Dubrovnik was recognized and developed as a tourist destination very early on, and along with the development of tourism, the congress offer also developed. The first international conference in Dubrovnik was held way back in 1897, when the Grand Hotel Imperial was opened, and since the early 1970's, the infrastructure has been systematically developed and quality conference hotels have been built. Today, there are more than 50 hotels in Dubrovnik, of which 15 are five-star and 17 are four-star. The city has a total of 30,000 beds, of which more than 12,000 are in hotels, and the rest in private accommodation and villas.
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens and Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel in Mlini stand out among the largest conference hotels in Dubrovnik, as well as in Croatia, with halls that can host 1,200 people. There is also the Rixos Premium Dubrovnik hotel, where the capacity of the largest hall is 900 people. The largest hall of Hotel Croatia, in nearby Cavtat, can host up to 850 people, Hotel Dubrovnik Palace 750, and Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik 650 people.
What makes Dubrovnik stand out as a meetings and event destination are its historic locations as event spaces that can enhance any event with their ambiance and historical charm - from formal receptions and dinners, to the presentation and premier of new products, smaller conferences, etc. One of them is the monumental fortress from the 16th century - Revelin Fortress, the protector of the eastern gates of the city of Dubrovnik, which can host up to 400 people indoors, as part of a gala dinner, and the same number on the terrace. There is also the Lovrjenac fortress on the opposite side of the city, often known as the Gibraltar of Dubrovnik, which can host up to 500 people for a gala dinner and offers irresistible views over Dubrovnik. The Rector's Palace, a luxurious Gothic-Renaissance palace from the 15th century, has a capacity of up to 120 people for a gala dinner, and the Sponza Palace, a Renaissance palace from the 16th century with an atrium and a vaulted gallery, has a capacity of up to 90 people. If it is a cocktail party, or a buffet dinner, the capacities of these spaces are even larger. One of the largest special spaces for the organization of events is Klarisa, a restaurant space within the monastery of St. Clare behind the Great Onofrio's Fountain, which can host a total of 600 people in the outdoor and indoor spaces, and which is now a part of the Hard Rock Cafe franchise.
The Dubrovnik Convention Bureau
The Dubrovnik Convention Bureau, a part of Dubrovnik Tourist Board, is a non-profit organisation that promotes Dubrovnik as an attractive international meetings destination. It provides impartial and free advice to both domestic and international meeting planners wishing to organize a meeting, conference or an incentive in this beautiful Mediterranean city.
The Dubrovnik Convention Bureau helps planners with bidding documentation, venue finding, and connects them with local PCO-s, DMC-s or other service providers. Also, it offers valuable suggestions for social and partners programs or pre & post tours. Additionally, Dubrovnik Convention Bureau marketing activities include organization of press tours and site inspections for international journalists and meeting planners, in order to show off the diversity of Dubrovnik attractions and meeting facilities.
Dubrovnik Tourist Board as a whole, actively contributes and supports responsible and sustainable tourism development, promoting all the values of the destination.
Dubrovnik Convention Bureau
Brsalje 5
Tel: +385 20 323 887
Fax: +385 20 323 725
conference@tzdubrovnik.hr
romana.vlasic@tzdubrovnik.hr
tzdubrovnik.hr
