46 SPECIAL FEATURE CITY BREAKS ITB BERLIN NEWS • Wednesday 6 th March 2019 www.itb-berlin-news.com
SPECIAL FEATURE CITY BREAKS 47 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 @ ITBBerlin 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
