Senator Meetings & Incentives
Senator Meetings & Incentives offers a fully equipped destination management service for those seeking to organise meetings, incentives, conferences, product launches and events in Central Europe. With a head office in Prague, Czech Republic, and offices in Warsaw, Poland, and Budapest in Hungary, Senator has the capability to extend their services to neighbouring countries. Founded by MD Martin Lehký in 2004, Senator Travel has gained a solid reputation as a DMC due to their great value, quality assurances and accreditation that instil confidence in their clients.
Czech Republic
Located in the very centre of Europe, just under a 2 hour flight from the UK, the Czech Republic is ideally located and equipped for conferences, incentives, and events. The Czech Republic has 12 UNESCO listed towns and the capital city of Prague is a World Heritage Site with an endless list of attractions for clients to enjoy. Outside of the cities, the Czech Republic offers a beautiful countryside perfect for sports and activities. There are over 70 golf resorts and 37 Spa Towns for unwinding and relaxation.
Prague is well regarded as a safe and friendly, all-year-round destination for visitors and MICE professionals. A wander around the city will show you why it has become so popular in recent years. Each winding street and hidden square is full of beautiful architecture and hidden treasures from the Charles Bridge to a secret underground nuclear bunker, there is plenty for your clients to enjoy.
Facts and Figures
Key Regions
Prague: The capital city, known for its Old Town Square and historic Prague Castle
Brno: Known for its modernist buildings, like the Villa Tugendhat, and its medieval Old Town
Český Krumlov: Famous for its Old Town and the Český Krumlov Castle
Karlovy Vary: Known for its thermal spas and the International Film Festival
Plzeň: Famous for its Pilsner beer and the Great Synagogue, the second-largest in Europe
Ostrava: Known for its industrial heritage and music festivals
Olomouc: Famous for its baroque fountains and the Holy Trinity Column
Liberec: Known for its modernist architecture and the Ještěd Tower
Key Airports
Václav Havel Airport Prague is the main international gateway. Around 1.5-2 hours of direct flight from the UK.
Time Difference
UTC +1 (Central European Time)
UTC +2 (Central European Summer Time)
Main Languages
Czech
English is commonly used in business and tourist areas
Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
Weather & Seasons
Continental climate; cold winters with snowfall and mild to warm summers.
Conferences
Prague has become a popular European conference destination and has been ranked among the top 10 by ICCA. The main congress centre offers space for up to 2,700 delegates plus extra breakout rooms, exhibition space and more. It has good connections to well-known hotels in other parts of the city via convenient underground train services. As a bonus, the city of Prague is conveniently located in the centre of the Czech Republic allowing for day trips and post-tours to a variety of other destinations.
Incentives
The culture and history of the Czech Republic offers clients the opportunity to design a unique and memorable incentive programme. Prague allows for trips to the countryside as well as enjoying the perks of the city. From tasting world-class Czech beer overlooking a castle to drawing graffiti on the Lennon Wall, each programme they design promises to make an impact. Senator Travel also have the capacity to extend their incentive operations to neighbouring countries in Central Europe.
