CZECH CONVENTION BUREAU
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CZECH CONVENTION BUREAU
2012/2013 H • o • t • e • l • s • V • e • n • u • e • s • d • m • c 29 Czech Republic Stunningly Different www.czechtourism.com CT_StunninglyDifferent_277x167.indd 1 3/27/09 3:25:37 PM info MICE IN THE HEART OF EUROPE MICE 2012/2013, the brochure you have in front of you, is a traditional TTG Czech publication. The current version is the 16th, and again, it includes not only information about traditional Czech hotels, venues and DMCs, but also some space dedicated to Slovakia. We hope you will find this brochure useful when planning your congress and/or incentive activities. Your TTG Czech team Contents CZECH REPUBLIC Hotels ***** Augustine Hotel Prague ..........................10 Corinthia Hotel Prague ...........................15 Hilton Prague .........................................16 Hilton Prague Old Town .........................16 InterContinental Praha ...........................19 JAN HOTELS – Hotel Růže ........................20 Hotels **** Aquapalace Hotel Prague ........................11 Best Western Premier Hotel International Brno ......................12 Congress Hotel JEZERKA .......................... 4 Hotel Kaskáda ........................................17 Hotel Majestic Plaza ...............................17 JAN HOTELS – Hotel Duo .........................20 JAN HOTELS – Hotel Old Inn ....................20 Panorama Hotel Prague ..........................15 Santa Katarina Resort .............................21 DMC’S Pragia Incoming Agency .........................22 Castle Hotels Château Hotel Liblice .............................14 Venues Brno Exhibition Center ...........................13 Incheba Expo Prague ..............................18 Organisations Czech Convention Bureau (CzCB) .............. 2 CzCB Members: Carlsbad Convention Bureau ............... 3 East Bohemia Convention Bureau ........ 4 East Moravian Tourist Authority .......... 5 Moravia Convention Bureau ................ 5 Pilsen Convention Bureau ................... 6 Prague Convention Bureau .................. 7 South Bohemia Convention Bureau ...... 8 Statutory City of Ostrava .................... 9 Info ............................ 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 22 SLOVAKIA Organisations Slovak Convention Bureau ......................23 Bratislava Region – BSK ..........................24 Bratislava Tourist Board ..........................24 Hotels Crowne Plaza Bratislava ..........................25 Grand Hotel Bellevue ..............................26 DMC’s Enjoy Slovakia DMC ................................27 Panorama Tour ......................................28 S-TOURS Destination Management ..........28 Info ............................................25, 26, 27 1 CZECH CONVENTION BUREAU – CzechTourism Vinohradská 46, Prague 2 P. O. Box 32, 120 41 Czech Republic phone: +420 221 580 111; Fax: +420 221 580 463 e-mail: [email protected] www.czechconvention.com, www.czechtourism.com Czech Convention Bureau...when success comes from the h Heart off Europe! The Czech Convention Bureau is a non-profit organization and is associated with the official national tourist board – Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism. The mission of the Czech Convention Bureau is to be the authoritative source for the meeting industry in the Czech Republic, providing all conference organizers with a variety of complimentary services and tools tailored to suit you and your clients needs. Advice and assistance are provided completely free of charge. The 10 regions are currently registered in the project. AT PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING REGIONAL AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN THE CONVENTION BUREAU From the right to the left: Zdeněk Giormani, Director of the Czech Convention Bureau Jana Houšková, Manager of the Czech Convention Bureau Petr Kuklík, Manager of the Czech Convention Bureau The Czech Convention Bureau can assist you in: planning your event, organizing site inspections, drawing up a social programme, finding the location – venue, RFP distribution and meetings with local service providers to help you find the right partners in the Czech Republic, helping your budget goals. The Czech Convention Bureau is here to assist your needs with our assistance and support when planning your meetings in the Czech Republic. Confidence in Partnership 2 Carlsbad Convention Bureau Karlovy Vary Region East Bohemia Convention Bureau, DSVČ East Bohemia East Moravia Convention Bureau, CCR-VM East Moravia Moravia Convention Bureau, CCR-JM South Moravia North Bohemia Convention Bureau Liberec Region North West Bohemia Convention Bureau, CCRL Ústí nad Labem Region Pilsen Convention Bureau Pilsen Region Prague Convention Bureau City of Prague South Bohemia Convention Bureau, JCCR South Bohemia Convention !!! Ostrava The Moravian-Silesian Region. CARLSBAD CONVENTION BUREAU, o.p.s. Husovo náměstí 270/2 360 01 Karlovy Vary Czech Republic tel.: +420 359 002 504 e-mail: [email protected] www.carlsbad-convention.cz info CZECH REPUBLIC ESSENTIALS Carlsbad Convention Bureau, o.p.s. is a non-profiting organization which was established to include Karlovy Vary and the Karlovy Vary Region in the list of prestige destinations where MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events/Exhibitions) events and presentations of the Karlovy Vary region are held, showing them as important congress destinations. Its main activities include the preparation, production and complete organization of MICE events. The Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe; its neighbors are Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. Total Area: 78,866 sq km The Czech Republic consists of two historical areas: Bohemia in the west, which is mostly hilly, and Moravia in the east, which has mountains in the north and lowlands in the south. Capital: Prague with a population of 1.2 million Other large cities: Brno, Ostrava, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, České Budějovice, Jihlava. Government: It is a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state. The President’s role is mostly ceremonial, and the Prime Minister is the functional head of government. Climate: 1 10 reasons why h to choose h the h Karlovy l Vary Region i ffor your MICE event: 1 The world-famous spa town Karlovy Vary lies in the middle of Europe, 50 kilometres from the German border 2 Perfect accessibility and a highly developed infrastructure with an international airport, 1.5 hour away from the airport in Prague and 45 minutes from the German network of motorways. 3 90 hotels of all categories, tradition and history mix with a high standard of services. 4 Congress rooms of all sizes, always with a qualified staff, professional and individual attitude 5 Extensive experience and tradition in organizing the MICE events 6 A wide offer of supporting programmes - spa and wellness programmes, cultural, sports and social events, lots of trip destinations in the neighbourhood 7 The genius loci of the town, a unique atmosphere, unique architecture and historical sights 8 Theatres, cinemas, concerts, museums, galleries, horse racing and festivals 9 The biggest concentration of golf courses in the Czech Republic 10 High safety of the place Temperate. Cool to warm May – September (showers and thunderstorms are common,) mostly chilly October, March and April, cold November – February (snow common). Time zone: GMT + 1 (Daylight Savings Time is observed.) Population: 10.5 million Religion: Roman Catholic 26.8%, Protestant 2.3%, other 3.1%, secular 59%, agnostic 8.8%. 3 EAST BOHEMIA CONVENTION BUREAU náměstí Republiky 12 530 02 Pardubice Czech Republic tel.: +420 466 030 412 e-mail: [email protected] www.eastbohemiaconvention.cz The Pardubice Region Offers Great Opportunities for Convention Tourism EAST BOHEMIA The area of East Bohemia is located on the border between Bohemia and Moravia in the north-eastern part of the Czech Republic and includes the territory of the Pardubice Region. The entire region has been dynamically developing, and this applies also to convention tourism. New modern convention centers with high accommodation and catering capacities are being built. Naturally, they also offer facilities for accompanying sports, cultural and relaxation activities. Thanks to its extensive offer of quality services, the Pardubice Region is the ideal place for holding medium-sized events. Accommodation can be arranged in three-star and four-star hotels that have conference rooms and can provide full conference services. Another advantage of this region is its easy accessibility by road, train and plane. The region also offers a whole range of tourist attractions that offer a respite from business activities and can make the official portion of conventions and other events more interesting. A list of places that is worth visiting definitely must include the town of Litomyšl with its unique castle registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, located about 50 kilometers from Pardubice. The region’s capital, Pardubice, also has a lot to offer. THE EAST BOHEMIA CONVENTION BUREAU The objective of the East Bohemia Convention Bureau is to support and promote entities that provide convention, corporate and incentive tourism services. The company also helps to coordinate convention tourism in the Pardubice Region. It offers consulting services such as event planning, the selection of a suitable location, accommodation and accompanying programs to MICE organizers in the region. 4 EAST MORAVIAN TOURIST AUTHORITY MORAVIA CONVENTION BUREAU EMCB, J. A. Bati 5520, 761 90 Zlín Czech Republic tel.: +420 577 043 902, 903 fax: +420 577 043 402 e-mail: [email protected] www.east-moravia.com www.vychodni-morava.cz Radnická 2, 602 00 Brno Czech Republic tel.: +420 542 211 123, fax: +420 542 210 088 e-mail: [email protected] www.moraviaconvention.com Eastern Moravia, a Good MICE Address Why is Brno and South Moravia the right place for your congress? The tourist region of Eastern Moravia has a rich experience with congress and business clientele. The regional capital Zlín, built in functionalist style, offers modern venues of a dynamic university town. The nearby spa town of Luhačovice is popular for its compactness and wide scale of congress and incentive offers. Every year, Luhačovice hosts dozens of conferences, congresses and meetings, each attended by 100 to 400 participants. Thermal swimming pool of the Horal hotel – Valachy Resort Top quality accommodation and gastronomy, variety of accompanying programs, state of the art equipment, and an extraordinary hospitality belong to the main attractions of the region. For example, a meeting of the EU ministers was held here in 2009. The Valachy resort in Velké Karlovice offers calm and pleasant surroundings in clean and untouched nature. The resort has twelve fully equipped conference halls. All that is complemented with indoor and outdoor activities, quality gastronomy, wellness procedures and relaxation in the untouched nature. Tailor-made events for up to 500 people can be arranged. The meeting of EU ministers was held in this hall Spa Alexandria in Luhačovice will satisfy even the most demanding congress participants Cooperation and advice to organizers of MICE activities will be supplied by the East Moravia Convention Bureau – regional office for congress tourism. Resort Valachy, Horal**** hotel with golf course • City with i h a tradition di i iin science i and d iindustry. d B Brno used to be an industrial centre of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and a centre of education. Gregor Johann Mendel, whose 190th anniversary we celebrate this year, discovered the laws of genetic here. The city is dubbed “Moravian Silicon Valley” today. This is due to the high concentration of innovative hi-tech. • Education and Commerce Hub. Brno has been a city of fairs and exhibitions for more than 80 years. Every year, 50 international fairs take place. The town is a seat of six public universities and a number of colleges. • Good address for researchers. The Central European Institute of Technology CEITEC is expanding; 600 top researchers and more than 1200 students are to work there, and both Czech and international companies are going to join in. • Mecca M off C Czech hM Medical di l S Sciences. i IIn addition dd to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and International Space Station (ISS), the International Clinical Research Centre (ICRC) in Brno is bound to be the third European institution of such high standard. • Ideal location in the middle of Europe. Brno is well connected with significant cities through a network of highways and railway corridors. The Brno airport offers a direct air-connection with Moscow, London, Rome, Milan and Eindhoven. • Meeting point No.1. Brno is a meeting point for experts from around the world. It has modern congress facilities, quality accommodation and catering, and trained personnel. Hotels in Brno and in the South Moravian region of wine, sunshine and historic sights offer first rate services. The Moravia Convention Bureau staff will keep your clients satisfied 5 PILSEN CONVENTION BUREAU, o. p. s. Náměstí Republiky 33, 301 00 Plzeň Czech Republic Ludvík Holman: [email protected] +420 602 344 846 Petr Jirka: [email protected] +420 777 329 399 Libor Vlach: [email protected] +420 608 111 704 www.pilsenconvention.cz www.touristparadise.com The Pilsen Region an area of great opportunities and possibilities for the MICE segment of tourism info TWELVE CZECH WONDERS ON THE UNESCO HERITAGE LIST Český Krumlov Historical center – www.ckrumlov.cz Telč Historical center – www.telc-etc.cz Prague Historical center – www.pis.cz Žďár nad Sázavou Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora www.zdarns.cz Kutná Hora Historical center, Church of St. Barbora, Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec www.kutnahora.cz The Pilsen Region is situated at in the western part of the Czech Republic, about 85 km from Prague, and 75 km from Prague’s international airport. It is easily accessible via a four-lane highway. Visitors may also use the international railway connection between Nurnberg and Prague (stopping in Pilsen). The bold statement that the Pilsen Region is an ideal place for business, managerial or scientific meetings is no hollow slogan. Promoting the Pilsen Region as a suitable destination for congress and incentive tourism is the main objective of the Pilsen Convention Bureau, a non-profit organization that is part of the Czech Convention Bureau national association. Currently, the organization has 13 members, and expansion to include other attractive members close to Pilsen under negotiation. The Pilsen Convention Bureau offers complex top professional quality services in the MICE market to both local and foreign companies and organizations. The selection of more than 2,000 beds and 40 quality meeting facilities with a combined capacity 6 of satisfy o more than 4,000 will sa atisfy the organizers of large congresses, conferences, company meetings or incentive programs. There is a wide range of various leisure activities for visitors: sightseeing of historical landmarks, old towns rich with tradition, pristine nature in the vast virgin Bohemian Forest, theatre performances, concerts, thrill sports and wellness relaxation. Many attractive locations to stay and hotels such as The PRIMAVERA Hotel & Congress Centre, The Parkhotel and Congress Center Pilsen, The Hotel Central Plzeň, The Hotel Victoria Plzeň and others have modern equipment and up-todate facilities, as well as offer a broad spectrum of amenities for congress and incentive tourism. The Pilsen Region works closely with the Pilsen Convention Bureau charitable trust on creating and delivering presentations at tourism trade fairs and financially supports many of its activities. We invite you to come to the Pilsen Region for your first – and, as we believe, not your last – conference, congress or company meeting. Lednice Valtice area – www.lednice.cz Holašovice Historical preserved village – www.holasovice.cz Kroměříž Gardens and castle – www.mesto-kromeriz.cz Litomyšl Gardens and castle – www.litomysl.cz Olomouc Holy Trinity Column – www.olomouc-tourism.cz Brno Tugenhat Villa – www.tugendhat-villa.cz Třebíč The Jewish Quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius – www.trebic.cz info PRAGUE CONVENTION BUREAU Rytířská 26, 110 00 Prague 1 Czech Republic tel.: +420 224 235 159, fax: +420 224 234 399 e-mail: [email protected] www.pragueconvention.cz Other Places to Visit in the Czech Republic Karlovy Vary One of the best of the Bohemian Spa Towns České Budějovice A famous brewing town in southern Bohemia. Don´t forget to taste the real Budweiser there. Olomouc Be sure to see not only the Holy Trinity Column from the early 18th century but also the Bishop´s Palace. The capital Prague is without question the most attractive tourist destination in the Czech Republic and quite possibly one of the most stunning cities in Europe, a UNESCO world heritage listed gem. Prague is rich in architectonic monuments, cultural heritage and historical sites, but at the same time it is modern and dynamic. The city is a real cultural centre of Europe whose breathtaking atmosphere is unforgettable. You can fi nd here monumental historical palaces and townhouses standing next to the contemporary architecture. All this together makes Prague an extraordinary attractive place which is worth seeing. THE PRAGUE CONVENTION BUREAU OFFERS FOLLOWING SERVICES: Pilsen It´s Great Synagogue is the Czech Republic´s largest, the second largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. • We act as an independent intermediary between our clients and the local service providers. We put them in contact with Prague‘s conference centers and other venues, hotels, professional conference organizers (PCOs) and destination management companies (DMCs). Pravčická Brána The largest natural stone bridge in Europe. • We provide information and objective advice about the possibilities of Prague as a meetings destination. Koneprusy Largest system of caves in Bohemia, with 620 meters of tunnels open to the public. • We assist in communication with local government authorities, media and other industry leaders. Karlstejn 14th century castle with a gem-encrusted chapel. • We provide advice in the selection of venues. • We provide information on public institutions, details on Prague‘s infrastructure, accommodations and social venues. • We arrange site inspections according to client’s requirements. • We provide promo tools and advertising materials – from the professional meeting planners guide to brochures on Prague, city maps, photos, videos, etc. 7 SOUTH BOHEMIA CONVENTION BUREAU South Bohemia Convention Bureau U Zimního stadionu 1952/2 370 76 České Budějovice Czech Republic tel.: +420 387 201 283 e-mail: [email protected] www.jiznicechy.cz www.southbohemiaconvention.com info CULTURE German, Jewish and Czech cultures have intermingled in the Czech Republic over the centuries resulting in a rich and diverse culture complete with distinctive art, music and literature. The Czech contribution to music has been of notable international importance. Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák became famous, not only as incomparable maestros in their own country, but as geniuses on an international scale. Two other Czech names are known around the world: Leoš Janáček and Bohuslav Martinů, who are the most frequently- played contemporary Czech composers. Some Cultural Events Prague Spring May 12 – June 3, 2012 www.festival.cz United Islands June 21 – 23, 2012 www.unitedislands.cz Prague Proms June 16 – July 21, 2012 www.pragueproms.cz Colours of Ostrava July 12 – 15, 2012 www.colours.cz (Information on major cultural events can be found on www.czechtourism.com) www.southbohemiaconvention.com 8 CONVENTION!!! STATUTORY CITY OF OSTRAVA Prokešovo náměstí 8 729 30 Ostrava Czech Republic T +420 599 443 079 M +420 733 690 100 E [email protected] www.ostravaconvention.cz Capacity and Flexibility. Safe Destination. HighQuality Services at Hotels and Restaurants. Unique Technical Monuments. Easy Access. Friendly Prices. Support by Companies. Incentive Activities. Culture. Sport. Architecture. MEET IN MORAVIAN – SILESIAN REGION Unique Technical Monuments 9 AUGUSTINE HOTEL PRAGUE info Letenská 12/33 Prague 118 00 Czech Republic tel.: +420 266 11 22 33 fax: +420 266 11 22 34 EXPERIENCE HISTORY AND LUXURY IN THE HEART OF PRAGUE Situated in the ancient Mala Strana quarter just minutes from Prague Castle, Augustine Hotel Prague is full of historic character and charm. Housed in seven beautiful buildings dating from the 13th to 15th century. Much of the hotel is set around the cloisters and courtyards of St. Thomas Monastery with its vaulted ceilings and stone arches incorporated into the design. Augustine Hotel Prague is perfect for meetings and incentives with its stunning vaulted ballroom, four meeting rooms with spacious event area and a luxurious spa. The 101 bedrooms provide views of Prague Castle, the hotel’s own courtyards or the monastery chapel. Be one of the first to discover the historic character and simple luxury of Augustine Hotel Prague. VENUES – USUAL AND UNUSUAL The Czech Republic offers all kinds of meeting facilities, from small intimate boutique style meeting rooms and hotels to large meeting venues and conference halls. The list of venues suitable for holding congresses and conferences includes several with room big enough for more than 5,000 people. But the country also offers much more. Have you ever attended a conference held in an old sewage treatment plant? Or a tram depot? What about an event organized in a tropical greenhouse? And there are many more unique venues in the Czech Republic that will surprise you with their originality. A beautiful deconsecrated church, mansions, chateaus and castles, museums and even golf courses with conference facilities...all of them are equipped with modern technology and all of them are easily accessible. Come and see for yourselves: you name it, the country has it. But it is not only a conference you can hold at a castle. Many of the country´s castles offer perfect settings for a wedding. The castles of Hluboká nad Vltavou, Český Krumlov, Červená Lhota or Jindřichův Hradec belong to the most romantic of them. Fo r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n a n d e n q u i r i e s , p l e a s e c o n t a c t t h e S a l e s Te a m o n : + 4 2 0 2 6 6 1 1 2 4 0 2 , e - m a i l : e v e n t s . a u g u s t i n e @ r o c c o f o r t e h o t e l s . c o m o r v i s i t w w w. r o c c o f o r t e h o t e l s . c o m 10 info IMPORTANT INFORMATION Visa requirements Citizens of the EU, the United States and Canada do not need visas. The Czech Republic joined the Schengen travel area in late 2007, so there are no ID/passport checks at Czech land borders. Visa requirements for all countries can be found at the Czech Foreign Ministry’s website: www.mzv.cz Important telephone numbers: 112 – general emergency number 155 – ambulance 158 – police 150 – firefighters National holidays January 1 – New Year’s Day, Foundation of the Czech Republic (1993) Easter Monday (the Monday following Easter Sunday) May 1 – Labor Day May 8 – Liberation Day (the end of World War II in Europe) July 5 – Day of the Slavic Missionaries Cyril and Methodius July 6 – Jan Hus Day September 28 – Day of Czech Statehood October 28 – Foundation of the Independent Czechoslovak State (1918) November 17 – Day of Struggle for Liberation and Democracy December 24 – Christmas Eve December 25 – Christmas Day December 26 – Boxing Day AQUAPALACE HOTEL **** PRAGUE Pražská 137, 251 01 Čestlice, Prague – East Czech Republic tel.: +420 225 108 888 fax: +420 225 108 999 e-mail: [email protected] www.aquapalacehotel.cz The four-star superior Aquapalace Hotel Prague brings a new dimension of high-quality accommodation, meeting and entertainment to Prague. Connecting business facilities with relaxation area, the hotel represents an ideal place for everyone: business travellers, conference organisers, family, holidaymakers or adventure lovers. The hotel stands out for its unique wellbeing concept of relaxing stay throught excellent services and a wide range of beauty packages. Hawaii Zanzibar Madagascar Zan., Mad., + Haw. Barbados A Barbados B Barbados C Barbados A+B / B+C Barbados A+B+C Tahiti Bora A Bora B Bora A+B Riatea Bar., Mad., Zan., Haw+fl 170 48 45 278 55 53 54 110 164 24 24 24 50 29 500 200 50 50 324 63 63 63 120 200 20 20 20 48 30 648 120 27 27 220 36 36 36 72 120 12 12 12 33 21 440 54 15 15 69 24 24 24 33 51 18 111 63 18 18 87 24 24 24 39 57 12 12 12 21 15 132 200 50 50 340 60 60 60 120 200 20 20 20 49 20 700 Due to the modern conference facilities and the proximity to the AQUAPALACE PRAHA, the Aquapalace Hotel makes it possible to perfectly combine meetings with wellness. Featuring a space of 500 m2 with capacity for up to 650 people and up-to-date technology, the conference facilities guarantee professional and successful seminars, presentations, trainings, gala events or any other kind of get-together. 11 BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL INTERNATIONAL BRNO BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel International Brno Hotel in the heart of Europe with 50 years old history Accommodation – the unique Congress centre Executive Floor and more for up to 600 people Hotel is situated in the historical part of Brno with magnificent view of ·pilberk castle; less than 100 metres far from the Liberty Square. The hotel disposes of 233 rooms (with capacity of 390 beds) in the categories: • Presidential Suite . . . . . . . . . . 1+1 • Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • Executive rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Premier rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • Business rooms . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Brno is situated in the heart of Europe, ideally in the centre among the capitals of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria. • Prague - 2 hours • Vienna - 1,5 hour • Bratislava - 1,15 hour [email protected] 12 Unique EXECUTIVE FLOOR with a Presidential suite on 270 sqm The hotel is the sole in Brno and in Moravia having an Executive floor on the top floor of the hotel. The rooms with more than 40m2, own Lounge with refreshments, meeting room, separate lift and many other advantages which enable an extraordinary preparation for important business. Long-standing tradition of the hotel catering services Wellness & Fitness world in historical centre of Brno • The Congress centre consists of two large interconnected halls for 263 and 350 persons, with auditorium facility for up to 600 persons • 7 conference rooms (four of them interconnected) • The Congress centre is all air-conditioned • The Congress centre is interconnected with foyers and corridors which are ideal for accompanying presentations, registrations and attendance • Modern conference equipment • Natural daylight in all rooms Hotel has worked in the catering branch since its establishment in 1962. • Thanks to its complexity and equipment, the Centre belongs to the most modern in Brno. • Access for the hotel guests for free • Air conditioning In 1996, as one of the first in the Czech Republic, the hotel has accomplished the strict sanitary conditions for gastronomy valid and issued for EU called HACCP. WELLNESS VITAL WORLD • Swimming pool with salt water • Whirlpool • Steam, Finnish and Infra sauna • Classic and Thai massage • Tanning salon IMPORTANT EVENTS • the meeting of seventeen European Presidents at Czech Summit 2007 • the visits of Presidents of the Czech Republic Václav Havel and Václav Klaus RESTAURNATS & BARS • Restaurant LUCULLUS . . . 150 seats • Restaurant PLZE¡KA . . . . 115 seats • Lobby Bar Siesta . . . . . . . . . 120 seats • Interclub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 seats FITNESS • Aerobic halls • Ricochet • Indoor cycling • Gym The British Queen Elizabeth II, in 1996 and the Pope Benedict XVI, in 2009 have ranked to the most important guests in our hotel history. You can sleep in the hotel or you can live in ”Inter”. www.hotelinternational.cz BRNO EXHIBITION CENTER CONVENTION FACILITY IN HALL E motorway D1 exit HALL E HOLIDAY INN Hotel EXPOPARKING BVV Trade Fairs Brno is coming to you with a new venue for your conferences and conventions. A renovated convention facility in Hall E was launched in March 2012. This new facility features: I 4 variable lounges with capacity ranging from 150 to 960 persons I offices to hire and and lobby available for additional presentations I digital navigation system I indoor parking for 900 cars just next door I direct access to adjacent Holiday Inn I motorway D1 exit leading straight to Hall E www.bvv.cz/rent 13 CHÂTEAU HOTEL LIBLICE Liblice 61, 277 32 Byšice Czech Republic tel.: +420 315 632 111 fax: +420 315 696 239 e-mail: [email protected] www.zamek-liblice.cz Château Liblice is one the most perfect Czech baroque style sights of Italian architect Giovanni Battista Alliprandi, who in the year of 1699 worked out a personal project by order of the Earl Arnošt Pachta from Rájov. Under the European Union’s sponsorship, the castle’s extensive reconstruction, by which the mansion was converted into a contemporary meeting and culture center as well as a luxury country house hotel providing several restaurants and a wellness center, was completed in 2007. The castle provides all modern conveniences and hospitality for business clients, although it also most suitable for families with children. The comfortable furnishing rooms, a wide choice of restaurants and high-end equipment of conference rooms for various events and arrangements grant our guests a pleasant and productive sojourn. The manor’s restaurant, the wine store, the summer garden with a view onto the park, Wellness or the castle garden with its corral offer many leisure opportunities. 14 CORINTHIA HOTEL PRAGUE PANORAMA HOTEL PRAGUE Kongresová 1, 140 69 Prague 4 Czech Republic tel.: +420 261 191 111 e-mail: [email protected] www.corinthia.com/prague Milevská 7, 140 63 Prague 4 Czech Republic tel.: +420 261 161 111 e-mail: [email protected] www.panoramahotelprague.com Corinthia Hotel Prague is a modern upscale business and conference hotel with 539 bedrooms, 22 meeting rooms, a wonderful SPA and the most stunning views over the Golden city. The meeting facilities are divided in two floors offering a selection of meeting areas from 10 to 550 delegates flexible and adjustable to your meeting needs. The Conference and Events centre occupies the entire third floor of the hotel and allows for up to 17 breakout areas plus a conference foyer ideal for exhibition space or catering and larger conferences and meetings. The Bellevue conference centre is located on the 24th floor of the hotel together with 4 additional breakout areas and catering spaces and together offer the most exclusive meeting facilities in Prague standing 100 meters above the ground with commanding views over the city. Corinthia Hotel Prague also offers the exclusive Events at Corinthia Programme designed to ensure stress free successful events and features advantages for the bookers such as complimentary WiFi in main meeting room, dedicated events assistant and other benefits to make your events at Corinthia unique and seamless. If you plan an event for over 1500 people and up to 9000, the Prague Congress Centre is just 200 metres, connected by a pedestrian bridge. Ideally situated on a modern business quarter and only a stone throw from the Prague Congress Center, the Panorama Hotel Prague is located 20 minutes drive from the airport 5 minutes drive to the center. Access to the hotel is easy through the road network or metro central line which connects the area to all the city’s attractions making it a privileged location for meetings and conferences or groups attending congresses in Prague. CONFERENCE ROOMS Bellevue Hall Cocktail Lounge Salons A,B,C Suite I Suite II Total Area in sqm Boardroom Theatre 266 80 159 732 442 1679 42 18 26 - 300 50 70 500 300 Classroom U-shape Banquet 180 50 170 24 18 40 50 30 60 350 430 200 50 220 22 meeting rooms Cocktail Cabaret 250 70 80 700 330 120 32 40 320 150 Salon 1 Salon 2 Salon 3 Salon 1+2 Salon 2+3 Salon 1+2+3 Eden With 450 bedrooms, the hotel also offers a wide range of flexible meeting and event possibilities, from small to medium size meetings for up to 100 delegates. The services of the hotel are complemented by a modern wellness and fitness center on the 24th floor of the hotel and a business lounge ideal to support the needs of the business traveller. BOHEMIA CONFERENCE CENTRE Area in sqm Theatre School Reception Banquet 66 30 30 96 60 126 136 40 20 20 60 40 80 80 30 12 12 42 24 54 60 40 15 15 55 30 70 80 18 12 12 30 24 42 60 Bohemia I Bohemia II Bohemia III Bohemia I+II Bohemia II+III Bohemia I+II+III Bohemia + Hall Panorama Area in sqm Theatre School Reception Banquet 136 90 240 256 240 480 600 48 80 130 - 50 80 - 100 30 150 120 170 290 400 25 85 130 - 15 HILTON PRAGUE HILTON PRAGUE OLD TOWN Pobřežní 1, 186 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic tel.: +420 224 841 111, fax: +420 224 842 378 e-mail: [email protected] www.hiltonprague.com V Celnici 7, 110 00 Prague 1 Czech Republic tel.: +420 224 822 100, fax: +420 224 822 200 e-mail: [email protected] www.hiltonpragueoldtown.com With 791 renovated rooms, the Hilton Prague is the largest upscale hotel in the Czech Republic. The meeting facilities of a total area of almost 5.000 square meters offer a Congress Hall for up to 1500 guests, a Hilton Grand Ballroom for up to 650 guests and 37 meeting rooms, all with hi-tech equipment. The hotel features Executive Floors with private reception and an Executive Lounge, non-smoking rooms, accessible rooms, nonsmoking CzecHouse Grill & Rotisserie, non-stop Café Bistro, rooftop Cloud 9 sky bar & lounge with stunning views of the city and Zest Bar. Health club & spa features a large gym, steam room, sauna and a pool. Congress Hall I-III Grand Ballroom Palmovka or Rokoska or Hercovka Karlin I + II Karlin I + II + III Florence Dublin Boardroom Total square meters Total capacity theatre style Area in sqm Boardroom Theatree Classroom U-shape Banq quet Banquet Cocktail Cabaret 1170 481 91 172 245 33 36 4921 N/A 120 26 x x 12 12 1350 570 60 150 220 36 x 700 320 36 54 78 18 x 200 90 26 x x 14 x 700 310 50 90 130 x x 1500 650 60 105 150 30 x 420 150 24 48 66 12 x 3082 Best Hotel in the Czech Republic for five consecutive years, TTG Travel Awards 2012 Best Business Hotel in Eastern Europe, Business Traveller Magazine 2011 Best Business Hotel in the Czech Republic, Business Destinations Travel Awards 2011 Hilton Prague Executive Lounge, one of Europe’s best lounges, U.S. Business Traveler Magazine 2010 16 Hilton Prague Old Town with newly renovated interiors is located right in the heart of the city. The hotel with a total meeting space of almost 1.200 square meters offers 14 modern meeting spaces with daylight boasting the elegant Dvorak Ballroom for up to 340 guests. All meeting rooms feature hi-tech AV equipment. The hotel features 303 guest rooms including Executive Rooms and Suites and a fully equipped Fitness Center with a swimming pool. Prague’s stylish dining spot, Zinc restaurant, has seating in its spacious dining room for up to 120 guests and a bar that seats over 60 people. Area in sqm Boardroom Theatre Classroom U-shape Banquet Cocktail Cabaret Grand Ball room Dvořák 372 N/A 340 180 N/A 240 340 138 Mozart 1 126 34 80 42 30 70 80 36 Mozart 2 72 20 40 24 15 30 52 24 Mozart 1+2 190 N/A 120 54 N/A 100 130 48 Verdi 42 14 35 18 12 30 35 12 Vivaldi 60 18 45 24 N/A 40 52 18 Smetana 50 18 50 24 16 30 50 18 Listz 56 20 50 24 20 30 50 18 Chopin 72 30 60 40 24 40 60 24 Total square meters 954 Total capacity theatre style 800 HOTEL KASKÁDA HOTEL MAJESTIC PLAZA Na Golfu 1772, 66434 Kuřim Czech Republic Tel: 541 511 722. 541 511 755 e-mail: [email protected] www.hotelkaskada.cz Štěpánská Štěpánská 3333, 110 00 Praha 1 Czech CZ - 110Republic 00 Praha 1 tel.: +420221 221486 486 100 tel.: +420 100 fax: +420221 221 486 486 fax: +420 486 486 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.hotel-majestic.cz www.hotel-majestic.cz Stay and educate near the city centre and in nature at the same time. Hotel Kaskada is located 9 km north of Brno in the Golf resort Kaskada and ideally set in the surrounding countryside. In resort: BW Premier Hotel Majestic Plaza - stylish 4* superior hotel complex Rooms Meeting Area m2 Cocktail Theatre School U-shape Block Banquet MAJESTIC I 80 80 80 42 28 32 50 • ****Hotel with 100 beds MAJESTIC II 83 80 70 40 24 30 40 • Restaurant MAJESTIC III 22 22 20 12 12 16 - • Convention centre MAJESTIC II+III 105 110 110 66 36 40 60 • Wellness centre VICTORIA Rest. 130 130 130 100 60 66 100 • Pro shop • Free parking • 27-hole course • Practise golf area Modern built and equipped convention centre is perfect place for all your official occasions. There you can find congress hall, meeting room, congress restaurant, bar, bowling and golf simulator. We offer you high diversity of space arrangement according to your needs. Congress hall 9,5x16,3m has a capacity of 150 seats and can be divided into 4 separate units. You can take advantage of daylight and view of the golf course or a complete blackout on the contrary. Meeting room is suitable for smaller training or family events up to 20 people. The pleasant atmosphere is formed by a fireplace, bar and wine cellar. We offer you: • Modern technical equipment of convention centre • Professional and experienced staff • Friendly prices • Exclusive and unique atmosphere of golf resort • Additional resort services • Easy access to the centre of Brno, Brno exhibition centre and highway D1 ŒCentral location, just few steps from the famous Wenceslas Square Œ182 unique rooms in two interior styles: 50 rooms in the Biedermeier style and 132 rooms in the Art Deco style ŒExecutive rooms on „Majestic Panorama Floor“ - offer unforgettable view of all major historical Prague monuments such as Prague Castle from own terrace ŒAsmera Restaurant - very private atmosphere, suitable for business meetings as well as romantic lunch or dinner ŒVictoria Restaurant - suitable for social events and private dining ŒLatin-American Havana bar with an unrivalled modern interior ŒSummer Garden Terrace Œ3 Majestic Conference Rooms - all with daylight, and total capacity of 190 participants ŒComplimentary Wi-Fi Internet ŒSauna & Whirlpool ŒThai massages on request ŒUnderground parking 17 INCHEBA EXPO PRAGUE 18 INTERCONTINENTAL PRAGUE Pařížská 30, 110 00 Praha 1 Czech Republic tel.: +420 296 631 111, fax: +420 224 811 216 e-mail: [email protected] www.intercontinental.com/prague, www.zlatapraharestaurant.cz, www.icfitness.cz InterContinental Prague features InterContinental Prague has by far the best downtown location, being situated perfectly at the corner of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and the famous “Parizska Street” shopping boulevard leading to the picturesque Old Town square. 372 rooms including 32 suites Club InterContinental Lounge Zlatá Praha rooftop restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Old Town Newly refurbished Restaurant Primátor Duke’s Bar & Café Newly refurbished meeting facilities 24-hour business centre High-speed internet 24-hour in-room dining, extensive Health Club & Spa Laundry & Dry cleaning Supervised underground garage A multi-million reconstruction with latest conference technologies, impeccable service and customized conference planning support has undeniably turned the hotel InterContinental Prague into a most appealing trendy venue designed to host unique meetings of all kinds. The 13 conference rooms can be flexibly combined to offer a total capacity of over 700. Whatever your needs, our experienced convention sales team will always be at your service to advise at any stage of your event’s implementation. InterContinental Meetings© option available. Room Congress Hall XL Congress Hall L Congress Hall Congress Hall A Congress Hall B Congress Hall C or D Helena I. or II. or III. Helena I.+II. (II.+III.) Helena I.+II.+III. Diana Petr / Hubert Petr + Hubert Vlasta Loreta Belvedere Klementinum * Klementinum + Belvedere Primátor restaurant Zlatá Praha restaurant Zlatá Praha terrace Natural Daylight Theatre 580 416 374 220 72 40 40 56 112 72 25 60 80 Blackout School Cocktail 402 700 264 500 234 350 129 150 72 80 27 40 27 40 42 90 72 150 54 80 24 30 30 36 50 66 100 450 200 120 Dimensions are approximate and in meters Banquet 400 264 208 120 64 32 32 64 96 64 24 48 24 32 48 80 220 130 G = Ground Board 52 44 44 28 30 12 12 28 44 33 12 28 12 18 16 24 40 - Area m2 549 390 312 207 103 51 51 102 155 103 31 62 46 40 39 66 104,5 431 372 180 T = Top floor Dimensions 25,3 x 21,7 18,0 x 21,7 14,4 x 21,7 14,4 x 14,4 14,4 x 7,2 7,2 x 7,1 7,1 x 7,1 14,4 x 7,1 21,7 x 7,1 14,5 x 7,4 6,5 x 5,2 13,4 x 5,2 10,6 x 4,4 10,0 x 4,0 6,9 x 5,5 5,5 x 12,0 19,0 x 5,5 – – 16,0 x 12,0 Floor G G G G G G G G G G G G G T T T T G T T 19 JAN HOTELS 20 SANTA KATARINA RESORT …harmony has found its name Svatá Kateřina 327 394 64 Počátky Czech Republic e-mail: [email protected] www.katerinaresort.com Santa Katarina Resort is a new comfortable sport and wellness facility that has welcomed its first guest in the fall 2007. The Resort is ideally situated in the center of the Czech Republic in the Vysočina (Highlands) region, a 1,5 hour drive southeast of Prague (towards Vienna). Located in a magical spot, it is a quiet natural setting deeply hidden in the forest with clean air, 730 m above sea level. The resort offers the opportunity to organize congresses, seminars, teambuilding and training sessions. The Santa Katarina Resort offers 78 double bedrooms and 3 suites all in 4 star category, restaurant Voda (seating capacity - 60), Orangery (seating capacity - 60, terrase by the lake seating capacity - 80), VERANDA (seating capacity - 21), Café Pavillion (seating capacity - 100, summer terrace seating capacity - 60) and bar VIVA. m2 Theatre Yin 60 40 25 21 27 Yang 60 40 25 21 27 Yin + Yang 120 80 50 42 48 Gazelle 65 40 25 28 34 Antelope 70 45 30 30 36 Impala 80 50 33 34 40 Silhouette 85 55 35 38 44 Linie 100 65 40 42 48 Pavillion 160 100 65 42 52 Class Room Board Room U-Shape Guests can also take advantage of the new wellness facilities (2 saunas, 2 steam baths, rasulbath, whirlpool, 4 hydromassage outdoor tubs jacuzzi,relax rooms, body wraps, massages, cosmetics, manicure, pedicure) and a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities with the assistance of professional trainers, body-analyzer InBody 720. Indoor activities (all seasons): Indoor cycling, fitness, yoga, Pilates, cardio dance, cardio shape, circuit trainings, dance lessons, kick box, tae bo, Bosu, volleyball, football, floorball, tennis, billiard, chess. Outdoor activities: Winter – cross country skiing, horse riding, ice skating, snowshoe trekking, ice hockey, dog sledding, skijoring Summer – mountain bikes, volleyball, football, tennis, badminton, petanque, horse riding, buggy dog trail, Nordic walking, golf driving range, swimming 21 PRAGIA INCOMING AGENCY Meetings Incentive Conferences Events Destination Management Services Event Management Services Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Gala Dinners, Special Parties Exciting Tailor-made Programs Cultural Events, Artists & Entertainment Show Events Teambuilding Activities Golf Programs Active Sport Programs PRAGIA www.pragia.cz Adventura s.r.o. I Voronezska 20 I 101 00 Praha 10 I Czech Republic Phone: +420 234 704 731 I Fax: +420 271 741 737 I E-mail: [email protected] 22 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The country and its companies operating on the MICE market have repeatedly proven that they are capable of handling large and important events. Apart from well-equipped congress and conference centers with a total capacity of over 50,000, the Czech Republic also has a number of highly professional DMCs that offer excellent and extremely creative solutions. Apart from providing local knowledge, expertise, contacts, and traditional services such as meet and greets, ground transportation, excursions and activities, they also can assist with visa applications if necessary and help with customs formalities. g Hotel Reservation and Transport Services Guide Services Restaurants and Catering Conference Facilities Sightseeing, Pre and Post Convention Tour City Tours and Excursions Social and Gala Programs Hospitality Services Travel Programs info And don’t forget: with access to unique venues and attractive accompanying programs, DMCs can create experiences that travelers would otherwise not have on their own. When organizing an event in the Czech Republic, you can rest assured knowing that you will receive phenomenal value for your money. The country and its capital Prague are competitively priced compared to other European countries and at the same time show devotion to excellence and superior service. All hotels, from charming boutique properties to international chains, offer a high quality experience, regardless of whether you are organizing a conference, a business meeting, an event or an incentive program. The same applies to the country’s often unique venues and to the efficient and professional DMCs and PCOs. You will get top quality service at an exceptionally good price. SLOVAK CONVENTION BUREAU w ww.slovakconvention.sk w w w. s l ovak i a . t ra ve l SLOVAKIA ...little country big This project is co-financed by ERDF funds. adventure Looking for a quiet place to think? 23 BRATISLAVA REGION – BSK BRATISLAVA TOURIST BOARD Sabinovská 16, SK-820 05 Bratislava Slovak Republic Tel. +421 2 482 64 115 E-mail: [email protected] www.bratislavskykraj.sk Primaciálne námestie 1 814 99 Bratislava Slovak Republic Tel: +421 2 59 356 267 e-mail: [email protected] www.visitbratislava.eu Discover the secret of unique senses in the BRATISLAVA REGION colourful events, exquisite wines, culinary delights surrounded by historical heritage T Enjoy the modern conveniences of the multicultural capital city Bratislava, experience the times long past, taste the regional delicacies and celebrate the noble beverage of the passionate vintners on the Small Carpathian Wine Route. The region of wine and art offers a combination of cultural impressions and genuine hospitality. The Danube river connects the highlights of the region – the former coronation town Bratislava, the ruins of the Devin castle and the Gallery of Modern Art Danubiana on a peninsula in Čunovo. The popular majolica ceramics of Modra, the National Wine Salon in Pezinok or the imposing Red Stone Castle in Častá at attracts ttracts the visitors who can intensify their ttra experiences by tasting the traditional specialities and excellent wines. The regional calendar of events is full of flavour and good mood – cultural programmes, Goose feasts, Cabbage days or Apple festival, vineyard picnic, Open-Cellar festivals, wine shows and parades from St. Urban’s Day in May to the grapepicking festivals in September beyond to St. Martin’s Day in November. Bratislava Region - the right choice for your event, incentive programme or relax, the guarantee of international standards with uniqueness of local traditions. More information: www.mvc.sk , www.cechhusacinarov.sk, www.hradcervenykamen.sk, www.danubiana.eu , www.nsvsr.sk 24 HANKS to its strategic position, excellent transport connections and compact historical city centre, Bratislava is the perfect venue for all kinds of events. Whether you plan to organise a small event or a bigger conference, you can be sure Bratislava is the right choice. The city boast many features that will attract clients to attend incentive or thematic events here. The renovated historical city centre with its pastel tones will enchant anyone and everyone. Baroque palaces from the era of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy, charming narrow streets and the bustling life of what is one of the youngest capital cities in Europe, are just some of the things that make up the day to day atmosphere of the city. In the summer, the centre comes alive with summer terraces and it is easy to imagine that you are at the seaside in some Mediterranean country. The overall coastal atmosphere is boosted also by the many musical and theatrical events that fill the city courtyards and squares in the summer, as part of the oldest festival in the city, Cultural Summer and Castle Festival. The yearround cultural events of an international standard, complemented by the warmth and friendliness of local residents, contribute substantially to making the city the perfect venue for MICE events. Good food and wine are also among those topics that interest anyone who appreciates original dishes and quality beverages. For centuries the excellent wines produced around Bratislava were always served at the royal courtyards, and members of the royal family would consume red wine like a medicine. This wine-growing tradition is now enjoying a renaissance and the many awards received at competitions around the world are proof of the quality of wines and of the efforts of winegrowers to serve only the very best in the wine cellars of the Little Carpathian region. T HE dynamic development of Bratislava in recent years has been driven forward by several projects that have greatly boosted and improved the level of quality on offer for MICE events. Visitors coming to the city make use not only of the international airport in Bratislava, but also the international airport in Vienna just 45 km away. Travellers to Bratislava will now have even better connections and greater comfort thanks to the new departures terminal at M.R. Štefánik airport in Bratislava, which is due to open before the 2010 summer season Bratislava airport is therefore fast becoming an important regional centre for low-cost flights. info CROWNE PLAZA BRATISLAVA SLOVAKIA ESSENTIALS Slovakia is a landlocked country located in Central Europe; its neighbors are Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Ukraine. Total Area: 49,035 sq km The northern section and middle of the country are mountainous; lowlands lie to the south and east. Capital: Bratislava with a population of 462,000 Other large cities: Banská Bystrica, Košice, Nitra Government: Slovakia has a parliamentary democracy with a president as the head of the state. Their role is mostly ceremonial; the Prime Minister is the functioning head of government. Climate: Temperate. Cool to warm May – September, mostly chilly in October, March and April; cold from November – February (snow is common.) Time zone: GMT + 1 (Daylight Savings Time is observed.) Population: 5.44 million Religion: Roman Catholic 68.9%, Protestant 6.9%, Greek Catholic 4.1%, Reformed Christians 2.2%, secular 13.7%, agnostic 4.2% INSPIRING MEETINGS START WITH INSPIRING PLACES. Make every meeting a success at Crowne Plaza Bratislava. Bratislava's TOP conference hotel with 14 conference rooms over 1200 sqm. State of art facilities, unparalleled personal service. Central location, only 40 minutes drive from Vienna airport. Crowne Plaza Bratislava, Hodzovo nam. 2, 816 25 Bratislava, Slovakia E: [email protected] T: +421 2 5934 8111 25 GRAND HOTEL BELLEVUE GRAND HOTEL BELLEVUE **** The Grand Hotel Bellevue Hotel Resort is located in the oldest settlement of the High Tatra Mountains – Starý Smokovec. As one the largest hotel congress centres in Slovakia we provide conference service with complete technical and servicing facilities for all kinds of events. Grand Hotel Bellevue is an excellent venue for your business, leisure and sports and mountains offer an ideal combination of altitude, sunshine and fresh air. tt"$ "$$0 "$ $0.. 0 .. ..0% . 0% 0%"5 %"5 "5*0/ű " 5 *0 0 / ű (6 (6&4 6 &4 & 4 5 30 3 0 0. 300. 0 . 4 t t 41 1 &$ & $ *" " - (" ("45 4530 4 45 5 30 30/0.: 0 /0 / 0. 0 .: . : ű 3 &4 & 4 5" 5"63 "63 6 3 "/5 63"/ "/54 " "/ / 54 5 4 #" 54 # " 34 34 t t $0 0 /( / ( 3& /(3& 3 & 44 3&44 4 ) ""-- '0 '03 0 3 1" 1"35 " 35 35*$ 3 5 *$ $ *1 *1" *1"/ 1"/ " / 54 "/5 5 4 t t t 8& 8 & ---/& - /& /&44 / & 44 &44 4 " /% / % '*5/& ' *5 5 /& /&44 / & 44 4 $ &/ &/53 / 53 3& t t 41 4103 1 03 035 0 035 3 5 "/ "/ /%#&"65: % #& # & "6 "65: 5 : '"$ 5: "$ ** - *5 *5*& 5 *& &4 t w w w. www ww w.g grran andh ndh dho d hot otel otel elbellev e lbe bel ell llev llev evue e ue.e ue .eu eu info IMPORTANT INFORMATION Visa requirements Citizens of the EU, the United States and Canada do not need visas. Slovakia joined the Schengen travel area in late 2007, so there are no ID/passport checks at Slovak land borders, with the exception of the border with Ukraine. Visa requirements for all countries can be found at the Slovak Foreign Ministry’s website: www.foreign.gov.sk Important telephone numbers: 112 – general emergency number 155 – ambulance 158 – police 150 – firefighters National holidays Horný Smokovec 21, Vysoké Tatry, Slovak Republic +421 52 476 2 111 [email protected] 26 January 1 – New Year’s Day, Foundation of Slovakia (1993) January 6 – Epiphany Good Friday Easter Monday (the Monday following Easter Sunday) May 1 – Labor Day May 8 – Liberation Day (the end of World War II in Europe) July 5 – Day of the Slavic Missionaries Cyril and Methodius August 29 – Slovak National Uprising anniversary September 1 – Day of the Constitution September 15 – Day of Our Lady of Sorrows November 1 – All Saints Day November 17 – Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy December 24 – Christmas Eve December 25 – Christmas Day December 26 – Boxing Day info ENJOY SLOVAKIA DMC MICE Destination with Great Potential – Slovakia More and more people attend congresses and conferences in Slovakia each year. And there is more than just one reason for it. With its rich culture, traditions and magnificent historical places, Slovakia offers each visitor an unexpected experience. Combine this with its ideal location in Central Europe and you will get a combination that MICE organizers love. Slovakia is easily accessible: the number of air connections from the M. R. Štefánik Bratislava International Airport is constantly growing and a short ride on a highway takes you from the Slovak capital to the Schwechat Airport in Vienna in less than an hour. Slovakia is a small country, so you can see almost all of it in a relatively brief stay. And there is a lot to see. Five towns and monuments have been included in the UNESCO heritage list, and the country also has two entries in the UNESCO list of natural phenomena. Slovakia is a very safe destination that can guarantee you a hassle-free visit. When organizing an event in Slovakia, you will have many opportunities to offer your participants more than just work and debates in congress halls. Ski centers, spas, castles, theatres, or the opportunity to play on golf courses that are nestled in between beautiful natural scenery. Slovakia´s capital on both banks of the Danube river offers a variety of sightseeing opportunities, accommodation in top quality hotels and so many restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs that they even call the streets of Bratislava´s Old Town “one big restaurant.” You will get good value for your money. The selection is broad and comes at reasonable and competitive prices. Incentive Travel Meetings and Events Conferences Special Interest Group Travel ENJOY SLOVAKIA DMC s.r.o. Kollárova 16 902 01 Pezinok SLOVAKIA call: +421 33 640 90 26 fax: +421 33 640 90 29 e-mail: [email protected] www.enjoyslovakia.com Experience Slovakia! You will not regret it! Enjoy Slovakia DMC is the Ovation Strategic Partner for Slovakia 27 PANORAMA TOUR S-TOURS DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Laurinská 2, 811 01 Bratislava Slovakia Tel. +421 2 5443 1802 Fax +421 2 5443 5517 e-mail: [email protected] www.s-tours.sk S-TOURS Destination Management has been serving the needs of conference, incentive and special interest buyers since 1991. Friendly and effective, always ready to provide the most suitable suggestions for your project. We are truly passionate about our business and combine this with a wealth of experience. You can comfortable communicate with us in English, German and Russian. Member of Slovak Convention Bureau. ACTIVITIES: Conference & Meetings Welcome and farewell events Gala events and creative theme parties Dine around Pre & Post congress tours Incentive Programms to motivate your staff Exclusive Excursions Limousine transfer services FIT and groups special tours REFERENCES: Recently we were proud to be part of the team that made these events successful: • Pioneer Fachhändler Kongress 2011 • Paris Saint Germain vs. ŠK Bratislava Oct 2011 • Women and Youth Association of Turkey, Tour of Slovakia • Société des amis du Louvre, Tour of Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest • Wine Appreciation Society of Norway, NORDEA Bank Norge • Schiedel International Finance Meeting 2011 • St. Paul’s Knightsbridge Festival Choir of London • ICMA Expert Meeting Bratislava 2010 • Int. Dobermann Club World Championships 2010 • World Dog Show 2009 • European Dairy Association Congress 2009 • AstraZeneca Symposium „Update in Urology VII“ 28 Published by 1. Distribuční společnost s. r. o. in licence of Travel Trade Gazette UK (publication of CMP Information Ltd.) as special MICE supplement, April 2012. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying or recorded in information storage or retrieval systems without the express prior written counsent of the publisher. Address: TTG Czech • Šafaříkova 5 • 120 00 Prague 2 • Czech Republic • e-mail: [email protected] • www.ttg.cz 2012/2013 H • o • t • e • l • s • V • e • n • u • e • s • d • m • c