A TRUSTWORTHY DIRECTORY OF MICE PROFESSIONALS
The 10th selection of the Most Influential People in New Europe’s Meetings Industry
Since 2014, Kongres Magazine has been giving centre stage to the most influential people of New Europe. The selection has earned international recognition and became an overview of who is who in the industry. It is a thorough selection of individuals that have left their mark on the regional meetings industry. We hope you will find our list valuable the next time you organise your event. It is with pride that we can say that we have been able to create a credible list of the most trustworthy professionals in 2023.
Shortlisted influencers in CATEGORY 3:
The Top Hotel and Venue Representatives

Bruna ALEKSIĆ
Chedi Luštica Bay
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunaaleksic10/

Susanne BAUMANN-SÖLLNER
Austria Center Vienna
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-baumann-s%C3%B6llner-84b078130/

Renata BALAŽIĆ
Sava Turizem
https://www.linkedin.com/in/balazic-renata-b50bb260

Benedikt BINDER-KRIEGLSTEIN
Messe Wien
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikt-binder-krieglstein/

Kristijan BOBAS
Amadria Park
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristijan-bobas-360bb532/

Duško BOŽIČ
InterContinental Ljubljana
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duskobozic/

Aleksandar CICMIL
Fruške Terme
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandarcicmil/

Anže ČOKL
Bohinj ECO Hotel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anzecokl/

Vasja ČRETNIK
Terme Olimia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasja-%C4%8Dretnik-671a3a21/

Judit DENES
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/judit-denes-14a68a4/

Kai DIECKMANN
Regent Porto Montenegro
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaidieckmann/

Armin EGGER
Messe Graz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arminegger/

Paula FANDEROWSKA
ICE Krakow
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-fanderowska/

Julia FRANZ
Imlauer Hotels
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-franz-338bb859/

Gabor GANCZER
Hungexpo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-ganczer-20374072/

Mojca GOBINA MRAVLJE
Sava Hotels & Resorts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojca-gobina-mravlje/

Tomislav HRALA
One&Only Resorts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomislav-hrala-12867b1b/

Gregor JAMNIK
Hotel Slon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregor-jamnik-b4156743/

Katija JERKOVIC
Adriatic Luxury Hotels Dubrovnik
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katija-jerkovic-80975825/

Josipa JUTT FERLAN
Hilton Hotels Zagreb
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josipa-jutt-ferlan-017b8311/

Spasenija Kika PURIĆ
Montenegro Stars Hotel Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spasenija-kika-puric-79819932/

Ivana KLARIĆ
Hotel Cornaro

Marcela KLOFUTAR
Hotel Linhart
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-klofutar-03a04935/

Nadin KENDERESY
Eventrend
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadin-kenderesy-91495434/

Sandi KOVAČEVIČ
Hotel Cubo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandi-kovacevic-09a60a24/

Manuela KRALJEVIĆ
Arena Hospitality Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelakraljevic/

Mario MATKOVIĆ
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matkovic-mario-7aa9564/

Violeta MILUSHEVA
InterContinental Sofia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/violetamilusheva/

Kristina MILINČIĆ
Sava Centar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-milin%C4%8Di%C4%87-9054b269/

Robert OTOREPEC
Celjski sejem
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-otorepec-78104090/

Tomislav POPOVIĆ
Maistra Hotels & Resorts

Kyriakos POZRIKIDIS
Helexpo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kyriakos-pozrikidis-2162a64/

Janis PRIEDE
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference and Spa Hotel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-priede/

Milan SAJOVIC
HIT Alpinea
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-sajovic-a2198416/

Danka SELIĆ
Beogradski sajam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danka-selic-b655a9117/

Alena SPISIAKOVA
Kempinski Hotels
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenaspisiakova/

Sanjin ŠOLIĆ
Jadranka

Christine SCHOENHUBER
Salzburg Congress
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-priede/

Ninoslav VIDOVIĆ
Lošinj Hotels & Villas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninoslav-vidovi%C4%87-34407664/

Ivan VITOROVIĆ
Hotel Mona
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-vitorovic-89b8b314/

Riccardo ZANELLOTTI
Savoia Excelsior Palace
https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-zanellotti-7311704a/

Lenka ŽLEBKOVA
Prague Congress Centre
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenkazlebkova/
You are kindly invited to take part in the selection of the Most Influential People in New Europe’s Meetings Industry
The evaluation will take place until 31 January 2024. The results will be announced at the award ceremony taking place as part of Conventa on WEDNESDAY, 21 February 2023, at 18:30 in Cankarjev Dom, Cultural And Congress Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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