ITB Berlin News 2019 - Day 1 Edition

SPECIAL FEATURE
CITY BREAKS
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ADVERTORIAL
The “Best Experience
in Europe”
Many travellers describe
Ljubljana as the hidden gem of
Europe. The city offers a number
of experiences, which we can
hardly imagine anywhere else.
The Moustache Tour has been
selected as the best experience in
Europe in 2018 (selection made by
the EasyJet Traveller Magazine). It
follows the footsteps of the three
most important men in Ljubljana’s
culture – Cankar, Plečnik and
Jakopič.
Residents, as well as numerous
visitors, claim Ljubljana is the
city tailored for anyone. Despite
being classified as a mediumsized
European city, it preserves
the friendliness of a smaller town,
while offering everything found in
large capitals. Ljubljana is located
half way between Vienna and
Venice.
Its ancient city centre can easily
be travelled around on foot. Its
architecture was distinctively
influenced by the famous Jože
Plečnik, giving the city, which was
the place of his birth, a permanent
seal, similar to Gaudi in Barcelona.
Ljubljana is also unmistakably
marked by medieval, Baroque and
Secession elements. The most
recognizable symbols of Ljubljana
are the dragons of the Dragon
Bridge protecting the city
Hall 17 / Stand 109
Vox City @ ITB Berlin
Vox City is an innovation from Vox
Group - the first phase of roll-out for
which the company has big plans
through 2019 and beyond.
A self-guided experience, available
via an interactive and customisable
app, Vox City is a smart solution for
showcasing key points of interest,
including stories from local experts
and those in the know in the
destination. It has been created
with detail to specifically target
independently-minded travellers to
make them feel at home in any city.
It offers options to explore both via
walking and using public transport
and supports offline navigable
mapping, including personal droppins,
to give a fully personalised
city break experience
Hall 25 / Stand 106
History is alive in every part of this city- it represents a perfect
blend between the past and the present. Dubrovnik is a city for
all seasons. Its rich history, geographic location, mild climate,
traditional hospitality and excellence in tourism make Dubrovnik
a recognised high-quality product on the international tourism
markets. Dubrovnik is the city of festivals. The city has been a
popular filming location in recent years, where The Game of
Thrones, the Bollywood film the Fan, Star Wars, and Robin Hood
were filmed.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
City Walls – The most
recognisable feature and the
main attraction which defines
the history of Dubrovnik
are its intact city walls with
six fortresses that offer an
unforgettable view over the
city, the island of Lokrum and
the open sea.
The Old City – a place for
pedestrians – on the UNESCO
world cultural heritage list
since 1979.
Panoramic view of
Dubrovnik by cable car - the
ride offers breath taking views
of the old city of Dubrovnik,
coastal sights with islands and
magnificent sunsets.
KEY EVENTS
10 JULY –25 AUGUST 2019
70 th Dubrovnik
Summer Festival
This festival, held since
1950, is the largest and
most representative cultural
manifestation in Dubrovnik.
14 -20 OCTOBER 2019
Good Food Festival 2019
The 6 th Good Food Festival
organised by the Dubrovnik
City
Spotlight
DUBROVNIK
Tourist Board brings
presentations of local culinary
specialties, tastings of regional
wines, workshops and special
gastronomic events.
DEC. 2019 – JANUARY 2020
Dubrovnik Winter Festival
The Dubrovnik Winter Festival
features magical lighting
highlighting Dubrovnik’s
timeless beauty with special
events, entertainment
programmes, colourful cuisine
with a touch of tradition.
TRANSPORT
Dubrovnik airport is growing
in importance. Major European
cities are connected with
Dubrovnik directly, and via
Zagreb as well. Approximate
air distance from European
capitals is one to two hours.
During the summer months,
Dubrovnik is connected with
60 European destinations and
during winter months with
seven of them.
NEW IN 2019:
A connection from
Philadelphia, USA.
Hall 1.2 / Stand 215
ITB BERLIN NEWS • Wednesday 6 th March 2019