The ceremony at the occasion of revealing the foundation stone was held at Bavarski dvor. The investor of the 45m project is the Serbian company Delta Holding owned by one of the richest people in Serbia Miroslav Mišković.
Also Slovenian companies have the opportunity to cooperate – the hotel will be constructed by Novo mesto-based CGP, and the construction will be supervised by the Slovenian company Elita. 12 contractors bid for the construction project; the company from Novo mesto was chosen based on their quality work so far.
Satisfied with Ljubljana's attitude
Delta representatives expressed their satisfaction with the attitude Ljubljana showed towards the new investors. Delta Holding Strategy and Development Vice-President Marija Desivojević Cvetković is satisfied with the procedures for processing permits, as in her opinion the Municipality of Ljubljana should be a role model for state officials when dealing with investors into EU.
"If you open the door for new investments, your building industry will flourish," she pointed out.
Ljubljana does have some nice hotels with long tradition, but also a higher level is needed in hotel industry, Živorad Vasić from Delta Holding claims. He believes the hotel will attract mainly executives, and he sees numerous opportunities for development of tourism in the capital of Slovenia.
He claims that the hotel prices will be competitive to other hotels in Ljubljana.
165 rooms, restaurant with a view
Intercontinental will be the first five-star hotel in the capital. With 21 floors it will be the tallest building in Ljubljana. There will be 165 rooms, two banquet halls for 500 guests, several conference halls, a presidential suite, wellness centre with a pool, and fitness studio.
The 21st, top floor will house a restaurant offering a panoramic view of Ljubljana.
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Translated by G. K.
