
Long overshadowed as “the other half of Czechoslovakia”, Slovakia is probably one of the last unchartered territories for the hospitality industry in Europe. As US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright once described this nation as a “black hole in the heart of Europe”. Today, Slovakia is 25% of the “European Quartet” which is one of the rare places in the international MICE industry where four countries come together to provide a multi-location venue for global gatherings. Furthermore, a combination of city, skiing, and spa have made Slovakia the best kept secret of Central Europe.
Key figures- Population: 5,477,038 - Surface Area: 49,035 sq km - GDP: $120.2 billion - GDP per capita: $22,000- Official language: Slovak - # Hotels: 1,308 - # Rooms: 36,000Background The Slovaks joined the Czechs to form Czechoslovakia after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the...
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