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THE CLASSIC IN A NEW LIGHT

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According to Numbeo, Zurich is a city with one of the highest “quality of life” indexes in our comparison and a similiar result is provided by Mercer. Switzerland’s biggest city boasts quite a few superlatives and is known as the commercial, cultural and congress centre of Switzerland. It is the hub for train, road and air traffic, which gives it a big advantage over its competitors. It offer great congress infrastructure in the Kongresshaus Zurich and numerous other spaces, acccompanied by some amazing special venues. Congress guests will appreciate the excellent public transport, which, in combination with great public infrastructure, is a must if you want to stay at the top of your game.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 14,706
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 100
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 700
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 4,710 m2
  • Destination population: 1,527,881
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 3,100

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

ZURICH INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.70
Natural and cultural factors: 4.83
General and transport infrastructure: 4.92
Tourist infrastructure: 4.87
Meeting infrastructure: 4.95
Subjective grade: 4.79
Marketing Buzz: 4.47
ICCA index: 4.73
Numbeo quality of life Index: 4.03
Numbeo Safety Index:4.46
ACI Airport Connectivity Index5.00

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SMART MICE CITY

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There are cities in the world which can prove quite stressful for congress participants, and then there is Vienna. From first-hand experience I can confirm that the city is easy to get around, pleasant and enjoyable and already belongs among the so-called ‘smart’ cities of today. Vienna’s city authorities are convinced that the ‘smart’ city can grow whilst at the same time reducing the use of natural resources. One of the crucial initiatives is the intensive inclusion of the city’s residents, since there is a desire that innovations help improve living standards for all. It is all this that places Vienna among the smart cities of the future and makes it an excellent meeting destination.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 19,877
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 189
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 2,500
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 55,000 m2
  • Destination population: 1,867,960
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 4,320

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

VIENNA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.77
Natural and cultural factors: 4.91
General and transport infrastructure: 4.98
Tourist infrastructure: 4.99
Meeting infrastructure: 5.00
Subjective grade: 4.91
Marketing Buzz: 4.77
ICCA index: 5.00
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.87
Numbeo Safety Index:4.24
ACI Airport Connectivity Index5.00

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A TEENAGER AND A LADY OF RESPECTABLE AGE

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The two locations are the heart of the sunny and verdant Goriška plane. Due to their interesting position between the Alps and the Mediterranean, and the junction between the Roman and Slavic, it forms a historically attractive space with high experiential value and preserved natural as much as cultural landscape. In the transport sense it is a very easily accessible region with a high quality of living and excellent infrastructure. Both Goricas have many good restaurants and will delight lovers of gastronomy, entertainment and gaming. The hospitality of the locals and the competitiveness of the destination is placing the region on the top of young, fresh and undiscovered convention destinations.

Photo Credits: Hit Nova Gorica
Photo Credits: Hit Nova Gorica

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 500
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 5
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 180
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 300 m2
  • Destination population: 32,763
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 280

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NOVA GORICA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.62
Natural and cultural factors: 4.25
General and transport infrastructure: 4.35
Tourist infrastructure: 4.38
Meeting infrastructure: 3.94
Subjective grade: 4.22
Marketing Buzz: 3.52
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.46
Numbeo Safety Index:4.53
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.52

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TOURIST GAZELLE

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Another convention destination of Slovenia, which according to the capacity, integrity of the offer and convenience if often overlooked. Lower Sava valley is mainly thanks to the proactive Terme Čatež a very competitive convention destination. Improvement is needed, however, especially in its image, as at first one does not think of it in terms of congress tourism.

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 300
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 4
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 300
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 720 m2
  • Destination population: 6,856
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 750

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

BREŽICE/ČATEŽ INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.61
Natural and cultural factors: 4.35
General and transport infrastructure: 4.31
Tourist infrastructure: 4.26
Meeting infrastructure: 4.09
Subjective grade: 4.44
Marketing Buzz: 3.54
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.46
Numbeo Safety Index:4.15
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.50

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Today Warsaw is one of the fastest growing capitals in the EU and a city that can pride itself on a mix of new and old architectural styles. Its growth in infrastructure was strongly boosted when Warsaw was the host of the UEFA European Championship in 2012 and many new hotels were opened. The biggest congress hotel, the Hilton Warsaw with a hall for 1,600 participants, is one of the biggest in Europe, but The Palace of Culture with its 40 congress halls is also an interesting option.

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 12,000
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 45
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 2,500
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 10,000 m2
  • Destination population: 1,753,977
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 5,200 m2

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

WARSAW INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.39
Natural and cultural factors: 4.54
General and transport infrastructure: 4.68
Tourist infrastructure: 4.81
Meeting infrastructure: 4.77
Subjective grade: 4.52
Marketing Buzz: 4.54
ICCA index: 4.64
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.97
Numbeo Safety Index:4.05
ACI Airport Connectivity Index:4.41

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OVERLOOKED DESTINATION

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To most people, the extreme north-eastern part of Croatiais the most marginal, border, multi-faith, multicultural and the most poorly known region. Its character is carved by the Drava and Danube rivers along with its symbolic, functional and aesthetic value. Its self-image is one of isolation and the feeling of living on a desert island of convention tourism, in which only a small number of meeting planners and organisers are interested. Because of its geographic position, it is economically and politically far from the capital and as a consequence also undeveloped as a convention destination. The focus of the problem is a stereotypical feeling of neglect. Overlooking this, Osijek is one of the freshest and most sustainable Croatian meetings destinations with no real competition in the region.

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 700
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 8
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 300
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 480 m2
  • Destination population: 108,048
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 450

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OSIJEK INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.57
Natural and cultural factors: 4.23
General and transport infrastructure: 4.13
Tourist infrastructure: 4.17
Meeting infrastructure: 3.93
Subjective grade: 4.16
Marketing Buzz: 3.55
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.92
Numbeo Safety Index:4.68
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 1.94

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BRIDGING THE GAP

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The city of sun, greenery and flowers with a Mediterranean climate is currently a sleeping congress destination that overwhelms visitors with its historical story. Mostar is a lot more than just the Old bridge and stereotypes – it has all the neccessary conditions to develop congress tourism, yet it has somehow been put in the background and overlooked as a tourist product. With more focused development, initiating a convention bureau and better connectivity with congress providers, Mostar could easily compete with Adriatic congress capitals like Sarajevo or in Dalmatia.

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 800
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 15
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 200
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 500 m2
  • Destination population: 113,169
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 350

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

MOSTAR INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.48
Natural and cultural factors: 4.71
General and transport infrastructure: 4.04
Tourist infrastructure: 4.43
Meeting infrastructure: 3.76
Subjective grade: 4.37
Marketing Buzz: 3.59
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.62
Numbeo Safety Index:3.30
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 1.94

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BALKAN CONGRESS PEARL

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One of the main Macedonian tourist centers is becoming increasingly more important as a meeting center. At first glance, it differs from competing regional destinations due to its reasonable prices. The difference is also in the structure of the offer which is primarily adapted to leisure tourism. Ohrid is, in summer, a mass tourist destination with all the challenges that that brings. Out of season it can be a very interesting meeting destination, if rapid development will be followed by the upgraded offer that congress guests expect. The first step is related to performance of providers and the establishment of a Convention Bureau.

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,000
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 15
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 120
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 500 m2
  • Destination population: 42,033
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 400

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

OHRID INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.25
Natural and cultural factors: 4.68
General and transport infrastructure: 4.16
Tourist infrastructure: 4.41
Meeting infrastructure: 3.73
Subjective grade: 4.20
Marketing Buzz: 3.54
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.34
Numbeo Safety Index:3.36
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 1,02

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A CITY ON THE RISE

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Brno is a congress hybrid that combines the modern with its traditional Central-European city spirit. The city was heavily defined by the industrial revolution, which consequently lead to Brno becoming an important commercial hub. Built in 1982, Brno’s fairground gave trade show activities a new drive and the striking building still manages to impress today. A big advantage is the city’s size, as one can easily get around on foot. Whilst Brno might seem like it’s sitting in the shadow of its bigger brother Prague, it offers some amazing infrastructure and a special Moravian lifestyle that excites congress organisers. For all of the petrol heads and car incentive lovers, Autodrom Brno is a special treat – built in 1987, it is one of the Moto GP tracks. Overall, Brno is a great alternative to Prague.

Photo Credits: Czech Tourism

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 2,000
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 26
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 900
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 6,791 m2
  • Destination population: 377,208
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 3,500

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

BRNO INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.98
Natural and cultural factors: 4.57
General and transport infrastructure: 4.63
Tourist infrastructure: 4.69
Meeting infrastructure: 4.61
Subjective grade: 4.65
Marketing Buzz: 4.49
ICCA index: 2.90
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.23
Numbeo Safety Index:3.91
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.16

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HIDDEN MEETING GEM

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Katowice is the heart of Silesia and an epicentre of science, culture, industry, and transport in the South of Poland. The city was built on a foundation of heavy industrial projects, but is starting to see its future in congress tourism as well. The city centre is constantly being renovated and the urban life gives this Polish city a special flare. A big push towards developing the congress industry was the construction of the imposing ICC Congress Centre, an architectural pearl and one of the most modern centres of its kind in Europe. The city is a newcomer to the world congress scene, but one boasting great potential. Its vicinity to the touristically interesting parts of Poland and reasonable prices make for an excellent congress package.

MTLG INDEX / 2017 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,282
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 8
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 1,000
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 8,147 m2
  • Destination population: 299,910
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 8,000

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

KATOWICE INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2017 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.70
Natural and cultural factors: 4.35
General and transport infrastructure: 4.56
Tourist infrastructure: 4.53
Meeting infrastructure: 4.43
Subjective grade: 4.61
Marketing Buzz: 4.25
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.71
Numbeo Safety Index:3.91
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.63
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