Belgrade, Jan. 16, 2010, (Serbia Today) - The annual congress of International Hotel and Restaurant Association will be held in Belgrade's hotel "Continental" between January 18 and 21.
According to the announcement, it will be attended by about 200 representatives of the hotel sector from Serbia and abroad.
The theme of the congress is "New Trends in Hotel Management and Balkan as new tourist market of Europe".
The congress will also be attended by the representatives of the ministries of tourism of the countries from the region who will take part, on the first day, in the round table on the possibilities of development and investments in the tourism sector and the possibilities of regional cooperation.
The speakers at the congress will be the representatives of international associations, including the World Standardization Organization, International Labor Organization and international associations for mobility and migrations.
The Association of Hotel and Restaurant Economy of Serbia – HORES, and the Balkan Alliance of Hotel Associations - BAHA, as the members of international association IH&RA, nominated Belgrade for the host of this meeting and enabled its holding in our country.
The organizer of the congress is International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA), which gathers over 100 national associations, 300,000 hotels and over 8m restaurants.
The annual congress of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association in Belgrade will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development of Serbia and with the support of the tourism organizations of Serbia and Belgrade.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Zdravko Colic and Goran Bregovic will perform in Guca
Guca, Jan. 21 2010 (Serbia Today) – The 50th Anniversary of the famous Guca Music Festival will be marked with the participation of the famous Serbian performers Zdravko Colic and Goran Bregovic. This year’s Festival will be from 13th to 27th August, and besides many Serbian bands it is expected participation of the 10 to 15 bands from around the world.
The organizers expect this year to have over half a million visitors and close to 2000 participants in ten festival days.
Same as previous years, the main sponsor of the event will be the Government of Serbia. Most of the concerts from the Guca festival will be featured on the First Program RTS.
The concert by Goran Bregovic is planed for August 14, while Zdravko Colic’s concert will be on Thursday, August 19. It is expected that the price of the tickets for each of these concerts will be around 1000 dinars.
The organizers expect this year to have over half a million visitors and close to 2000 participants in ten festival days.
Same as previous years, the main sponsor of the event will be the Government of Serbia. Most of the concerts from the Guca festival will be featured on the First Program RTS.
The concert by Goran Bregovic is planed for August 14, while Zdravko Colic’s concert will be on Thursday, August 19. It is expected that the price of the tickets for each of these concerts will be around 1000 dinars.
Serbia on the “Hiking”” map of Europe for first time
Gornji Milanovac, Jan. 09 2010 (Serbia Today) - The European Mountain Climbing Federation has made a new map of a mountain routes for hikers from the North Pole to Greece, and Serbia is included, for the first time ever. Thousands of Europeans like to walk or hike almost every day, far from any paved roads, to enjoy the scenery and to appreciate the cultural and historical sights.
At a press conference in Gornji Milanovac held January 4, 2010, Borisav Čeliković, a representative of the Mountain Climbing Association of Serbia, said that over 50,000 mountain climbers are expected to pass through the Rudnik-Takovo region of Serbia this year, following the new map route, all to the benefit of local hotels and restaurants.
The project was sponsored by the Mountain Climbing Association and the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development of Serbia.
At a press conference in Gornji Milanovac held January 4, 2010, Borisav Čeliković, a representative of the Mountain Climbing Association of Serbia, said that over 50,000 mountain climbers are expected to pass through the Rudnik-Takovo region of Serbia this year, following the new map route, all to the benefit of local hotels and restaurants.
The project was sponsored by the Mountain Climbing Association and the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development of Serbia.
First Registry of Tourism in Serbia
Belgrade, Jan. 06, 2010, (Serbia Today) - An electronic database with information on all the tourist resources in Serbia will be placed in operation in January 2010, according to Zvonko Obradović, the CEO of the Business Registers Agency, as reported by “Beta.” The Registry of Tourism will consist of 17 different registers including the registers of tourist agencies, catering companies, tourist guides, accommodations and tourist destinations.
As he pointed out, the Registry will make it possible for the government Agencies and tourism professionals to gain insight into the whole potential of this sector of economy. Furthermore, the public availability of the registry will be beneficial to both tourist companies and users of their services.
As he pointed out, the Registry will make it possible for the government Agencies and tourism professionals to gain insight into the whole potential of this sector of economy. Furthermore, the public availability of the registry will be beneficial to both tourist companies and users of their services.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Record number of messages sent through Serbian networks
Belgrade, Jan. 09, 2010 (Serbia Today) - During the New Year's Weekend a record number of Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages were sent through the mobile telephone networks in Serbia, the mobile operators announced.
Telekom Srbija" carried 115m SMS and MMS messages on December 31st and January 1st, 75% more than last year. Between 8 PM on December 31st, 2009, and 8 AM on January 1st, 2010, over 51m messages were exchanged, while more than 17m SMS messages were sent through the MTS network around midnight. During the New Year's Eve celebration a total of 28.2m text messages were delivered through "Telenor's" network in Serbia, 19% more than last year.
Telekom Srbija" carried 115m SMS and MMS messages on December 31st and January 1st, 75% more than last year. Between 8 PM on December 31st, 2009, and 8 AM on January 1st, 2010, over 51m messages were exchanged, while more than 17m SMS messages were sent through the MTS network around midnight. During the New Year's Eve celebration a total of 28.2m text messages were delivered through "Telenor's" network in Serbia, 19% more than last year.
New Years Eve Celebration Serbian Style
Belgrade, Dec. 30, 2009, (Serbia Today) – Most of the seats for the New Years Eve Party in many restaurants and clubs throughout Belgrade were sold out months ago. Many of those that will be celebrating New 2010 in Belgrade or in the Serbian Ski resorts are foreigners from Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Italy and other EU countries. Belgrade restaurants and clubs are known for its hospitality where guests can experience far beyond and above anything offered anywhere else in Europe. Prices are compatible to experience that is often not only “culinary”. There are very few among Serbs who can afford high prices set by Belgrade restaurateurs. New Years Parties are priced from € 100 to €1,000, which is more than most of the Serbs make in two months.
Nevertheless, Serbs like to party, and lack of access to the very expensive clubs and restaurants will not stop them to make their own hot spot for the craziest night. Some of them will party with friends and family at their homes, while others, mostly youngsters, will enjoy one of many free outdoor midnight concerts organized by Serbian municipalities.
In Belgrade, at the Nikola Pasic Square, several rock bands will play all night. Ice skating ring nearby will be open as well and free for all. Organizers are preparing fireworks at midnight.
Novi Sad will have free concerts on three different locations including Liberty Square, featuring everything from old country music, folk, and rock. Other big cities like Nis, Kragujevac, Krusevac, Valjevo, and Subotica will organize for their citizens free outdoor concerts as well. Some of the very popular bands are scheduled at different cities at different times, so they will able to entertain people in more than one concert.
Nevertheless, Serbs like to party, and lack of access to the very expensive clubs and restaurants will not stop them to make their own hot spot for the craziest night. Some of them will party with friends and family at their homes, while others, mostly youngsters, will enjoy one of many free outdoor midnight concerts organized by Serbian municipalities.
In Belgrade, at the Nikola Pasic Square, several rock bands will play all night. Ice skating ring nearby will be open as well and free for all. Organizers are preparing fireworks at midnight.
Novi Sad will have free concerts on three different locations including Liberty Square, featuring everything from old country music, folk, and rock. Other big cities like Nis, Kragujevac, Krusevac, Valjevo, and Subotica will organize for their citizens free outdoor concerts as well. Some of the very popular bands are scheduled at different cities at different times, so they will able to entertain people in more than one concert.
Ivan Palikuca – talented rower
By: Katarina Jonev
Belgrade, Jan.12, 2010 (Serbia Today) - Large number of the most decorated Serbian rowers had studied in America. After schooling they came back to Serbia and continued to win medals. Ivan Palikuca (21) is a young rower with potential to be one of the best. In the last couple of months, he has been living and studying in United States. In the last 2 years he achieved excellent results. In 2008 he won title of state champion for juniors (without helmsman) and last year state champion for seniors (duo without helmsman) - “This year I did not participate on the state championship, because on the day when it was supposed to take place there was a storm and strong wind was blowing, which had broken many boats. Competition was postponed for September, but I was already here in the USA”.
What are the most important regattas you participated in? - “I participated in many international regattas. I would like to mention two big competitions - one of them was World Junior Championship held in Beijing. I took the 12th place (4 without helmsman) and the World Championship last year for seniors to 23 years, where I finished the race on the 11th place in LM2 category. There was regatta on Bled this year – we won 3rd place in the duo for heavy rowers. We lost the gold medal for only 3 seconds and the silver for less than half a second. This was also the most interesting race I participated in. When we started the race and how the race went, 4 boats went literally in one line. It was impossible to separate and go to the lead, although we all tried, until the last 250 meters when we were separated from the fourth team, but we were still in the fight for a medal. For me it was probably the toughest race so far, but it was pretty exciting, full of tension and adrenaline”.
What was the main reason you decided to leave Serbia and go to America to study and train? - “I am studying at Mercyhurst College. I decided to come to USA for the one simple reason – in Serbia I do not have conditions to complete a “normal” University, because we have 2 times per day trainings. I had the option - to choose between training or University. I did not want to study on private universities and when a chance to go to America appeared, I accepted it. Here I have great opportunity to train and improve myself plus this is a great experience – different way of life, culture, language...Mercyhurst has a so-called "lightweight program” that is my category, plus my coach is Adrian Spracklen, son of the famous Mike Spracklen, a man who won the gold medal for Canada at the Beijing Olympics. His son is training us with similar principle so I am also honored to joint such a program”.
Did you participate in regattas in America? - 'I participated in 3 competitions in USA. First one was “Head of the Ohio”, where we won first place in the category of eights light rowers, then it was “Head of the Tennessee”, where we were third, and of course the biggest regatta in the U.S.A “Head of the Charles” in Boston, where we were tenth''.
Few years ago we have had an interview for the first time. At that time you said that the club Red Star had the best conditions for training this sport in Serbia. How much are different conditions here in Serbia and in America? - 'Well, in USA it depends from university to university. For example, here I have similar conditions as I had in the Red Star, maybe slightly better, but nothing special, while some universities have far better conditions. The advantage here is that we have very good quality boats''.
What is your next competition? - 'The first following competition should be World championship for seniors (up to 23 years). I do not know yet if I will participate. I achieved good results, advanced a lot in the last few months but still, we will see when I come back to Serbia. I have to participate in a qualifying race and prove to a national team selector that I deserve to go''.
I suppose your main goal in the future is Olympics in London? - My plans are to continue with hard trainings, much harder than now. I learned a lot from the coaches in America and my results are getting better. Also my coach from Serbia was pleased with my progress so far. Of course, my goal is going to London in 2012, trying to work and train for it, give all of myself as a member of the team that will go on qualifying for the Olympics. I have next 2 years, depending on when the election race for the Olympics will be, since each state cannot apply directly for the Olympic games, some have to pass qualification races '' -said Ivan Palikuca at the end of the interview for Serbia Today.
Belgrade, Jan.12, 2010 (Serbia Today) - Large number of the most decorated Serbian rowers had studied in America. After schooling they came back to Serbia and continued to win medals. Ivan Palikuca (21) is a young rower with potential to be one of the best. In the last couple of months, he has been living and studying in United States. In the last 2 years he achieved excellent results. In 2008 he won title of state champion for juniors (without helmsman) and last year state champion for seniors (duo without helmsman) - “This year I did not participate on the state championship, because on the day when it was supposed to take place there was a storm and strong wind was blowing, which had broken many boats. Competition was postponed for September, but I was already here in the USA”.
What are the most important regattas you participated in? - “I participated in many international regattas. I would like to mention two big competitions - one of them was World Junior Championship held in Beijing. I took the 12th place (4 without helmsman) and the World Championship last year for seniors to 23 years, where I finished the race on the 11th place in LM2 category. There was regatta on Bled this year – we won 3rd place in the duo for heavy rowers. We lost the gold medal for only 3 seconds and the silver for less than half a second. This was also the most interesting race I participated in. When we started the race and how the race went, 4 boats went literally in one line. It was impossible to separate and go to the lead, although we all tried, until the last 250 meters when we were separated from the fourth team, but we were still in the fight for a medal. For me it was probably the toughest race so far, but it was pretty exciting, full of tension and adrenaline”.
What was the main reason you decided to leave Serbia and go to America to study and train? - “I am studying at Mercyhurst College. I decided to come to USA for the one simple reason – in Serbia I do not have conditions to complete a “normal” University, because we have 2 times per day trainings. I had the option - to choose between training or University. I did not want to study on private universities and when a chance to go to America appeared, I accepted it. Here I have great opportunity to train and improve myself plus this is a great experience – different way of life, culture, language...Mercyhurst has a so-called "lightweight program” that is my category, plus my coach is Adrian Spracklen, son of the famous Mike Spracklen, a man who won the gold medal for Canada at the Beijing Olympics. His son is training us with similar principle so I am also honored to joint such a program”.
Did you participate in regattas in America? - 'I participated in 3 competitions in USA. First one was “Head of the Ohio”, where we won first place in the category of eights light rowers, then it was “Head of the Tennessee”, where we were third, and of course the biggest regatta in the U.S.A “Head of the Charles” in Boston, where we were tenth''.
Few years ago we have had an interview for the first time. At that time you said that the club Red Star had the best conditions for training this sport in Serbia. How much are different conditions here in Serbia and in America? - 'Well, in USA it depends from university to university. For example, here I have similar conditions as I had in the Red Star, maybe slightly better, but nothing special, while some universities have far better conditions. The advantage here is that we have very good quality boats''.
What is your next competition? - 'The first following competition should be World championship for seniors (up to 23 years). I do not know yet if I will participate. I achieved good results, advanced a lot in the last few months but still, we will see when I come back to Serbia. I have to participate in a qualifying race and prove to a national team selector that I deserve to go''.
I suppose your main goal in the future is Olympics in London? - My plans are to continue with hard trainings, much harder than now. I learned a lot from the coaches in America and my results are getting better. Also my coach from Serbia was pleased with my progress so far. Of course, my goal is going to London in 2012, trying to work and train for it, give all of myself as a member of the team that will go on qualifying for the Olympics. I have next 2 years, depending on when the election race for the Olympics will be, since each state cannot apply directly for the Olympic games, some have to pass qualification races '' -said Ivan Palikuca at the end of the interview for Serbia Today.
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