THE FIRST EUROPEAN TRY BEFORE YOU BUY INCENTIVE EXPERIENCE Nassfeld, Villach, Wörthersee, Klagenfurt 25 – 28 April 2018
LIST OF EXHIBITORS & PROGRAMME
Dear business partners, kindly welcome to the sunny Carinthia, destination where work & pleasure goes hand in hand. From the picturesque views, crystal clear lakes, surrounded by magnificent Alpine peaks to inviting seminar hotels, first-class conference centres, exceptional event locations – Carinthia will be a perfect place for your next incentive! The idea of the first “Try Before You Buy” incentive experience was born in 2017 when we have collected more than 60 incentive programmes in the Incentive Ideas Book. The next step is giving incentive travel planners the opportunity to test out individual incentive programs at the event itself. Carinthia is Austria’s southernmost province and lies at the centre of the Alps-Adriatic region, closely connected to our neighbouring countries. By using the motto “Meetings without borders” we aim to connect the rich offer of the Alps-Adriatic region. Our first “Try Before you Buy” experience will bring together suppliers from Austria, Italy and Slovenia to present their best products to incentive agencies and corporates from 13 different European countries. We are glad that we have the opportunity to meet you inperson, inspiring you with new ideas and programs to choose Carinthia as your next destination! Andreas Griessler Managing Director Carinthia Convention
Organiser
Technical Organiser
Carinthia Convention Kärnten Convention & Mitgesellschafter GesbR Völkermarkter Ring 21 AT - 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria W: convention.kaernten.at FB: www.facebook.com/kaernten.convention
Toleranca marketing d.o.o. Stihova 4 SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia W: www.toleranca.eu; www.kongres-magazine.eu
Contact Mag. Andreas Griessler Geschäftsführung / Managing Director T: +43 463 3000 95 E: andreas.griessler@kaernten.at; convention@kaernten.at
Contact Natalija Bah Cad Project Manager T: +386 1 430 51 03 E: natalija@toleranca.eu
MEETINGS WITHOUT BORDERS The entire Carinthia region is a hospitable, easily accessible and safe destination, set amidst alpine incentive destinations that are amongst the most attractive anywhere in the world. The prestige hotels and an excellent culinary offer are where Carinthia really shines and its incentive package with numerous programmes puts it at the very top of the offer in Europe. Connecting different incentive programmes and bringing them together is the Carinthia Convention Bureau, an entity that takes a strategic approach to incentive travel. They offer over 60 programmes, usually a combination of education and active fun, but the one binding aspect of them all is that quality always outweighs quantity in Carinthia. In Carinthia they are also conscious that incentive programmes organised by companies for their employees have a positive effect on sales, productivity, loyalty and overall satisfaction. As incentive travel is a highly structured and strategic activity, it’s useful to go over the building blocks that make up Carinthia’s complete incentive product.
5 GOOD REASONS TO ORGANISE AN INCENTIVE IN CARINTHIA 1. High standards of infrastructure and an equally high quality of living 2. A stunning alpine location with crystal clear lakes and pristine nature 3. A wide range of meeting venues 4. Regional food culture with excellent dining spots 5. Endless incentive ideas and exceptional delegate experiences The common ingredient of all the creative and diverse incentive programmes in Carinthia is high quality in close connection with the local culture and excellent cuisine. Incentive programmes have long been a connecting link between different fields such as culture, science, art, cuisine, history and nature. All of this puts Carinthia and its incentive product at the very top of European congress destinations, with huge potential for the future.
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Incentives Alpe Adria programme Wednesday, 25 April
FRIDAY, 27 April
During the day: Arrivals to the Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia Nassfeld
07.00 – 08.00 Breakfast 08.00 – 08.30 Warming up before the meetings 09.00 - 10.30 One2One meetings (6 slots, each 15 minutes)
Official programme starts with the Welcome drink at 19.00
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
19.00 – 19.30 Welcome drink & Welcome address
11.00 – 13.00 One2One meetings (8 slots, each 15 minutes)
19.40 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel restaurant
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch in the restaurant 14.00 – 15.00 Presentation of »best case incentive story«, wrap-up of the event and discussion
Thursday, 26 April
15.30 Departures for hosted buyers to fam trip or to the airport
08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast 08.00 – 09.00 Departure to one of the destinations (Klagenfurt, Villach, Wörthersee, Nassfeld)
SATURDAY, 28 April
10.00 /10.30 Arrival to destination and start of the programme
Fam trips to Friuli Venezia Giuiia and Soča Valley
16.00 End of the programme
17.00 / 17.30 Arrival back to Falkensteiner Carinzia hotel and free time
SUNDAY, 29 April
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel restaurant 20.00 – 24.00 Entertainment programme in the Lobby Bar
Departures for hosted buyers attending fam trips.
Organisers reserve the right to change the programme.
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Klagenfurt
the hip southern terrace of the Alps
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria’s southernmost provincial capital, will cast its magical spell over you. Just a few minutes’ drive from Italy and Slovenia, reflected in its three tastes, three cultures and a southern way of life somewhere between festive and serene. Small shops and cafés in passages, inner courtyards and the central Old Town squares invite visitors to stroll and stay a while.
Cycle and walking paths lead along rivers and streams in all directions – including to the warmest bathing lake in the country with the largest lakeside lido in Europe. Feeling in the mood to party? Klagenfurt is the main stage for many big events – such as the flamboyant World Bodypainting Festival, the extremely athletic Ironman Austria, and international music concerts.
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY INCENTIVE EXPERIENCE Programme for Thursday, 26 April Departure for all destinations at 09:00 from hotel Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia Nassfeld
KLAGENFURT
NASSFELD
Klagenfurt is located about 4km east of lake Wörthersee and north of Karavanke. It is a regional trade and business centre, bustling with national and international companies. It is also known as a university city with an amazing landscape and a rich history.
A trip to the holiday destination Nassfeld-Lake Pressegger See can be perfectly combined with your sporty needs. The region is characterised by a diverse mixture of landscapes: mountains, valleys and crystal-clear lakes fed by spring water from the Carnic Alps.
Culinary experience
09:20 – 10:45 Carnic Alps Geopark
10:00 – 11:30
Over 500 million years of Earth’s fascinating history can be experienced with selected fossils and rocks in exceptionally designed rooms at the Visitors’ Centre.
Culinary delights and stories – a visit to one of Klagenfurt’s best restaurants. Get to know a variety of Carinthian specialties and hidden Klagenfurt taverns that are committed to good taste and regionality.
10:45 – 13:00 Journey to the Gailtalbauer Farm Experience and guided tour of the Gailtalbauer Adventure Farm. The Gailtalbauer, established by a cooperative of Gailtal Valley farmers, is a textbook example of how viable farming can be done today. Stable, show cheese dairy, vegetable and herb garden, petting zoo. Jause at the Gailtalbauer Farm with regional product specialities made directly at the farm.
Cultural experience 11:30 – 12:30 Starting at the City-Parish Church of St. Egid, the tour will take participants up the Parish Church tower, for centuries the highest building in the city. Participants will be able to experience an abrupt contrast in the meager life of the tower wardens.
13:45 – 14:30 Journey to the Imkerei Kronhofer (honey farm)
12:30 – 14:00
Fascination honey “From the honeycomb to the jar“ insights into an open bee colony, guided tour with Mag. Arno Kronhofer.
Lunch - Expect a delicious and traditional food in a typical Gasthaus in the heart of the city.
15:00 – 16:00 Archery Competition
Active experience
Practice round – 3 D-Archery – demonstration by NTC Sport Sölle – a little competition also possible.
14:00 – 15:00 Archery in the Sportpark Wörthersee Over an area of 12.7 hectares the Sportpark Klagenfurt, in a great location between the city centre and the east bay of Lake Wörthersee, is home to not only the Wörthersee stadium, the venue of the UEFA EURO 2008, but also to many occasions for sport and business events. 15:00 – 16:00 Vineyard at the Weinberg Wörthersee Visitors to Klagenfurt can also look forward to discovering some marvelous wineries. STADTWINZER is a cooperative of winegrowers that also offers guided tours of the “Ried-Seewiese” vineyards with views out across Lake Wörthersee. Together with a local vintner (a person who makes wine), you will embark on a guided tour of the vineyard, followed by a degustation of their wines. 7
INCENTIVE TRAVEL IN THE REGION OF VILLACH
Special moments in the hearth of Carinthia
The region offers attractive incentive programs with individual charm and a high standard of service that can be adapted to every demand, as well as a large choice of top hotels and gastronomy. Both the variety of tradition and culture and the choice of leisure activities in summer and winter make the area in the heart of Carinthia the ideal location for your event. Our services for you: •
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Suggestions and organization of the social and evening program
Convention Bureau Villach - your partner for your event in and around Villach! CONTACT Convention Bureau Villach Region Villach Tourismus GmbH Peraustraße 32, 9500 Villach, Austria +43 4242 42000 53 ehrhard@region-villach.at www.region-villach.at 8
VILLACH
WÖRTHERSEE
As the seventh largest settlement in Austria and second largest in Carinthia Villach manages to captivate visitors with its easy-going, Mediterranean lifestyle. The town is also an important transport intersection for the whole Alpe-Adria region, with the Italian and Slovenian borders just a short hop away.
The Wörthersee, located in the 3-Corners Region of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, though not Austria’s biggest lake, is definitely its most popular. Nestled amidst mountains and hillsides, it enjoys an almost legendary reputation: for its great events and nightlife, but also for pristine landscapes, peace and relaxation.
Cultural experience
10.00 – 11:30
09:30 – 10:30 Monkey Mountain “Affenberg”
Carinthia’s most stunning lookout point – standing on the platform at 70.6m and gazing out on the magnificent landscapes which lie at your feet. The wooden viewing tower at the Pyramidenkogel, which at 100 m is far the highest in the world, has the longest covered slide in Europe, three accessible viewing levels, a panorama elevator and a skybox that is protected from the weather.
On the Affenberg (“Monkey Mountain”), you can see monkeys running about free in nature. Visitors aren’t separated from the animals by cages or glass. The scientific manager Mrs. Dr. Lena Pflüger will be your guide and you will learn a lot about the monkeys and get to observe the Japanese macaques. 10:30 – 12:00 Eagle show on Landskron Castle During this private guided tour you will first visit the zoo with various birds of pray and afterwards we will arrange you a private show in the eagle arena. The primary aim of the eagle show is to let people have closer contact with birds of prey and owls and to share some important facts about them.
11.30 - 13.00 Maki, Nigiri and Sake? Experience exotic delights, explore the tastes of Japan and get to know the art of SUSHI preparation. Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden’s Chefs are looking forward sharing their experience with you. Your sushi creations will be served as first course of this days lunch menu!
12:00 – 12:30 Transfer to Hotel Karnerhof at Lake Faakersee
Culinary experience
13:00 – 13:30
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch at Hotel Karnerhof with typical Carinthian Food
Onboard a SPEEDBOAT we are heading towards our next lunch-course. You will experience the region from a completely different point of view. There is a saying that you only get to know the region of Lake Woerth once you have been on board a boat. You will pass by amazing historical villas and castles, on the way from Velden to Pörtschach.
Enjoy a typical Carinthian lunch with the view of turquoise blue waters at lake Faakersee. Thanks to regional products of the highest quality, masterful culinary handicraft and imaginative cooking flair, the Hotel Karnerhof is considered one of the finest gourmet hotels in Carinthia.
13:30 – 14:30
Active experience
The historic BADEHAUS at the Werzer’s Hotel Resort is a unique location all over Austria. Built in 1985 in the typical Wörthersee architecture, it has already then been a bathing house. Located at the shores of the Lake it has been rebuilt in 2013 and accommodates a panorama SPA area as well as a restaurant.
13:30 – 15:00 Canoeing Tour at Lake Faaker See Led by a canoe guide, you’ll set off from the Karnerhof dock to explore some of the secluded spots on the Faaker See. This tour will take your team along the shoreline to the “reedy alley“ and to the picturesque island in the middle of the lake. Powered by your own muscles, the team will enjoy a unique experience. The tour will end at the private beach of Naturel Hotel Schönleitn.
14:30 – 15:30 SUP THE LAKE – You will start paddling with a professional guide from Pörtschach, along the coastline and finishing at the Schlossvilla Miralago. (Distance approx. 1,5-2km) You don’t feel comfortable on a SUP? Don’t worry – alternatively, you can walk along the promenade to the Schlossvilla Miralago
Adrenaline experience 15:00 -16:00 Teambuilding in the hotel village (high ropes course)
15:30 – 16:30 At the Schlossvilla Miralago a past era is still omnipresent: the good old times at the classic summer resort, the nearly forgotten holiday feel which is celebrated here in an equally relaxed as well as stylish manner, surrounded by pristine nature.
In this idyllic setting, congress organisers can also find a village that can be fully rented for your next incentive trip or special event. We will explore the village and try some activities of the high rope course. Security is of paramount importance here, so the panoramic high ropes course is supervised by skilled guides. 9
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FREEN DOWD LOA
Das Nassfeld –überraschend, abwechslungsreich und großzügig
Nassfeld – surprisingly, diverse and vast Action oder Entspannung, Panorama genießen oder lieber im bis zu 28 Grad warmen See abtauchen, einmal offline gehen oder eine kulinarische Entdeckungsreise durch die Region starten? In der Urlaubsdestination Nassfeld-Pressegger See auf der sonnigen Alpensüdseite können Urlauber nach Lust und Laune jeden Tag etwas Neues entdecken. Langweilig wird es in der Region Nassfeld-Pressegger See garantiert nicht: Grenzüberschreitende Touren nach Italien begeistern Wanderer und Biker, Familien entdecken neue Erlebnisräume und Comic-Helden wie Fix und Foxi am Berg oder direkt am Pressegger See, Genussmenschen lassen sich von feinster regionaler Kulinarik verwöhnen, während sie auf ein atemberaubendes Panorama blicken. Erstaunlich großzügig, weitläufig, sprichwörtlich schneesicher und was das Bergpanorama betrifft, kaum zu übertreffen. Wer aufs Nassfeld, einem der TOP 10 Skigebiete Österreichs, kommt, darf sich schon einiges erwarten. Das Skigebiet setzt aber noch eines drauf und sorgt bei seinen Gästen für zahlreiche Überraschungsmomente, die ihnen ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern. Denn an jeder „Ecke“ des mit 30 modernen Bergbahnen und Liften und 110 Pistenkilometern bestens erschlossenen Skigebietes, warten besondere Aha-Erlebnisse für sportliche und Genussskifahrer. Ob Snowpark, „the Snake“, Freeride Areas oder Ski Movie Rennstrecken. Einfach auf die „Nice Surprise“ Infotafeln achten und den Wintersport von einer ganz neuen Seite kennenlernen! Kulinarisch „carvt“ man genüsslich zwischen österreichischen Skihütten und italienischen „Ristoranti“. Doch nicht nur sie versprühen südliches Lebensgefühl. Vor allem das Mehr an Sonne, das den Winter im alpinen Süden auszeichnet, überrascht viele Wintersportler. Denn bei der Zahl der Sonnenstunden hat das Nassfeld in der gesamten Alpenregion die Nase deutlich vorne! www.nassfeld.at
Action or relaxation, enjoying the panorama or diving into the up to 28°C warm lake, going offline for once or going on a culinary discovery tour through the region? The Nassfeld-Pressegger See holiday destination on the sunny side of the Southern Alps offers holidaymakers the opportunity to discover something new and different every day. There is surely no time for boredom in the Nassfeld-Pressegger See Region: cross-border tours to Italy are a delight for hikers and bikers, families discover new adventure areas and comic heroes like Fix and Foxi at the mountain or directly at Lake Pressegger See, connoisseurs savour the finest regional culinary delights while enjoying the view to a stunning panorama. Amazingly generous and vast, proverbial snow-reliability and – when it comes to the mountain panorama – hard to beat. You can expect quite something if you come to Nassfeld, one of Austria’s TOP 10 ski resorts. To top it all, the ski resort awaits with many surprising moments which will put a smile on the guests’ faces. Because special aha moments for sporty and leisurely skiers are waiting at every “corner“ of the well-developed ski resorts with 30 modern mountain railways and lifts and 110 kilometres of pistes. Whether snow park, “the snake”, freeride areas or Ski Movie race tracks; just look out for the “Nice Surprise“ information boards and discover a new side to winter sport! Carve between the culinary delights of the Austrian ski huts and the Italian ”ristoranti“. But they are not the only things that radiate southern flair. Especially the plus on sunshine, which characterises the winter in the Southern Alps, surprises many winter sportsmen and women. Because when it comes to hours of sunshine, Nassfeld is top in the entire Alpine region! www.nassfeld.at
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FAM TRIP: FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA An original destination for successful initiatives Friuli Venezia Giulia is an ideal destination where every event becomes an unforgettable experience. Professionalism, innovative structures and a multitude of landscapes combined with the charm of castles and ancient dwellings offer a range of surprising opportunities. An uncontaminated territory, full of striking locations, ideal for guests looking for unique experiences.
Friday, 27 April In the last stretch of Italy, the coast seems to fall back on itself, this is Muggia Bay, a typical Istrian-Venetian resort. Docking at the picturesque dock seems almost like entering the streets and squares.
15:30 Transfer from Nassfeld to Gradisca d’Isonzo Gradisca d’Isonzo, situated at 32 metres above sea level, is a fifteenth-century fortress built on the right bank of the Isonzo by the Venetians with the contribution of Leonardo Da Vinci, to face the Turkish invasions.
Lunch
Check-in at Hotel Franz: www.hotelfranz.it
Afternoon
Free time and Italian aperitivo in hotel
Visit at the Duino Castle: www.turismofvg.it/en/92812/Castello-di-Duino
Dinner at Devetak: located near what used to be the front lines in the First World War, the gostilna (the Slovene term for trattoria) has a pleasant countryside feel to it in which the kitchen, which reflects the history of the Karst, is traditionally presided over by women. The menu, which strictly follows the seasons, interprets Slovenian and Austrian culture and traditions, fused with the Italian. The cellar is dug into the karst rock and boasts an important collection of distilled spirits and 800 labels of wines from all over the world.
Duino Castle, owned by the Princes of Torre and Tasso, was built in 1300 upon the ruins of an ancient Roman outpost. The massive complex with its composite architectural style overlooks the Gulf of Trieste. Over the centuries, it has offered hospitality to many illustrious people, including the poet R.M. Rilke, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as Sissi), the Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg and his wife Charlotte of Belgium. On the tour of the castle and its gardens, guests can admire the forte-piano played by Franz Liszt, the Palladio staircase, the view of the Gulf of Trieste from the top of the tower, the rampart walls overlooking the sea and the bunker built in 1943 by the German Kriegsmarine.
SATURDAY, 28 April Morning
Evening
Check out and departure
Visit and dinner in Portopiccolo: www.portopiccolosistiana.it Overnight at Pahor Hotel
Check-in hotel Pahor www.hotelpahor.com This city is the region’s capital, where reality is suspended between the past and present with its contrasts and distinguishing features, such as its food and wine heritage. Here in the Karst Plateau you will be fascinated by the arid and difficult land that has been made fertile by the commitment and passion of the area’s tenacious producers. Pop into our wineries where you can sample our wines and cheeses.
Sunday, 29 April Departures to the airports.
Let yourself by awe-struck by the Rosandra Valley’s striking nature and discover its production of salmon and the renowned Tergeste extra virgin olive oil. Pop into the osmize (pop-up wine taverns) or restaurants to try the jota, a traditional bean and sauerkraut soup.
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FAM TRIP: SOČA VALLEY Paradise for active incentives in nature Friday, 27 April
Zipline
15:30 Transfer from Nassfeld to Bovec
The biggest zipline park in Slovenia is open all year round. In autumn you can admire colorful colored scenery above the river canyon Učja, in winter you can enjoy the view of snow-covered treetops and mountain peaks.
Arrival in Bovec. Check-in and site-vsit of Hotel Alp. Free time and dinner in Hotel Alp.
The Mediterranean influence coming up to Soča valley reaches the Bovec basin and has the impact also on the climate conditions in canyon Učja. This means that during the winter months it is much warmer than one might expect.
SATURDAY, 28 April Alpe Adria Trail The Alpe-Adria-Trail runs through three countries and has been designed as a pleasure trail that is easy to walk, mainly in the non-Alpine area. The route leads along existing paths with the character of a hiking trail and carries the storyline “Hiking in the Garden of Eden”, which serves as a metaphor for the great variety on the southern side of the Alps and that hikers can walk through in the Alps-Adriatic region. As they hike from the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern, alongside lakes, rivers and streams to the Adriatic coast, walkers can get to know the cultural variety of three different countries connected by a long shared history. The beauty and magic of the landscape will leave the hiker with unforgettable moments. We will do an easy hike along the Soča river, lasting 2 hours.
Eight steel cables in lengths of 250-600m provide more than two hours of fun.
Lunch
Sunday, 29 April
For lunch we will have the typical local dish “čompe in skuta” (potato and cottage cheese) and “bovški krafi” (local dessert).
Departure from Bovec to the airports.
And not only that. Experienced guides who will accompany you during trip, will also educate you with information on protected animal and plant species in the valley Učja and its history. The valley Učja is a protected area and is under protection of the Natura 2000. Dinner Dinner in hotel
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List of suppliers Organization (by alphabetical order)
Country
Table No.
Carinthia Convention Bureau
Austria
1
Congress Center Casino Velden
Austria
2
Convention Bureau Villach
Austria
3
ETC Adriatic
Slovenia
4
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia
Austria
5
Holiday Inn & Congress Center Villach
Austria
6
Hotel Forelle Betriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Austria
7
Hotel Karnerhof
Austria
8
Hotel Moselebauer
Austria
9
Hotel NockResort
Austria
10
Hotel Plesnik**** Logarska dolina
Slovenia
11
Ja Betriebs GmbH
Austria
12
Nassfeld - NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH
Austria
13
Parkhotel Pรถrtschach
Austria
14
Italy
15
Seepark Hotel Congress and Spa
Austria
16
Steiermark Convention
Austria
17
Tourism Soฤ a Valley
Slovenia
18
Tourismus Region Klagenfurt am Wรถrthersee GmbH
Austria
19
Wรถrthersee Tourismus GmbH
Austria
20
PromoTurismoFVG
Incentive Alpe Adria is organised by: Organiser Carinthia Convention
Partners
Technical Organiser Toleranca marketing
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Catalogue of suppliers
as well as a large choice of top hotels and gastronomy. Both the variety of tradition and culture and the choice of leisure activities in summer and winter round off the offer and make the area in the heart of Carinthia the ideal location for your event.
Carinthia Convention Bureau Austria
Convention Bureau Villach Peraustraße 32 Villach, Austria www.region-villach.at
After the southern side of the Alps has invited you to a conference, we invite you to share your event requests with us. Our services – your advantages from a single source. We support you free of charge when choosing suitable seminar hotels, and locations for meetings and events, when obtaining non-binding offers – from vacancy enquiries in hotels and locations to the whole package, when establishing contact with competent suppliers, when organising supporting programmes in the most diverse areas, when organising and supporting site inspections and in congress bids.
Contact Ms. Sylvia Ehrhard T: +43 42 42 42 000 53 E: ehrhard@region-villach.at
ETC Adriatic Slovenia
Carinthia Convention Bureau Voelkermarkter Ring 21 Klagenfurt, Austria www.convention.kaernten.at
ETC Adriatic is a teambuilding and incentive agency that yearly organizes over 80 different events in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria and Italy. It is specialized in fun and relaxation for companies in order to get away from hustle and bustle of everyday worklife. ETC combines knowledge from a wide range of fields into incentive programs that always impress and excite the participants. Company’s mail goal is that every event boosts the motivation of the participants and make them connected to each other through positive experiences.
Contact Ms. Patricia Flatschacher T: +43 463 3000 95 E: convention@kaernten.at
Congress Center Casino Velden Austria
ETC Adriatic Podgorje 39 Kamnik Slovenia www.etc-adriatic.com
A stylish atmosphere and a breath-taking view of the Wörthersee - at Casino Velden you can live the Vibrant life and refinded joie-de-vivre of this renowned Resort. Experience culinary excellence of the Award-winning cuisine by Head Chef Marcel Vanic and his Team. Covering over 1.000 m², Casino Velden is the ideal Location for Events. As well as your thrilling and cosmopolitan range of gaming Options, you also have our efficient and skilled staff who are keen to be of assistance in both organisational and technical matters.
Contact Mr. Matjaz Jug T: +386 31 226 763 E: info@etc-adriatic.com
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia Austria
Congress Center Casino Velden Am Corso 17 Velden, Austria www.velden.casinos.at
Hotel & Spa Carinzia is so much more than simply a wellness hotel. It is a world of its own, a holiday resort with nearly unlimited possibilities. Connoisseurs as well as sport enthusiasts will enjoy themselves here. At Carinthia’s best holiday resort located at the bottom of the hiking and skiing paradise Nassfeld, right next to the Millenium Express; you’ll feel great for sure!
Contact Mr. Hannes Markowitz T: +43 4274 2064 110 E: hannes.markowitz@casinos.at
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia Tröpolach 156 Hermagor, Austria
Convention Bureau Villach Austria
Contact Ms. Anna Granitzer T: +43 4285 72000 605 E: anna.granitzer@falkensteiner.com
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Hotel Karnerhof Karnerhofweg 10 Egg am Faaker See, Austria www.karnerhof.com
Holiday Inn & Congress Center Villach Austria We are one of the Austria’s most innovative and attractive locations in the centre of three cultural areas. We are a first class 4-star superior business/conference/incentive-hotel, combining a multifunctional room concept for events of all kinds with up to 2000 people with an easy-going and cheerful atmosphere in a stylish and modern house with 135 rooms. Surrounded by a magnificent landscape with beautiful mountains and lakes, is our house directly located at the Riverside of the Drau.
Contact Mr. Alfred Karner T: +43 4254 2188 E: seminar@karnerhof.com
Hotel Moselebauer Austria
Holiday Inn & Congress Center Villach Europaplatz 2 Villach, Austria www.hi-villach.at/
Here you can start to relax and unwind, just feel good. Let yourself be pampered in our family-run 4-star hotel. A house, nestled in open nature, ensures that you will be well taken care of so that you can participate in your seminar in peace and quiet. Situated in a peaceful location, the Moselebauer seminar hotel features 65 rooms fitted with massive wood furniture and offering a particularly comfortable atmosphere, the ideal place to relax and unwind, to restore one´s energy after a hard seminar´s day.
Contact Ms. Silvia Wirnsberger T: +43 4242 22522-5865 E: sales@hi-villach.at
Hotel Forelle Betriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Austria
Hotel Moselebauer Kliening 30 Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal, Austria www.moselebauer.at Contact Mr. Helmut Hafner T: +43 43 5023 330 E: moselebauer@moselebauer.at
At HOTEL AM SEE DIE FORELLE you spend your holiday right on one of Carinthia’s most beautiful lakes. In the summer, the hotel’s large beach with sunbathing lawn and lake terrace awaits you and in the winter you enjoy the quite idyllic scenery by the lake. In addition, the region has a whole range of attractive activities on offer, from biking to day trips. In the winter you can reach numerous nearby ski resorts for a variety-packed winter holiday.
Hotel NockResort Austria
Hotel Forelle Betriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Fischergasse 65 Millstatt, Austria www.hotel-forelle.at
Your meetings & incentives in a most extraordinary atmosphere in the middle of the infamous Nock Mountains. A truly unique experience for every participant is guaranteed. The NockResort in Bad Kleinkirchheim is situated at more than 1000 meters above sea level – the perfect conditions to clear your mind and collect great inspiration. We spoil our guests with cosy rooms, a modern panoramic spa world, an award-winning cuisine and endless leisure possibilities. Year after year we host corporate trips and organise special events, meetings, incentives and team building activities. Hotel NockResort Maibrunnenweg 27 Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria www.nockresort.at
Contact Ms. Stefanie Aniwanter +43 4766 2050 0 sale@hotel-forelle.at
Hotel Karnerhof Austria Hotel Karnerhof on Austria’s southernmost Alpine lake. Turquoise blue water glistening in the sunlight. Vibrant green forests. The imposing mountain backdrop. The call of birdsong. Children laughing. You’ll find the Karnerhof far away from your everyday cares, nestled in the middle of nature. A spacious setting where your holiday memories can gently unfold. Family run 4-star hotel with meeting rooms, spa and sports infrastructure directly at Lake Faaker See.
Contact Ms. Jeanette Daniel jeanette.daniel@sammer-hotels.com 17
Nassfeld - NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH Nassfeld Wulfeniaplatz 1 Hermagor, Austria www.nassfeld.at
Hotel Plesnik**** Logarska dolina Slovenia Hotel Plesnik offers escape to pure nature. We are a 4**** small boutique family run hotel, with more than 80 years of tradition in tourism. The hotel offers conference and spa facilities, which were recently renovated in order to achieve the highest standards. When we make an offer for you, we include destination experiences with local offer. Based on our unique location, which offers splendid view to Kamnik-Savinja Alps and pure nature, guests have an opportunity to relax, enjoy and refill your batteries.
Contact: Ms. Marion Brugger T:+43 4282 3131 E:marion.brugger@nlw.at
Parkhotel Pörtschach Austria
Hotel Plesnik**** Logarska dolina Logarska dolina 10 Solčava, Slovenia www.plesnik.si
When ensuring successful and exclusive seminars and events for 2 to 1000 persons, Parkhotel Pörtschach is the perfect conference hotel in Carinthia on Wörthersee. Whatever the function, guests will delight in the unique atmosphere here at Wörthersee.
Contact Ms. Nina Plesnik T: +386 3 839 23 00 E: nina.plesnik@plesnik.si
Parkhotel Pörtschach Hans Pruscha Weg 5 Pörtschach Austria www.parkhotel-poertschach.at
Ja Betriebs GmbH Austria
Contact Ms. Monica Ioanitescu T: +43 4272 2621 0 E: verkauf@parkhotel-poertschach.at
Wahaha Paradise is a hotel resort located in the south of Carinthia. The resort spans over 2500sq. meters of indoor and outdoor facilities. It offers a children’s area, a climbing wall, pool tables, a top notch fitness-center, a swimming pool and natural pool with 50m swimming lanes, as well as authentic Austrian cuisine.
PromoTurismoFVG Italy
Ja Betriebs GmbH Feriendorf 1 Feistritz im Rosental, Austria www.wahaha-paradise.com;
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a multi-ethnic territory rich in history and culture, with charming locations ideal for visitors looking for unique emotions. The region served by Trieste airport, just an hour from the international hubs of Venice and Ljubljana, is an ideal destination to host congresses, meetings and also incentives or team building activities. It takes a very short time to reach art cities or cities overlooking the sea with suggestive castles and historical villages, a perfect mix with tradition and modernity. PromoTurismoFVG is a Destination Management Organization which pursues its objectives planning and organizing the offer through specific tourism products.
Contact Ms. Martina Inzko T:+43 4224 92515 martina.inzko@ja-touristik.at
Nassfeld - NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH Austria
PromoTurismoFVG Via Carso, 3 Cervignano, Italy www.turismofvg.it
The NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH is a marketing company responsible for handling the tourist marketing of the 3 holiday destinations Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee from Carinthia’s Southwest. This region is one of the most diverse and most varied holiday regions in the Alps in winter as well as in summer. In the winter you can enjoy Carinthia’s largest skiing area, km cross-country ski tracks and solid frozen ice surface (Weissensee). During the summer the destination offer different water sports at Lake Weissensee and Lake Pressegger See, hiking trails, many serviced Alpine farms, and many more.
Contact Ms. Brenda Lee Fabbro T: +39 0431 387122 E: brenda.fabbro@promoturismo.fvg.it
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Park in Europe and canyoning along the waterfalls of the Sušec canyon and other activities.
Seepark Hotel Congress and Spa Austria
Tourism Soča Valley Rupa 17 Bovec Slovenia www.soca-valley.com and www.socarafting.si/
Located in the exquisitely beautiful lagoon on the shore of the lake Woerthersee, Seepark Hotel – Congress & Spa combines business and holiday life in the most fascinating way and offers hotel guests a perfect position between the city of Klagenfurt and the lake. Happy seminar customers are important to us. Yawn. You’ve heard it a thousand times. We’ll rather let the facts speak for us. Our 5 seminar rooms can host up to 200 attendants, further there is a 3000 sqm park outside (we rather regard it as a business playground) and our 142 rooms are perfectly suited for business customers. Welcome in the heart of Carinthia.
Contact Ms. Maja Ivančič T: +386 5 38 00 387 E: maja.ivancic@dolina-soce.si
Tourismus Region Klagenfurt am Wörthersee GmbH Austria
Seepark Hotel Congress and Spa Universitätsstraße 104 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Austria www.seeparkhotel.at
The provincial capital, Klagenfurt, located in the heart of Carinthia, is an inspiration with its history, culture and liveliness, major events and numerous sights. One of them, for example, is the historic Old Town with its Italian palaces and cultural treasures such as the Coat of Arms Hall, the Carinthian Museum of Modern Art and the Klagenfurt City Theatre.
Contact Ms. Karolin Struger +43 463 204499710 karolin.struger@seeparkhotel.at
Tourismus Region Klagenfurt am Wörthersee GmbH Neuer Platz 5 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Austria www.visitklagenfurt.at
Steiermark Convention Austria Steiermark Convention is your expert service agency for any question regarding the best way to organise your conference in Styria. We and our professional, experienced partners are here to give you excellent advice and support in comprehensively planning and expertly staging your events and incentive trips. Our services are fast - and free!
Contact Mr. Markus Strutz T: +43 4632 87463 E: info@visitklagenfurt.at
Steiermark Convention St.-Peter-Hauptstraße 243 Graz Austria www.steiermark-convention.at
Wörthersee Tourismus GmbH Austria As a tourist organization we support you in finding the perfect location, accommodation & incentive program for your purpose. Work with a VIEW & PERSPECTIVE is our credo at Lake Woerth. You summon strength and creativity when entering the 20.000.000m2 turquoise lake water as our source of inspiration.
Contact Ms. Patricia Puschnik T:+ 43 3112 385854 E: patricia.puschnik@steiermark-convention.com
Wörthersee Tourismus GmbH Villacher Strasse 19 Velden, Austria www.mice.woerthersee.com
Tourism Soča Valley Slovenia Alpe Adria Trail is a long-distance hiking trail, leading from Mt. Glossglockner, through the regions Carinthia, Soča Valley, Italian Karst and ends at the Adriatic. Booking Centre AAT organizes individual packages with accommodation, luggage and person transfer and offers information on the whole trail. Our company Soča rafting d.o.o. was founded in 1989 and is the leading provider of sports programs in Slovenia. We offer rafting on the rapids of the emerald Soča river, the largest Zipline
Contact Ms. Petra Nestelbacher T: +43 4274 382880 E: nestelbacher@woerthersee.com
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