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The 11th edition of the international tourism fair PLACE2GO, which took place from January 18 to 20, 2024 at the Zagreb Arena, has ended.
This year's edition of the fair was held in the winter and placed greater emphasis on the business community and networking of companies that are directly or indirectly involved in tourism activities.
More than 1000 companies participated in the fair. 200 exhibitors from 14 countries around the world, and visitors enjoyed traditional costumes, dancing, and the tastes and smells of colorful stalls.
This year, exhibitors from China, Sri Lanka, Spain and Lithuania presented themselves at the fair for the first time.
Exhibitors from Tunisia and India once again arrived at the 11th edition of the international tourism fair PLACE2GO, and exhibitors from numerous European countries, domestic exhibitors and national parks, as well as neighboring countries: Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, presented themselves.
Exhibitors showcased destinations through traditional costumes, dance, and characteristic food, such as dates from Tunisia or baklava from the Bosnian Krajina region.
Business visitors to the first two days of the fair had the opportunity to listen panels with topics: how to attract an increasingly demanding guest, what the Croatian Tourist Card looks like, employment in tourism, apartment development, green oases of untouched nature, what are the five friendly destinations, sports and travel, and accessible tourism.
All visitors were able to participate in exciting travelogues lectures, which were available on Friday afternoon and throughout Saturday.
Aleksandar Stanković, a great enthusiast of motorcycle travel and television presenter, shared his experiences, having traveled an incredible 3000 kilometers on his motorcycle and enjoyed mountain adventures.
Ribafish and Kasandra provided first-hand answers to questions about what to eat, drink and see in the pearl of the Indian Ocean, exotic Sri Lanka. Always smiling and ready to travel, the popular Putoholics captivated visitors with stories about Montenegro.
They were joined at the lecture by Adriana and Vedran, better known as the Cruises, who explained how attractive Montenegro is for travel - whether you are an adventurer or a hedonist.
Photo: Jan Serdar
