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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 />

61


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 />

continued on page 10<br />

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


NORTHERNCROATIA<br />

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


NORTHERNCROATIA<br />

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 />

14 INCENTIVES & MEETINGS INTERNATIONAL NOV/DEC 2009<br />

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


NORTHERNCROATIA<br />

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 />

NOV/DEC 2009 INCENTIVES & MEETINGS INTERNATIONAL 15


<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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2. CATHEDRAL<br />

3. CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATRE<br />

4. MIMARA MUSEUM<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.

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