />
sheraton.zagreb@sheraton.com<br />
Internet Home Page:<br />
http://www.sheraton.com/zagreb<br />
Rooms: 306<br />
Max. Group Rooms Commitment: 280<br />
Location: City center<br />
Contact: Ms. Morana Rabatic, Director of Sales<br />
Affiliation: Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc.<br />
Awards: Best Continental 5-Star Hotel 2006 by<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n Hotelier Association & <strong>Croatia</strong>n Chambers<br />
of Commerce<br />
Airport: Zracna luka Pleso Airport 17 km/10.6 miles<br />
Train: Zeljeznicki kolodvor 0.5 km/0.3 miles<br />
Located in the city center, Sheraton Zagreb Hotel<br />
is just a stroll away from the main attractions.<br />
Offering easy access to the city’s main points<br />
of interest and close to public transport, we are<br />
the hotel of choice for business and leisure<br />
travelers, as well as a favorite venue for numerous<br />
conferences, meetings, and events. Our 306 rooms<br />
and suites are bright, spacious and elegantly<br />
appointed with a personal and inviting<br />
atmosphere and every modern in-room<br />
convenience awaits our guests. We look forward<br />
to making you feel comfortable and connected<br />
while you explore the local sights, take care of<br />
important business, or simply relax at the<br />
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel.<br />
Hotel Amenities<br />
Free of charge Internet access in all guest rooms,<br />
public areas and meeting rooms, 2 restaurants,<br />
2 bars, Link@Sheraton@ , 24-hour concierge,<br />
multilingual staff, business center with high-speed<br />
Internet connection, health and fitness club, indoor<br />
heated pool, garage, car rental desk, beauty and hair<br />
salon, safety deposit box, laundry and dry-cleaning<br />
service, newsstand.<br />
Guest Room Features<br />
306 rooms and suites, Sweet Sleeper@ bed,<br />
Travelite@ , rooms for disabled, in-room safe,<br />
voicemail, high-speed Internet in all guest rooms<br />
(free of charge), tea/coffee maker, bathrobes, iron and<br />
ironing board, hairdryer, refreshment center, free<br />
access to pool and gym.<br />
Services Available to Planners<br />
Star Meeting Concierge offers the highest level of<br />
personalized service, taking care of every request, no<br />
matter how big or small in the timeliest, most efficient<br />
manner. A professional banquet team is available for<br />
organization of indoor and outdoor events.<br />
Booking Instructions<br />
Direct with the hotel’s Group & Events Office<br />
Tel +385 1 4599 104/105/106 or<br />
Email: sheraton.zagreb@sheraton.com<br />
Website: www.sheraton.com/zagreb<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Zagreb
<strong>Croatia</strong> / Zagreb<br />
Country Rating 5*<br />
Izidora Krsnjavoga 1<br />
10 000 Zagreb<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong><br />
Tel: +385 1 4892 000<br />
Fax: +385 1 4892 001<br />
Email Address:<br />
westin.zagreb@westin.com<br />
Internet Home Page:<br />
http://www.westin.com/zagreb<br />
Rooms: 378<br />
Max. Group Rooms Commitment: 330<br />
Location: City center, within walking distance to the<br />
central square, adjacent to the Mimara Museum and<br />
National Theater<br />
Contact: Mr. Mario Susak,<br />
Executive Assistant General Manager<br />
Affiliation: Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc.<br />
Awards: Best Continental 5-Star Hotel by<br />
<strong>Croatia</strong>n Hotelier Association & <strong>Croatia</strong>n Chamber<br />
of Commerce 2007<br />
Airport: Zracna luka Pleso Airport 17 km/10.6 miles<br />
Train: Zeljeznicki kolodvor 1.5 km/0.9 miles<br />
Ideally positioned in the city center and<br />
surrounded by major cultural attractions, The<br />
Westin Zagreb will extend to you unmistakable<br />
luxury. Discover <strong>Croatia</strong>n charm and elegance in<br />
all of our 378 modern guest rooms and suites and<br />
enjoy our outstanding service. The Westin Zagreb<br />
will provide the ultimate experience you are sure<br />
to remember.<br />
Hotel Amenities<br />
Free of charge Internet access in guest rooms, public<br />
areas and meeting rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars,<br />
24-hour concierge, Service Express®, multilingual<br />
staff, business center, health and fitness club, indoor<br />
heated pool, outside parking and garage, car rental<br />
desk, beauty and hair salon, safety deposit box,<br />
laundry and dry-cleaning service, newsstand, Wi-Fi<br />
in public areas and meeting rooms.<br />
Guest Room Features<br />
378 rooms and suites (mountain view rooms<br />
available; rooms for the disabled), renowned Heavenly<br />
Bed ® , Heavenly Shower ® , high-speed Internet access<br />
in all guest rooms, workstation, voicemail system,<br />
in-room safe, coffee/tea maker, refreshment center,<br />
24-hour room service, bathrobe and bathroom<br />
amenities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.<br />
Services Available to Planners<br />
Our professional staff will assist you in coordinating all<br />
technical, production or service related requirements,<br />
whether it is state-of-the-art equipment, a working<br />
lunch menu or lavish buffet.<br />
Booking Instructions<br />
THE WESTIN<br />
ZAGREB<br />
Groups & Events Office<br />
Tel +385 1 4892 019/021/022/025 or<br />
Email: westin.zagreb@westin.com<br />
Website: www.westin.com/zagreb<br />
Incentive and Meetings Packages<br />
Package / Rates p.p. in EUR Eff. Dates Rm Type Days/Nights Single Double<br />
Full Day Conference and<br />
Incentive Group Package*<br />
All Year Deluxe 1/1 200** 140**<br />
Includes 1 night accommodation with buffet breakfast, meeting room rental, mineral water in the meeting room,<br />
audio-visual equipment, technical support, flipcharts and stationery, welcome coffee, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch<br />
with 1 beverage per person. Service and taxes.<br />
*200+ persons in Crystal Ballroom or 50-200 persons in Panorama meeting room **Minimum rate<br />
Day Delegate Package<br />
EUR 65 per person<br />
All Year — — — —<br />
Includes Meeting room rental, mineral water in the meeting room, audio-visual equipment, technical support,<br />
flipcharts and stationery, welcome coffee, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch with 1 beverage per person. Service<br />
and taxes.<br />
Themed Events<br />
Plan your perfect event at the Westin Zagreb. Have a grand celebration in our Crystal Ballroom or opt for<br />
tailor-made events on our 17th floor boasting a magnificent view of the city. The gentle wash of natural lighting<br />
and spectacular panoramic view add another dimension, providing a more intimate setting for your event.<br />
With beautiful flower arrangements, delightful cuisine, spacious venues, every detail of your event will be carefully<br />
selected to reflect your requirements.<br />
Conference and Event Facilities<br />
Room Name Total Area Theatre Classroom “U” Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet<br />
in Sq.Feet<br />
Sq.Meters<br />
Crystal Ballroom 7567/703 800 350 200 — 1000 560<br />
Crystal Ballroom 2/3 4553/423 450 200 150 — 600 300<br />
Crystal Ballroom 1/3 3014/280 250 120 80 — 300 150<br />
Maksimir 958/89 70 50 40 25 80 60<br />
Zrinjevac 549/51 30 25 20 20 25 20<br />
Tuskanac 527/49 30 25 20 20 30 25<br />
Zrinjevac, Tuskanac 1076/100 80 50 40 40 100 60<br />
Zelengaj 355/33 15 10 16 16 20 12<br />
Jelenovac 420/39 20 15 18 18 25 18<br />
Gradec* 420/33 — — — 16 — 16<br />
Panorama* 2799/260 220 100 80 — 200 180<br />
Opera* 2691/250 150 80 40 — 180 130<br />
Sljeme* 248/23 12 9 — 10 15 10<br />
Jarun* 279/26 12 9 — 10 15 10<br />
Ouverture* 753/70 70 30 40 40 80 50<br />
*meeting rooms with natural daylight<br />
Additional Information<br />
Credit Cards/Travelers & Personal Checks<br />
American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club<br />
Service Included in Packages<br />
Taxes Included in Packages. City Tax approximately<br />
1 EUR person/day not included.