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SLOVENIA
MEETINGS
Feel the people.
Taste fresh ideas.
www.slovenia.info
www.slovenia-convention.com
Introduction
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Frequently Asked Questions
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You Can Rely on Us / Your Partners in Slovenia
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Green + Compact + Easily Reachable + Diverse = Slovenia
Inspired by Passion
16 Made in Slovenia with Love / Janez Suhadolc
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A Passionate Eye on Slovenia / Matevž Krivic
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Addicted to Music / Janez Dovč
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Devoted to Our Planet / Lučka Kajfež Bogataj
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How Do They See Us
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How Do We See Ourselves
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Facts about Slovenia
Catalogue
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List of Members of the Slovenian Convention Bureau
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Index of Members by Standardisation Category
Published by: Slovenian Convention Bureau, Ljubljana Tourist Board and Go®Mice Editors: Natalija Bah Čad, Go®Mice, Tatjana Radovič,
Ljubljana Tourist Board / Convention Bureau Design: Propagarna d.o.o. Copy Editing: Tatjana Radovič, Wayne Tuttle, Alkemist Printing:
Collegium Graphicum Photographs: archive of Ljubljana Tourist Board and Slovenian Tourist Board, archives of the members of the
Slovenian Convention Bureau, Matjaž Krivic, Dragan Arrigler, Bojan Stepančič Circulation: 7000 Publication Date: May 2009
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
FIVE QUESTIONS ON SLOVENIA, ANSWERED BY MIHA
KOVAČIČ, DIRECTOR OF THE SLOVENIAN CONVENTION
BUREAU
Where is actually Slovenia?
Slovenia is a Central European country clustered between rather larger neighbours − Italy,
Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Seen from high above, its shape reminds of a hen, which happily lives in a beautiful and natural environment encompassing the Alps, the Adriatic and the
lowlands with many thermal springs. This means an incredible diversity on half the size of
Switzerland − all within short distances that even a hen can cover on foot…
Which language do you speak?
Slovenia has its own language that not many people speak apart from the two million Slovenes.
It’s a Slavic language with quite a few “peculiarities”, including the dual case. The first printed
books in our language date from the mid-16th century. As a boutique nation, we can’t really
expect foreign visitors to know more than just a few survival words in Slovenian, and this is
why we have to do much better by decently speaking at least one foreign language. English is
the most favoured, but also German and Italian are widely spoken.
Five things by which one remembers Slovenia
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Slovenia is the only country in the world that bears the word LOVE in its name.
One can climb or even ski in the Alps and take a swim in the Adriatic Sea within the same
day.
The green colour: 56 % of Slovenia is covered by forests.
The genuine hospitality, which is a part of our tradition and Slavic heritage. This also
means that we are generally ready to do more for a guest than what is promised on paper!
The numberless underground caves – more than 9,000 have been registered so far, with
new ones still being discovered. Half joking, we could say that taking a stroll along the
western rim of Slovenia, in the Karst region, where caves abound, is nearly like walking
on Emmenthal cheese...
Which is the best characteristic of the Slovenes?
My first thought is that we are hard-working people, both in the business and in the private
sphere. This might be an influence of the Germanic culture, which comes as a historical consequence (the century-long rule of the Habsburgs over Slovenian lands). But the closeness of the
Romance world plus the Slavic soul brings us passion, and it is true that in everything we do,
either when we work or have fun. you can feel it …
And the advantages of Slovenia as a meetings & incentive
travel destination are?
Many destinations (so do we) can boast an excellent, easy to reach location, state-of-the-art
infrastructure, professional services, etc. We believe our advantage is the people working in our
industry and wider, the often neglected but very important human factor. Our new advertisement summarises the main elements: Slovenian energy, team flexibility, 24h smile, personal
touch and natural charm. The can was too small to add other positive qualities…
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
FIVE QUESTIONS ON LJUBLJANA (MEANING “THE BELOVED”),
ANSWERED BY TATJANA RADOVIČ, CONGRESS MANAGER,
LJUBLJANA TOURIST BOARD / CONVENTION BUREAU
How large is Ljubljana?
I guess Ljubljana is just the right size to maintain a high quality of life. I can hardly see myself
living in a smaller town, but I’ve had the experience of living in a metropolis, which is why I
appreciate even more the “compact & cosy” feel of my city. It’s small enough to foster personal
contacts − also measured by the number of “hello’s” one says while shopping on a Saturday at
the picturesque central market or attending a concert. It’s large enough, if talking of its spiritual
energy, to attract the prime international names in arts and culture on its stages. Be it the institutional or the avant-garde ones. It’s handy & small enough to be a true walking and cycling
city. Its heart, as well as its creative potential, is extra large.
How come the symbol of Ljubljana is a dragon?
There has to be a fierce creature to protect the city from bad guys… and nothing is more scary
than a dragon! Maybe this is why Ljubljana is a really safe city. Jokes aside, as a (quite independent) woman I feel relaxed walking downtown on my own at late hours. You can’t claim
the same for many other cities – but this might be because they don’t have a dragon sitting on
top of the castle tower in their coats-of-arms, as we do. We actually find dragons everywhere:
in a legend about the foundation of Ljubljana (the poor beast got slain by Jason), captured in
wrought-iron balustrades along the river, standing as mighty statues at the four corners of the
famous (guess the name?) Dragon Bridge. They also live in many homes, as “dragon(-ess)” is
the loving nickname we use for our mothers-in-law….
What about the river, which meanders through Ljubljana?
The Ljubljanica is a fascinating repository of the entire history on the grounds where my city
developed. For centuries, it was an important traffic and trade route until a real road and eventually railway were built between Vienna and Trieste (1849). It also represented the last among
navigable rivers that nearly connected the Black Sea to the Adriatic. The Ljubljanica is also
known as the River of Seven Names: it is the lower stretch of a Karst river which, on its way
to Ljubljana, disappears underground a number of times and springs again to the surface, each
time under a different name. Today, its riverbanks in the downtown / Old Town area are among
the most popular spots for socialising, as they are lined with many cosy cafes and restaurants.
Not to mention how many romantic encounters and love stories the weeping willows alongside
the river have witnessed over the time….
What are you most proud of in Ljubljana?
Since I am so fond of my city, I would need a few pages to list all the things which make me a
proud “Ljubljančanka”. However, a neutral and credible source from abroad popped into my
mind, as I felt really proud when, not so long ago, I read the news that follow. In the results of
a recent social experiment conducted by reporters of the Reader’s Digest magazine, Ljubljana
stands out as the world’s most honest city. To test honesty levels in the most populous cities
of 32 countries across the world, RD reporters “lost” 30 mobile phones in each of them. Then
they checked the nearest police stations and waited for calls from finders. The winning, or most
honest city turned out to be Ljubljana, where 29 of 30 mobile phones were returned, followed
on the chart by Toronto and Seoul.
The congress that left
the strongest mark on
Ljubljana?
They say that you never forget the first one…
I was by far not born yet at that time, since
I am referring to the Congress of the Holy
Alliance, which took place in Ljubljana in
1821, and whose resolutions changed the then
political image of Europe after Napoleon’s
downfall. Not only did it assemble some
of the great rulers of that time, but it lasted
an incredible four months! The prominent
guests and their entourage were also generous
tourists who attended many a social event,
specially designated to make Ljubljana, which
then counted 20,000 residents, more “glitzy”.
Many decades later, Congress Square, the
Road of Two Emperors, the Inn of the Russian
Tsar and the Bavarian Court still remind us of
this historic event and congress
You Can Rely on Us
Your Partners In Slovenia
THE »SLOVENIA MEETINGS« PUBLICATION PRESENTS
AN OVERVIEW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SLOVENIAN
CONVENTION BUREAU. THEIR PROFESSIONALISM HAS BEEN
CONFIRMED THROUGH THE STANDARDISATION PROCESS.
The standardisation of Meetings Industry
suppliers in Slovenia was first introduced
in spring 2008, with a validity of three
years. Among other, this project led by the
Slovenian Convention Bureau is intended to
simplify and shorten the client’s search for
venues and event organisers. In a transparent
way, the client can get a clear insight into
who is offering which service and a better
overview of the quality of comparable
services offered by individual service
providers.
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Convention & visitors bureau
PCO
DMC
Event agency
Congress & exhibition
centre
Convention hotel
Hotel with conference
facilities
Other congress services
Special venue
Other venues
SLOVENIAN CONVENTION
BUREAU
The Slovenian Convention Bureau is a nonprofit organisation, offering free advice on
the meeting and incentive options available
in Slovenia. It is your neutral partner when
considering Slovenia as a meeting and
incentive destination, as well as being the
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central information point regarding meeting
and incentive offers for the country. The
66 members include convention centres
and hotels, PCO’s, DMC’s, the Ljubljana
Convention Bureau and Maribor Tourist
Board and other service providers. The
advantages of Slovenia are easy accessibility,
the geographic and cultural diversity of the
country, superb meeting facilities, exiting
cuisine with excellent wines, the genuine
hospitality of the people, and good value for
money.
LJUBLJANA TOURIST
BOARD / CONVENTION
BUREAU
The Ljubljana Tourist Board’s Convention
Bureau is the prime source of neutral and
qualified information on meetings facilities
and services in the greater Ljubljana area,
its main task being the related international
promotion and marketing of the Slovenian
capital, including the support to bids for
international congresses. With an extensive
knowledge on the meetings proposition,
as well as the general tourist offer of the
city, it provides professional and objective
information on the destination and the key
partners – its service providers.
The Ljubljana Tourist Board / Convention
Bureau aims at being a valuable local adviser
with many insiders’ tips, representing a
shortcut to prospective meeting planners in
finding the best solution or local partner for
staging an event in Ljubljana. It does not
operate on a membership basis and its support
is free of charge. It works in close synergy
with the Slovenian Convention Bureau.
www.visitljubljana.si
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Green
+ Compact
+ Easily Reachable
+ Diverse
Slovenia
TO POSITION AND DESCRIBE SLOVENIA ONE COULD SAY
IT LIES MIDWAY BETWEEN VENICE AND VIENNA: THE
COLOURFUL MEDITERRANEAN WORLD BLENDS WITH THE
MAJESTIC QUIET OF THE ALPS. THIS ALSO CORRESPONDS
WITH THE CHARACTER OF ITS PEOPLE: THEY ARE VERY
PROUD OF THEIR BOUTIQUE COUNTRY, WHICH CAN BE
DEPICTED AS A CHOCOLATE BOX WITH A BIG ASSORTMENT
OF DELIGHTS PLACED INSIDE.
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Ljubljana
A BRIEF OUTLINE
The vastly forested Slovenia, which is only
half the size of Switzerland, can be easily
reached by air, road and rail. The flight time
from the major European hubs mostly doesn’t
exceed two hours. The main international
airport is set 25 km from Ljubljana, and
is currently served by around 250 direct
scheduled flights per week, with a high
share among them that are operated by Adria
Airways, the national airline of Slovenia
and a regional member of the Star Alliance.
However, even some airports across our
borders, as Trieste, Graz, Klagenfurt and
Zagreb, can well serve nearby destinations in
Slovenia as an alternative to Ljubljana.
Maribor
In 2004 Slovenia joined the European Union
and the Euro was introduced as its national
currency in 2007. It is regarded as a safe,
hospitable and friendly country offering a
host of possibilities for holding conferences,
meetings, or staging attractive incentives.
Most of its meeting and hotel infrastructure
is new or recently renovated, and available
venues can cater for events with up to 2,000
delegates.
DIVERSITY IS THE KEY
WORD
Soča River
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The locations are really diverse, offering
a client the choice according to her or his
preferences. This can be the enchanting
capital, Ljubljana, or another historic city
− Maribor; to the west, a more recent town,
Nova Gorica, which is the gambling and
entertainment mecca of Slovenia; coastal
resorts, the leading one being Portoroz;
striking Alpine settings like Bled, the number
one resort in the area, and Kranjska Gora,
well-known by fans of skiing. Then come the
spas with excellent wellness products, most
of them set in lush rural surroundings. And
let’s not forget localities, or rather attractions,
with specific characteristics, like the Lipica
Stud Farm or the Postojna Caves.
Over the last years, special attention has
been paid to the constant upgrading of
hotels and the quality of service, destination
management and new tourist products, topped
by investments into infrastructure – including
several convention facilities.
When planning to hold an event in Slovenia,
whether a congress, a corporate meeting or
an incentive, clients can rely on the expertise
and professional support of local PCO,
DMC and event agencies, and there are also
several companies specialised in outdoor and
teambuilding programmes. Their assistance
can help a client in delivering a well-balanced
and memorable experience to participants.
WHERE TO MEET OR
WHERE TO GO
The compact and handy-sized Slovenia allows
a meeting planner to create a well diversified
programme while staying in one destination.
The short driving distances within the country
are ideal to include different localities. Just
as an example, for an event that is held in
Ljubljana, one can plan a specially tailored
visit of the Postojna Caves, including a
concert and a drink in their fascinating
underworld space, concluded by a buffet in
a renovated mansion, which can welcome
several hundred guests. The caves also offer
unique team building or off the beaten track
programmes in the underworld. Distancewise, it’s just 45 minutes driving from
Ljubljana or one hour from Portorož to offer
delegates a “wow-effect”.
Slovenia can definitely be recommended
as a fantastic destination for the great
outdoors. Team-building and special activities
encompass a wide array of programmes, such
as canyoning, hydrospeed, kayaking and
rafting on white waters, sailing, snowshoeing,
sledding, ice-climbing, etc… For Slovenia it
can be really said that the sky is the limit…
A good overview of ideas has recently been
collected in a brochure named “Ljubljana
Tips for Incentives” – jointly published by
the Kongres Magazine and the Ljubljana
Tourist Board / Convention Bureau. It can be
downloaded from
www.visitljubljana.si/en/meeting_planners/
incentives/.
BREATHE TO THE URBAN
BEAT
Ljubljana
The capital, that offers a blend of old charm
and new cool, is a small, but stylish city of
arts, music, history and gastronomy. With
a population of 276,000, it is conveniently
compact and a true walking city. It is
therefore logistically easy to run programmes
there, as almost everything is close at hand.
In their free time, delegates like exploring the
Old Town quarter, with its narrow cobbled
streets and the Ljubljanica riverbanks that
are lined with excellent restaurants (ideal
for organising dine-arounds) and trendy
bars. Over 50,000 university students largely
contribute to the city’s youthful image and
urban creativity. Ljubljana’s relaxing cafesociety atmosphere and interesting shopping
options - from antiques to art galleries and
designer clothes are also appreciated by its
visitors.
The conference facilities are well-structured,
including the two largest venues in Slovenia,
Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre
(max 2,000 seats, auditorium style) and the
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
(max. 2,200 seats theatre-style). Several
well-run convention and meeting hotels in
the 5 to 3 stars range, complement the two
bigger players. Among them, the largest
one, Grand Hotel Union, has function space
offering a maximum plenary seating for 800
delegates, theatre-style. Excellent facilities
for up to 400 delegates can be found at the
Mons, Lev, Austria Trend Ljubljana and Slon
Best Western Premier hotels, while a few
others are equipped to host smaller events.
Even some academic venues and business
buildings are well equipped for hosting
smaller to mid-sized conferences.
A host of delightful special event venues –
mainly museums and galleries, are available,
and probably the highest demand is for the
Ljubljana Castle, which is of medieval origin.
The castle dominates the city’s skyline and
offers flexible function areas both inside and
out, plus a viewing tower.
Maribor
The second city in Slovenia that sprawls
along the Drava River and at the foot of the
Pohorje Plateau, perfectly combines several
attractive features: history, arts & culture,
thermal water, ski slopes and vineyards at its
outskirts. Coming to meeting facilities, the
major player is the Terme Maribor company,
which manages several hotels, including the
5-star Habakuk with a modern congress centre
and an excellent thermal & spa product. A
host of incentive and outdoor teambuilding
experiences are related to the river and the
great nature in the highlands. Maribor is not
far from the Austrian border and the city
of Graz, which is the closest airport with
international connections. As a link to the
latter, which was the European Capital of
Culture in 2003, Maribor is the Slovenian
candidate for this resounding title and event
in 2012.
Nova Gorica
Nova Gorica developed after WW II just
across the border from the Italian Gorizia.
Today it is known as the “town of roses”
(depicted in its coat-of-arms) that enjoy the
mild local climate, and as the leading gaming
and entertainment centre in the country. The
HIT Group is the major player in the above
context, and within their tourism portfolio
we find the best-equipped hotels in the area,
featuring casinos, conference facilities and
wellness. Just a short drive away, the wine
routes in the Goriška Brda hills, where some
of our internationally most acclaimed wine
growers come from, are an unexpected
discovery. And so is the green hue of the Soča
River, the queen of white-water sports in
Slovenia.
DIVE FROM THE
ADRIATIC BLUE INTO THE
MYSTERIOUS KARST
Portorož
Bled
Portorož
Portorož is the leading coastal resort that
boasts a mild climate, lush vegetation and
more than 100 years of tradition in the
hospitality industry, which is reflected in its
high-quality hotel infrastructure. This includes
several 5- and 4-star properties with excellent
meeting facilities. The largest convention
hotel venue in Portorož and in Slovenia
(St. Bernardin, Adriatic Resort & Convention
Center) can welcome up to 1,100 delegates
theatre-style in the largest auditorium. The
Lifeclass Hotels & Spa are notorious for
their fantastic thermal and wellness products
and offer the largest plenary seating for 520.
And this resort also boasts the currently most
luxurious hotel in Slovenia, the Kempinski
Palace Portorož.
Many attractions are close at hand, even at a
walking distance, such as the charming and
historic town of Piran, once a fishing port.
The Sečovlje saltpans where, as centuries
ago, salt is still harvested manually, are a
landscape park and a haven for ornithologists.
Incentives themed on salt-picking can be
organised there for smaller groups. Many
other options are on the list – from boat trips
with fish picnics to yachting regattas, or even
a day trip to Venice by catamaran. And Istria,
with its vineyards, olive groves and truffles, is
just behind the corner.
The Slovenian Karst, featuring most of
the 9,000 caves in the country, is regarded
by many as one of the most beautiful
underground worlds on the planet. Among
them, the Skocjan Caves, that could be a
fantastic film setting for the Lord of the
Rings, is on the UNESCO World Heritage
List. This region is also home to the famous
Lipizzaner horses, and the Lipica Stud Farm
has hotel seminar facilities and a golf course.
THE ALPS MIRRORED IN
THE LAKES
Bled
Kranjska Gora
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Lake Bled, the pearl of the Julian Alps, is one
of the most famous attractions in Slovenia
and it is truly spectacular. It can be reached
in less than an hour from the capital. An
ancient castle sits up high on a cliff boasting
breathtaking views over the lake and
mountains and can be used for events.
Bled provides a wide array of accommodation
and conference options – from the 5- to the
3-star category, and as a destination can
cater for meetings with up to 500 delegates.
The major facilities are available in the Bled
Congress Centre, as well as several 5- and
4-star properties managed by Sava Hotels &
Resorts. Other hotel meeting locations include
two Best Western Hotels, Kompas and Lovec,
Astoria Hotel and the unique Vila Bled Hotel.
Special assets of this destination include
thermal water pools and wellness facilities
at several hotels, plus the Bled Golf Course,
which is ranked among the top 100 courses
in Europe and offers an 18-hole and 9-hole
course.
Not far away, Kranjska Gora – a
popular ski and all-year-round resort, has in
several hotels developed modern meeting
facilities with a view to mountain peaks, ski
fields and great outdoors. The majority of the
properties are managed by HIT Alpinea.
PLUNGE AND RELAX IN
THE SPAS
Slovenia’s spas are not yet well known
throughout Europe, although they offer
extraordinary natural assets in a green
environment, as most of them are set in rural
areas. There are 15 natural health resorts to
choose between and they are all of a high
standard. Several of them can provide very
functional meeting facilities for medium-sized
events, combined to relaxing and invigorating
wellness programmes. To name a few - Terme
Čatež, Terme Rogaška, Terme Olimia, Terme
Krka, Terme Ptuj, etc. are established players
on the market. Many of the spas are found in
the north- to south eastern part of the country,
often in wine-producing regions, whereby
wine tasting is a natural experience while
staying there. As remnants of the past, several
ancient castles, now serving to cultural or
hospitality purposes, are dotted around − a
few of them coming in the good company of
golf courses.
This is just a taster of genuine local
experiences that you should try out yourselves
as to be able to say…
Pletna boat on Lake Bled
Inspired by Passion
Made in Slovenia
with Love
SINCE WOOD IS A NATURAL RESOURCE OF OUR COUNTRY,
IT’S NO COINCIDENCE THAT WE SLOVENES HAVE ALWAYS
BEEN MASTER CARPENTERS AND WOODWORKERS. TREES
OF THE MOST VARIED SPECIES GROW FROM THE COAST
IN THE WEST TO THE PLAINS OF PREKMURJE IN THE EAST.
SLOVENE PRACTICALITY COMBINED WITH CREATIVITY
AND IMAGINATION HAS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS
PRODUCTS THAT HAVE WON AWARDS AT INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIONS. YOU HAVE PROBABLY ALREADY THOUGHT
OF CHAIRS, WHICH CONFERENCE ROOMS AND THE
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS CAN’T DO WITHOUT.
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR CRAFTSMEN WHO INSTILL THEIR
WORK WITH SOUL. ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN IS PROF. JANEZ
SUHADOLC, A DESIGNER OF EXTRAORDINARY CHAIRS.
JANEZ SUHADOLC:
On the nature of my work
I was born on July 7, 1942, in Ljubljana,
Slovenia. This is where I went to school,
where I work, where I married, and it’s
probably where I will die. My architectural
training was so complete and thorough that
it took me years after university to shake off
the rationalism and functionalism the school
nurtured so strictly.
I have not yet quite decided what to do in my
life: in addition to teaching at the University
of Ljubljana, I periodically draw or paint,
design interiors, or write for a variety of
publications.
The RODNA GRUDA [“native soil”] chair was
made for architect Boris Pogačnik, who lives and
works in the United States. The walnut chair has
inlaid semicircles of stones collected throughout
Slovenia. (Photograph: Dragan Arrigler)
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In the cellar of the house where I live I have
a carpentry workshop. I design and make
various pieces of furniture from wood, mostly
chairs. At almost a hundred, my mother often
reminds me, “When you are older, you’ll
understand (what life is all about).” Maybe
when I get to that stage I might seriously start
to pursue some line of work in which I can
achieve a professional level!
Sometimes people ask me, “What are you
doing now?” and I answer, “Well, I’m
sawing, sanding, and polishing my last
unfinished chair.” Then I start wondering
about the sense of doing this and realize
I’m doing it because I haven’t learned to
do anything else. By this I don’t mean to
generalize or underestimate my work, not at
all, but I feel and know from my experience
and memory that time creeps by elsewhere in
ways I do not know, that I can’t control, that
I can’t cope with, that I don’t dare—I’m too
old and somehow unskilled. Perhaps it will
be given to me in some future lives.
My attitude to international orientations
in architecture and design is, to say the
least, reserved. The majority of my fellow
architects do not share my opinion, as they
consider themselves globalists. They create
in accordance with the style rules dictated
by the big wide world. Modern architectural
practice, which constantly swears by the
well-known motto “function defines form”
and proclaims boredom and emptiness as
excellence and beauty, no longer interests
me. I consider myself a regionalist. If I am
a Slovene and not a German, a Persian, or a
Hottentot and I speak Slovene, it seems to me
only natural that I create and express myself
in a Slovenian way. I am not obsessively
proud of my national identity and I do not
see being Slovene as a special blessing. I am
inspired, however, by the messages of past
Janez Suhadolc with the very popular LAJT chair, which weights only two kilograms
artistic creativity in Slovenia, especially the
genius of architect Jože Plečnik. My works
may be old fashioned, kitschy, homely like
the music of the Avseniks, Slovenia’s most
popular polka band, unpractical for everyday
use or industrial production—all this and
more may be true. But I should say that my
works are distinctive and try to continue what
could be called a Slovenian architectural
and design style. I fancy that my works are
done in harmony with Slovenia’s artistic
tradition, and I fancy that such or similar
works are found nowhere else in the world.
The catalogue of my work contains almost
250 items, and every month I make two new
items or prototypes. I have exhibited my
work many times and have received a variety
of acknowledgements and awards, among
which I most value Slovenia’s Prešeren
Award.
And if I slowly and carefully reconsider: I
close my eyes and I see this endless stockpile
of wood changing into objects nobody cares
about, into civilization’s litter . . . but then
my mind slips sideways: well, it’s all the
same if I make I don’t know what, maybe
another chair, something smaller . . . not
especially large, something for farewell . . .
and so it goes.
Every task is worth full attention. This is proven by
the maplewood PRUČKA footstool with a drawer.
(Photograph: Dragan Arrigler)
Inspired by Passion
A Passionate Eye
on Slovenia
BORN IN 1972, MATJAŽ KRIVIC IS A PHOTOGRAPHER OF
THE YOUNGER GENERATION WHO HAS RECEIVED MANY
EMINENT AWARDS FOR THE IMAGES CAPTURED BY HIS
CAMERA. AMONG OTHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, THE
ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY HAS TWICE NAMED HIM
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.
Krivic has traveled to most of the continents
and shared his vision of the world with
exhibition visitors in Slovenia, the United
States, China, Ireland, Russia, and at
venues such as the Earth Temples open-air
exhibition.
Although of all countries he is enchanted
most by Tibet, he always finds space among
his photographs for Slovenia. For Matjaž it is
always a new beauty and full of secrets.
His advice for photographers: “For
landscapes it is good if the photographer
gets to the location a few hours before
sunrise when the day is awakening . . . of
course, sometimes I am just lucky! Often
I climb into the mountains at four in the
morning when it’s minus ten degrees and
then realize it’s all for nothing. Usually
I examine the location where I will
photograph beforehand, I study the light,
the moon, and I begin shooting. The rest is
pure magic...”
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AWARDS:
•
GEOGRAPHICAL Photographer of
the Year 2002 / First Prize / Overall
Winner / London, UK
•
GEOGRAPHICAL Photographer
of the Year 2003 / First Prize /
Category Landscape / London, UK
•
PHOTO / Runner up 2003 /
Reportage and Animals categories /
Paris, France
•
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER
OF THE YEAR 2003 / Judges
Favourites Award / London, UK
•
GEA Photographer of the Year 2001
/ First Prize
•
MAGDALENA International
Festival of Visual Communications
/ Print Ads / 2001
Sečovlje Saltpans
View of Ljubljana from the Castle Hill
Kekec Homestead in the Trenta Valley
Inspired by Passion
Addicted to Music
BORN IN 1980, ACCORDIONIST JANEZ DOVČ MADE HIS
MUSICAL DEBUT AT THE AGE OF FIVE AND DEVOTED
HIMSELF COMPLETELY TO MUSIC IN 2004 WHEN HE JOINED
TERRAFOLK, ONE OF SLOVENIA’S FOREMOST FOLK
MUSIC GROUPS. IN THE MEANTIME, HE STUDIED PHYSICS
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA AND AS A STUDENT
PARTICIPATED IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SYMPOSIUMS
AND HELPED ESTABLISH A RESEARCH COMPANY. WITH
THE TERRAFOLK GROUP HE DEVELOPED INTO AN
OUTSTANDING STAGE AND STUDIO MUSICIAN AND TOURED
A GOOD PART OF THE WORLD. HIS OWN COMPOSITIONS
AND TRANSCRIPTIONS ARE PLAYED BY THE JARARAJA
ENSEMBLE, WHICH HE ESTABLISHED AND REMAINS
DEVOTED TO TODAY.
Is the accordion the queen of instruments
in Slovenia?
The accordion is a very young instrument,
still in development. It has an extremely
wide potential for expression. Because the
accordion has a strong presence in Slovenia,
there are many who study how the accordion
can be even more harmonious.
Is Slovenia’s folk music influenced by the
traditions of neighbouring countries?
“To my great joy, music is
not a possessive or jealous
companion, and therefore
along with the accordion I
try all the other instruments
that I encounter. With most
of them I become an intimate
friend and we happily
entertain each other at every
opportunity”.
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Folk music is a part of spatial information
so it is logical that contact with other
cultures results in evolution. With its cultural
diversity, from the highlands of the north-east
to the Adriatic coast and from Mount Triglav
in the Alps to the hilly south, Slovenia is a
most fertile field for intercultural dialogue.
of physics gives this mission a special
framework. If I may quote the German
philosopher and mathematician Gottfried
Wilhelm Leibnitz: “Music is an arithmetic
operation in which the body is not aware that
is counting.”
How do audiences abroad receive our folk
music in your modern versions?
The Jararaja group presents a flow of old
patterns and instruments and a new musical
sensibility and musical elements in a manner
that respects and transmits the cultural and
spiritual tradition. Sincere music always finds
a way to the heart and touches audiences.
Why did music win over physics?
Song is a path and music is pathless; sound
is everywhere and silence is in everything.
From the Big Bang to the present, from
Plato’s sphere harmony to undulation
between the smallest particles. Music is my
mission, and a true fusion with the study
Janez Dovč with Jararaja
Devoted to
Our Planet
LUČKA KAJFEŽ BOGATAJ,
PHD, IS A PROFESSOR
AT THE BIOTECHNICAL
FACULTY IN LJUBLJANA,
PRINCIPAL OF THE CHAIR
OF AGROMETEOROLOGY
AT THE SAME FACULTY
AND ONE OF THE VICE
CHAIRMEN OF THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE
(IPCC) IN GENEVA, WHICH
WAS AWARDED LAST YEAR’S
NOBEL PRIZE TOGETHER
WITH AL GORE.
Adjusting the tourism industry to climate
change will be a circular and lasting process
that requires a systematically considered
approach, which needs to be economically
valued. The meetings industry as such will
be affected to a relatively lesser degree by
climate change and will therefore expand,
which means there will be more competition.
A genuine slogan for the future is well
defined by “less can be more”. There might
not be such a mass participation to major
scientific congresses anymore, although
really important decisions cannot be reached
at a distance. You need the contact with
people, which only meetings can enable.
Research and academic work frequently
entails travel and various scientific
gatherings. Given today’s fast pace of life,
these must be as effective and focussed
as possible. The location of meetings is
therefore very important: not too far from
airports and other traffic connections, and
in a stress-free setting as natural and safe as
possible.
Green, rich with rivers and streams, and
blessed with diverse climates, Slovenia is
ideal for organising academic meetings
since it offers all of these features and more,
as well as friendly, communicative, and
resourceful people who add a positive stamp
to any meeting. It is therefore no surprise
that many of my colleagues from European
and other universities who visit Slovenia
often ask, “When are we going next to meet
in Slovenia?”
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KOMPAS − DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Pražakova 4, 1514 Ljubljana, Slovenia
www.kompas-online.net
Contact:
Barbara Kladnik
Phone: +386 1 2006 174
Fax:
+386 1 2006 431
barbara.kladnik@kompas.si
TO3LOVENIA
How Do They See Us?
We have asked some foreign professionals who already had the chance
to experience Slovenia to share their impressions with us.
Sylvie Marques
Regional Vice President Southern Europe
HelmsBriscoe
“Slovenia is a beautiful destination,
the country is very diverse, and the
infrastructure to accommodate the MICE
clientele (hotels, restaurants, venues, public
spaces . . .) is up to date.
My experience in Slovenia is that the
people in the hospitality business are very
professional: they listen to you and are very
keen to answer your needs and meet your
requirements. They are also very friendly.
To me it’s a nice mix between Swiss and
Italian people in terms of professionalism
and warmth.
My tips: for an incentive programme I
would recommend Portorož, while for a
scientific meeting Ljubljana is the best
location, with the University and all the
conference hotels and congress centres at
hand”.
Riccardo Jannoni
Sebastianini, Secretary General
APIMONDIA – International Federation of
Beekeepers’ Association.
“Slovenia offers many attractions both to
the beekeeper for its advanced beekeeping
sector, lush nature, abundance of nectar
flora and the uncontaminated landscape
and to the tourist for its rich historical
background and architecture of its cities and
villages. The multilingual and cosmopolitan
features so typical of Slovenia were also
very attractive to us in view of meeting the
needs of more than 3.000 participants to
our congress that literally came from every
corner of the world. Ljubljana in itself was
also the ideal city that is neither too big nor
too little to play host to our international
event with all the essential facilities and
services ready at hand.”
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Ljubljana hosted the Apimondia Congress in
2003 and will host the Apimedica & Apiquality
Forum in 2010.
Paul Kennedy
Oskar Vahervuori
”My own judgement of Conventa is very
similar to that of the hosted buyers: Excellent organisation. Sensational catering
during the show and highly enjoyable and
effective networking events. International
guests were greeted with style and the
standard of hospitality was simply outstanding.”
”For Finnish incentive/MICE operators such as my main employer Fincentive House,
Slovenia is above all four things: fresh (clean environment and also for most people a new
alternative), compact (you can really get a picture of the whole country and experience its
highlights during a long weekend), and easy-to-reach (good flight and other connections).
For corporate clients, we especially appreciate the personal safety. We Finns like a combination of humbleness and humour—people who provide service with a smile and with pride.
The quality of service is matched by the right attitude. In some countries where I have
worked, these things can’t be taken for granted.
These are the reasons I constantly keep Slovenia on the shortlist of venue recommendations
for our clients. My personal tips: the Julian Alps, the lakes (we have 200,000 and Slovenia has only a few but I still recommend them because they are so romantic), the Škocjan
Caves, and Ljubljana. Also, Slovenia’s Mediterranean coast is a cozy and original alternative, especially for those “Mediterranean aficionados” who don’t want the hectic Cannes
“show-off” atmosphere. Forget the rush of the international mega airports and endless
museum queues, just relax and enjoy the pure nature of both Slovenia and the Slovenes.”
Group Exhibition Director
Meetings & Incentive Events
Reed Travel Exhibitions
Mr. Kennedy attended Conventa, the 1st Meetings
and Incentive Travel Show for South East Europe
Finnish incentives consultant and tour leader (Lapland, Russia, Spain, Italy, France, Holland, United
Kingdom, and recently also Slovenia)
How Do We See
Ourselves?
Maja Vinder
Adria Airways flight attendant
The passengers on our planes, coming
to Slovenia for the first time, are mostly
interested in what Slovenes are like, how we
receive foreigners and what our food is like.
The answer is simple, as Slovenes are always
delighted to entertain guests from abroad.
We gladly help them getting around, we
advise them on where to go and what
to see and make them feel welcome. In
almost every town and city, there are wellmarked tourist information centres where
everybody will certainly receive valuable
suggestions.
The language is no obstacle either, as
the majority speak at least English. This
generally applies to all people working in
the hospitality business.
Our colleagues working in the hospitality business and the meetings
industry share with us some of their experiences and pinpoint some
advantages of Slovenia, and its people.
We tell them to try our diverse specialties,
which vary from region to region, and of
course our high quality wines.
Our geniality and friendliness are the
little things that undoubtedly make the
traveller’s day. The passengers often say “If
all Slovenians are as friendly as the flight
attendants, we will undoubtedly have a good
time and come back for more.”
Tjaša Lampe
Event Manager Hotel Habakuk, Maribor
“As a middle-sized city, Maribor offers
great advantages that will appeal to
our guests as well as modern congress
infrastructure for middle-sized events with
several hundred participants. Mainly due
to the friendly people and the attractive
environment of Maribor, a historical city of
wine and sun, no one will leave uninspired.
Among our ‘standard’ programmes, we find
great interest in the tour and degustation
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in one of the largest wine cellars in Central
Europe, rafting on the Drava River, and
certainly skiing and activities on the
snow on the slopes of the nearby Pohorje
mountains.
The logistics of transportation is the most
frequent concern of foreign event organisers. However, such worry is unnecessary
since we know the shortest routes to the
Ljubljana and Maribor airports and will
happily offer to organize transportation for
our clients.”
Mateja Legat
Marketing Manager for MICE, Sava Hotels Bled
“Organisers of conferences and incentive events sometimes arrive on inspection
visits with a certain amount of doubt, probably inspired by bad experiences
elsewhere. Bled itself makes the first favourable impression, which is further
enhanced by the closeness of the airport, the attractiveness of the hotels, the
good nature of the staff, the wide range of options for organising additional
activities, etc. The dot on the i is added by the dedication of our event organisers who never allow guests to feel abandoned. It’s very important to us that our
organisers are seen as reliable partners whose recommendations are viewed
as a contribution to a successful event. Together with our partners we have
prepared a choice of programmes for various events.
Guests visiting Bled for the first time naturally cannot be allowed to miss a ride
on the lake in a traditional ‘pletna’ boat, a tour of the island and Bled Castle,
and above all the magical impression left by the evening presentation of the
‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ or a performance by a soprano from a pletna floating on the lake.”
Tine Strajnar
Personal waiter for the Queen of England during the lunch at Ljubljana Castle on October 22, 2008,
Vivo Catering
“I had the unique opportunity of being on the Vivo catering team that served the British
Queen. After the event, we received Her Majesty’s praise via the British Embassy that the
lunch was simply impeccable.
I think we impressed the British protocol service with our politeness, and of course with
the excellently prepared food and service. I often work at events where there are many
guests from foreign countries, and there are always some guests who are interested
in Slovenian wines. I happily tell them about our excellent winegrowers, and given
Slovenia’s small size, I am especially proud of the diversity of our wines, which are
increasingly recognized abroad. “We are also proud of Slovenia’s traditional dishes, and
I think that when traditional Slovene cuisine is presented it should include kranjske
klobase (Kranj-style sausage), visoška pečenka (Visoko-style pork roast), krvavice (blood
sausage), pražen krompir (fried potatoes), ajdovi žganci (buckwheat groats), prekmurska
gibanica (a layered dessert from Prekmurje), and of course, Slovenia’s famous potica (a
rolled cake with walnut, tarragon, or other filling).”
Alenka Kregar
Professional Congress Organizer,
Cankarjev dom, Congress and Cultural Centre
“I believe that congress events are becoming the ‘parade horse’ of Slovenia’s
tourism. There is no longer any question
about the excellence of Slovenia’s congress
infrastructure, and we can boast of modern
technological equipment and facilities
in congress centres and hotels as well as
professional congress organisers whose
skills and knowledge we have built on thirty
years of experience. Thus we can guarantee
the smooth organisation of even the largest
congresses, which for us means up to two
thousand participants.
In both my private and professional life I
enjoy events, variety, contact with people,
and creative ideas, and the work of organising congresses is ‘written on my skin’ since
they are never boring or routine. We must
be more aware that such events strengthen
the position and reputation of Slovenia
not only as a congress destination but also
as much more. For acquiring more major
world-class events, successfully executed
congresses are an excellent reference since
with every new project we demonstrate that
we can accomplish everything entrusted to
us successfully and well. ‘A good reputation
reaches to the ninth village,’ and as they say,
the world today is only a global village.”
Borut Nikolaš
General Manager
Maya - travel agency for active holidays, team
building and incentive programmes
“Companies that choose our team
building programmes in the Upper
Soča River Valley are looking for
an unbeatable experience that in
addition to enhancing the motivation,
communication, and organisation of
teams also offers a unique working
environment linked to nature and
tradition. Because of its very location
and everything connected to it, our
programmes are impossible to duplicate
anywhere else in the world. For example,
the most popular one, ‘Along the Trails
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of the Soča (Isonzo) Front,’ exploits the
historical sites linked to this famous
World War I battlefield.
My favourite programmes combine
practical team tasks with mental and
physical challenges. Most are linked to
water and the Soča River, but ultimately
fun and entertainment adapted to
the wishes of our clients are our most
important goals. “There has been no
lack of entertaining and funny events in
the last ten years. We once booked an
entire hotel for a British company. At the
request of the organizer, we set off the fire
alarm at five o’clock in the morning—you
can imagine how everyone fled from their
rooms!—so that in spite of a very late
night of fun, everyone got to the airport
on time.”
Blaž Ahčan
Head of Operations, Kompas DMC
The construction of new stretches of
motorway has made travelling across
Slovenia more pleasant and rapid.
Travelling in Kompas DMC’s safe and
modern vehicles is a part of the standard.
There are also the little things that count,
such as Internet access, international daily
newspapers, refreshing drinks and other
additional services provided with a smile
along with the standard package. The
guests appreciate and remember that. It is
the tiny details that shape the guests’ final
impression.
Slovenia’s most recognisable sights, such
as Ljubljana, Bled and the Postojna Cave
have been supplemented with new locations
on the Slovenia coast and the Dolenjska,
Štajerska and Prekmurje regions. This
has been done in cooperation with local,
regional and national tourist organisations
and other service providers as well, due
to the requirements of some of our clients.
We can thus ensure a sufficient number of
innovative products and contents for an
incentive trip or accompanying programme
to a congress or conference anywhere in
Slovenia.
Our aims for the future are clear: innovative
content, high quality and at an acceptable
price. The expectations of organisers and
participants will continue to grow and our
work will become even more demanding.
But that’s OK, because we love doing it!
Facts about Slovenia
Republic of Slovenia
State: Democratic parliamentary republic since June 25, 1991, member of the European
Union since May 1, 2004
Population: 2.039.399 (June 30, 2008)
Size: 20.273 km2
Capital: Ljubljana, 267,000 residents
Official language: Slovenian, in some nationally mixed border areas also Italian and
Hungarian
Currency: EUR (from January 1, 2007)
Neighbouring states: Austria, Italy, Hungary, Croatia
Highest mountain: Triglav – 2,864 m
More information can be found at: www.gov.si, www.ukom.gov.si, www.slovenia.si
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Distances from the capital to other localities:
Ljubljana – Bled
50 km
40 minutes driving
Ljubljana – Maribor
120 km
1 h 15 minutes driving
Ljubljana – Portorož
120 km
1 h 15 minutes driving
The longest diagonal across Slovenia is covered within three and a half hours driving.
Main airport: Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport
Distances from Ljubljana Airport to major meeting destinations:
Ljubljana
Bled
25 km
35 km
Maribor
145 km
Portorož
140 km
Flight connections with the highest frequences from Ljubljana Airport to major
European cities:
Weekdays
Weekends
Flight time
Amsterdam
1 to 2 times a day
1 a day
2h
Brussels
4 times a day
1 to 3 times a day
1 h 50 min
Budapest
2 times a day
1 a day
50 min
Frankfurt
4 times a day
2 to 3 times a day
1 h 25 min
Istanbul
1 to 3 time a day
2 to 3 times a day
3h
London
2 to 3 times a day
2 to 3 times a day
1 h 20 min
Moscow
1 time a day
1 time a day
2h 55 min
Munich
4 times a day
3 times a day
1h
Paris
4 times a day
3 to 4 times a day
2h
Prague
2 times a day
2 times on Sundays
1h 25 min
Tirana
1 time a day
1 time a day
1h 25 min
Vienna
3 to 4 times a day
3 to 4 times a day
50 min
Zurich
3 times a day
2 to 3 times a day
1h
Other destinatons with non-stop connections: Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Bucharest,
Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Kiev, Madrid, Manchester, Ohrid, Podgorica, Pristina, Sarajevo,
Skopje, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Warsaw.
More information at www.lju-airport.si
Distances from the neighbouring
airports by road:
AUSTRIA
Graz Airport
• to Maribor
60 km
• to Ljubljana
187 km
Some of the spas in north east
Slovenia can be well accssesed via
Graz.
Klagenfurt Airport
• to Bled
130 km
• to Kranjska Gora 60 km
• to Ljubljana
85 km
Conference venues in north (Alpine)
Slovenia can be well accessed via
Klagenfurt Airport.
Vienna International Airport
• to Maribor 255 km
• to Ljubljana
380 km
CROATIA
Zagreb Airport
• to Maribor
120 km
• to Ljubljana
140 km
Conference venues in south east
Slovenia (notably some of the spas)
can be well accessed via Zagreb
Airport.
ITALY
Trieste Ronchi Airport
• to Portorož 65 km
• to Nova Gorica 35 km
• to Ljubljana 130 km
Venice Marco Polo Airport
• to Portorož
188 km
• to Nova Gorica 130 km
• to Ljubljana
230 km
For All Kinds
of Business Meetings
Our internationally acclaimed company in the area of business tourism
will help you organise a scientific, corporate and incentive events,
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on destination & congress centres marketing.
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We can find it anywhere in the world for you. In co-operation with
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List of Members of the Slovenian Convention Bureau
Slovenian Tourist Board
Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is the official national tourist
organisation responsible for:
•
planning and performing the promotion of our country as
a tourist destination
•
linking the existing products and programmes of national
importance and advancing the progress of new ones
•
the establishment of an integral tourist information
infastructure
•
executing research and development projects
Contact person: Karmen Novarlic
e: karmen.novarlic@slovenia.info
Dunajska cesta 156, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 589 18 40
www.slovenia.info
Slovenian Convention Bureau
Slovenia, a green, young and dynamic Central European
country proud of its long-standing tourism tradition and genuine
hospitality, offers an extensive range of conference & incentive
travel products and services. The Slovenian Convention Bureau
is a non-profit organisation acting as a professional intermediary,
with the aim to assist clients in finding objective information
on destinations, meeting venues and service providers. The
Slovenian Convention Bureau currently has 66 members, while
the Slovenian Tourist Board and Adria Airways − the national
airline, are its strategic partners.
Contact person: Miha Kovačič
e: miha.kovacic@slovenia-convention.com
Dunajska cesta 156, 1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T: +386 1 569 12 60
Category A - Convention & visitors bureau
Ljubljana Tourist Board / Convention Bureau
The Ljubljana Tourist Board is the official destination marketing
organisation for the capital and its wider area. It operates in
close cooperation with the local tourism providers and other key
stakeholders with the aim of strengthening Ljubljana’s image
and position both on the national and international leisure travel
and convention markets.
Its Convention Bureau is the prime source of expert and neutral
advice on meeting venues, suppliers and services in the city,
which can welcome meetings for up to 2,000 delegates.
Contact person: Tatjana Radovič
e: tatjana.radovic@visitljubljana.si
Ljubljana Tourist Board /
Convention Bureau
Krekov trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 306 45 84
Maribor Tourist Board*
The Maribor Tourist Board is a local tourist organisation
that operates in the field of promoting tourism, designing
comprehensive tourist offers, encouraging the development
of tourist infrastructures, promotion and platform marketing
of comprehensive tourist offers, and providing information for
visitors. It maintains links with the tourist industry and other
local communities in the region of the Maribor-Pohorje tourist
destination.
* Standardisation in process
Contact person: Bernarda Karo
e: bernarda.karo@maribor.si
MARIBOR TOURIST BOARD
Partizanska c.47 , 2000 Maribor,
Slovenia
T: +386 2 234 66 08
www.maribor-pohorje.si
Albatros Bled
Albatros Bled, the first privately owned congress and tourist
agency in Slovenia, is one of Slovenia’s leading PCO’s with 23
years of experience. It provides complete financial management
of congresses, conferences, meetings, and other events and their
coordination, technical equipment, and supervision. It designs
and implements tailor-made tourist programmes in association
with experienced professional local partners. Customers receive
value-for-money personal treatment and individual solutions.
The offer is rounded off with technical support services and
incentive programmes.
Contact person: Boris Ljubič
e: boris@albatros-bled.com
ALBATROS BLED
Congress Tourist Agency
Ribenska 2, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 578 03 57
www.albatros-bled.com
Category B - Professional congress organiser
Category C - DMC & incentive agency
Auditoria
Auditoria offer full-service congress, exhibition and event
management in Slovenia and abroad. Auditoria only deal with
the organization of professional events. The company acts as
a consultant to the client, implementing its decisions whilst
utilizing the experience and knowledge it has gained over
last 15 years organizing congresses, conferences, seminars,
symposia, exhibitions, motivation building and social events.
Category D - Event agency
Contact person: Srečo Peterlič
e: sreco.peterlic@auditoria.si
Auditoria Event Management
Malnarjeva 10, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 2445 670
www.auditoria.si
Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre
Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre lies in the heart
of Ljubljana, within walking distance from all major hotels and
the city´s attractive Old Town. With 22 multipurpose halls, a
maximum capacity of 2,000 delegates in the plenary hall and
3,500 sq m of exhibition space is the largest congress centre
in Slovenia. Cankarjev dom has recently undergone extensive
renovations. The Centre´s expert team can organize an integral
event, from concept to implementation, or provide only specific
services.
Contact person: Dusica Todorovič
e: dusica.todorovic@cd-cc.si
CANKARJEV DOM, Cultural and
Congress Centre
Prešernova cesta 10, 4280 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: + 386 (0)1 241 71 24
www.cd-cc.si/congress
Category E - Congress & exhibition centre
Go®Mice*
GO®MICE - consulting, marketing and management company
for the meetings & incentive industry. Our services:
•
Organisation of association & corporate events.
•
HelmsBriscoe International venue search agency
representation
•
Consultancy - Transfer of knowledge and experience for
achieving optimal business results
•
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and destinations as well as communication of your
congresses and business events.
•
Publishing – KONGRES magazine and other publications
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Contact person: Gorazd Čad
e: gorazd.cad@go-mice.eu
Go®mice
Štihova ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 430 51 03
www.go-mice.eu
www.kongres-magazine.eu
Intours
INTOURS DMC is a dynamic and responsible team, full of
innovative suggestions, creative ideas, smart solutions and
cost effective proposals. Lot of satisfied clients from all over
the Europe and USA are proving we have the knowledge and
experiences.
We have complete overview of the destination and you will
be surprised how diverse and interesting Slovenia is and how
much it has to offer.
Discover and Feel Slovenia, do it with INTOURS DMC!
Contact person: Tomaž Krušič
e: tomaz.krusic@intours-dmc.si
Intours DMC / Demaco
Dalmatinova 3, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 40 35 50
www.intours-mice.si
Kompas
Where else in the world could your valued clients spend a mere
four days and experience such a diversity? Slovenia is a wealth
of riches.
With more than 50 years of experience and the highest customer
satisfaction scores, Kompas business and incentive trips are a
smart choice for you.
We aim to organize programmes, that are creative, original and
memorable. All our suppliers are carefully chosen and our staff
is with you throughout the programme.
The company is ICCA member.
Contact person: Tina Možina
e: tina.mozina@kompas.si
Kompas d.d.
Pražakova 4, 1514 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 2006 324
Liberty Incentives & Congresses Slovenia
Whether you want to enjoy the sea, the culture, the cuisine,
the lakes & mountains of the country, the professional team of
Liberty Incentive & Congresses Slovenia can make it happen.
They are professional consultants on hand to provide expert
knowledge and a personalised service to assist you with every
stage of the organisation of your function, from planning to
implementation. They pride themselves on attention to detail to
ensure that, whatever the client’s requirements, an experience
may be tailor-made to meet and exceed your expectations.
Contact person: Bostjan Horjak
e: bostjan@liberty-slovenia.com
LIBERTY INCENTIVES &
CONGRESSES SLOVENIA
Robbova 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 232 11 71, +386 (0)1 620 25 60
www.liberty-incentive.net
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M tours Bled
M tours is an incoming tourist agency specialised in tailor made
programmes for individual travellers, business events, social
meetings, and organised groups. The M tours team creates and
performs ground services such as accommodation booking,
assistance with congresses, transport services, and provides
comprehensive and specialised tours in Slovenia. Its highly
qualified staff assure you a successful business event. M tours
has considerable experience in organising major high profile
events, meetings, conferences, and incentives.
Contact person: Miro Mulej
e: mtours@mtours.net
M tours Bled
Prešernova c.3, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 575 33 00
www.mtours.net
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Eventus Agency
Eventus Agency is a company for communication and event
management. The agency is specialised in the strategic
management of corporate, educational, promotional and
concert events. The basic activity of the agency is to design
and perform events for both general and business public. We
also perform other marketing activities, featuring professional
support from distinguished and high-quality outsourcers.
The objectives of the agency are a high-quality, professional,
thorough and cost-effective event organisation in accordance
with the client’s expectations.
Contact person: Mateja Kodermac Ovsenik
e: info@agencija-eventus.si
Eventus Agency
Jezerska cesta 108c, 4000 Kranj,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)41 555 630
www.agencija-eventus.si
Promo is an event management specialist which provides
incentive and teambuilding programmes, while also carrying
out promotions and presentations. Organisational and technical
support for a variety of events and all types of meetings is
available. The first-to-last service includes total flexibility in
line with clients’ needs and wishes for the most demanding of
functions such as multimedia events. Promo is a member of an
international video rental system.
Contact person: Marko Križnik
e: marko@promo-ag.si
Promo Agency
Mesarska 4D , 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 438 24 70
www.promo-ag.si
Promo Agency
Koren Sports
Koren Sports is a leading specialist in the field of outdoor events,
notably team-building and incentive programmes for groups of
10 to 500 participants. A highly motivated team of dynamic
instructors guides you safely through challenges as diverse as
adrenaline adventures, group motivational events, and sports
activities. Social events and themed evenings complete the
range of services available. The programme is designed and
tailor-made in line with the client’s wishes. Koren Sports also
own and manage three Adrenaline parks, two Adventure parks,
and two unique Igloo hotel villages (Best Tourism Project in
Slovenia 2008).
Contact person: Matija Koren
e: info@koren-sports.si
Koren Sports, outdoor & incenitve
specialist
Pot na Bistrisko planino 10, 4290
Tržič, Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 300 38 45
www.koren-sports.si
KorenSports
Lifetrek Events
LIFETREK Events provides the most creative and unique
corporate events, incentives, team building, creative meetings
and conference. We give people what they need for success.
Lifetrek Events was founded in 1998 to give our customers
a stimulating experience through dynamic participation
events. Having run over 300 events around Slovenia, Croatia
and beyond we have the experience, the knowledge and the
expertise to ensure that your event will run smoothly from start
to finish.
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Contact person: Matej Mejovsek
e: matej@lifetrek.si
Lifetrek Events
Partizanska cesta 18, 4000 Kranj,
Slovenia
T: +386 4 20 14 875
www.spiritowin.com
Maya Travel Agency*
The Maya Travel Agency is proud to have organised and run
more than 300 all-inclusive business programmes and events
for companies from Slovenia and from further afield. We have
been building our tradition and earning our clients` trust since
1998. We specialise in professional yet fun team-building
programmes, incentive programmes, and business events both
large and small. Our team at Maya combines professionalism,
creativity, entertainment, and a good sense of humour.
Contact person: Borut Nikolaš
e: borut@maya.si
Maya Travel Agency
Padlih borcev 1, 5220 Tolmin,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 380 05 30
www.maya.si
TBA - Teambuilding Academy*
Teambuilding Academy (TBA) is an international organization
dedicated to the preparation and implementation of innovative,
modern, and quality team-building programmes. Our trainers are
specially qualified to guide the group dynamics of participants
to one goal: strengthening the ties between members of
teams. While we offer a very diverse selection of “standard”
programmes, most of them can be especially modified to meet
our customer’s individual requirements. Our aim is to bring
teamwork in your organization to the next level.
Contact person: Gregor Levič
e: gregor@tba.si
Teambuilding Academy
Brilejeva ulica 3, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 590 72 070
www.tba.si
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre has a rich
tradition and experience ever since its establishment in 1954.
It is the largest congress and events centre in Slovenia. The
Centre was complitely renovated for the occasion of the 13th
OSCE ministerial council at 2005. It comprises 20 multifunctional halls on 12,680 m2 which can be arranged to suit
25–4000 delegates. 5000 m2 of external surfaces enable
activities outside. GR is located in the centre of Ljubljana.
Category E - Congress & exhibition centre
Category H - Other congress services suppliers
Contact person: Luka Zajc
e: luka.zajc@gr-sejem.si
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and
Convention Centre
Dunajska 18 , 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 300 26 39
www.ljubljanafair.com
Bernardin Group
The Bernardin Group comprises four resorts and one city hotel
on the Slovenian coast in a quiet and natural environment
where the blue Adriatic reaches far into the very heart of
Central Europe. It offers 10 hotels with a total of 1,703 hotel
rooms and a total of 3,340 seats in 31 multifunctional meeting
rooms, all with state-of-the-art technical equipment and natural
daylight. The largest of the convention rooms seats 1,100
delegates theatre style. Additional attractions: wellness centres
and casinos.
Category F - Convention hotel
Category G - Hotel with conference facilities
Contact person: Mojca Gobina
e: mojca.gobina@h-bernardin.si
Bernardin Group
Obala 2, 6320 Portorož,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 695 51 11
www.bernardingroup.si
Grand Hotel Union
The Grand Hotel Union, one of the most beautiful and elegant
hotels in the region. It has a 100-year tradition of hosting
successful events and prominent guests and boasts a premier
location in the very heart of Ljubljana. The hotel has 327 most
spacious & comfortable rooms. It is also renowned for its fine
cuisine. In addition, it is the largest hotel convention centre in
the capital of Slovenia, and is justifiably proud of its stunning
main hall The Grand Union Hall which may accommodate up
to 850 delegates. Additional space is provided in as many as 20
other halls and rooms for 10 to 270 guests.
Contact person: Nuša Šolar
e: nusa.solar@gh-union.si
Grand Hotel Union
Miklošičeva 1, 1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T: + 386 (0)1 308 10 70
www.gh-union.si
Mons, Hotel & Congress Centre, Ljubljana
The Mons is the first design hotel in Slovenia. This modern
venue on the Ljubljana bypass, a mere 10 minutes from the
city centre, has 111 modern, air-conditioned and well-furnished
guestrooms and three suites. The congress centre comprises
seven halls, which may be combined to accommodate up
to 420 delegates and are equipped with the latest technical
conveniences. A professional team is on hand to help you with
the organisation of your event. The hotel has two restaurants
offering selected Slovenian and international cuisine.
Contact person: Vesna Lešnik
e: vesna.lesnik@hotel.mons.si
Mons, Hotel & Congress Centre,
Ljubljana
Pot za Brdom 55, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 470 77 00
www.hotel.mons.si
Terme Maribor
The Habakuk Hotel is at the foot of the forested Pohorje Plateau,
a 10-minute drive from the centre of Maribor. The hotel offers
140 comfortable double rooms and suites. The Convention
Centre Habakuk comprises nine conference halls, the largest
of which can accommodate up to 430 delegates, and several
multi-functional areas. Total relaxation of its clients is the
aim of the hotel’s Wellness Centre, which includes swimming
pools, whirlpools with thermal water, saunas and steam baths,
a solarium, a gymnasium, and a Beauty Centre.
Contact person: Tjaša Lampe
e: tjasa.lampe@termemb.si
Terme Maribor,
Hotel Habakuk
Pohorska ulica 59, 2000 Maribor,
Slovenia
T: +386 2 23 44 369
ww.termemb.si
Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana
The Austria Trend Hotel is a new hotel-casino complex on the
northern edge of Ljubljana, conveniently positioned between
the city centre and the international airport. The hotel with 214
rooms and suites is technologically equipped to remarkable
standards and boasts a conference room catering for up to 450
delegates, which can be partitioned into 3 sections, as well
as 3 break-out rooms suitable for 15 to 40 guests. The Sense
Wellness Centre is an additional asset, providing saunas,
massages, and a large Jacuzzi.
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Contact person: Jernej Osterman
e: jernej.osterman@austria-trend.at
Dunajska 154, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 588 25 13
www.austria-trend.at/hotel-ljubljana
Best Western Kompas Hotel Bled & Premier Hotel Lovec
Best Western Premier Hotel LOVEC and Best Western Hotel
KOMPAS are situated in the centre of Bled, only a few steps
from the magnificent lake. They offer 155 comfortable rooms
and 8 fully equipped conference rooms with great views,
modern wellness centres with saunas, whirlpools, etc. The
highly praised cuisine complements an excellent service.
Contact person: Dejan Žlender
e: dejan.zlender@kompas-lovec.eu
Best Western Hotel Kompas
Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec
Cankarjeva cesta 2, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (4) 620 51 00, +386 (0)4 620 51 07
www.kompas-lovec.eu
Best Western Premier Hotel Slon
Best Western Premier Hotel Slon Ljubljana boasts over 450
years of tradition and combines comfortable accommodation,
congress facilities and excellent cuisine at an elite location
in the city center. With the recent renovation, the property
has acquired stylish, flexible and multi-functional conference
spaces with a maximum capacity for 200 delegates in theatrestyle seating and neatly refurbished accommodation rooms.
The modernisation also features new technical equipment.
Particular attention is being paid to details and amenities that
enhance the hotel’s service quality.
Contact person: Nataša Keršič
e: natasa.kersic@hotelslon.com
Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 470 11 00, +386 (0)1 470 11 55
www.hotelslon.com
City Hotel Ljubljana
The City Hotel is at your disposal with 86 new rooms and 111
refurbished rooms 3*, 3 deluxe suites, car park with 25 parking
spaces on basement level, 4 conference halls, library, terrace
bar, internet corner, bar, restaurant and kids corner. Three star
hotel has 200 diverse rooms which differ in size, number of
beds, equipment (with or without air conditioning), comfort,
quietness and view. For you and your guests we would be glad
to help with a variety of additional activities.
Contact person: Špela Marolt
e: spela.marolt@cityhotel.si
City Hotel Ljubljana
Dalmatinova 15, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 1 23 90 141
www.cityhotel.si
Dvor Jezeršek*
Dvor Jezeršek 1768, Zgornji Brnik 63. the nearly 250 years
old Hočevar Homestead in the middle of the Zgornji Brnik
village has been converted into a modern, 18-bedroom hotel
that can accommodate 40 guests, and boasts a restaurant, café
and wine cellar. The hotel, located next to a stream that springs
under Mt Krvavec, is an ideal setting for gatherings, meetings,
congresses, celebrations, promotional events, weddings and
banquets. In addition to hosting various presentations and
cultural events, it also various presentations and cultural events,
it also houses the Taste Slovenia Culinary Centre.
Contact person: Luka Jezeršek
e: info@dvor-jezersek.si
Jezeršek gostinstvo
Zgornji Brnik 63, 4207 Cerklje na
Gorenjskem, Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 252 94 00
www.dvor-jezersek.si
Hit Alpinea
The Hit Alpinea group in Kranjska Gora comprises five hotels,
which offer a total of 600 guestrooms. Their quiet locations in
the resort make them a favourite venue for those wishing to
hold an event in the peaceful environment of the Julian Alps.
The conference facilities of the Hit Alpinea are suitable for the
organisation of both smaller and larger meetings, providing
space for up to 360 delegates in as many as 20 halls in four
hotels. The casino, the newly-opened Centre for Relaxation at
the Kompas Hotel, the Aqua Larix water park, and a wide offer
of additional services cater for the well-being of the guests.
Contact person: Polonca Bačnar
e: events@hitholidays-kg.si
Hit Alpinea
Borovška cesta 99, 4280 Kranjska
Gora, Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 588 44 77
www.hitholidays-kg.si
HIT Nova Gorica
HIT d.d. is located in Nova Gorica, a renowned gaming,
entertainment, leisure, sport, and congress destination on the
Italian border. The new Spa Perla wellness centre represents
an important completion of Europe’s largest gaming and
entertainment centre. The Perla Casinò & Hotel is distinguished
by a thoughtful combination of entertainment, games, culinary
specialties, comfortable accommodation possibilities, and a
creative working environment. Its conference centre offers
capacities for 280 to 350 people, and several smaller meeting
rooms are also available.
Contact person: Nelida Nemec
e: nelida.nemec@hit.si
Hit Nova Gorica
Delpinova 7a, 5000 Nova Gorica,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 336 4142
www. hit.si
Hotel Astoria Bled
Situated below the medieval castle, the newly refurbished
Hotel Astoria is close to the centre of the resort and just 300
meters from Lake Bled. The Astoria Hotel is well known for the
quality of service and cuisine provided by its friendly staff. The
Hotel Astoria also owns the Castle Bled Restaurant. Besides 72
modernly equipped rooms, we offer congress services in four
technically equipped conference rooms. The location is ideal
for seminars, consultations, business meetings, educational
programmes, team building programmes, etc.
Contact person: Alisa Cerič
e: alisa.ceric@vgs-bled.si
Hotel Astoria Bled
Prešernova 44, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 45 79 44 00
www.hotelastoria-bled.com
Kempinski Palace Portorož*
The luxury hotel Kempinski Palace is located in Portorož, a
small paradise directly on the coast of the Adriatic Sea not far
from the medieval pearl, the town of Piran. The hotel boasts
164 Superior & Deluxe rooms and 17 exclusive suites. All
rooms offer air-conditioning, a modern audio-video system
including an LCD TV, phone, and wireless Internet access.
The hotel offers state-of-the art facilities for conferences, team
building programmes, product presentation, and gala dinners
with 6 meeting rooms and a unique ballroom for up to 254
people.
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Contact person: Marcos Torres Mueller
e: marcos.torres@kempinski.com
Kempinski Palace Portorož
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 692 76 60
www.kempinski-portoroz.com
Hotel Kokra
Hotel Kokra and Brdo Congress Centre are renowned for the
organisation of business meetings at the highest level. Brdo is
tailoring itself increasingly to the business world by offering
the possibility of organising different congresses, conferences,
meetings, and formal and informal events and celebrations. Our
guests are won over by the exceptional location and the high
quality of our service. The estate with an absorbing history lies
close to the Slovenian capital and only a few kilometres from
the international airport.
Contact person: Mateja Markič
e: mateja.markic@gov.si
Hotel Kokra - JGZ Brdo
Predoslje 39, 4000 Kranj,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 260 10 00
Hotel Lek
Kranjska Gora is the largest ski resort in Slovenia, as well as
offering extensive year-round activities. A stay at the Hotel
Lek in Kranjska Gora will help you get away from the stress
of modern living and leave you feeling recharged. Staying
at the Hotel Lek is attractive in any season, and guests have
endless opportunities for entertainment, leisure, and recreation.
The pools, saunas, tennis courts, pleasant rooms, and friendly
helpful staff will all contribute to the memory of a wonderful
stay. One large conference hall and smaller meeting rooms with
modern equipment offer the possibility of organizing almost
any kind of event.
Contact person: Sandra Fiorelli
e: sandra.fiorelli@hotel-lek.si
Hotel Lek
Vršiška 38, 4280 Kranjska Gora,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 588 15 20
www.hotel-lek.si
Hotel Lev
A landmark of elegance, the Hotel Lev is located in the centre
of Ljubljana not far from the Old Town’s sights and business
district. And thanks to its location, all major points of interest
are within walking distance while it is also easily accessible
from the motorway. Select from the impressive array of 173
rooms with a view of green Tivoli Park or of the city centre
on the other side. Hold your meetings or presentations in our
renovated and flexible congress hall (capacity 380 seats) or in a
breakout rooms of different size on the 13th floor.
Contact person: Luka Velepič
e: luka.velepic@hotel-lev.si
Hotel Lev
Vošnjakova 1, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 433 21 55
www.hotel-lev.si
Hotel Paka
The Paka Hotel is a business and conference hotel with 52
guestrooms. The hotel’s conference centre has six halls suitable
for the organisation of seminars, conferences, and other business
gatherings. The largest conference room can accommodate up
to 250 guests, while the smaller ones provide space for 20 to
100 people.
Contact person: Stanko Brunšek
e: stanko.brunsek@hotelpaka.com
Hotel Paka
Rudarska 1, 3320 Velenje,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 898 07 00
www.hotelpaka.com
HOTEL PAKA
Hotel Plesnik*
Hotel Plesnik lies at the heart of the Logarska dolina valley
where modern comfort is united with the friendly ambience of
a country house. It has 30 rooms with an additional 11 rooms
in its Vila Palenk annex. Business meetings in the embrace of
unspoilt nature acquire an entirely new scope. Besides visits to
various sights, hiking, mountaineering, archery, and biking, we
also offer animation programmes. Or one can simply relax in
our swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and solarium, or enjoy all
kinds of hand massage.
Contact person: Mojca Pavletič
e: hotel@plesnik.si
Hotel Plesnik
Logarska dolina 10, 3335 Solčava,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 839 23 00
www.plesnik.si
LifeClass Hotels & Spa
The LifeClass Hotels & Spa in Portorož consists of the fivestar Grand Hotel Portorož and five four-star hotels with a total
of 799 rooms. The Portus Convention Centre comprises 10
multifunctional halls accommodating from 20 to 550 delegates.
The main features of the hotel group are the Terme & Wellness
LifeClass complex consisting of 7 centres (Shakti Ayurveda,
Thalasso, Wai Thai, Beauty, Medical, Physiotherapy, and
Thermal Recreational), the Sauna Park, and extensive indoor
and outdoor pool facilities.
Contact person: Maša Podbevšek
e: masa.podbevsek@lifeclass.net
Istrabenz turizem
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 692 90 29
www.lifeclass.net
M Hotel
The M Hotel has a quiet yet convenient location close to both
the city centre and the motorway network, making it attractive
to those travelling from near and far. 154 rooms with modern
facilities and flexible conference units accommodating up to
100 underline its suitability for smaller functions.
Contact person: Matjaž Marčan
e: matjaz.marcan@m-hotel.si
M hotel
Derčeva 4, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 513 70 00
www.m-hotel.si
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Rogaška Hotels & Lotus Wellness Centre
The Grand Sava Hotel and the Zagreb Hotel are at the top of the
4 star category in Rogaška Slatina. Rogaška Congress Centre
has a hall for 300 guests that can also be divided by walls to
form three smaller units (100 people each) with modern AV
equipmen; close by are the Lobby bar and several smaller
halls. Additional facilities are available the Rogaška Cultural
Centre with 400 seats. Also on offer for the complete pleasure
of guests are the new Kristal restaurant, the Kaiser a’ la carte
restaurant, and the Lotus Wellness Centre.
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Contact person: Matej Jugovar
e: matej@hotel-sava-rogaska.si
Rogaška Hotels & Lotus Wellness centre
Zdraviliški trg 6, 3250 Rogaška Slatina,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 811 40 00
www.rogaska.si
Sava Hoteli Bled
Bled has long been an attractive setting for important meetings
and events. The Sava Hoteli Bled group offers a complete
package of the highest quality conference services. 21
conference rooms with capacities from 40 to 350 delegates, 6
hotels with over 660 guestrooms, 10 restaurants with tempting
cuisine, exceptional wellness services, and the professional
and experienced staff guarantee the success of any business or
diplomatic event.
Contact person: Monika Poklukar
e: monika.poklukar@hotelibled.com
Sava Hoteli Bled
Cankarjeva 6, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 579 16 07
www.hotelibled.com
Suite Hotel Klass*
It is no coincidence that we offer such luxury. The Klass Hotel
offers the highest number of the most modern suites in the
alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. Time to relax is marked with
comfort and convenience. Allow yourself to be pampered in a
pleasant bar and on a terrace with a stunning view of the Julian
Alps. We invite you to relax in the luxury of the four-star Klass
Hotel set in the midst of Slovenia’s Julian Alps and Triglav
National Park.
Contact person: mag. Magda Bučič
e: magda@hotelklass.si
Suite Hotel Klass
Bezje 14, 4280 Kranjska Gora,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 588 58 88
www.hotelklass.si
Terme 3000 Moravske Toplice*
Situated in the northeast Slovenia, TERME 3000, a spa resort
with 45 years of tradition and high professional competence
in all fields of work, offers a perfect setting for meetings and
events tourism. The 18-hole golf course is an ideal place to
conclude successful business conventions. More than 5,000 m2
of pool areas and sports facilities offer a perfect background
for effective team buildings. If stress relief is requested,
sophisticated wellness centres or simply hiking tours along the
picturesque vineyards will do the trick. All in all, TERME 3000
is an interesting incentive destination.
Contact person: Slavica Rešeta
e: slavica.reseta@terme3000.si
Terme 3000 Moravske Toplice
Kranjčeva 12, 9226 Moravske toplice,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)2 512 22 00
www.terme3000.si
Terme Čatež
Terme Čatež - health resort, water park and modern congress
The Terme Čatež health resort, water park, and modern
congress centre can accommodate up to 900 guests in three
hotels: Terme****, Toplice****, and Čatež***. After a busy
day you can relax in the Wellness Centre, the sauna park, or
the Winter & Summer Thermal Riviera. For passionate golfers,
playing golf at the Mokrice Castle golf course will be a real
challenge. The medieval Mokrice Castle has been converted
into a top class hotel (29 guestrooms, 8 golf suites, and 2
conference rooms for 40 and 60 participants).
Contact person: Gregor Žibert
e: gregor.zibert@terme-catez.si
Terme Čatež
Topliška c. 35, 8251 Čatež ob Savi,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)7 49 36 700
www.terme-catez.si
Terme Dobrna*
The Dobrna Spa is a contemporary and dynamic health resort
and tourist centre. The health resort merges gifts of nature with
contemporary medical science, which places it at the very top
of Slovenian tourism. The famous tradition that goes back to the
15th century, the climate and an amazing natural environment,
relaxation, quality care and services, companionship and
recreation—all these are factors that have long attracted guests
from around the world. Dobrna is certainly a place to which
guests like returning to.
Contact person: Andrej Klanjšek
e: andrej.klanjsek@terme-dobrna.si
Terme Dobrna
Dobrna 50, 3204 Dobrna,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 780 81 10
www.terme-dobrna.si
Terme Krka*
Terme Krka is one of the leading tourism companies in Slovenia
and comprises two health and spa centres in Dolenjske Toplice
and Šmarješke Toplice, the Otočec Hotels with the famous
Otočec Castle and golf course, the Krka Hotel in Novo mesto,
and the seaside centre Thalasso Strunjan. In all its business
units Terme Krka offers plenty of opportunities for organizing
seminars, symposia, meetings, training sessions, and social or
business gatherings.
Contact person: Petra Florjančič
e: petra.florjancic@terme-krka.si
Terme Krka
Ljubljanska cesta 26, 8000 Novo
mesto, Slovenia
T: + 386 (0)7 373 19 43
www.terme-krka.si
Terme Olimia
Terme Olimia overlooks the winding Sotla River, which has
long been renowned as a source of health and vitality. As you
enter the Wellness Hotel Sotelia with its 135 double rooms, 4
apartments, and 6 suites, it seems as if you are entering heart
of nature. The astounding scenery and the healing springs
have been attracting health seeking visitors for years. Olimia
Conference Centre is designed as a multi-functional area
appropriate for hosting various types of events. The Wellness
Centre Orhidelia, the most luxurious swimming pool and sauna
complex in Slovenia, opened in April 2009.
Contact person: Alenka Brglez
e: alenka.brglez@terme-olimia.com
Terme Olimia
Zdraviliška cesta 24, 3254 Podčetrtek,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 829 78 48
www.terme-olimia.com
Terme Ptuj*
The new Grand Hotel Primus**** in Ptuj is crowned with
the Roman tradition and the thermal luxury of the Antique
period. Multifunctional conference halls and seminar rooms
are suitable for meetings of 20 to 200 people. Modern technical
equipment assures the organisers as well as the participants top
performance of various events. Your business day may also
be enhanced with exquisite culinary delights from the Roman
period; visit the Gemina XIII club and indulge yourself at the
Valens Augusta Wellness Centre.
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Contact person: Peter Pušenjak
e: peter.pusenjak@terme-ptuj.si
Terme Ptuj
Pot v toplice 9, 2250 Ptuj,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)2 74 94 500
www.terme-ptuj.si
Terme Spa Rogaška
The Terme Spa Rogaška group offers four four-star hotels
with a total of 359 rooms. The all-round offer comprises
one modern and three beautifully restored historic hotels.
Conference facilities are provided at the Grand Hotel Rogaška,
the highlight of which is the Crystal Hall with its memorable
traditional ambience. The Crystal Hall can accommodate up to
350 delegates theatre-style, and there are two additional halls
for 250 and 40 guests each.
Contact person: Metka Krumpak
e: marketing@terme-rogaska.si
Terme Spa Rogaška
Zdraviliški trg 12, 3250 Rogaška
Slatina, Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 811 20 00
www.terme-rogaska.si
Unitur – Rogla, Terme Zreče*
There are many advantages offered by centers Rogla and
Terme Zreče: both locations can pride themselves on a
peacefuly and relaxing environment. Thus, organisers of
various meetings and courses of education can be certain, that
their guests will be focussed on the event, organised especially
for them. Conference hall capacities are adjusted according to
accomodation requirements, all the halls have daylight, both
locations are easy to access, variety of accompanying activities,
free parking, individual treatment and help with organisation is
offered as well.
Contact person: Breda Einfalt
e: breda.einfalt@unitur.eu
Terme Zreče - Unior
Cesta na Roglo 15, 3214 Zreče, Slovenia
T: +386 (0)3 757 61 63
www.unitur.eu
Zdravilišče Radenci - Spa Resort
The Radenci Health Resort complex consists of two
interconnected hotels, the 4-star Radin and the 3-star Izvir. In
addition to offering services aimed at the guests’ health and wellbeing, it also boasts a congress centre that includes six modern
conference halls and meeting rooms. The largest of these can
accommodate up to 230 delegates theatre-style. The broad offer
of the health resort includes a swimming pool complex, a sauna
centre, various medical and wellness treatments in the Corrium
Medico – Wellness Centre, an ayurvedic centre, and a beauty
and massage centre.
Contact person: Miha Veberič
e: miha.veberic@zdravilisce-radenci.si
Zdravilišče Radenci – Spa Radenci
Zdraviliško naselje 12, 9252 Radenci,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)2 520 27 18
www.zdravilisce-radenci.si
Adria Airways
Adria Airways is the Slovenian national airline, a successful
European network carrier with a modern fleet and more than
46 years of experience. In 2004 Adria joined the strategic
international airline group Star Alliance as regional member. We
are ideally placed for those organizing conferences, congresses
and other events, being able to operate as their official carrier,
and offering special concessions for participants and organizers.
“Adria Airways - Home above the clouds”.
Contact person: Alen Mlekuž
e: alen.mlekuz@adria.si
Adria Airways
Kuzmičeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T: +386 1 369 1317
F: +386 1 230 1325
www.adria-airways.com
ABC rent a car – Europcar Slovenia
In 2001, ABC rent a car joined the Europcar network and thus
extended their car rental services all around the world. They
offer high quality car rental service, chauffeur service, V.I.P.
transfers, and tour transfers. Since 1994, ABC rent a car had
been active as a travel agency. With its own cars, minibuses,
and drivers, the agency is perfect for those who are looking for
tailor made holidays. ABC rent a car also specialises in holidays
at tourist farms and trips on the old-timer steam train.
Contact person: Tadej Dolenc
e: sales@europcar.si
ABC rent a car – Europcar Slovenia
Celovška cesta 268, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 59 070 500
www.europcar.si, www.abc-tourism.si
Avis Rent A Car Slovenia
Alpe no. 1 are proud to be an important part of the ever growing
Avis Europe family and are experts in car hire and leasing
services. short and long term vehicle rentals. Their high quality
English speaking staff advise clients, offer help with technical
problems and additional information on accommodation,
destinations and routes. A 24-hour service is provided from
offices in 8 offices around Slovenia . Avis are happy to arrange
free-of-charge car deliveries to your hotel or any other location
within a 20 km radius of any of their offices.
Contact person: Andrej Cergolj
e: andrej.cergolj@avis.si
Avis Rent A Car Slovenia
Verovškova 60a, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 583 87 72
www.avis.si
Ljubljana Airport
Ljubljana Airport is Slovenia’s largest and most central, being
strategically located in the middle of the country. Its excellent
highway connections make most destinations in the country
easily and quickly accessible. Its compact size ensures that
guests and luggage are quickly processed. Additional services
include a modern well-equipped conference room suitable for
up to 120.
Category J - Other venues
Contact person: Sabina Mezeg
e: sabina.mezeg@lju-airport.si
Ljubljana Airport
Zg. Brnik 130 a, 4210 Brnik,
Slovenia
T: + 386 (0)4 206 14 00
www.lju-airport.si
Alkemist Translation Company*
In addition to written translations into 80 languages, the
Alkemist Translation Company provides its clients experienced
interpreters for simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.
We are proud this year to present our own technical equipment
for simultaneous translation manufactured by BOSCH.
We have thus become the only provider of a complete and
comprehensive translation service in Slovenia.
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Contact person: Igor Gorše
e: igor.gorse@alkemist.si
Alkemist Translation Company
Obirska 4, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 514 16 78
www.alkemist.si
Jezeršek Catering
The Jezeršek family have been specialist caterers and
organisers of a great variety of culinary receptions, banquets,
and other functions for more than twenty years. The family
company offers an opportunity to enjoy outstanding cuisine in
its own luxurious premises, providing guests with unforgettable
hospitality, décor, and service. Alternatively, the Jezeršeks have
a long tradition of catering for any event in a location of the
client’s choice from forest clearings, meadows, and karst caves
to museums and ships.
Contact person: Maja Jezeršek
e: maja@gmail.com
Jezeršek Catering
Sora 1a, 1215 Medvode
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 361 94 13
www.jezersek.si
Vivo Catering
Vivo Catering is at the top of Slovenian catering services
with a successful 15-year tradition. It boasts international
experience and provides catering both in Slovenia and abroad
and specialises in organising event catering. It is famous for its
tasty and original dishes and their touch of artistic presentation.
Vivo Catering can feast a thousand guests or more at different
locations at the same time. With the increasing congressrelated
business in Slovenia, the company is more and more present
at such events.
Contact person: Mateja Čemažar
e: jerneja.kamnikar@vivo.si
Vivo Catering
Pot na Fužine 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 546 16 57
www.vivo.si
Category H -Other congress services suppliers
Omega IC*
Omega IC specialises in developing solutions that make event
organisation easier. Our main product ClickOnEvent.com is a
web-based application for event management. It can be reached
anytime from anywhere at www.clickonevent.com. It includes
flexible online registration forms, website templates, online
event management, automatic attendee follow up, unlimited
types of registration fees, room reservations, transfer orders,
other services, several payment methods, financial tracking,
and real-time reports.
Contact person: Veronika Šmid
e: veronika.smid@omegaic.si
Omega IC
Kranjska cesta 4, 4240 Radovljica,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)59 04 04 04
www.omegaic.si
Robotrade
Robotrade is a leading provider of simultaneous interpretation
equipment and conference microphones in the country. The
range of services also includes rental of tour guide systems,
whispering systems, sound systems, projection facilities
such as LCD projectors, screens, and plasma displays, VCR/
DVD players, PCs, and laptops. Robotrade source and
employ professional interpreters while providing all-round
professional technical support services of the highest quality at
any destination in Slovenia.
Contact person: Robert Omovšek
e: info@robotrade.si
Robotrade
Grajska cesta 18, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)41 707 114
www.robotrade.si
RS Klan
RS Klan provides services in the field of IT and communication
strategies. As part of its desire to be a leader in the field, it
designs new products and services providing competitive
advantages to its partners. RS Klan has a full offer including
complete web design solutions for meetings and congresses and
tailor-made web surveys.
Contact person: Andrej Šolinc
e: andrej@rsklan.com
RS Klan, Jazbec & Co.
Peruzzijeva 84b, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 280 77 70
www.rsklan.com
I N T E R N E T A R EP E O P L E
S M OL J U D J E
SIQ – Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology*
SIQ builds upon knowledge, complete solutions, partner
relations, independence, and impartiality. In this spirit we test,
certify products and systems, calibrate measuring devices,
assess and certify management systems in companies, and pass
on our experience and knowledge. For more than 45 years our
driving force has been the belief that our activities contribute to
the development of a society that based on knowledge and high
quality services and products will provide the conditions for a
higher quality of life.
Contact person: Tine Lavrič
e: pr@siq.si
SIQ – Slovenian Institute of Quality
and Metrology
Tržaška 2, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: + 386 1 4778 117
www.siq.si
Kongres Magazine / Go®Mice
Kongres Magazine is the meetings industry magazine of
Southeast Europe. Its basic aim is to inform about events,
novelties and trends in the industry, to present the region’s
offer, good practice case studies and to give advice to events
organisers. Kongres magazine is published in English and
Slovenian, five times a year including a special edition
dedicated to the Conventa Show. Kongres magazine is
distributed to 5.000 addresses around Europe and is available
also as an on-line edition.
Contact person: Danaja Besnard
e: danaja.besnard@go-mice.eu
Kongres Magazine / Go®Mice
Štihova 4, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 430 51 03
The Slovenia Times
The Slovenia Times is the leading Slovenian monthly in English.
The Slovenia Times offers a critical, in-depth and vivid analysis
of the social and economic image of Slovenia. The second part
of the newspaper focuses on tourism, culture, sports, recreation
and other lifestylerelated entertainment topics. Developed in
2006, the top-level networking event organization is now one
of the core acctivities of the company. The Slovenia Times is
mainly dealing with in-house events.
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Contact person: Marko Stijepič
e: marketing@sloveniatimes.com
The Slovenia Times
Trg MDB 12, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)1 520 50 85
www.sloveniatimes.com
Turistica - Faculty of Tourism Studies Portorose
Turistica, the Faculty of Tourism Studies in Portorož, is
Slovenia’s leading education institution in the field of tourism.
Its speciality is the Encuentros, a centre for business and
social meetings offering ten lecture rooms of various sizes,
some of them with magnificent views of the sea. The rooms
are furnished with state-of-the-art equipment; the largest even
having interpretation booths available. Complete accompanying
services and professional assistance are available for event
organisation.
Contact person: Marijana Sikošek
e: marijana.sikosek@turistica.si
Turistica Faculty of Tourism Studies
Portorose
Obala 11a, 6320 Portorož, Slovenia
T: + 386 (0)5 617 70 46
www.turistica.si
Turizem Kras - Postojna Cave
The world-famous Postojna Cave is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in this part of Europe. Together with Jamski
Dvorec (“Cave Mansion”) it is a fascinating setting for a
memorable business meeting, reception, seminar, conference,
cultural event, concert, or culinary experience. The mansion on
a platform at the cave entrance is an event venue itself. Jamski
Dvorec is fragrant with the aromas of Slovene cuisine and the
secrets of the culinary art of the Notranjska-Karst region. Here
you will encounter dishes prepared according to old recipes but
in a modern guise.
Contact person: Tamara Miljković
e: tamara.miljkovic@turizem-kras.si
Turizem Kras
Jamska cesta 30, 6230 Postojna,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 700 01 53
www.turizem-kras.si
Category I - Special venue
Bled Culture Institute*
Congress organisation in Bled has a long tradition and is an
important part of the resort’s tourist assets. The Bled Festival
Hall has hosted scientific and professional congresses, corporate
and business meetings, political meetings, and sporting events.
The Festival Hall is located in a peaceful setting on the shore of
Lake Bled within easy walking distance of all the major hotels.
Getting around in Bled is easy, and by organising your event in
Bled you can avoid traffic jams and exhausting city traffic.
Contact person: Lea Ferjan
e: info@zkbled.si
Bled Congress Centre
Bled Culture Institute
Cesta svobode 11, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 572 97 70
www.kongresni-center-bled.si
Festival Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle is a fabulous historical location with modern
meeting and banquet facilities. Receptions for up to 800
people can be organised in the large courtyard. Internally, it
has 7 fascinating rooms, which can accommodate up to 500
for standing receptions. The Križanke Summer Theatre with its
700-year history is used for an array of artistic events and is the
stage for premier standing receptions. The complex comprises
four separate spaces, the largest of which is the open-air theatre
that can welcome up to 1,300 guests theatre-style.
Contact person: Maja Pangršič
e: maja.pangrsic@ljubljanafestival.si
Festival Ljubljana
Trg francoske revolucije 1, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
T: +386 51 335 654
www.ljubljanafestival.si
Lipica Stud Farm
With a rich cultural heritage, the Lipica Stud Farm is one of
the oldest stud farms in the world and is home to about 400
Lipizzaner horses. In combination with conference facilities,
many possibilities exist for organising conferences, business
meetings, receptions, incentive programmes, team building,
sport events, picnics, product launches, and thematic events.
Visitors can explore and admire the unusual countryside and
its wonders and enjoy the real life of the stud farm that reflects
centuries of horse breeding tradition.
Contact person: Minka Dolič
e: minka.dolic@lipica.org
Lipica Stud Farm
Lipica 5, 6210 Sežana,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 739 16 96
www.lipica.org
Vila Bled
Vila Bled, a former presidential residence on the shores of Lake
Bled, offers 31 spacious rooms and suites with wonderful lake
and garden views. The emphasis of its exquisite restaurant is
on delicious treats from French, Mediterranean, and Slovenian
cuisines. A special feature of its larger meeting hall, which can
accommodate up to 100 guests, is an enormous fresco depicting
WWII. Vila Bled also offers a wellness studio, a lakeside lido,
and the Belvedere Pavilion, a superb venue for receptions.
Contact person: Petra Čuk
e: petra.cuk@sportina-turizem.si
Vila Bled
Cesta svobode 26, 4260 Bled,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)4 575 37 10
www.vila-bled.com
Avditorij Portorož
The Avditorij Portorož Convention Centre is close to the
bustling centre of Portorož. The main hall seats a maximum
of 500 delegates. In addition, there are four smaller meeting
rooms with capacities ranging from 50 to 110. The venue is
adjacent to the large amphitheatre-style open-air theatre, which
accommodates almost 1,800.
In nearby Piran, Avditorij Portorož also manages the Tartini
Theatre, which is an exquisite venue for social events, musical
performances and receptions.
Contact person: Mojmir Suhar
e: info@avditorij.si
Avditorij Portorož – Portorose
Senčna pot 10, 6320 Portorož,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 676 67 00
www.avditorij.si
Dolenjske Toplice Cultural & Congress Centre
The newly built Congress Centre offers modernly furnished
rooms for cultural events, congresses, seminars, and other
meetings. The Dolenjske Toplice basin is surrounded on the
south by the mysterious Kočevski rog forests and on all other
sides by low hills covered with vineyards and cottages. The
beautiful forest surrounding the town offers many possibilities
for sports and the exploration of natural beauty. Accommodation
is available in several nearby hotels.
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Contact person: Bojan Potočar
e: jp.ekkc@amis.net
Kongresni center Dolenjske Toplice
Sokolski trg 4, 8350 Dolenjske Toplice,
Slovenia
T: +386 (0)7 306 51 50
www.kkc-dolenjske.si
3 TOP venues for your
meetings & events in
2 TOP Slovenian locations
5 congress halls for up to 250 participans in Ljubljana and 8 congress halls for up to 150 participans in Bled
Our guests can expect the most central location of town, a tasteful mix of traditional and
modern ambiance to make the stay memorable, high quality conference facilities with sate
of the art technical support, comfortable accommodation, excellent F&B services and hotel
staff that will go the extra mile. Welcome!
BEST WESTERN PREMIER
HOTEL LOVEC
Best Western Premier
Hotel SLON Ljubljana
Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana
Bussines Meetings & Events
T: +386 (0)1 470 11 55
E: banket@hotelslon.com
www.hotelslon.com
Best Western Premier
Hotel LOVEC Bled
Cankarjeva 2, 4260 Bled
Bussines Meetings & Groups
T: +386 (0)4 578 21 07
E: booking@kompas-lovec.eu
www.kompas-lovec.eu
Best Western
KOMPAS Hotel Bled
Cankarjeva 2, 4260 Bled
Bussines Meetings & Groups
T: +386 (0)4 578 21 07
E: booking@kompas-lovec.eu
www.kompas-lovec.eu
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Index of Members by
Standardisation Category
Standard. Web Name
category address Locality
A - CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
-
A
Ljubljana Tourist Board /
Convention Bureau
A
Maribor Tourist Board*
A
B - PCO
Albatros Bled
Auditoria
Cankarjev dom, Cultural
and Congress Centre
Go®Mice*
www.slovenia.info
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
www.maribor-pohorje.si
Ljubljana
Maribor
B
B
www.auditoria.si
Bled
Ljubljana
B
B
www.go-mice.eu
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
C - DMC
Albatros Bled
Intours
Kompas
Liberty Incentive &
Congresses Slovenia
M tours Bled
C
C
C
www.intours-mice.si
Bled
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
C
C
www.liberty-incentive.net
www.mtours.net
Ljubljana
Bled
D - EVENT AGENCY
Eventus Agency
Promo Agency
Auditoria
Koren Sports
Lifetrek Events
Maya Travel Agency*
TBA - Teambuilding Academy*
-
D
D
D
D
D
D
www.agencija-eventus.si
www.promo-ag.si
www.auditoria.si
www.koren-sports.si
www.spiritowin.com
www.maya.si
www.tba.si
Kranj
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Tržič
Kranj
Tolmin
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
2000
22
0
Ljubljana
2200
20
0
E - CONGRESS & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Cankarjev dom, Cultural
and Congress Centre
E
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition
and Convention Centre
E
F - CONVENTION HOTEL
Bernardin Group - Resorts & Hotels
Grand Hotel Union
Mons - Hotel &
Congress Centre Ljubljana
Terme Maribor
F
F
F
www.gh-union.si
www.lifeclass.net
Portorož
Ljubljana
Portorož
1100
850
550
31
25
10
1703
401
799
F
F
www.hotel.mons.si
www.termemb.si
Ljubljana
Maribor
420
450
9
7
114
137
Ljubljana
Portorož
450
1100
8
31
214
1703
Bled
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Cerklje na Gorenjskem
Ljubljana
Kranjska Gora
Nova Gorica
Bled
Portorož
150
200
200
120
850
360
280
120
254
8
5
4
2
25
21
9
4
7
156
168
200
18
401
639
250
72
181
G - HOTEL WITH CONFERENCE FACILITIES
G
www.austria-trend.at/hotel-ljubljana
Bernardin Group – Resorts & Hotels G
Best Western Kompas
& BW Premier Hotel Lovec
G
www.kompas-lovec.eu
G
www.hotelslon.com City Hotel Ljubljana
G
www.cityhotel.si
Dvor Jezeršek*
G
www.dvor-jezersek.si
Grand Hotel Union
G
www.gh-union.si
HIT Alpinea
G
www.hitholidays-kg.si
HIT Nova Gorica
G
www.hit.si
Hotel Astoria Bled
G
www.hotelastoria-bled.com
Kempinski Palace Portorož*
G
www.kempinski-portoroz.com
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Max.
No. No.
plenary of meeting of hotel
capacity rooms
rooms
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Standard. Web Name
category address Locality
Hotel Kokra
Hotel Lek
Hotel Lev
Hotel Paka
Hotel Plesnik *
M Hotel
Rogaška Hotels & Lotus Terme
Sava Hoteli Bled
Suite Hotel Klass*
Terme 3000 Moravske Toplice*
Terme Čatež
Terme Dobrna*
Terme Krka*
Terme Maribor
Terme Olimia
Terme Ptuj*
Terme Spa Rogaška Unitur – Rogla, Terme Zreče*
Zdravilišče Radenci – Spa Radenci
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
550
200
500
250
100
550
150
300
350
50
150
900
200
220
450
350
220
450
280
250
6
8
12
6
2
10
9
3
21
2
5
12
6
13
7
9
5
5
12
6
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
www.lju-airport.si
www.alkemist.si
www.jezersek.si
Brnik
Ljubljana
Medvode
www.vivo.si
www.omegaic.net
www.robotrade.si
www.rsklan.com
Ljubljana Ljubljana
Radovljica
Bled
Ljubljana
www.siq.si
www.sloveniatimes.com
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana
www.turistica.si
www.turizem-kras.si
Portorož
Postojna
I
I
I
I
I
www.festival-lj.si
www.lipica.org
www.turizem-kras.si
www.vila-bled.com
Bled
Ljubljana
Sežana
Postojna
Bled
300
200
350
100
7
5
6
2
0
100
68
31
J
J
www.lju-airport.si
www.avditorij.si
Brnik
Portorož
110
1793
3
6
0
0
J
Bled
500
4
0
J
www.kkc-dolenjske.si
Dolenjske Toplice
261
5
0
H - OTHER CONGRESS SERVICES
Adria Airways
H
ABC rent a car, Europcar Slovenija
H
Avis rent a car Slovenia
H
Aerodrom Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
H
Alkemist Translation Company*
H
Catering Jezeršek
H
GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and
Convention Centre
H
Vivo Catering
H
Omega IC*
H
Robotrade
H
RS Klan, Jazbec & Co., H
SIQ – Slovenian Institute
of Quality and Metrology*
H
Go®Mice - Kongres Magazine
H
The Slovenia Times
H
Turistica - Faculty
of Tourism Studies
H
Turizem Kras - Postojna Cave
H
I - SPECIAL VENUE
– Congress Centre Bled
Festival Ljubljana
Lipica Stud Farm Turizem Kras - Postojnska jama
Vila Bled
J - OTHER VENUES
Aerodrom Ljubljana
– Jože Pučnik Airport
Avditorij Portorož
- Congress Centre Bled
Dolenjske Toplice
Cultural & Congress Centre *Standardisation in process
www.brdo.si
www.hotel-lek.si
www.hotel-lev.si
www.hotelpaka.com
www.plesnik.si
www.lifeclass.net
www.m-hotel.si
www.rogaska.si
www.hotelibled.com
www.hotelklass.si
www.terme3000.si
www.terme–catez.si
www.terme-dobrna.si
www.terme-krka.si
www.termemb.si
www.terme-olimia.com
www.terme-ptuj.si
www.terme-rogaska.si
www.unitur.eu
www.zdravilisce-radenci.si
Kranj
Kranjska gora
Ljubljana
Velenje
Solčava
Portorož
Ljubljana
Rogaška Slatina
Bled
Kranjska Gora
Moravske Toplice
Čatež ob Savi
Dobrna
Novo Mesto
Maribor
Podčetrtek
Ptuj
Rogaška Slatina
Zreče
Radenci
www.adria-airways.com
www.europcar.si
www.avis.si
Max.
No. No.
plenary of meeting of hotel
capacity rooms
rooms
78
72
173
52
41
799
154
300
665
24
270
519
247
1464
137
288
119
350
290
419
Slovenian Meetings Industry Standards
The Slovenian Convention Bureau has set
standards for its members, the Slovenian
meetings industry suppliers, to help simplify and shorten the Client’s venue- or
event organiser finding process.
An acquired certificate indicates that the
suppliers / members have proven their
quality by passing the certification process
and are by the SCB’s estimation a trustworthy partner.
Advantages of the standardisation
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
easier choice between industry suppliers
easier comparability among the suppliers
sufficient transparency
uniform treatment for comparable categories of members
professional relations
quality of services
three years validity of the certificates — continuous evaluation.
Categories A to D and category H are congress service providers, while categories
E to G and category I and J are function venues or / and accommodation providers.
More information:
Slovenian Convention Bureau - SCB
Dunajska cesta 156
1000 Ljubljana
T: +386 1 569 12 60
E: info@slovenia-convention.com
PCO
Multipurpose centre with
halls ranging from
20 to 2,000 seats
TRADITION,
EXPERTISE AND
PERSONAL
APPROACH
TRY US!
Member
of ICCA
and IAPCO
Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre
Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
T +386 1 24 17 122 F +386 1 24 17 296
E congress@cd-cc.si
W www.cd-cc.si/congress
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6 Meeting halls
3 Meeting rooms
Large spaces with natural light
Perfect location for road shows
E M B R AC E D BY N AT U R E
SLOVENIA
SI-1000 Ljubljana l Pot za Brdom 55
T 386 (0)1 47 02 700
E-mail: info@hotel.mons.si
www.hotel.mons.si
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C ave Mansion congress and
meeting paradise
The Cave Mansion by the Postojna cave is a special
event venue and a culinary par adise, and opens its
doors to all who wish to combine the full spectrum
of br and-new sensations into an unforgettable whole.
The Mansion is the ideal venue for a wide variety of
exclusive events.
Turizem KRAS, destination management d. d.,
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A recently refurbished conference and event venue with 45 years
of tradition.
Fully equipped Conference Centre with flexible facilities ranging
from 380 to 15 seats.
Exquisite culinary experiences for all events and budgets.
Privileged downtown location offering 173 guestrooms.
Professional service that matches the number of stars!
Vošnjakova 1, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija
t: +386 (1)433 21 55, w: www.hotel-lev.si, e: info@hotel-lev.si
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Come and take a closer look: Pivka Landscape.
www.slovenia.info
Feel the presence of nature. Taste the harmony of diversity.
SLOVENIA
FORYOU
meeting
tings
srecan
ecanja
Prijetna prestolnica za odlična srečanja
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where all of europe meets
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n
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S LO VEN IA MEET INGS - The Slovenian Convention Bureau

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