2. Ten Reasons Why Prague

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CONTENT
1.
Executive Summary
5
2.
Ten Reasons Why Prague
6
3.
Letter of Intent & The Inviting Organizations
8
4.
Inviting Society & Proposed Organizing Committee
20
5.
General Programme & Congress Format
24
6.
Prague & Czech Republic
33
7.
Prague: A Great Location in the Heart of Europe
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8.
Prague Congress Centre
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9.
Accommodation
52
10. Proposed Venues for Social Events
57
11. Cultural Events & Tours
66
12. PCO Partner
72
13. Preliminary Budget
73
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“Fall in love with Prague”
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1. Executive Summary
Historical location for ILDS
Our Candidacy is Suported by:
• ILDS Congress has not been to Central
and Eastern Europe since Budapest 1935
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Prague – Art & History
• The capital Prague is one of the most
attractive tourist destination in Europe
• Prague Art offers a chance to revisit the
Gothic, Baroque, National Revival, Fin de
Siecle or even Cubism era
• Some of the great names include Alfons
Mucha, Jaroslav Seifert, Milan Kundera, Franz
Kafka, Bedrich Smetana, Antonin Dvorak
• Prague has more than100 theatres, concert
halls and galleries offering the best cultural
experience to all its guests
Czech Academy of Dermatovenereology
• A non-profit scientific organization, established
to provide education and research in the field
of dermatovenereology
• Aims to cooperate and partner with patients
associations and to promote
dermatovenereology in the Czech Republic
and abroad
President of Czech Republic
Prime-minister of Czech republic
Minister of Health of Czech Republic
The Mayor of Prague
Chancellor of the Charles University
President of the Czech Medical Association of
J.E. Purkyne
 President of the Czech Medical Chamber
PCO
GUARANT International is a leading PCO in the
CEE region with a broad portfolio of national and
international association congresses for worldrenowned organizations and companies.
Proposed Date
We propose June 10-16, 2019 as an official
Congress date.
Proposed Registration Fees
(according to Vancouver 2015)
Category
Final
Registration
Registration
Until May 31,
2019
June 1, 2019
Members of ILDS
Societies
$640
$720
Non-ILDS member
$770
$850
Fellows & Residents
$310
$375
Prof. Vladimír Vašků, MD, PhD
Students
$310
$375
Prague Congress Centre
Nurses & Physician’s
Assistants
Accompanying
Person(s)
$310
$375
$300
$345
$115
$115
Congress President
Prof. Jana Hercogova, M.D., Ph.D.
Congress Secretary General
 Only 3 minutes to the city centre
• More than 20 halls and 50 meeting rooms
create a congress capacity of more than
15 000 pax
• Beautiful panoramic view of the Prague Castle
• 18 000+ m2 of exhibition area
Gala Event
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2. Ten Reasons Why Prague
1) ILDS Congress for the 1st time
in 84 years in Central and
Eastern Europe
Prague can be the 1st CEE destination since
Budapest 1935, to host ILDS World
Congress of Dermatology
2) Magical city
Magical atmosphere, masterpieces of Art
Nouveau architecture, hundreds of galleries
and theatres, UNESCO World heritage sites.
3) Historical city
Prague is a political, culture and economic
centre with long history. The year 2019 will
mark more than 670 years of academic
tradition since the foundation of Charles
University
in
Prague
in
1348.
Prague has also one of the oldest Jewish
Centres in Central Europe. The Prague
Jewish Community has one thousand years
of history.
4) Excellent location and city
accessibility
Prague is called as the Heart of Europe,
which means this city is right in the center
of Europe and is easily accessible from
more than 40 countries within a
3-hour flight or by car.
5) Václav Havel Airport Prague
Top-notch international airport awarded in
2011 and in 2014.
6) Short-distance concept
Thanks to short distances and
orientation congress delegates feel
comfortable walking around Prague.
the Prague Congress Center has a
location right in the center of Prague.
easy
very
Even
great
7) Potential for the best
attendance
Many meetings held in Prague enjoy the
highest attendance. The city has become
one of the world´s most popular congress
destination.
8) Variety of accommodation
Prague has large capacities of all types of
accommodation. Delegates can choose
from more than 660 hotels offering over
80 000 hotel rooms, including low-cost
options for students.
9) As safe a city as can be found
Prague has always offered its visitors a nice
and relaxing atmosphere with its complete
safety.
10) Beer School in Prague
We will teach you how to produce
quality Czech beer even at your home.
Prague is, simply put, a beer lover’s
paradise. While the pale lager - or pilsner is still king, variety now thrives and many
different kinds of beer are brewed here.
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Prague City Support
Grant 10 € per Delegate from the City of Prague
The City of Prague provides grants for delegates under the following conditions:
FREE Passes for the Public Transport System
Discounts on Tickets via Czech Airlines
 10% discount in economy class
 15% discount in business class
 discounts for selected flights across the Sky Team Alliance
Rental of the Mayor's Residence for FREE
 capacity up to 150 delegates
 convenient for social events for the ILDS leaders, VIPs and congress guests
Rental of CITYLIGHTS to Promote the Congress
 rental of rolling boards and city lights close to the meeting venue
Mayor Attendance at Welcome Ceremony
 welcome ceremony with attendance of Prague’s Mayor or other representative of the City of Prague
Information Booth of Prague City Tourism for FREE
 Prague City Tourism offers an information booth at the congress
 In addition to professional information about Prague, Czech and foreign tourists could receive free
maps and guides of Prague and seasonal flyers with tips on the best cultural, sports and cultural
events. Available is also a range of other tourist products – tickets for walking and sightseeing tours
around the city, the Prague Card and small souvenirs.
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3. Letter of Invitation & Supporting Letters
Dear friends and colleagues,
On behalf of the Czech Academy of Dermatovenereology we would like to personally welcome
each of you to the 24th World Congress of Dermatology in 2019 in the capital of the Czech
Republic, Prague.
We strongly believe in the success of our candidacy. In 2019, it will have been 17 years since the
ILDS World Congress of Dermatology was in Europe (Paris 2002). Moreover, it will have been 32
years (Berlin 1987) since this great congress was hosted by a city in the center of Europe, and an
unbelievable 84 years (Budapest 1935) since the WDC was organized in the previous Eastern
European Country, where life and people, similar to Prague, defeated separation and the
restricting political regime.
We have a common Slavic culture, traditions and historic background, and a wonderful history of
the Pan Slavic Association of Dermatologists, which has started in 1932. Thus, we would like to
present the bid as Pan Slavic bid as Prague stands for a representative of Central and Eastern
Europe, the re-united region that had undergone the greatest geopolitical changes in late 20th
century.
We could not accomplish what we do without your support and leadership and would like to give
you an idea of what you can expect from our candidacy:
I – Intelligence in logistics, organization, cost-benefit and profit
L – Loyalty to our region and to Global Dermatology
D – Devotion to our patients who need the equal level of health care
S – Science based on traditional university teaching and research
Dear colleagues and friends,
Thank you in advance for giving us the chance to present you our bid.
Yours truly,
Prof. Jana Hercogová, MD, PhD
Secretary-General, Czech Academy of Dermatovenereology
Chairwoman, Dept. Dermatology, 2nd Medical Faculty, Charles University Prague
President, 11th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
President, 10th International Congress of the International Society of Dermatology
President 2012-2014, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Prof. Vladimír Vašků, MD, PhD
President, Czech Academy of Dermatovenereology
Board Member, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Chairman, Depts. Dermatology, Masaryk University Brno
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Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic
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Charles University in Prague
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Czech Medical Association of J.E. Purkyně
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Czech Medical Chamber
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Mayor of Prague
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Prague Convention Bureau
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CzechTourism
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Czech Airlines - Official Carrier
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Prague Congress Centre
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4. Inviting Society & Proposed Organizing
Committee
Czech Academy of Dermatovenereology
Objectives of the Czech Academy of
Dermatovenereology include support for
dermatovenereologists and residents in the
fields
of
dermatovenereology,
pediatric
dermatovenereology
and
aesthetic
dermatology;
to
organize
postgraduate
training, CME and research; to communicate
with patients, general public and media on the
issue of dermatovenereology; to prevent and
provide treatment of skin and venereal
diseases, especially by organizing press
conferences, producing publications for the
general public, web pages, etc.
which has become a tradition since 2007 and
the Melanoma Day organized since 2005 to
take place every other year. In 2015, we are
going to organize the 1st National Congress on
Rare Skin Diseases.
Education in dermatovenereology is provided to
members through journals and via the internet
on our website. Our journal called the Czech
Dermatovenereology is published by Mlada
Fronta and distributed to members free of
charge based on the membership fee. On
behalf of its members, the Academy can also
support
membership
in
a
European
Dermatological Society (EADV, ESDR, ESDP).
Often, it goes hand in hand with subscription to
another European journal (mostly the Journal
of European Academy of Dermatology and
Venereology). Last year, we reimbursed the
EADV annual membership fee for a total of 86
Czech dermatovenereologists!
Education in the field is supported by a number
of awards and grants awarded annually by the
Academy. Among them are Awards for the best
publications, for the best achievement in the
field of Dermatovenereology etc. Scholarships
are also provided for residents who actively
participate at international congresses.
Integral parts of education are expert events
and congresses - the longest tradition with
national dermatological congresses is held by
Czech Academy of Dermatovenereology. We
have organized the 20th National Congress of
Dermatology in 2014. The second meeting of
experts is the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium,
As of January 31, 2015, CADV has 643
members..
The education focus is mainly directed at our
young colleagues, the residents. We have been
organizing the Dermatohistopathology School
for Residents since 2009. Moreover, since
2010, residents may apply for financial support
of their postgraduate training through the
IUVENTUS DERMATOLOGICA fund.
We have been organizing the Euromelanoma
Day in the Czech Republic for the general
public. Since 2009, we have been participating
at free skin screening of the events organized
by the Czech League against Cancer. We
support printing of the bulletin of the Society of
Patients with Psoriasis and Eczema.
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Proposed Congress President and Organizing Committee
Congress President
Prof. Jana Hercogova, MD., Ph.D.
Congress Secretary General
Prof. Vladimír Vašků, MD, PhD
Local Organizing Committee
Ivo Belšan, MD, PhD (Praha)
Prof. Petra Cetkovská, MD, PhD (Plzeň)
Eliška Dastychová, MD, PhD (Brno)
Olga Filipovská, MD (Ústí n/Labem)
Jiří Horažďovský, MD, PhD (Č. Budějovice)
Miroslav Nečas, MD, PhD (Brno)
Prof. Karel Pizinger, MD, PhD (Plzeň)
Ing. Petr Pohůnek (Vsetín)
Prof. Alena Pospíšilová, MD, PhD (Brno)
Jaroslav Strejček, MD, PhD (Praha)
Martin Tichý, MD, PhD (Olomouc)
Hana Tomková, MD, PhD (Zlín)
Naděžda Vojáčková, MD (Praha)
Ambassadors of the Central and Eastern Europe Supporting Prague
(preliminary list)
Prof. Igor Bartenjev, MD (Slovenia)
Prof. Ivana Binic, MD (Serbia)
Prof. Dušan Buchvald, MD (Slovakia)
Pavel Chernyshev, MD (Ukraine)
Katarina Damevska, MD (Romania)
Prof. Dan Forsea, MD (Romania)
Djorgi Gocev, MD (Macedonia)
Prof. Evgeniya Hristakieva, MD (Bulgaria)
Prof. Istvan Juhash, MD (Hungary)
Prof. Jana Kazadnjeva, MD (Bulgaria)
Prof. Lajos Kemeny, MD (Hungary)
Prof. Janis Kisis, MD (Latvia)
Prof. Alex Kubanov, MD (Russia)
Prof. Anna Kubanova, MD (Russia)
Prof. Kingo Külli, MD (Estonia)
Vera Malcoci, MD (Moldava)
Prof. Miloš Nikolič, MD (Serbia)
Prof. Roman Nowicki, MD (Poland)
Prof. Vladimir Placek, MD (Poland)
Prof. Marko Potočnik, MD (Slovenia)
Prof. Airi Põder, MD (Estonia)
Prof. Eva Remenyik, MD (Hungary)
Prof. Andris Rubins, MD (Latvia)
Silvestr Rubins, MD (Latvia)
Prof. Michael Skerlev, MD (Croatia)
Prof. Zsuzsanna Szalai, MD (Hungary)
Prof. Jacek Szepietowski, MD (Poland)
Predrag Štilet, MD (Montenegro)
Prof. George Sorin Tiplica, MD (Romania)
Prof. Nikolai Tsankov, MD (Bulgaria)
Alexander Turkevych, MD (Ukraine)
Slavomír Urbanček, MD, PhD (Slovakia)
Prof. Snejina Vassileva, MD (Bulgaria)
Prof. Annika Volke, MD (Estonia)
Prof. Norbert Wikonkal, MD, PhD
(Hungary)
Hana Zelenkova, MD, PhD (Slovakia)
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Charles University
The Charles University in Prague was founded by a charter issued
on April 7, 1348 by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and King of the
Romans, as the first Studium generale north of the Alps and east of
Paris. Charles University is thus one of the oldest European
universities. It was modelled on the universities in Bologna and
Paris, and within a very short time it achieved international
renown. It had four faculties: theology, liberal arts, law, and
medicine.
The academic community was comprised of
teachers and students from the local area and
further afield. Charles’ son and successor
Wenceslas (Václav) IV extended his influence
over the University; in 1409 he issued the Kutná
Hora Decree, by which he strengthened the
status of Czech academic community members.
Some of the masters and scholars left the Prague
Studium generale in protest; this accentuated the
University’s character as an institution with strong
links to the Czech nation. In the the period of
Hussite movement faculty of arts became a
centre of the Hussite movement, and the chief
doctrinal authority of the Utraquists. A remarkable
period in the history of the University came with
the rule of Rudolf II, who turned his capital
Prague into a cultural metropolis. Following the
reforms of 1848-49, the University began to
assume the form of a modern higher education
institution. It was gradually transformed into a
state-owned institution educating the intellectual
professional classes. In 1882, at the culmination
of the Czech national political movement,
Prague’s Charles-Ferdinand University was divided
into two institutions – Czech and German.
By the turn of the 20th century both
universities had achieved a
high
academic
standard. One of the professors at the German
University, for example, was Albert Einstein. The
academic staff of the Czech University included
respected figures who played a prominent role in
the process of national emancipation – most
notably Professor Tomáš G. Masaryk, who in 1918
became the first President of the Czechoslovak
Republic. The renewal of free academic life at
Charles University was interrupted by the
communist coup of 1948. For many years to
follow, the regime subjected education and
research to tight ideological and political control;
this naturally had a detrimental effect on
international links and research opportunities.
Students, loyal to their tradition of academic
freedoms, demonstrated on 17 November 1989
against the totalitarian regime, eventually
initiating its fall. Modern university life began to
thrive, drawing strongly on international
cooperation. Aware of its mission, Charles
University continues to nurture academic
cooperation and plays an active role in a broad
spectrum of European and global programs.
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The 700th Anniversary of Birth of Charles IV.
The early years
Charles and the City of Prague
Charles was born on May 14, 1316. His
father, John of Luxembourg, also known as
John the Blind, was disliked by the Czechs,
being a member of a non-Czech family. His
mother, however, was Elizabeth of Bohemia,
a member of the Přemysl dynasty that ruled
the country for so long. John traveled widely
to avoid the Czech nobility, and his son often
traveled with him. Charles was originally
named
Václav,
after
his
maternal
grandfather. His education was impressive;
the young man spoke five languages (Czech,
German, French, Latin and Italian).
With all the taxes in the Empire going to the
Emperor’s base – in this instance, Prague –
Charles had a fair amount of money at hand to
improve the city. He founded Prague’s New
Town, The Old Town, modern-day streets of
Narodní, Na Přikopě, and Revoluční.
Government and Warfare
John’s eyesight began to fade fairly early, and
Charles stepped in to help his father govern.
Since John still chose not to stay in Bohemia,
Charles ruled the crown lands from 1333
onwards. Charles had some experience with
warfare, but he chose entirely the wrong battle
and the wrong side at the Battle of Crécy on
August 26, 1346. He and his father, who had now
been blind for more than a decade, fought with
the French troops at the battle. Charles was
wounded; John was killed. With the death of
John, Charles was now the heir to the throne. He
had already been elected King of the Romans (on
July 11, 1346). He traveled to Bonn later that
year, where he was crowned on November 26.
The following year, on September 2, Charles IV
was crowned King of Bohemia. On January 6,
1355, he was crowned King of Italy; on April 5 of
that year, he became Holy Roman Emperor.
Finally, on June 4, 1365, Charles was crowned
King of Burgundy.
Prague became a city of impressive size,
approximately 40 000 people, and the thirdlargest city in Europe, after Rome and Istanbul.
Then he founded the Charles Square, the Charles
Bridge, St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the Charles
University, the first university in Central Europe.
Charles also influenced our Land outside the City
of Prague. He founded Karlštejn Castle or the
most famous spa city Karlovy Vary.
Private Life
During his rich and busy life, Charles found the
time to marry – not just once, but four times. He
had many children with his wives, but quite a few
of them died in infancy or young adulthood.
Sigismund, Charles’ son with his fourth wife,
Elizabeth of Pomerania, became Holy Roman
Emperor. Sigismund’s reign would be marked by
the burning of Catholic reformer Jan Hus and
Sigismund’s own routing by Hussite forces later.
End of life
Charles IV died in Prague on November 29, 1378.
He was buried underneath the main altar of St.
Vitus’ Cathedral. Czech theologian Adalbertus
Ranconis de Ericinio dubbed him “father of
the country”.
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5. General Programme & Congress Format
Proposed Programme
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Proposed Congress Date & Format
Proposed date:
June 10 – 16, 2019
Proposed congress format:
LEGEND:
PL — Plenary Lectures
SY — Symposia
WS — Workshops
Monday, June 10
08:00
CN — Controversies
FC — Free Communications
AM — Ancillary and Affiliate Meetings
Tuesday, June 11
WS 8:00-10:00
SY 7:30 -10:00 SY
a FC 8:00-10:00
CN 9:00-10:00 Courses 8:00 - 11:00
09:00
Wednesday, June 12
WS 8:00-10:00
SY 7:30 -10:00 SY
a FC 8:00-10:00
CN 9:00-10:00 Courses 8:00 - 11:00
10:00
11:00 ILDS National Member
PL 10:30 -12:30
and
12:00 Affiliate Meetings
(AM)
13:00
CN 14:15:30
& 15:30 - 17:00
SY 14:00 -17:00
FC 14:00 -17:00
WS 14:00-15:30
& 14:30-16:30
& 15:30-17:30
14:00
15:00
16:00
PL 10:30 -12:30
Exhibits
and
Poster
Gallery
09:00-17:00
CN 14:15:30
& 15:30 - 17:00
Courses 8:00 - 11:00
SY 14:00 -17:00
Half Day P.M.
FC 14:00 -17:00
13:30 - 16:30
WS 14:00-15:30
& 14:00 - 17:00
& 14:30-16:30
& 15:30-17:30
Exhibits
and
Poster
Gallery
09:0017:00
Courses 8:00 - 11:00
Half Day P.M.
13:30 - 16:30
& 14:00 - 17:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
Opening Ceremony
Welcome and
Networing Event
Gala Dinner
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Thursday, June 13
WS 8:00-10:00
SY 7:30 -10:00
SY a FC 8:0009:00 10:00 CN 9:0010:00
10:00
08:00
11:00
PL 10:30 -12:30
12:00
13:00
CN 14:15:30
14:00 & 15:30 - 17:00
SY 14:00 -17:00
FC 14:00 -17:00
15:00 WS 14:00-15:30
& 14:30-16:30
16:00 & 15:30-17:30
Courses 8:00 - 11:00
Friday, June 14
WS 8:00-10:00
SY 7:30 -10:00
SY a FC 8:0010:00 CN 9:0010:00
Courses 8:00 - 11:00
Saturday, June 15
WS 8:00-10:00
SY 7:30 -10:00
SY a FC 8:0010:30 CN 9:0010:30
Courses 8:00 - 10:00
Exhibits PL 10:30 -12:30
Exhibits PL 10:30 -12:30
and
and
Poster
Poster
Gallery
Gallery
Courses Half Day 12:30
09:0009:00- 15:30
SY 13:00 -15:30
17:00
17:00
CN 14:15:30
CN 14:00 -15:30
& 15:30 - 17:00
WC 13:30 Courses 8:00 - 11:00
SY 14:00 -17:00 Courses 8:00 - 11:00 Half
15:30
Half Day P.M.
13:30 13:30 - 16:30
FC 14:00 -17:00 Day P.M.
16:30
& 14:00 - 17:00
WS 14:00-15:30
& 14:00 - 17:00
& 14:30-16:30
Closing Ceremony
& 15:30-17:30
17:00
18:00
19:00
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Policy of Support for Young Dermatologists
We realize that the support for young dermatologists and young scientists to attend the congress is an
integral part and a respected tradition of this event.
As we understand that enough opportunities for young generation to educate themselves is a
necessary prerequisite for further progress in many scientific disciplines, we suggest the following
policy in terms of their support:
 300 scholarships for young dermatologists from 500 up to 1000 USD per person
 Free registration for 100 authors of best posters
 3 best posters awards – 1st - 5 000 USD, 2nd - 3 000 USD, 3rd - 2 000 USD
 Reduced registration fees for all residents
 Get together party for residents
All these benefits will be distributed primarily based on the scientific quality of contributions, but also
taking into account the needs of young dermatologists from countries with sub-optimal financial
support of young dermatologists/young scientists.
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Personalities of Czech Culture and History
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang
Amadeus
Mozart was a prolific and
influential composer of
the Classical era. Mozart
arrived to Prague on
January 11, 1787, to a
welcoming
city.
On
January 18, he gave the
premiere concert of his
Symphony in D major,
which is now also called
the “Prague Symphony”. He had been given a
reception equal to that of a modern-day celebrity,
and his gratitude ran deep. He stayed with the
Dušek family in their villa, Bertramka, in pleasant
countryside outside the city walls.
On October 29, 1787, Mozart’s opera Don
Giovanni premiered in Prague, at the Estates
Theater. The city went wild for it, and it received
rave reviews in the press. Mozart was asked to
remain in Prague to write another opera, but he
decided to return to Vienna. It is thought that he
was eager to apply for a court position that had
just opened, owing to the death of the previous
incumbent; another theory is that Vienna had
more talented musicians than Prague. Mozart
would only return to Prague once more, in 1789.
He died two years later. While the city of Vienna
tossed his body into a common grave, the people
of Prague went into mourning when they heard
the news of his death.
“The people of Prague understand me”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka (Jewish
name: ‫לישנא‬, Anschel;
3 July 1883 – 3 June
1924) was a Germanlanguage writer of
novels
and
short
stories, regarded by
critics as one of the
most influential authors of the 20th century. Most
of his works, such as "Die Verwandlung" ("The
Metamorphosis"), Der Prozess (The Trial), and
Das Schloss (The Castle), are filled with the
themes and archetypes of alienation, physical and
psychological brutality, parent–child conflict,
characters on a terrifying quest, labyrinths of
bureaucracy, and mystical transformations.
Kafka was born into a middle-class, Germanspeaking Jewish family in Prague, the capital of
the Kingdom of Bohemia, then part of the AustroHungarian Empire. In his lifetime, most of the
population of Prague spoke Czech, and the
division between Czech- and German-speaking
people was a tangible reality, as both groups
were strengthening theirnational identity.
Only a few of Kafka's works were published
during
his
lifetime:
the
story
collections Betrachtung (Contemplation)
andEin
Landarzt (A Country Doctor), and individual
stories (such as "Die Verwandlung") in literary
magazines. He prepared the story collection Ein
Hungerkünstler (A Hunger Artist) for print, but it
was not published until after his death.
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Bedřich Smetana
Bedřich Smetana
was
a
Czech
composer
who
pioneered
the
development of a
musical style which
became
closely
identified with his
country's aspirations
to
independent
statehood. He is thus
widely regarded in his homeland as the father
of Czech music. Internationally he is best
known for his opera The Bartered Bride; for the
symphonic cycle Má vlast ("My Homeland"-),
which portrays the history, legends and
landscape of the composer's native land; and
for his First String Quartet, From My Life.
Smetana was naturally gifted as a pianist, and
gave his first public performance at the age of
six. After his conventional schooling, he studied
music under Josef Proksch in Prague. His first
nationalistic music was written during the 1848
Prague uprising, in which he briefly
participated. After failing to establish his career
in Prague, he left for Sweden, where he set up
as a teacher and choirmaster in Gothenburg,
and began to write large-scale orchestral
works. During this period of his life Smetana
was twice married; of six daughters, three died
in infancy.
In the early 1860s, a more liberal political
climate in Bohemia encouraged Smetana to
return permanently to Prague. He threw himself
into the musical life of the city, primarily as a
champion of the new genre of Czech opera. In
1866 his first two operas, The Brandenburgers
in Bohemia and The Bartered Bride, were
premiered at Prague's new Provisional Theatre,
the latter achieving great popularity. In that
same year, Smetana became the theatre's
principal conductor, but the years of his
conductorship were marked by controversy.
Factions within the city's musical establishment
considered
his
identification
with
the
progressive ideas of Franz Liszt and Richard
Wagner inimical to the development of a
distinctively Czech opera style. This opposition
interfered with his creative work, and may have
hastened the health breakdown which
precipitated his resignation from the theatre in
1874.
By the end of 1874, Smetana had become
completely deaf but, freed from his theatre
duties and the related controversies, he began
a period of sustained composition that
continued for almost the rest of his life. His
contributions to Czech music were increasingly
recognised and honoured, but a mental collapse
early in 1884 led to his incarceration in an
asylum and his subsequent death.
Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák was
a Czech composer.
Following
the
nationalist example of
Bedřich
Smetana,
Dvořák
frequently
employed
aspects,
specifically rhythms, of
the folk music of
Moravia and his native
Bohemia. Dvořák's own style has been
described as 'the fullest recreation of a
national idiom with that of the symphonic
tradition, absorbing folk influences and finding
effective ways of using them'.
Dvořák displayed his musical gifts at an early
age, being an apt student of violin playing
from age 6. The first public performances of
his works were in Prague in 1872 and, with
special success, in 1873, when he was age 31.
Seeking recognition beyond the Prague area,
he first submitted a score of his First
Symphony to a prize competition in Germany,
but he did not win, and the manuscript, not
returned, was lost until rediscovered many
years later. Then in 1874 he first made a
submission for the Austrian State Prize for
Composition, including scores of two further
symphonies and other works. Brahms,
unbeknownst to Dvořák, was the leading
member of the jury and was highly impressed.
The prize was awarded to Dvořák in that year
and again in 1876 and in 1877, when Brahms
and the prominent critic Eduard Hanslick, also
a member of the jury, made themselves
known to him. Brahms recommended Dvořák
to his publisher, Simrock, who soon afterward
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commissioned what became the Slavonic
Dances, Op. 46. These were highly praised by
the Berlin music critic Louis Ehlert in 1878, the
sheet music (of the original piano 4-hands
version) had excellent sales, and Dvořák's
international reputation at last was launched.
Dvořák's first piece of a religious nature, his
setting of Stabat Mater, was premiered in
Prague in 1880. It was very successfully
performed in London in 1883, leading to many
other performances in the United Kingdom and
United States. In his career, Dvořák made nine
invited visits to England, often conducting
performances of his own works. His Seventh
Symphony was written for London. After a
brief conducting stint in Russia in 1890, Dvořák
was appointed as a professor at the Prague
Conservatory in 1891. In 1890-1891, he wrote
his Dumky Trio, one of his most successful
chamber music pieces. In 1892, Dvořák moved
to the United States and became the director
of the National Conservatory of Music of
America in New York City. While in the United
States, Dvořák wrote his two most successful
orchestral works. The Symphony From the
New World spread his reputation worldwide.
His Cello Concerto is the most highly regarded
of all cello concerti. Also, he wrote his
American String Quartet, his most appreciated
piece of chamber music. But shortfalls in
payment of his salary, along with increasing
recognition in Europe and an onset of
homesickness, led him to leave the United
States in 1895 and return to Bohemia.
Dvořák's ten operas all have librettos in Czech
and were intended to convey Czech national
spirit, as were some of his choral works. By far
the most successful of the operas is Rusalka.
Among his smaller works, the seventh
Humoresque and the song "Songs My Mother
Taught Me" are also widely performed and
recorded. He has been described as "arguably
the most versatile...composer of his time".
Jan Palach
Jan Palach was a
Czech
student
of
history and political
economy at Charles
University.
He
committed
selfimmolation
as
a
political
protest
against the end of the
Prague
Spring
resulting from the 1968 invasion of
Czechoslovakia by the Warsaw Pact armies.
In August 1968, the Soviet Union invaded
Czechoslovakia to crush the liberalising
reforms of Alexander Dubček's government
during what was known as the Prague Spring.
Prague-born Palach decided to sacrifice himself
in protest of the invasion and set himself on
fire, in Wenceslas Square, on 16 January 1969.
According to a letter he sent to several public
figures, an entire clandestine resistance
organization had been established with the
purpose of practicing self-immolation until their
demands were met; however, it seems that
such a group never existed. The demands
declared in the letter were the abolition of
censorship and a halt to the distribution of
Zprávy, the official newspaper of the Soviet
occupying forces. In addition, the letter called
for the Czech and the Slovak peoples to go on
a general strike in support of these demands.
An earlier draft of the letter that Palach wrote
also called for the resignation of a number of
pro-Soviet politicians, but that demand did not
make it into the final version, which included
the remark that "our demands are not
extreme, on the contrary". Palach died from
his burns several days after his act, at the
hospital. On his deathbed, he was visited by a
female acquaintance from his college and by a
student leader, to whom he had addressed
one of the copies of his letter. It was reported
that he had pleaded for others not to do what
he had done but instead to continue the
struggle by other means, although it has been
doubted whether he really said that.
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Jewish Prague
Old Jewish Cemetery
This ancient cemetery, in the heart of the
Jewish Town was opened perhaps in the 15th
century (the oldest tomb on the top is from
the year 1439) and closed to further burials in
1787. There are twelve layers in which people
were buried, thousands of graves are
underneath
and
twelve
thousands
of
tombstones on the top. The pictoresque
groups of tombstones from various periods
result from the fact that older stones were
lifted up several times from the lower layers.
Prague has one of the oldest Jewish Centres in
Central Europe. The Prague Jewish Community
has got one thousand years of history. Except
of the Old Jewish Cemetery, the most
prominent sites of Prague Jewish Town are its
synagogues.
Jewish Prague is in the area of Josefov named
after the Emperor Josef II., situated in a part
of the Old Town, where the Jewish Quarter
existed approximately since 14th century till the
year 1781. There, still standing and in use are
the synagogues that are mostly used as
museums, the Old Jewish Cemetery, and the
Jewish Town Hall.
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The Old-New Synagogue
There is an old legend that the foundation
stones of for the Old-New Synagogue were
brought by angels from the destroyed Temple
of Jerusalem. The ending to this legend and
others can be heard on the tour. It is the
oldest synagogue in Europe at the present,
from the year 1280. The Old-New Synagogue,
which is not part of the Jewish Museum, is one
of three Prague synagogues, together with the
High and the Jerusalem Synagogues, in which
divine services are held.
Jerusalem Synagogue
The synagogue was dedicated on 16th
September 1906 during the festival of Simhat
Torah. The decision to build the synagogue
had been made at the time of the 50th
anniversary of the accession of Franz Joseph I
to the Austrian Throne, it was named the
Jubilee Synagogue in his honor.
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6. Prague & Czech Republic
The Czech Republic provides an excellent
example of European diversity: in one small area,
a number of completely diverse regions come
together, all easily within reach of one another.
There are thermal springs in the west, mountains
and remarkable "rock towns" in the north, a
wistful landscape of fishponds in the south, and
sunny vineyards in the southeast. Add to this the
historic towns, unique castles and chateaux, spas
with centuries of tradition, thousands of
kilometers of excellently marked trails for hikers
and cyclists, and great opportunities for business
meetings.
The Czech Republic offers:
 Easy
access
transportation
by
any
means
of
 Safe country
 Beautiful scenery
 World renowned spa resorts
 Reasonable prices; value for your money
 Oldest university in Central Europe
 13 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites
Those who want to get to know the Czech
Republic more, thoroughly would benefit by
setting out on a journey through the other
beauties of the country, where an expedition into
history, a wander through nature, a challenge on
the golf course or a relaxing spa awaits. Quite
simply, experiences that will never be forgotten...
Weather
Weather in late summer/early autumn in Prague
is usually absolutely fine and beautiful. Some of
the bluest skies and crispest air are in September
and October. So, it's a great time to visit. Average
temperatures in early September are between 14°
and 22°C.
Time Zone
The Czech Republic is on Central European Time
– Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From
April to October is the summer time, i.e. GMT + 2
hours.
Currency and Exchange Rates
The official currency of the Czech Republic is the
Czech Crown = Česká koruna
(CZK = Kč).
The official exchange rates of the Czech National
Bank in February 2015:
1 EUR = 27, 370 CZK
1 USD = 24, 033 CZK
1 GBP = 37, 085 CZK
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Czech Republic is an Open Country
Delegates from
32 countries do not need their passports
Delegates from EU member states and countries
within the Schengen Area (in total 32 countries)
do not need their passports to enter the Czech
Republic.
No visas for
73 countries
Delegates from the European Union, the
Schengen Area and from other 40 countries
worldwide (71 countries in total) do not need
visas to enter the Czech Republic.
In case visas are required for people entering the
Czech Republic, the authorities are under
constant pressure to ensure visa formalities are
kept to a minimum.
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Prague as a Congress Destination
Prague is the most attractive tourist destination in Europe. The city of a hundred
spires on the River Vltava is known to people from around the world and is regularly
voted among the ten most beautiful cities in Europe.
Prague is rich in architectural monuments,
cultural heritage and historical sights, but at the
same time it is modern and dynamic.
The city is one of the best preserved
cultural centres of Europe whose breathtaking atmosphere is unforgettable. You can find
monumental historical palaces and townhouses
standing next to the contemporary architecture.
All this together makes Prague an extraordinary
attractive place worth seeing.
Besides the fact that Prague contains the
residence of the President and Central
Government of the Czech Republic, it is also the
seat of many international organizations and
representative offices (e.g. the headquarters of
the EU's satellite navigation system Galileo), as
well as an important centre of science, culture
and education.
Prague is also often called “Golden Prague”,
“The City of a Hundred Spires” and “The
Paris of the East”.
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Prague is on the UNESCO World Heritage List
The Historic Centre of Prague
 Hradčany with Prague Castle
 the Lesser Quarter
 Old Town including the Charles Bridge and
Jewish Town - Josefov
 New Town and Vyšehrad
The above mentioned parts occupy an area of
866 ha and have been on UNESCO’s World
Heritage List since 1992.
The capital Prague is the most attractive tourist
and meeting destination in the Czech Republic.
The city of a hundred spires on the River Vltava is
known to people from all over the world and
ranks among the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Prague is rich in architectonic monuments,
cultural heritage and historical sights, but at the
same time it is modern and dynamic. Prague is
never „off season". It is inherently linked with
excellent operas, concerts, theatre and ballet
performances. The center of Prague is
characterized by winding alleys and constructions
of all architectural styles – Romanesque rotundas,
Gothic cathedrals, Baroque and Renaissance
palaces, Art Nouveau, Classicist, Cubist and
Functionalist houses and modern buildings.
Hospital Na Bulovce is a large hospital complex.
The building is ranked among the most important
functionalist villa.
Tripadvisor: Prague is the 5th Best City in the World
Prague is the 5th best city in the world according to the renowned traveler portal Tripadvisor.com.
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Art Nouveau in Prague
Art Nouveau is richly represented in Prague's
architecture. The list of buildings below is
intended to serve as a mere starting point for
further exploration; Art Nouveau is the
predominant style of entire streets, for example,
Pařížská ("Paris") street in the Old Town, or
Mánesova street in the Vinohrady district.
Art Nouveau is the last of the great universal
visual styles. Spread practically across the entire
Western world at the turn of the 19th and 20th
centuries, it left its mark in architecture, painting,
sculpture, and other genres.
As to where and with whom the style originated,
generally the Belgian architect Victor Horta is
considered the style’s father, while the Czech
artist Alfons Mucha – who spent many years
working in France – is seen as another pioneer;
indeed, Mucha’s celebrated poster designs for the
actress Sarah Bernhardt became synonymous
with the style, which the French subsequently
dubbed “le style Mucha“.
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7. Prague: A Great Location in the Heart of Europe
One of the Best Airports in the World
The airport earned this award for its technological
development and satisfaction on the part of its
customers as well as for its transparent and equal
approach to all airlines and its incentive policy.
 One of the most modern airports in the world
 54
scheduled airlines
 direct flights to 123
in
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 12
destinations
countries
million passengers
 20 min to the historical centre
Awards
In 2014, the airport achieved a significant
acknowledgement of "Highly Commended Airport"
in the prestigious Routes Europe Marketing
Awards.
In 2011, the airport was awarded the prestigious
Eagle Award by the International Air Transport
Association (IATA).
(Check at: http://www.iata.org/)
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Czech Airlines as the Official Carrier
Czech Airlines, a member of Sky Team, is the
Official Carrier for the majority of events
organized in Prague. Czech Airlines offers a
comprehensive global route network linking
several major cities around the world with
Prague.
Czech Airlines provide a discount of 10% off
applicable Economy Class fares and 15% off
Business Class fares for congress delegates.
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Major low-cost airlines flying to Prague from European
countries
There are 19 low cost airlines linking Prague with a number of destinations for very competitive rates:
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Reach Prague Easily
By plane within 3 hours
3-hour flights or less from 40 countries
Country
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Austria
Italy
Switzerland
Netherlands
Belgium
Hungary
Switzerland
Denmark
France
Slovakia
Poland
Italy
Germany
Belarus
France
Romania
City
Berlin
Frankfurt
Hamburg
Munich
Vienna
Venice
Zurich
Amsterdam
Brussels
Budapest
Geneva
Kopenhagen
Paris
Kosice
Warsaw
Milan
Düsseldorf
Minsk
Lyon
Bucharest
Duration in hours
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1,25 hours
1,25 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,5 hours
1,75 hours
1,75 hours
2 hours
Country
Finland
United Kingdom
Norway
Latvia
Italy
Bulgaria
Sweden
Bulgaria
Greece
Spain
Ireland
Turkey
Ukraine
Russia
Germany
United Kingdom
Poland
Spain
Spain
Croatia
City
Helsinki
London
Oslo
Riga
Rome
Sofia
Stockholm
Burgas
Athens
Barcelona
Dublin
Istanbul
Kiev
Moscow
Stuttgart
Edinburgh
Krakow
Valencia
Madrid
Dubrovnik
Duration in hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,75 hours
3 hours
3 hours
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Air accessibility from United States of America, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, Japan, People´s Republic of China and other countries
Country
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Kuwait
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Peru
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
Japan
Kingdom of Thailand
People´s Republic of China
People´s Republic of China
South Korea
United Arab Emirates
City
New York
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Atlanta
San Francisco
Ottawa
Montréal
Quebec
Vancouver
Calgary
Kuwait
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Santiago
Mexico City
Lima
Perth
Adelaide
Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Auckland
Wellington
Tokyo
Bangkok
Peking
Shangai
Seoul
Dubai
Duration in Hours
9, 25 hours
11,25 hours
12 hours
12 hours
12 hours
12,25 hours
13 hours
13,75 hours
11,25 hours
11,5 hours
13,5 hours
13,5 hours
14 hours
10 hours
16 hours
22 hours
18 hours
14 hours
15 hours
19 hours
20 hours
21 hours
24 hours
25 hours
28 hours
28 hours
14 hours
11,5 hours
12,75 hours
13,5 hours
11 hours
6 hours
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Sample Flight Costs
Destination
Warsaw
Berlin
Edinburgh
London
Brussel
Barcelona
Oslo
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Budapest
Munich
Paris
Stockholm
Geneve
Moscow
Athens
Hamburg
Bucharest
Helsinki
Vienna
Madrid
Lisbon
Dublin
Istanbul
Dubai
New Delhi
New York
Tokyo
Shanghai
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Los Angeles
Cape Town
Montreal
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Sydney
Round - trip ticket
price
Duration
EUR
124
1,5 hours
171
202
185
122
178
154
98
129
135
127
159
140
64
201
111
102
153
154
189
162
190
168
172
310
542
604
763
728
591
741
569
540
650
789
924
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1 hour
4 hours
2 hours
1,5 hours
2,5 hours
2 hours
1,5 hours
1 hour
1,5 hours
1 hour
1,5 hours
2 hours
1,5 hours
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2,5 hours
1 hour
4 hours
2 hours
1 hour
3 hours
3,5 hours
2,5 hours
2,5 hours
6 hours
9 hours
8,5 hours
14 hours
13,5 hours
15,5 hours
13 hours
16 hours
6 hours
19 hours
14 hours
16,5 hours
22 hours
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By car and train
From these selected European cities delegates can easily and comfortably get to Prague by car and train:
By Car
Vienna
Bratislava
Linz
Wroclaw
Munich
Berlin
Salzburg
Frankfurt
Budapest
Strasbourg
Innsbruck
Cologne
Hamburg
Düsseldorf
Ljubljana
Zurich
Zagreb
3 hours
3 hours
3,25 hours
3,5 hours
3,5 hours
3,5 hours
4,5 hours
4,5 hours
4,5 hours
5,5 hours
5,5 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6,5 hours
6,5 hours
6,5 hours
6,5 hours
By Train
Dresden
Vienna
Bratislava
Munich
Berlin
Linz
Nuremberg
Wroclaw
Salzburg
Hamburg
Budapest
Innsbruck
Cologne
Warsaw
Graz
2,5 hours
4,5 hours
4 hours
4,5 hours
4,5 hours
5 hours
5 hours
5,5 hours
6,5 hours
7 hours
7 hours
7 hours
7,5 hours
8 hours
8 hours
Road Access in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic possesses one of the most advanced transport networks in Central and Eastern Europe.
Its geographical position at the very centre of Europe makes it a natural crossroads for major transit
corridors. An extensive network of transport routes serves not only the Czech Republic but also links the
country to neighbouring and other European states, and the density of the transport network ranks the
Czech Republic among the world’s most advanced countries.
Highways in Czech Republic






D1 motorway
D2 motorway
D3 motorway
D5 motorway
D8 motorway
D11 motorway
Expressways in Czech Republic
 R1, R3, R4, R6, R7, R10
 R35, R37, R43, R46
 R48, R49, R52, R55 , R56 , R63
Map of Highways in Czech Republic
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Prague Boasts One of the Best Public Transportation Systems in Europe
rank
city
1.
Munich
2.
Helsinki
3.
Vienna
4.
Prague
5.
Hamburg
6.
Copenhagen
7.
Frankfurt
8.
Barcelona
9.
Leipzig
10.
Cologne
11.
Rome
12.
Bern
13.
Paris
14.
Brussels
15.
Amsterdam
16.
Warsaw
17.
Oslo
18.
Lisbon
19.
Madrid
20.
London
21.
Budapest
22.
Ljubljana
23.
Zagreb
 According to a test of 23 European cities, carried out by the
Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) during October
December 2009, Prague ranks 4th overall in quality for European
Public Transportation Systems.
 The Prague subway is comprised of 3 lines and 57 stops and is a
very efficient means of transportation.
Plan of Underground
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8. Prague Congress Centre
The Prague Congress Centre (PCC) is one of many
modern architectural landmarks in Prague and the
largest convention and culture centre in the
Czech Republic.
It is located directly next to the Vyšehrad
subway/underground station (only 2 stops from
the historical downtown) and with easy access to
Prague’s main North-South motorway, making it
easy to transport even large exhibition items to the
exhibition venue.
 Modern congress hall with stage and great
acoustic
 An exhibition space covering 13,000 m2 +
planned expansion for 2018 - new exhibition
space with an area of 5,000 m2
 Close to the city centre, 3 minutes by the
underground
 Located right on the metro station and the
most important traffic route
 Large conference capacity
 1100 hotel rooms in walking distance,
more than 1,600 other rooms within 1
stop by the underground
 20 halls and 50 meeting rooms on
4 floors
 Up-to-date equipment, WI-FI internet access,
fully air-conditioned
 All modern technical equipment available
 Barrier-free access: all halls and meeting
rooms of PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTER are
fully accessible by the disabled
 1000 parking spaces
 Beautiful panoramic view of the Prague Castle
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Location of the Prague Congress Center
The Prague Congress Centre is adjacent to the
Vyšehrad station on Line C of the Prague
underground
railway
network,
providing
convenient access by public transport from the
city’s airport and all major rail and bus stations.
So there is no need for shuttle bus. It takes 30
minutes from the Prague Airport to get to the
Prague Congress Centre by public transportation
and only 2 short minutes (1 subway station)
from the Wenceslas square in center of Prague.
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Floorplans of the Prague Congress Center
Ground Floor
1st Floor
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2nd Floor
3rd Floor
49
4th Floor
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Major Events Planned/Organized in the Prague Congress Center
▌
Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund
and the World Bank Group (IMF/WBG 2000)
17 000 participants
▌
17th WFSA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2020
Expected number of participants: 12 000
▌
48th European Renal Association - European Dialysis
and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA 2011)
11 000 participants
▌
12th United European Gastroenterology Week
(UEGW 2004)
11 000 participants
▌
21st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Congress "Skin is Vital" (EADV 2012)
8 400 participants
▌
Annual European Congress of Rheumatology
(EULAR 2001)
8 300 participants
▌
19th Scientific Meeting of the International Society of
Hypertension & European Meeting on Hypertension 2002
7 500 participants
▌ 11th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and
Venereology (EADV 2002)
6 000 participants
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9. Accommodation
Prague has large capacities of all types of
accommodation. Delegates can choose different
styles: from luxury five-star hotels to three-star
hotels or low-cost categories such as two-star
Category
5* hotel
4* hotel
3* hotel
Low-cost categories
Number of
Hotels
42
178
184
258
hotels, hostels and student colleges. Most of the
suggested accommodation facilities are easily
accessible.
Number of
Rooms
5 090
14 850
10 175
7 064
Room Rates in Room Rates in High
Low season*
Season*
100 – 140 EUR
120 – 170 EUR
70 – 90 EUR
80 – 120 EUR
50 – 70 EUR
60 – 80 EUR
15 – 50 EUR
25 – 60 EUR
Accommodation Capacities of Prague
Total number of beds in all categories: 82 559
Total number of rooms: 37 179
Total number of hotels and amenities: 662
Walking distance / within 8 subway stations to the Venue
17,000+ hotel rooms
6,000
hotel rooms
6 - 8 subway stations
8,000
hotel rooms
2 - 5 subway stations
3,362
hotel rooms in walking distance/
1 subway station
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Selected Hotels within Walking Distance/1 Subway Station
Hotels
Category *****
Corinthia Hotel Prague
Le Palaise
Sheraton
Category ****
Holiday Inn PRAGUE
CONGRESS CENTER
Rezidence Vyšehrad
Coronet
Vyšehrad
Green Garden
Park Inn Prague
Seven Days
Novotel
Panorama Hotel Prague
Ametyst
Barcélo
Archibald City
1st Republic
Clarion Prague City
Raffaello
Tyl
Rooms and
Suites
Distance to the Prague Congress Centre
544
72
160
walking distance
walking distance/1 subway station
walking distance/1 subway station
251
connected with PRAGUE CONGRESS CENTER
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distance/1
distance/1
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
33
80
181
35
101
40
30
66
56
32
36
22
50
31
walking
walking
walking
walking
walking
walking
walking
walking
walking
walking
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walking
walking
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distance
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subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
station
Category ***
Inos
Beránek
Ibis Praha WS
Luník
City-Club
Otar
Oya
Prague Centre
St. George
Andante
Attic
Pankrác
Březina penzion
Tivoli
Total
3,362
Selected Hotels 2 – 5 Subway Stations Away
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Hotels
Category *****
Esplanade
Palace
Radisson Blue
Boscolo Carlo IV.
Grand Hotel Bohemia
InterContinental
Thalia
President
Kings Court
Paris
Hilton Prague
Imperiál
Hilton Old Town
Marriott
Category ****
Majestic Plaza
Adria
Ambasador - Zlata Husa
Jalta
K+K Hotel Fenix
Yasmin
Amarilis
Liberty
Ramada Grand Symphony
Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
987 Prague Hotel
Hotel Josef
Belvedere
Mucha
Elephant
Jurys Inn
Crowne Plaza Prague Castle
Century Old Town
Grand Majestic Plaza
Astoria
Clarion Old Town
Opera
Maximilian
Absolutum
Plaza Alta Prague
Expo
Rooms and
Suites
Distance to the Prague Congress Centre
64
124
211
148
78
372
125
99
133
92
788
126
305
293
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
196
88
162
94
130
187
65
32
88
109
80
110
151
30
100
214
138
174
196
74
90
67
72
32
87
106
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
54
Category ***
City Inn
Ilf
Chopin
Alpin
Harmony
Cloister Inn
City Centre
Globus
Merkur
Atlantic
Axa
Central
Ibis Praha Old Town
Ibis Praha Karlín
Rezidence Vysta
Euro Hotel
Total
64
200
80
38
60
73
89
151
53
62
134
68
260
210
30
204
2
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
7,606
Selected Hotels 6 – 8 Subway Stations Away
Hotels
Category ****/***
Andel's
Angelo
Dorint Novotel Don Giovanni
Mövenpick
Olympik
Top Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Diplomat
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague
Duo Prague
Ibis Praha Smíchov
Total
Rooms and
Suites
231
168
397
435
319
1140
250
398
559
575
226
Distance to the Prague Congress Centre
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
6
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
subway
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
stations
4,698
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Student Accommodation
Prague offers many low cost accommodation. There are more than 250 hotels in this category. Room Rates
in low season are between 15-50 EUR. In high season prices do not exceed 60 EUR. Delegates
Hostel Name
A Plus hostel a hotel
ACE - Hostel
Advantage hostel
Apartmány a hostel U Bubeníčků
Autocamp Žižkov
AZ hostel
Boathouse hostel
Czech Inn - hostel
Domov mládeže - Pension Jana
EuroAgentur Hostel Sokol **
F2 hostel
Hostel a penzion Atlas **
Hostel Alia
Hostel City Center
Hostel Elf
Hostel Franz Kafka
Hostel Homer Praha
Hostel Klamovka
Hostel Le Papillon
Hostel Marabou Prague
Hostel Podolí
Hostel Prague Lion **
Hostel Rosemary
Hostel Sport
Hostel Týn
Hotel Fortuna Luna **
Kolej Jarov I - blok A, B, C, D, E
Kolej Jarov III G
Kolej Jarov III. F
Little Town Budget Hotel
Miss Sophie's Hostel
Mosaic House****
Old Prague Hostel
Penzion & Hostel Dlouhá
Prague Square Hostel
Ritchie's hostel (Ritchies)
Sport-hotel **/ ***
Welcome Hostel Prague Center
Total number of beds
Number of beds
189
42
130
49
45
116
56
200
100
100
43
40
48
40
110
23
37
130
30
70
1 047
40
58
50
65
247
825
606
290
83
164
300
80
164
70
110
52
26
5 875
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10. Proposed Venues for Social Events
Proposed venue for the Welcome Reception:
Prague Congress Centre
For your Welcome Reception we recommend
using the Congress Hall Foyer on the 1st Floor A,
B. In case of higher participation there is also the
possibility to use the Forum Hall Foyer on the
1st and 2nd Floor.
Prague Congress Centre is modern and highquality technical equipped building. The Prague
Congress Center is one of the dominant
landmarks of the capital Prague with a wonderful
panoramic view of the Prague Castle. Prague
Congress Center offers many alternative ways of
arranging the premises and excellent Czech and
international cuisine.
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Proposed Venue for the Gala Evening:
Prague Exhibition Ground – Industrial Palace
Prague Exhibition Ground is used for many trade
fairs and exhibitions, as well as other cultural,
social and sport events in Prague.
The Industrial Palace used to be the main
building of the Jubilee Exhibition. It is still the
centerpiece of many trade fairs and exhibitions. It
consists of a central part with a 51-meter-high
clock tower and two wings, which can comfortably
host up to 5.500 people with banquet setting. The
Industrial Palace was built in Art Nouveau style in
1891.
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Municipal House
The most prominent
Art Nouveau building
in Prague stands on
the site of the former Royal Court palace, the
residence of Kings between 1383 and 1485.
It was demolished in the early 1900s to be
replaced by the present cultural centre (1905 –
1911) with its exhibition halls and large
auditorium, designed by Antonin Balsanek,
assisted by Osvald Polivka. The interior of the
building is decorated with works by leading
Czech artists from the first decade of the 20th
century, including Alfons Mucha.
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Žofín Palace
Žofín Place is situated in the heart of Prague on Slovansky Island, the Zofin Palace is a
neo-renaissance building constructed in honour of archduchess Sofie, mother of the
emperor Franz Josef I.
The Zofin Palace received its current form in
1885-87 thanks to Jindrich Fialka's design.
The 1930’s added a garden restaurant and a
musical pavilion to the Palace. In 1992-94, this
cultural landmark was reconstructed according to
Tomas Santavsky's atelier's project. Since the
middle of the last century, Zofin has been a cultural
centre of Prague.
Nowadays, significant cultural and social events of
international importance take place there and the
Zofin Palace thus continues in its rich tradition.
Regularly hosts the most prominent personalities
from business, politics and arts.
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The Prague Castle
The Prague Castle, an ancient symbol of the Czech
lands, is the most significant Czech monument and
one of the most important cultural institutions in
the Czech Republic.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a
large-scale
composition
of
palaces
and
ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural
styles, from Roman-style buildings from the 10th
century through Gothic modifications in the 14th
century.
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Proposed Venues for the Get Together Party:
The Břevnov Monastery
The Břevnov Monastery, founded by St.
Vojtěch and Duke Boleslav II in 993, is the
oldest monastery in the Czech lands. The
medieval character of this Benedict abbey was
entirely suppressed by later modifications
made between 1709 and 1720 under the
direction of experienced architects of that
time-Kryštof and Kilián Ignác Dienzenhofer.
The interiors have preserved a number of
baroque- and classicism- style halls, including
the notable Teresian Hall with its magnificent
ceiling frescos. Combined with the adjacent
Abbey Dining Room, Pompeii Room and
Receiving Room, it offers a wide selection of
catering options.
In contrast to the baroque adornment of the
representative building's upper floor, the
gothic rooms on the ground floor are calming.
It is here that you will best be able to revisit
times long past as you host your banquet. It is
as if the mysterious tones of choruses and the
silent deliberations of the former inhabitants
still sounded from within its walls.
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Brewery U Fleků
The history and modern times of the “U Fleků”
building is diverse. For one it represents a pilgrim
place of Prague and Czech beer drinkers, for
another it represents an interesting historic sight
from a tourist point of view - one of the most
visited within the country. “U Fleků” is without a
doubt the most famous Prague pub. Today it is a
place of culinary experiences. Our staff in our
newly equipped kitchen can satisfy the
requirements of even the pickiest gourmets with
their offer of traditional old Czech dishes. All this
makes the “U Fleků” restaurant an ideal place for
theme celebrations, banquets, cocktails or other
social events, that you, our guest, are preparing
not only for the end of this year. The “U Fleků”
restaurant is also ready to organize a cultural or
music programme in the “Kabaret” hall. We will
prepare the event to match both all your
programme and gastronomic requirements to
your full satisfaction.
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Plzenska Restaurace
In the basement of Prague’s Municipal House a
beautiful Art Nouveau period Pilsen restaurant is
located.
If offers traditional Czech meals such as "fillet of
beef with cream sauce", "roast duck" or "roast
pork,
Czech
breadcrumb
dumplings
and
sauerkraut", all washed down with a glass of
Pilsner beer.
Every night, patrons eat and rejoice here to the
accompaniment of original Czech music with a
performance of traditional Czech folklore show.
The Pilsen restaurant represents an ideal
restaurant for organizing a dinner for up to 350
people, gala dinner for 160 and buffet reception
for up to 400 guests.
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Potential for Further Social Events:
Art Nouveau French Restaurant
The French Restaurant is located in the Municipal
House, the most important Secession building in
Prague. It stands on the spot of the former Royal
Court Palace, which served as a residence of
Bohemian kings between 1383 and 1485.
Beautiful decoration in Art Nouveau Style was
made by famous artists at the beginning of the
20th century, for example by the great Czech
artist Alfons Mucha, who was well-known in
Europe, especially in France where he lived for a
long time.
Art Nouveau restaurant is a prestigious venue of
high quality cuisine and service. These values are
proven and recommended by food critics,
gourmets, the general public as well as by
numerous
awards
received.
Overall
the
restaurant's ambiance is enriched by live piano or
jazz music.
“French Restaurant – the jewel
of European Art Nouveau”
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11. Cultural Events & Tours
Cultural Events
The National Theatre
The National Theatre in Prague, apart from the
Czech Philharmonic and National Gallery, belongs
to the most important Czech cultural institutions
with a rich artistic tradition which was created
and maintained by the most distinguished
personalities in Czech society.
The building, technically perfectly equipped
(electric illumination, a steel constructed stage),
served without any extensive modifications for
almost 100 years before its reconstruction in 1977
- 1983.
Prague State Opera
Prague State Opera resides in the building which
was opened as a Prague German stage with the
performance
of
Wagner's
opera,
The
Mastersingers of Nürnberg on January 5, 1888.
Nowadays, the stage of Prague State Opera
offers the most famous opera performances, such
as Nabucco, Aida, La Traviata, Rigoletto
(Giuseppe Verdi), Madama Butterfly (Giacomo
Puccini), The Magic Flute (W.A.Mozart), Carmen
(Georges Bizet), etc.
The Rudolfinum
Home of the Czech Philharmonic and an
incomparably beautiful setting in the heart of
Prague for concerts, exhibitions and other social
events.
The Prague Rudolfinum is a Neo-Renaissance
building of a multi-purpose cultural centre design,
which received its name after Rudolf, Austrian
Prince Royal.
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National Gallery
The history of the National Gallery in Prague
started to be written on 5 February 1796 when a
group of significant representatives of the
patriotically oriented Czech nobility along with
several middle-class intellectuals from the ranks
of Enlightenment movement decided to "elevate
the deteriorated taste of the local public."
The National Gallery in Prague was established
by and its activity is based on Law No. 148/1949
Coll. on the National Gallery in Prague.
National Museum
The National museum (Národní muzeum) is
a Czech museum institution
intended
to
systematically establish, prepare and publicly
exhibit natural scientific and historical collections.
It was founded 1818 in Prague by Kašpar Maria
Šternberg. Historian František Palacký was also
strongly involved.
At present the National Museum houses almost
14 million items from the area of natural history,
history, arts, music and librarianship, located in
tens of buildings.
St Nicolas' Church
St Nicholas’ Church is a truly grandiose affair, not
only boasting one the finest cupolas in town, but
a lovely façade and lavish, cherub-laden interior.
Indeed, such was the scale of Kristof
Dientzenhofer's design that it took over 60 years
to build, with his son Kilian Ignaz (along with
Anselmo Lurago) having to complete the work.
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Tours
Sightseeing Tours in Prague
Prague´s Old Town and Jewish Town
Art Nouveau Prague Tour
Duration: 5 hours
This half-day walking tour will take you to the
ancient heart of the city – the Old Town, which
was settled more than 1000 years ago.
Duration: 4 hours
This tour gives you the chance to acquaint
yourself with the works of the great Czech artist
Alfons Mucha.
In the Prague footsteps of Franz Kafka
The Prague
Gardens
Duration: 5 hours
Visit to the Franz Kafka Library. A guided tour of
the route leading along Maiselova Street, Franz
Kafka Square, Minor Square, Old Town Square,
Železná Street, Fruit Market, Celetná Street, Old
Town Square, Dlouhá Street, and the Franz Kafka
Monument (in front of the Jewish Museum in
Prague).
Castle
and
the
Royal
Duration: 4 hours
A half-day sightseeing tour of the Prague Castle,
the seat of Czech President, and its surroundings.
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Sightseeing Tours Close to Prague
Konopiště Chateau
Karlštejn Castle
Duration: 4 hours
This half-day tour takes you to the romantic
Konopiště Chateau located just 40 kilometres (27
miles) south of Prague.
Duration: 4 hours
During World War II was the largest
concentration camp Theresienstadt in the Czech
lands.
Terezin or Theresienstadt concentration camp
Duration: 4 hours
During Second World War Terezin was the largest concentration camp in the Czech lands.
Today is one big monument commemorate the tragic fate of tens of thousands of Jews who have
gone through this concentration camp.
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Sightseeing Tours within the Czech Republic
The Pilsner Urquell Brewery and the
Koněprusy Caves
Duration: 9 hours
Plzeň (Pilsen) is a beer town where the best
known Czech Pilsner Urquell beer has been
produced. In Koněprusy the longest karst cave
system in the Czech Republic can be found.
Karlovy Vary and Moser Factory
Duration: 9,5 hours
Karlovy Vary is the most famous spa town in the
Czech Republic. This town and spa has been
popular also for the production of Moser’s worldfamous Bohemian crystal along with local
production of china known as Karlovarský
porcelán (Karlovy Vary porcelain).
Český Krumlov
Duration: 10 hours
Český Krumlov, a medieval town in Southern Bohemia has kept its almost fairy-tale charm until today and
by right is registered on the UNESCO heritage list.
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12. PCO Partner
GUARANT International is a professional congress
organizer (PCO) and a destination management
company (DMC). We are leaders in organizing
congresses throughout Central and Eastern
Europe.
We employ 35 full-time and 30 external
specialists to deliver the best services to our
clients. For 23 years we have developed a
network of quality suppliers and partners to
achieve the best results in organizing events.
We organize congresses and conferences of all
dimensions, on national as well as international
level. We are ready to organize the whole event
all the way down to the smallest details. At the
same time, in case of your expectation, we are
ready to provide selected services only based on
your specification.
Facts & Figures
 Leader in PCO services in the Czech
Republic
 Established in Prague in 1991 – 23 years of
experience
 50 – 80 managed events every year
 Organizer of the biggest events in Prague,
over 20 managed congresses with 2 000 or
more delegates
 Official partner of the Czech Government for
organizing
hotel
capacities
during
and
the
accommodation
Czech
Republic’s
presidency of the European Union Council
during the first half of 2009
 Contracted for events far in advance
 A member of the ICCA (International Congress
and Convention
 35 internal + 30 external staff
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13. Preliminary Budget
Expenses
Venue Rental (Conference Center incl.
Exhibition area, poster area)
Technical Equipment
Marketing & Promotion
Scientific Program, Speakers, ILDS
Committee Expenses, Scholarships, Poster
Awards, Free registrations
Social events: rental, social program etc.
(Opening Ceremony, Welcome Party, Get
Together Party, Gala Dinner etc.)
Catering (Coffee breaks, Events etc.)
PCO staff remuneration
PCO management fee
On-Site Staff, Printing etc.
Miscellaneous
10 000
15 000
$
980 000.00 $
980 000.00
$
$
735 000.00 $
500 000.00 $
780 000.00
980 000.00
$
2 114 000.00 $
2 114 000.00
$
695 000.00 $
960 000.00
$
$
$
$
$
850 000.00
150 000.00
670 536.00
700 000.00
200 000.00
$
$
$
$
$
1 150 000.00
150 000.00
840 486.00
865 000.00
400 000.00
TOTAL Expenses
$
7 594 536.00 $
9 219 486.00
Income
Registration Fees
Sponsoring & Exhibition
Satellite Symposia
Gala Dinner (5000 delegates)
Miscellaneous
$
$
$
$
$
5 665 000.00
4 230 600.00
600 000.00
575 000.00
105 000.00
$
$
$
$
$
8 497 500.00
4 230 600.00
600 000.00
575 000.00
105 000.00
TOTAL Income
$
11 175 600.00 $
14 008 100.00
Income
Less Expenses
$
$
11 175 600.00 $
7 594 536.00 $
14 008 100.00
9 219 486.00
Surplus
70 % surplus share ILDS
ILDS Registration Fee @ US$60
Total Income for ILDS
$
$
$
$
3 581 064.00
2 506 744.80
600 000.00
3 106 744.80
$
$
$
$
4 788 614.00
3 352 029.80
900 000.00
4 252 029.80
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