THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES HOST PARTICIPANTS OF CITY BREAK CONFERENCE

Belgrade, 10 June 2008 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine, together with Mrs. Olivera Lazovic, Director of the Tourist Organisation of Belgrade, hosted last night at the terraces of the Royal Palace, a dinner for participants of the City Break Conference, the European Cities Business to Business Travel Event, which is taking place in Belgrade from 9th to 13th June. This event was held twice before, in Helsinki and Athens.

After the guests were greeted by girls wearing traditional folklore costumes and were offered the traditional welcome of bread and salt, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine , together with Mrs. Olivera Lazovic, Director of the Tourist Organisation of Belgrade greeted the guests in the Blue Salon of the Royal Palace. Speeches were delivered by HRH Crown Prince Alexander, Mr. Zoran Alimpic, Acting Mayor of Belgrade, Mr. Mark Walsh, Exhibition Director of City Break, and Mrs. Olivera Lazovic, Director of the Tourist Organisation of Belgrade.

- I am glad that we have the opportunity to host you at the Royal Palace. We hope you will find the time to explore the wonderful tourist potentials of Belgrade, an ancient city that stands on the confluence of two rivers – the Sava and the Danube. You will discover hospitality, wonderful greenery, a unique blend of various styles of architecture, great nightlife, food, and atmosphere. I hope you will enjoy yourselves tonight and that you will take with you pleasant memories from our country that you will share with your business associates and friends – emphasized the Crown Prince.

During dinner, guests had the opportunity to enjoy the performances of Vasil Hadzimanov, Bisera Veletanlic, Vracar Dance Club and the Gradimir Cultural Ensemble, and in the end of the programme, fireworks.