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PROUD CITY

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Of all Polish cities Krakow is the one with the greatest soul and is the most fraught with history. In Poland, Krakow will be the destination of the new generation, which will soon be recognized as a high quality, compact and most versatile meetings destination in Poland due to the cultural heritage, hospitality of the locals, new meetings capacities and because of its huge scientific potentials. Krakow has a variety of hotels services and an exceptional number of tourist attractions. Being the main tourist city it has excellent conditions in place for the development of congress tourism. With the construction of the new convention center ICE it has also received a real affirmation. Krakow’s recipe is successful and a case of good practice for other more traditional central European destinations.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 3,037
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 42
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 2,200
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 4,500 m2
  • Destination population: 762,448
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 2,100

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Destinations that can host up to 2000 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

KRAKOW INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.23
Natural and cultural factors: 4.73
General and transport infrastructure: 4.64
Tourist infrastructure: 4.84
Meeting infrastructure: 4.71
Subjective grade: 4.68
Marketing Buzz: 4.63
ICCA index: 4.35
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.68
Numbeo Safety Index3.63
ACI Airport Connectivity Index3.44

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MEETOSLAVIA

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

The city of four rivers defines the Danube river with its tributaries and with the mighty Renaissance castle above the intimate and compact old town. Bratislava is undiscovered European congress capital which slowly and steadily penetrates into the congress market. It represents a novelty for international congress market which impresses due to the kind and sympathetic city center but also because of not excessive commercialization. The city is close to the congress organizers mainly due to a more personal congress experience – the city is very friendly and there are no problems with the safety. The city center is full of pubs, restaurants and shops and the hotel offer includes the best known hotel chains.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 5,094
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 73
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 600
  • The largest hall in the city: 2,500 m2
  • Destination population: 432,801
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 2,500

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L – MEETING DESTINATIONS

Destinations that can host up to 2000 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

BRATISLAVA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.18
Natural and cultural factors: 4.55
General and transport infrastructure: 4.86
Tourist infrastructure: 4.80
Meeting infrastructure: 4.69
Subjective grade: 4.80
Marketing Buzz: 4.82
ICCA index: 2.81
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.10
Numbeo Safety Index3.84
ACI Airport Connectivity Index3.51

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BALTIC CONGRESS TIGERS

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Over the last few years Vilnius learned diligently, polished its offer and was preparing for its entry into the international congress scene. In their favour they have the charm of the city, which is cosmopolitan, urban, very European and full of hidden surprises. It’s a city where socialist modernist architecture coexists with the Baroque centre, and unlike some other Eastern European congress destinations this makes it very attractive. By joining the EU the city has become a credible partner of the international meetings industry, making is one of the new, undiscovered convention destinations that appeals because of its freshness. For all three Baltic Congress Tigers – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – we predict a sunny congress future.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 2,628
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 32
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 1,650
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 3,450 m2
  • Destination population: 547,484
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 2,000

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L – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 2,000 congress attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

VILNIUS INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.17
Natural and cultural factors: 4.34
General and transport infrastructure: 4.54
Tourist infrastructure: 4.55
Meeting infrastructure: 4.62
Subjective grade: 4.65
Marketing Buzz: 4.57
ICCA index: 4.16
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.16
Numbeo Safety Index:3.86
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 3.21

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THE HEART OF THE ALPS

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Innsbruck, the capital of Austrian Tyrol, lies by the River Inn and is just a stone’s throw from the Alps. Sometimes hidden behind its well-known sporting spirit are a number of other, different vibes that create an image of an urban, dynamic and metropolitan city with loads of experience in event organisation. Innsbruck has twice been the host of the Winter Olympics (in 1964 and 1976) and its Bergisel Ski Jump is one of the scenes of the prestigious Four Hills Tournament that takes place every year. The famous ski jump was designed by Zaha Hadid and quickly became one of the most attractive special venues in Innsbruck. The city is a combination of the typical Alpine spirit and new urbanism, embodied by the CMI Congress and Messe Innsbruck. It distinguishes itself from the pack with numerous incentive programmes that keep its offer competitive throughout the year.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,889
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 24
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 800
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 5,660 m2
  • Destination population: 130,894
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 1,500

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Destinations that can host up to 2,000 congress attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

INNSBRUCK INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.13
Natural and cultural factors: 4.79
General and transport infrastructure: 4.76
Tourist infrastructure: 4.75
Meeting infrastructure: 4.89
Subjective grade: 4.74
Marketing Buzz: 4.63
ICCA index: 2.45
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.48
Numbeo Safety Index:4.02
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.81

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PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Dubrovnik is the flagship of regional tourism and is commonly the first association of meetings organizers we meet daily. It is the closest in the region to renowned Mediterranean convention destinations Cannes and Monte Carlo, and it will be even closer after the completion of the convention center. So far the center is successfully replaced by modern and well-equipped centers at hotels such as Dubrovnik Palace, Excelsior, Bellevue, Grand Villa Argentina, Importanne Resort, Dubrovnik President, Valamar Lacroma and Radisson Blue. Well-developed is the entire conference infrastructure including destination management and creative agency scene. The city is safe and one of the tourist icons of the Adriatic and justifiably the most painted tourist skyline with unprecedented experiential diversity for conference guests.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 4,165
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 29
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 700
  • The largest hall in the city: 900 m2
  • Destination population: 42,615
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 1,200

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Destinations than can host up to 1,200 congress attendees

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

DUBROVNIK INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.33
Natural and cultural factors: 4.95
General and transport infrastructure: 4.61
Tourist infrastructure: 4.91
Meeting infrastructure: 4.81
Subjective grade: 4.84
Marketing Buzz: 4.41
ICCA index: 3.95
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.22
Numbeo Safety Index:4.75
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.89

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THE MEDITERRANEAN BREVIARY

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Spain’s second largest city has become an annual stop on the congress pilgrimage to IBTM World. Its extroversion and trendy city architecture and design, in combination with a healthy dose of Mediterranean casualness, is all worthy of serious praise and admiration. Barcelona is a city that comes alive in the evening, when it becomes a paradise for lovers of cuisine, cool taverns and cultural icons. Barcelona’s list-topping luxury and designer hotels and a nearly perfect congress infrastructure have positioned the city at the very peak of Europe’s congress industry. Although it is battling its current “OMG, there are so many tourists!” syndrome, we believe it will soon evolve into a city where the congress industry becomes part of the positive transformation of an otherwise overcrowded destination.

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MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 35,253
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 428
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 8,096
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 10,000 m2
  • Destination population: 1,604,555
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 14,288 m2

MTLG CATEGORY

XL – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host more than 2000 congress attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

BARCELONA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.53
Natural and cultural factors: 4.88
General and transport infrastructure: 4.86
Tourist infrastructure: 5.00
Meeting infrastructure: 4.99
Subjective grade: 4.79
Marketing Buzz: 4.91
ICCA index: 5.00
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.83
Numbeo Safety Index:3.03
ACI Airport Connectivity Index5.00

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SLAVIC PARIS

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Prague has for a long time not been an Eastern European gem, but a true European tourist metropolis with a diverse and comprehensive offer, luxury hotels and sometimes too high prices. The story is reminiscent of Škoda, of which the Czechs are very proud and is one of the oldest automotive in Europe. Reputable, solid and reliable pre-war limousines were after the war changed by cars that were behind the times. Today, Škoda’s shine again and again puts the Czech manufacturer where it once was. The same can be said for the meetings industry, where Prague began to seriously falter the locations top of the European league. If we look at the position of Prague regionally, Prague certainly has all the conditions to remain one of the most popular congress destinations for a long time.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 22,491
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 258
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 2,400
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 10,237 m2
  • Destination population: 1,280,508
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 13,500

MTLG CATEGORY

XL – MEETING DESTINATIONS

Destinations that can host more than 2000 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

PRAGUE INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.59
Natural and cultural factors: 4.87
General and transport infrastructure: 4.69
Tourist infrastructure: 4.91
Meeting infrastructure: 4.89
Subjective grade: 4.84
Marketing Buzz: 4.92
ICCA index: 4.93
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.24
Numbeo Safety Index:4.02
ACI Airport Connectivity Index:4.62

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Dubai is, without a doubt, a city of superlatives, which is becoming one of the world’s congress capitals. Contributing to that goal are excellent air connectivity, modern infrastructure and duty-free zones. There are currently 23 of those zones in Dubai, from the Media Zone and Internet-City to Design City, all of which attract major international corporations wanting to expand their business. Bringing their headquarters to Dubai are also educational institutions, the main generator of congress events in the city. At thorough inspection, Dubai reveals itself as a mature and well-organized congress destination with a diverse hotel offer. Today, there are 62.146 rooms in 4 and 5 star hotels. The entire infrastructure is capable of hosting the largest international events like Expo 2020 and the ICCA congress, which is taking place this year. Dubai has raised the hotel business and congress tourism to a level that dictates further development in the world.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 62,146
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 229
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 3,440
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 16,000 m2
  • Destination population: 3,058,845
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 15,000

MTLG CATEGORY

XL – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host more than 2000 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

DUBAI INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.61
Natural and cultural factors: 4.72
General and transport infrastructure: 4.85
Tourist infrastructure: 4.98
Meeting infrastructure: 4.91
Subjective grade: 4.81
Marketing Buzz: 4.91
ICCA index: 4.17
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.28
Numbeo Safety Index:4.49
ACI Airport Connectivity Index5.00

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WALK THE WALK

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Berlin is exciting in every sense of the word and one can only speculate on the range of its different options in this congress ‘land of plenty’. The Convention Bureau is known for its ingenuity, creativity and the rich offer it brings together. Moreover, Berlin’s congress offer is jam-packed into a very reasonably priced package. It’s no surprise that the city hosts more than 115,000 events annually and this number is expected to increase once the new Berlin Brandenburg airport finally opens its doors. Fuse Berlin’s excellent congress offer with its urban heartbeat and you get a first-class congress destination. The city is also the capital of fun, dance, creativity, socializing and unforgettable nightlife, which sets it apart from its competitors.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 117,637
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 634
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 3,500
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 6,015
  • Destination population: 3,671,000
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 5,000

MTLG CATEGORY

XL – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host more than 2000 congress attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

BERLIN INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.62
Natural and cultural factors: 4.81
General and transport infrastructure: 4.85
Tourist infrastructure: 4.99
Meeting infrastructure: 4.98
Subjective grade: 4.87
Marketing Buzz: 4.94
ICCA index: 4.98
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.43
Numbeo Safety Index:3.36
ACI Airport Connectivity Index5.00

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LIVEABLE MEETINGS

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Unsurprisingly, the city of quality beer, wurst, dirndl skirts and “lederhosen” is also a first-class European congress destination with one of the most developed fair infrastructures in the wider region. There are 31,000 hotel rooms in 395 excellent hotels with conference capacities. Added to the charm and picturesqueness of the Bavarian capital are numerous green open spaces and a high quality of living. Munich airport is also one of the key European air-traffic hubs, cementing the city’s position on the world congress map. Its history has always been distinguished by major events, including the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the world’s beer capital with centuries of tradition, beer doesn’t just flow freely in October, but the whole year round. The city belongs at the very top of our evaluation.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 12,744
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 90
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 2,160
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 11,000
  • Destination population: 1,450,381
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 2,387

MTLG CATEGORY

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Destinations that can host more than 2000 congress attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

MUNICH INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.69
Natural and cultural factors: 4.81
General and transport infrastructure: 4.95
Tourist infrastructure: 4.96
Meeting infrastructure: 4.94
Subjective grade: 4.82
Marketing Buzz: 4.48
ICCA index: 4.40
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.86
Numbeo Safety Index:4.72
ACI Airport Connectivity Index5.00
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