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CITY OF SOLIDARITY AND FREEDOM

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Gdansk differs markedly from other Polish cities because of the special at- mosphere in the old town and its many historical sites suitable for congress tourism. There is an attractive mix of west and east, of northern culture and of the old and the new, all adding to the city’s unique identity. Gdansk is known as a place of freedom, which is written into its genetic code and is reflected in the rich cultural heritage and current cultural and artistic production. As a result of the hyperactive Convention Bureau, Gdansk as a destination is in an extremely high position in comparison with other Polish international destinations. To achieve excellence Gdansk needs to focus on better regulation of its traffic and its accessibility, which is not yet at an adequate level, although the other infrastructure is excellent and comparable with competing European destinations.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,406
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 13
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 3,600
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 12,000 m2
  • Destination population: 461,489
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 6,000

MTLG CATEGORY

L – MEETING DESTINATION

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

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

GDANSK INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.98
Natural and cultural factors: 4.39
General and transport infrastructure: 4.62
Tourist infrastructure: 4.61
Meeting infrastructure: 4.57
Subjective grade: 4.65
Marketing Buzz: 4.52
ICCA index: 2.95
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.29
Numbeo Safety Index:3.40
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.82

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CONGRESS CITY WITH A TEMPERAMENT

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

This might come across as something of an exaggeration, but such a rich combination of natural and historical experiences and contrasts are difficult to find in the otherwise attraction-loaded Spain. Granada is nestled between the largest Spanish ski resort of Sierra Nevada and the nearby Costa del Tropico. This creates an unprecedented combination of experiences that attracts both incentive organisers as well as organisers of professional associations. In our view, the number of events would increase with better airline accessibility – the city has great potential in the fields of science and new technologies that are not yet able to be fully exploited.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 4,200
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 40
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 659
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 4,000 m2
  • Destination population: 237,540
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 1,999

MTLG CATEGORY

L – MEETING DESTINATION

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

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

GRANADA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.02
Natural and cultural factors: 4.76
General and transport infrastructure: 4.35
Tourist infrastructure: 4.81
Meeting infrastructure: 4.67
Subjective grade: 4.65
Marketing Buzz: 4.37
ICCA index: 2.45
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.76
Numbeo Safety Index:3.96
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.46

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FRESH TALENT

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Thessaloniki is the second largest Greek city, located in the North of the country on the Thermaic Gulf. Many consider it as the capital of Greek cuisine, which is a guarantee for an enjoyable time at your event. Most of Thessaloniki’s big events take place at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Centre, at the heart of the congress offer. The city’s hotel offer is also diverse and perfect for smaller corporate events. The entire congress offer is connected by the proactive Convention Bureau, which despite a limited budget has been maintaining a stable position on the ICCA scale, with 18 international congresses annually. Last year they hit a record number of 28 congresses, a perfect example of how Thessaloniki is gaining new momentum.

Photo Credits: Visit Thessaloniki

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 3,395
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 32
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 1,000
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 1,800 m2
  • Destination population: 325,182
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 2,100

MTLG CATEGORY

L – MEETING DESTINATION

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

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

THESSALONIKI INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 4.09
Natural and cultural factors: 4.53
General and transport infrastructure: 4.66
Tourist infrastructure: 4.71
Meeting infrastructure: 4.58
Subjective grade: 4.72
Marketing Buzz: 4.49
ICCA index: 3.72
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.68
Numbeo Safety Index:3.63
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 3.16

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COLOURFUL CONGRESS VARIETY

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

Subotica has a soul. It is a city where it seems that time has stopped. The proud town centre merges almost imperceptibly into the surrounding melancholy plains. Economically and culturally Subotica is one of the most developed cities in Serbia. Congress guests will be impressed by the multicultural spirit and European charm, which is reflected in a large number of special venues in a small area. Well-developed albeit not connected is the offer of various incentive programmes. Subotica has a functioning Congress bureau, the hotel facilities are good and the culinary tradition is an extra plus. All of this represents an exciting congress package calling out for more penetrating international or at least regional marketing to exploit the full potential of the city. We see this especially in the development of incentive programmes and smaller professional meetings and conferences taking advantage of the scientific and cultural potential of the city. To top it all off, Subotica offers a lot of music for little money.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 436
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 9
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 270
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 570 m2
  • Destination population: 97,910
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 400

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

SUBOTICA
INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018		 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.50
Natural and cultural factors: 4.48
General and transport infrastructure: 4.20
Tourist infrastructure: 4.44
Meeting infrastructure: 4.13
Subjective grade: 4.40
Marketing Buzz: 3.91
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.78
Numbeo Safety Index3.45
ACI Airport Connectivity Index2.18

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Lviv

OPEN TO THE WORLD

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

If Kiev is the heart of Ukraine, then Lviv is its soul. That’s certainly how it is seen by the locals. In 2009 Lviv became officially recognized as the Ukrainian capital of culture, reflecting its status as a creative and educational centre that impresses with its vibrant urban spirit. When you learn that every fifth resident of Lviv is a student, then this is not so surprising. The city has been at the crossroads of East and West for the past eight centuries and is today successfully using its rich history and tradition to create a pleasant and creative atmosphere for meeting planners and participants.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 913
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 18
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 400
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 1,300 m2
  • Destination population: 728,350
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 1,200

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

LVIV INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.65
Natural and cultural factors: 4.57
General and transport infrastructure: 4.44
Tourist infrastructure: 4.73
Meeting infrastructure: 4.39
Subjective grade: 4.61
Marketing Buzz: 4.67
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.15
Numbeo Safety Index:3.28
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.67

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A PHOENIX BETWEEN EAST AND WEST

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

If Bratislava is the capital of the country, then Kosice can be declared its creative centre, one that impresses with vibrant urban zones, positive diversity and an urban transformation of the city throughout layers of history. Košice seems pleasant for the accommodation and organisation of congresses and also seems a very tolerant city. A border location has greatly contributed to that, which has made residents more tolerant, but it is precisely this border diversity that defines the vitality and resistance of the city. The specific local identity gives the city its charm and soul, and it ranks it among one of the most promising Eastern European convention destinations.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 800
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 12
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 350
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 400 m2
  • Destination population: 355,047
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 350

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

KOSICE INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.74
Natural and cultural factors: 4.64
General and transport infrastructure: 4.66
Tourist infrastructure: 4.72
Meeting infrastructure: 4.37
Subjective grade: 4.66
Marketing Buzz: 4.16
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.18
Numbeo Safety Index:3.95
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.04

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A CITY WITH CHARACTER

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

The extended region of Kvarner has the huge potential to become a leading meetings destination. Individual congress cities together with the islands of Opatija, Lošinj and Cres are the heart of a very rich product. It is a complex offer, appropriate for associations as well as corporate events. Comparing Rijeka to Split it’s possible to see just how fast the tourist-congress transformation can happen. With its Mediterranean – industrial character Rijeka has no competitor in the Adriatic; the urban scene is so very alive and contains a rich cultural offer. Plenty of congress stories are just waiting for discovery.

Rijeka

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 450
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 4
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 180
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 250 m2
  • Destination population: 97,910
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 677

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

RIJEKA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.82
Natural and cultural factors: 4.60
General and transport infrastructure: 4.54
Tourist infrastructure: 4.61
Meeting infrastructure: 4.24
Subjective grade: 4.57
Marketing Buzz: 3.92
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.42
Numbeo Safety Index:4.48
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.77

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ISLAND OF SUN

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

The Italian city of Grado, mostly known among Central-European tourists as a summer vacation headquarters, is much more than just a tourist-infested destination. Not a lot of people know that it actually boasts a large congress centre, making it suitable for this type of tourism too. If you succeed in avoiding the summer rush hour, Grado will impress you with its laid-back rhythm, great congress offer and numerous incentive activities, such as the golf courses or the excellent Friulian culinary experiences. Grado’s true charm hides in the inviting alleyways of the old city centre, where the full congress potential is still waiting to be uncovered.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,100
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 8
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 450
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 1,057 m2
  • Destination population: 8,650
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 994

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

GRADO INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.78
Natural and cultural factors: 4.61
General and transport infrastructure: 4.65
Tourist infrastructure: 4.46
Meeting infrastructure: 4.24
Subjective grade: 4.47
Marketing Buzz: 3.86
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.47
Numbeo Safety Index:4.30
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.70

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REGION'S WARMEST CITY

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

For now Podgorica can rarely be found on the meetings industry map. Considering the outstanding potential it will over time come to have all that is necessary to be a true meeting destination. Among its advantages there is its strategic position, which enables easy access to the most attractive parts of Montenegro for incentives. Among the weaknesses we have to point out the current state of the meeting infrastructure and its transport isolation. Being an air travel destination it is highly dependant on the number of flight connections, including low cost ones. A convention bureau for the town would greatly help in positioning the destination, which it deserves as a capital city. The town is developing quickly and is looking for the right image, torn between the classic tourism flow and the idea of development into a meeting destination.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,125
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 22
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 480
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 422 m2
  • Destination population: 204,877
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 715

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

PODGORICA INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.79
Natural and cultural factors: 4.63
General and transport infrastructure: 4.55
Tourist infrastructure: 4.60
Meeting infrastructure: 4.43
Subjective grade: 4.44
Marketing Buzz: 4.00
ICCA index: 2.87
Numbeo quality of life Index: 2.72
Numbeo Safety Index:3.06
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.64

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CONGRESS ELEGANCE WITH FRIULIAN CHARM

COMPARISON WITH THE REGION

It is a unique world in which the Latin elements from the period of Roman Empire are mixed with those of Lombard, Venetian, Austrian and Slavic. History touches you at every step, which is the perfect backdrop for a variety of innovative incentive programs. Udine has a rich quality of life, being one of the most economically developed Italian region. The city is perfectly accessible via highways, rail and air. There are plenty of hotel facilities in the city and the surrounding areas, which are a true shopping paradise with superb cuisine and some of the best Italian restaurants with Michelin stars. In the middle of one of the most important Italian wine regions you can organize you event in wineries, renovated industrial buildings or palaces. The whole offer is quality linked by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Tourist Board.

MTLG INDEX / 2018 EDITION

DESTINATION CAPACITY

  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 1,727
  • The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 20
  • Banquet hall maximum capacity: 250
  • The largest hall in the city (in m2): 400 m2
  • Destination population: 541,587
  • Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 360

MTLG CATEGORY

M – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host up to 1200 attendees.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

UDINE INDIVIDUAL GRADES 2018 
DESTINATION MARK: 3.83
Natural and cultural factors: 4.51
General and transport infrastructure: 4.72
Tourist infrastructure: 4.57
Meeting infrastructure: 4.37
Subjective grade: 4.66
Marketing Buzz: 3.97
ICCA index: 1.02
Numbeo quality of life Index: 3.76
Numbeo Safety Index:4.05
ACI Airport Connectivity Index 2.70
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