EXCITING TIMES!
Davor Bruketa, Bruketa & Žinić OM
“We will continue to grow and develop our digital staff with more specialists in content, media and user experience, and our new project Startaparat, a specialist agency in Vienna helping the startup scene in the region. We will also be helping companies to develop their innovative products and services and their internal innovative and creative culture through our new Design Thinking Croatia joint project with sense Consulting.“
WE NEED TO TAKE CARE OF OUR DESTINATIONS
Heinz Kaltschmidt, Graz Convention Bureau
“We had a good congress year with more than 150 conferences in Graz with more than 45.000 participants, including several international conventions with more than 1500 participants from all over the world. The MICE business has once again decisively contributed to the fact that Graz was able to reach a million overnights again.”
KEEP YOUR AUTHENTICITY
Veronika Handl, Convention Bureau Tirol
“The world is small, social media are having a huge influence, to meet the “right” people at the right place becomes easier. In return, the personal contact will still be important and to keep the balance, recreation, regional authenticity and uniqueness will influence the venue finding.”
FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT
Sandi Kovačevič, Hotel Cubo
“As it is already happening, safety and security are essential for future travelers. Slovenia was voted many times as one of the safest places to travel. Trends that will be shaping meetings industry are evolving in new types of events.”
FUTURE BRINGS MORE CONTEXTUAL CONTENT MARKETING
Robert Vincze, Slovak Convention Bureau
“Our content marketing campaigns exceeded all expectations, also thanks to Kongres Magazine. Communication with destinations was never better, our industry network never stronger. We managed to target priority markets, secondary markets and long haul markets as well. This level of engagement was never before reached in history of Slovak MICE industry.”
SUCESS LIES IN GREAT TEAM EFFORT
Nina Erneker, Bratislava Convention Bureau
“Thanks to a great team of people I was honored to work with, we have managed couple of great projects this year, that were very warmly welcomed by international buyers, as well as by local MICE community.”
CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANING IS CRUCIAL
Krzysztof Celuch, Poland Convention Bureau
“Looking into the future excites me. So, cross-cultural understanding, dialogue with next generation of meeting professionals and time, which means deadlines are crucial. Overall trend is motivation and lack of engagement.”
STAY FOCUSED ON ONE2ONE MEETINGS, LOOKING IN OTHER PERSONS EYE AND BEING ABLE TO SHAKE THEIR HAND
Irina Tomić, Hotel Budva
“First event I will attend this year is of course Conventa, as I believe it is the most important platform for business exchange in our region. It is one of the investments well paid off. One cannot only develop new relationships, but we also get the insight of new trends and issues in tourism in the region and worldwide. It is also a great way to promote your business and to spread the words about the destinations. “
2017 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR
Georg Unterkircher, Falkensteiner Punta Skala
“Croatia is perceived as safe country, not to mention other competitive advantageous such as crystal clear sea, unspoiled nature and rich cultural heritage. In region, we operate Punta Skala resort, we have all of that which is highly appreciated amongst international events planners. Punta Skala resort will be on the outlook of all new opportunities creating innovative approaches to MICE industry requirements that come our way.”
GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY
Danica Purg, President of the IEDC-Bled School of Management
“Regarding what will shape the meetings industry in 2017, I believe everything depends on actual political and economic situation in the Region. And on intuition of the leaders in the meeting industry. My wish to myself and all of you is good health and inspiration to make the world more beautiful.”
PEOPLE ARE THE CARRIERS OF THE EXPERIENCE
Dani Polajnar, Teambuilding Academy
“My wish is that our team will maintain the high-quality work we do in helping people learn how to work better together. And in that way, support the corporate world with proper understanding of the strategic importance of teamwork as a prosperous priority. “
YEAR OF COOPETITION
Christian Mutschlechner, Vienna Convention Bureau
“It was always my intention to give back as much as possible to industry colleagues, newcomers and young people starting in our industry so I see this selection also as a recognition of these activities.”
