Conventa post fam trip: Zagreb

Interview with Zlatan Muftić, Director of Zagreb Convention Bureau

Q: What sets Zagreb apart from the rest of the meeting destinations in the region?

A: Zagreb is easy to reach by air and road to all major European cities and beyond. It is a very compact, „people friendly“ city where all principal attractions, hotels, venues, museums and historical sights are within walking distance from each other and are centrally located. It is a safe city with hospitable people, the city of green urban parks and promenades, rich with historical and cultural heritage and a specific mixture of central European and Mediterranean flair.

Q: What about the meetings venues the city offers?

A: Zagreb meetings venues range from world class hotels, very special old places such as historically important buildings, for instance Croatian State Archives, Mimara Museum and such, to new and modern venues like Hypo Expo XXII Centre or Museum of Contemporary Arts. In addition, many of them offer quite substantial exhibition space. The biggest hotel venue can hold up to 800 delegates, the biggest city's concert hall up to 1800 and the multifunctional indoor arena, Arena Zagreb, can seat up to 15,000. The venues have highly professional staff and excellent quality service.

Q: What are the 3 things everyone should do/visit/see when in Zagreb?

A:When in Zagreb, one should:

take a ride in Zagreb Furnicular, Europe's smallest furnicular connecting the Lower and the historic Upper Town,

visit the famous Museum of Broken Relationships in the Upper Town dedicated to failed love relations with its most unusual exhibits from all over the world,

experience one of Europe’s most lively outdoor markets, Dolac, with its cheerful red parasols, enjoy the scents and the colourful diversity of fresh picked fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products

Q:What can hosted buyers expect from the Zagreb fam trip?

A: In Zagreb they will have a chance to:

Visit major conference hotels and downtown historical venues

Meet with their managers

Enjoy tipical Zagreb cuisine and get familiar with local gastronomy

Take a ride on the Zagreb Furnicular

Have your photo taken in front of the colourful St. Mark's Church and catch the best view of Zagreb from the Lotrščak Tower Belvedere.

Find out how the cravat got its name and why Zagreb is home to the first mechanical pen in the world

Greet the bronze peasant woman in the unique Dolac food market in the open and find out the story behind it

Visit the stunning Zagreb cathedral next to central Ban Josip Jelačić Square

Stroll by the numerous Lower Town landmarks including the Mimara Museum, Arts and Crafts Museum, The Zagreb University, Croatian National Theatre, pedestrian shopping zones and squares

Get inspired and energized for organizing their next memorable meeting or incentive in Zagreb

Invitation for hosted buyers:

Allow us to present you Zagreb, one of the oldest European cities and since July 2013 the youngest metropolis of the European Union. By taking part in the Zagreb Fam Trip you will get a unique opportunity to explore and get to know Zagreb, its conference and events venues and facilities both historical and new, get fresh ideas for incentive programmes, see major landmarks, enjoy tasty local dishes, learn about Zagreb proverbial hospitality.

We take pride in being your hosts and are looking forward to welcoming you in Zagreb!