Osmo izdanje sajma SPA-CE u Dolenjskim Toplicama
A good month sets us apart from the beginning of the fourth SPA-CE, the biggest trade show of Spa and Wellness tourism of Central Europe. The preparations are in full swing. Organizers have currently received 43 hosted buyer requests from 13 different countries and registered 22 exhibitors representing spa and wellness services of Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia. Although the list is not final, the numbers already show that SPA-CE is truly becoming the main event for professionals working in spa and wellness industry.
With the strong support of Slovenian, Slovakian, Hungarian and Serbian spa and wellness association, SPA-CE is becoming widely recognized throughout the Central European region and each year more providers and buyers of spa and wellness services are interested in being a part of this yearly trade show. Kosjenka Spremić from Istraturist Umag d.d., Croatia explained: “We think that the trade show SPA-CE has a great concept, and is one of the most important and valued wellness-themed shows in the region, if not in the whole Europe.”
Mojca Matko from Terme Maribor, Slovenia emphasized: “It's important to be presented in the market all the time, to get new partners and to meet old business partners.”
Maja Jahn from Thermana Laško, Slovenia added: “Being a part of SPA-CE brings many positive effects which all lead to the same goal: growth of the demand for spa and wellness services from foreign markets.”
This year the Spa and Wellness offer presented at the trade show will be very diverse. Out of 30 expected exhibitors, 22 from 4 different countries have already reserved their place at the show. The largest proportion of exhibitors comes from Slovenia, followed by key representatives of spa and wellness services from Croatia. Organizers are happy to see strong suppliers from Slovakia and Hungary joining the show. Nagy Anikó from Danubius Hotels Group from Hungary commented: “This trade show is a unique possibility for us to meet medical and wellness services providers, potential buyers and suppliers of Central European spas. SPA-CE is going to be the meeting point of the Central European Spa Business for two days!”
A few stands still await the suppliers interested in presenting their offer to a number of serious buyers. Different exhibitor packages are available for them when registering on-line.
SPA-CE has also attracted serious buyers of spa and wellness services from all around the world. Organizers have already received 43 hosted buyer applications from 13 different countries. The carefully prepared hosted buyer programme will offer all confirmed hosted buyers an air ticket, accommodation, meals, on-line "one2one meetings” appointment system, study trips and the assistance of the skilled SPA-CE team.
Venue, Conference and study trips
The trade show will be enriched by an opening conference programme and the informative study trips to Slovenian and Istrian spas organized for hosted buyers.
Terme Zreče, the host of this year’s SPA-CE is looking forward to welcoming professionals working in spa and wellness industry, presenting them their spa and wellness offer and giving them a chance to enjoy their thermal facilities. Damjan Pintar from Unior d.d. Program Turizem (Terme Zreče), enthusiastically announced: “As the majority of other providers of tourism services, we are also keen supporters of such events, as they represent an excellent opportunity for showing potential partners and buyers everything we have to offer. We are more than pleased to host the SPA-CE event and will welcome the participants at the new hotel that was inspired by the story of an apple. We dearly hope that this year's SPA-CE event will meet the expectations of everybody involved, thus the organisers, hosts and, in particular, the participants.”
