ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM

October 29 – 31, 2012
PVA Expo Praha - Letnany

All of the events will take place in the Conference Center of PVA Expo Letnany, which is situated in the Entrance Hall.
Conference Halls 1 and 2 are situated in the Conference Centre.
The Workshop Area is situated at the rear of the Exhibition Hall.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012

1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Conference Hall 1
CONFERENCE: TOURISM & INTERNET
This conference is dedicated to the usage of modern information technologies in tourism. Currently, the development of the Internet technologies is happening at a very fast pace. Every year, new products appear, and we are supposed to react quickly. During the conference, you can get some tips on how to improve your online marketing.
Organizer: MADI

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012

10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Conference Hall 1
PRESENTATION: ANCHOICE – INNOVATION SYSTEM FOR TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS
This is a presentation of the new version of the system for commission sales that offers important tools for users who work daily with clients. The system has a rich offering of travel packages that are updated every hour, reservations online at more than 55 tour operators from one place, presentations with attractive appearances, functions for marketing and administration, SEO, and other useful features. Our life is tourism, we know your needs. Select AnChoice and get a lead!
Organizer: AnChoice

10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Conference Hall 2
CeSYS – SOFTWARE FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES
Certified mark of quality of systems for commission sales for travel agencies in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Organizer: Darkmay

10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Workshop area
CROATIAN WORKSHOP
By now, Croatia holds its position of “sea destination number one” for Czech tourists.  About 50 exhibitors will present the tourist services and products of Croatia at this workshop. Workshop is organized in cooperation with Croatian Tourism Board.
Organizer: MADI, Croatian Tourist Board.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Conference Hall 1
PRESENTATION: VIAMARE – PRESENTATION OF THE NEW PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2013
Tour operator VIAMARE presents its new catalog “Greece and Greek Islands 2013,” travel packages to Montenegro, packages to the islands of Gran Canaria and Sri Lanka, and possibilities of travel to Greece for individual clients as well as groups. VIAMARE cordially invites all travel agents to the presentation of the catalog “Greece 2013.” The catalog will be available at the presentation.
Organizer: Viamare

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Conference Hall 2
CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART BY THE ARCHITECT JOSIP PLECNIK
Presentation and press conference dedicated to this church situated on the Jiri z Podebrad Square in the district of Prague 3, which belongs to the most important buildings of the 20th century and is the top of the Czech “first republic” sacral architecture.
City Hall of Prague 3 in cooperation with Slovenia and Czech Ministry of Culture is trying to register the Church of the Sacred Heart designed by Josip Plecnik into the list of UNESCO.
Organizer: Czech Republic Association of Travel Agencies, Section of Historical and Cultural Monuments and Important Touristic Destinations and City Hall of Prague 3.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Conference Hall 3
Whitney TIS 5.0 – REVOLUTION IN THE SALES OF TOUR PACKAGES
New version of the software system WhitneyTIS, for the sales of the tour packages. ASSISTED sales, ONLINE reservations, communication with clients, billing, working out of travel contracts, unmatched emailing, easily making of the offers by email, creating of unique web, professional SEO of the web site and many other great features. We have an extensive experience associated with the work of the travel company, that is why we could offer you something that will be useful in your work.
Organizer: Bluecity

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Conference Hall 2
UNCONVENTIONAL PLACES FOR UNCONVETIONAL MEETINGS
Press conference and presentation about interesting places for events in the region of South Moravia.
Organizer: Centrála cestovního ruchu Jižní Morava

12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Conference Hall 3
WELLNESS CONCEPTS AND THEIR FUTURE
Round table discussion on the theme: “wellness conceptions”.
Organizer: Bohemia hotel club & golf

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Conference Hall 2
UNCONVENTIONAL PLACES FOR UNCONVETIONAL MEETINGS
Press conference and presentation about the region of South Moravia.
Organizer: Centrála cestovního ruchu Jižní Morava

12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Conference Hall 3
WELLNESS CONCEPTS AND THEIR FUTURE
Round table discussion on the theme: “czech style wellness”.
Organizer: Bohemia hotel club & golf

1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Conference hall 1
PRESENTATION: KOVOTOUR PLUS 2013 – 19 YEARS FOR YOU
Working sessions and friendly meetings with the management of KOVOTOUR PLUS and their international partners will take place at MADI 2012.  KOVOTOUR PLUS will present its reservation system and bonus system for the year 2013 and a lot of other new items. The manager of the Czech Business Insurance Group (Vienna Insurance Group) will report on the insurance issue with respect to according to Law 159/99 and information regarding travel insurance. KOVOTOUR PLUS, the most successful tour operator in the Czech Republic, will present its new product catalog for 2013. The catalog will contain information about traditional destinations, including Montenegro, Bulgaria, Turkey, Croatia, Greece, and other countries as well as hot news! We are looking forward to meet you at our presentation, and we already have prepared presents and tasty refreshments.
Organizer: Kovotour Plus

1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Conference Hall 2
PRESENTATION: TOUR OPERATOR ADVENTURA – EXOTIC NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
The tour operator ADVENTURA will  present  its tour packages for the New Year holidays to ten exotic destinations in the world, including Zanzibar, Island, Malasya, Marocco, Tunisia, and Cuba.
Organizer: Adventura

2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Conference Hall 2
PRESENTATION: CHINA TOURS – NEW EXPERIENCE FROM ASIA
News and trends about travel to Asia. Our leading specialist on travel to Asia will present new catalog “China and Asia 2013/2014”.
Organizer: China Tours

3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Conference Hall 2
PRESENTATION OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: THE DREAMLAND
This is the workshop of the Dominican Republic Tourism Board, where you can learn about various destinations. At the program will be a short film, tombola, and samples from Dominican gastronomy. Guests will receive new information material and small gifts. We are waiting for you!
Organizer: Dominican Republic Tourism Board.

3:15 p.m – 6 p.m., Conference Hall 1
HUNGARIAN WORKSHOP
The number of Czech tourists in Hungary is growing steadily. This workshop offers new information for managers about the Hungarian travel market. Managers can enlarge their offerings of profitable stays by booking trips to our southern neighbors. Workshop is organized in cooperation with Hungarian Tourism Board.
Organizer: MADI, Hungarian Tourism Board

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012

10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Meeting and departure from the entrance of the Exhibition Grounds PVA Expo Letnany
EXCURSION: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF REINHARD HEYDRICH IN PRAGUE
This special tour is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the assassination attempt on SS-Obergruppenführer and Acting Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich. The tour is primarily intended for travel guides as well as for professional participants of the exhibition. Participants will meet in front of the entrance to Expocentre at 10 a.m. The bus first will travel to the village and chateau of Panenske Brezany, which during World War II was the residence of Konstantin von Neurath, Reinhard Heydrich, and later his widow, Lina Heydrich, and K.H. Frank. The excursion will retrace the path Heydrich’s car took to the Liben crossroad, which is the location of the Monument to Operation Anthropoid. Return to the PVA Expo Letnany at 1 p.m. Please, send your application form on the email: asociacepruvodcu@seznam.cz or call 603 516 972 to confirm your participation.
Organizer: Czech Republic Guides Association

10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Conference Hall 1
INSURANCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF TOUR OPERATORS AND RELATED ASPECTS OF LAW 159/99
This session will discuss several important issues: the current situation in the sphere of insurance, legislative regulation, the development of the insurance market in the area of financial responsibility of tour operators, the proposed amendments to Law 159/99, the problem of incomplete insurance, the maximum compensation amounts, the amount and form of participation, and the influence of the media on the travel industry.
Organizer: The Association of Czech Travel Agents

10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Workshop area
SLOVAK WORKSHOP
The workshop will present tourist services and products from the Slovak Republic with highlights from exhibitors specializing in different Slovak regions. There will be a sampling of Slovak culinary specialties. . Workshop is organized in cooperation with Slowak Tourism Board.
Organizer: MADI, Slovak Tourism Board

11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Conference Hall 1
UPCOMING NEW LEGISLATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM
This session will deal with the amendments to Law 159/1999 Coll., reasons for the amendments, information on upcoming legislation, and increases in consumer protection.  There also will be information on the preparation of new Concepts for tourism for the period 2014 - 2020.
Organizer: Ministry for Regional Development

1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Conference Hall 1
ACTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE FOR TOURIST COMPANIES
This is a seminar for tour operators and travel agencies that is especially dedicated to commission sales. During the seminar, software companies and tour operators will present the most current programs for searching and booking tours and other new approaches to planning for the next season.
Organizer: MADI

1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Conference Hall 2
CURRENT PROBLEMS OF GUIDE SERVICES
This is a roundtable on current issues dealing with guide services. Discussion meetings will be devoted to the issue of the definition of guiding activities in tourism. The event is designed for guides, exhibitors, and trade visitors to the fair.
Organizer: Organizer: Czech Republic Guides Association

2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Conference Hall 1
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY - SPECIALIST IN SERVICES FOR TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES
In the framework of the MADI fair, the Union Insurance Company invites its business partners for a friendly meeting on the occasion of the opening of its Czech branch.
At this time, we will highlight our new products in the travel insurance industry for the upcoming season. Representatives of the Union will recognize the most successful business partners during the meeting and will draw the winners of valuable prizes. This festive meeting will feature music, and the guests will have the opportunity to sample some delicious dishes and sample both Slovak and Moravian wines that were awarded the prestigious 2012 Winemaker award.
Organizer: UNION Insurance company

2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Conference Hall 2
THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURE SPEECH IN TOURISM
This professional seminar is designed for students, exhibitors, and professional visitors of the MADI fair - anyone who regularly comes in contact with customers. It will include practical advice and examples.
Presented by the Guides Association of the Czech Republic

3 p.m. – 5.p.m.,  Workshop Area
AUTUMN ASSEMBLY OF THE MEMBER GUIDES ASSOCIATION OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
The event is intended only for members of the Guides Association. Registration, payment of membership fees, distribution of the agenda, and registration will be available from 14:00 in the foyer.
Presented by the Guides Association of the Czech Republic