Intercontinental Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana

About the Event

Connections Adventure is the international networking event for experts in the high-end adventure travel realm.

We bring together a carefully selected group of 80 decision makers to do business in an environment that leads to longer-lasting business relationships.

Alongside their one-on-one meetings, delegates take part in our educational programme – they discuss trends and challenges facing the market with their peers and enjoy inspirational talks from pioneers in the adventure travel space.

Launching in 2018, Connections Adventure will take place in Slovenia, with partners and sponsors including the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas, ATTA, PATA, Traveller Made and The Telegraph).

Connections Adventure connects luxury buyers with suppliers who offer extraordinary travel experiences with a strong adventure element.

Sunday, 28th October - Day One

(30 minutes)

Place: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

VIP transfer from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport to Intercontinental Ljubljana sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Upon arrival, please look out for a Connections logo – your driver will be waiting for you. The 30-minute transfer gives you the opportunity to relax after your flight and take in the Slovenian scenery.

(2 hours)

Place: Meet at the lobby of Intercontinental Ljubljana

Ljubljana city tour sponsored by Ljubljana Tourism

Opportunity for all delegates to take part. Please email rachel@weareconnections.com to confirm your place.

(1 hour)

Place: B- Bar, InterContinental Ljubljana

Informal welcome cocktail sponsored by the Slovenian Tourist Board

Settle back on the B-bar’s rooftop open-air terrace with an expertly mixed cocktail or a glass of wine and enjoy dazzling views of the Old Town, the castle and the surrounding mountains.

(2 hours)

Place: Emona ballroom, InterContinental Ljubljana

Connections dinner sponsored by the Slovenian Tourist Board

This will be your first opportunity to meet new people in an informal setting whilst enjoying a fine dining experience sponsored by the Slovenian Tourist Board.

Monday, 29th October - Day Two

(20 minutes)

Place: Emona ballroom

Opening welcome with Maja Pak of the Slovenian Tourist Board

(20 minutes)

Place: Emona ballroom

ConnecTalk with Caroline Bremner of Euromonitor International

(45 minutes)

Place: Emona ballroom

Connections Group Discussions

(1 hour and 15 minutes)

Place: Boat journey

Meet with your supplier and enjoy a Ljubljana boat experience sponsored by Ljubljana Tourism Board

Learn about the history and culture of Slovenia’s capital city on a guided boat tour of Ljubljana. Network whilst cruising down the Ljubljanica River where you’ll admire the bridges and embankments that give Ljubljana its unique character.

(1 hour)

Place: Coach journey

Transfer meeting to Lipica Stud farm sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

(30 minutes)

Place: Lipica stud farm

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences taking place at Lipica Stud Farm: Horse riding, archery, carriage rides, nature walks, fence painting, and feeding the Lipizzan horses.

(30 minutes)

Place: Lipica stud farm

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences taking place at Lipica Stud Farm: Horse riding, archery, carriage rides, nature walks, fence painting, and feeding the Lipizzan horses.

(1 hour and 15 minutes)

Place: Lipica Stud Farm

Connections lunch sponsored by Lipica Stud Farm

Opportunity to network with more delegates whilst enjoying an al fresco picnic with live bbq cooking and the beautiful surroundings of Lipica Estate.

(45 minutes)

Place: Lipica Stud Farm

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences taking place at Lipica Stud Farm: Horse riding, archery, carriage rides, nature walks, fence painting, and feeding the Lipizzan horses.

(45 minutes)

Place: Lipica Stud Farm

Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experiences

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences taking place at Lipica Stud Farm: Horse riding, archery, carriage rides, nature walks, fence painting, and feeding the Lipizzan horses.

(30 minutes)

Place: Lipica Stud Farm

Free time - your opportunity to catch up with emails and calls back in the office

(45 minutes)

Place: Lipica Stud Farm

Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experiences

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences taking place at Lipica Stud Farm: Horse riding, archery, carriage rides, nature walks, fence painting, and feeding the Lipizzan horses

(1 hour)

Place: Mansion Zemono

Transfer to Connections dinner sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

(30 minutes)

Place: Mansion Zemono

Connections cocktail reception sponsored by Vipava valley and Goriska Brda

Whilst networking, enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Vipava valley, which lent its name to the Belvedere Manor House (also called Zemono Manor House). It is perched on a wine-growing hill in the village of Zemono.

(2 hours and 30 minutes)

Place: Mansion Zemono

Connections dinner sponsored by Vipava valley and Goriska Brda

The building has a special place in Slovenian architectural history, representing a unique example of a Late Renaissance manor house. The main cruciform hall and corner chambers are decorated with fascinating frescoes. Today, the manor is home to the the celebrated restaurant Gostilna pri Lojzetu, famed for its refined cuisine.

(1 hour)

Transfer to InterContinental Ljubljana sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Tuesday, 30th October - Day Three

(1 hour)

Place: Intercontinental Ljubljana

Transfer meeting to Lake Bled sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Lake Bled was formed after the recession of the Bohinj glacier. It is 2,120 metres long and 1,380 metres wide at its broadest points, with a maximum depth of 30.6 metres. After the last Ice Age, the Bohinj glacier deepened the existing tectonic hollow and led to the creation of the lake in its present form.

(45 minutes)

ConnecTalk with Natalia Cohen of Losing sight of shore

Natalia will speak about her experience of rowing across the Pacific Ocean with three other women, from America to Australia. As they rowed over 8,000 miles during their nine months at sea, they had to overcome extreme mental and physical challenges to make history.

(30 minutes)

Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences at Lake Bled; boat rides, electric bike rides, rowing with Olympic champions, bee wax candle making, honey tasting and cheese making.

(30 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences at Lake Bled; boat rides, electric bike rides, rowing with Olympic champions, beewax candle making, honey tasting and cheese making.

(30 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences at Lake Bled; boat rides, electric bike rides, rowing with Olympic champions, bee wax candle making, honey tasting and cheese making.

(1 hour)

Transfer meeting to Krvavec ski resort sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

The Krvavec Ski Resort is the second-largest Slovenian ski resort, located in the Municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. Krvavec mountain resort offers myriad of winter and summer sports activities only 25 kilometres from Ljubljana and 8 kilometres from Brnik.

(1 hour and 30 minutes)

Place: Krvavec Ski Resort

Connections lunch sponsored by Krvavec ski resort and Cerklje Tourist Board

Enjoy a one-on-one lunch experience in a pleasant cable car ride. In just less than ten minutes, you will be lifted from an altitude of 602 metres to 1,450 metres as you enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ljubljana valley and the Julijske and Kamniško-Savinjske Alps.

(45 minutes)

Place: Krvavec Ski Resort

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences at Kravec ski resort: tubing, mountain go-karting, climbing, ski lift rides, nordic walking and mountain biking.

(45 minutes)

Place: Krvavec Ski Resort

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences at Kravec ski resort: tubing, mountain go-karting, climbing, ski lift rides, nordic walking and mountain biking.

(15 minutes)

Coffee Break

(45 minutes)

Place: Krvavec Ski Resort

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience

Connections Experiences are intended to act as replacements for tabletop introductory meetings. Instead of sitting in a conventional one-on-one meeting, we encourage you to try an activity together for 10-15 minutes as an icebreaker and then return to your assigned table to discuss further business opportunities. Choose from the following Connections Experiences at Kravec ski resort: tubing, mountain go-karting, climbing, ski lift rides, nordic walking and mountain biking.

(30 minutes)

Place: Krvavec Ski Resort

Descend cable car to coach transfer

Enjoy a group meeting during a pleasant cable car ride. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ljubljana valley and the Julijske and Kamniško-Savinjske Alps.

(1 hour)

Place: Coach journey

Transfer meeting to InterContinental Ljubljana sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Free time to relax before our final evening together

(1 hour)

Free time

(15 minutes)

Place: Intercontinental Ljubljana

Transfer to Ljubljana Castle sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

(2 hours and 30 minutes)

Place: Ljubljana Castle

Connections closing dinner at Ljubljana Castle sponsored by Ljubljana Tourism

A mighty medieval fortress, a symbol of the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana Castle is an interesting touristic point, with idyllic grounds for long strolls just moments away from the lively city centre. The castle hosts many cultural, historic and entertaining events throughout the year.

(15 minutes)

Place: Coach journey

Transfer to Intercontinental Ljubljana sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Wednesday, 31st October - Day Four

(All day)

Place: 30 minutes

VIP transfer from Intercontinental Ljubljana to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Your transfers from the hotel will depart 2 hours and 30 minutes before your flight departure time. A member of the Connections team will be at the lobby upon departure to wish you a great journey home.

(3 or 5 days)

Place: Slovenia

Post-fam trip sponsored by Luxury Slovenia DMC

Optional and only by request through luxuryslovenia@imperial.si. Post-fam supported by Luxury Slovenia DMC and the Slovenian Tourist board

(All day)

Place: Intercontinental Ljubljana

Check out at the Intercontinental Ljubljana