Incentive travel

Your Local DMC Partner for Incentive Travel in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro

Planning an incentive programme for your clients in the Western Balkans?

MICE.BA is a certified local DMC agency with 15+ years of experience delivering incentive programmes for international agencies and corporate travel managers. We know these destinations inside out — the best venues, the right suppliers, the hidden experiences that create genuine “wow” moments. You bring the group. We take care of everything else.

WHY PARTNER WITH MICE.BA?

Why International Incentive Agencies Choose MICE.BA as Their Local DMC

When you place your clients’ incentive programme in the hands of a local DMC, you need more than logistics — you need a partner who understands your workflow, communicates clearly and delivers without surprises. Here is what MICE.BA brings to every partnership:

Tailor made offers – a program crafted to meet the objectives of your team

B2B ready – we understand agency workflows, work within your margins and adapt to your reporting and communication requirements

English speaking team – all communication, planning and on-site delivery conducted in English

Single point of contact – one dedicated project manager from brief to debrief

Vetted supplier network – trusted partners across accommodation, F&B, transport, guides and entertainment, built over 15 years

Plan B always included – every programme comes with a pre-planned contingency so weather never compromises your client’s experience

Full transparency – clear cost breakdowns, no hidden fees, timely reporting throughout

CISS certified – Certified Incentive Specialist (SITE – Society for Incentive Travel Excellence), the globally recognised standard in incentive travel

15+ year of local expertise – deep knowledge of destinations, suppliers and logistics across BiH, Croatia and Montenegro

HUPKT member – Croatian Meeting and Event Professionals Association, aligned with European professional standards

Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro offer genuine surprise

The Western Balkans is where the most discerning incentive planners are turning their attention — and for good reason.

Undiscovered & Exclusive

The old towns of Mostar and Sarajevo, the vineyards of Herzegovina and the fjord-like Bay of Kotor still carry the power to genuinely astonish — and that surprise is what makes an incentive programme truly memorable.

Exceptional Value

Premium experiences — private wine cellar dinners, exclusive mountain retreats, UNESCO heritage tours with lower cost than comparable Western European destinations. Your clients get more for their budget.

UNESCO Heritage

The region offers a rare concentration of UNESCO-listed sites, centuries-old crafts, Ottoman bazaars and Mediterranean landscapes — all within a two-hour drive of each other, making multi-experience programmes genuinely easy to execute.

 

Easily Accessible

Direct flights connect Sarajevo, Mostar, Split and Dubrovnik to major European hubs. Road connections between BiH, Croatia and Montenegro enable seamless multi-destination itineraries without complex logistics.

Warm, Genuine Hospitality

The Western Balkans is not a region that performs hospitality — it lives it. Your clients’ groups will feel it from the first moment, and it will be what they talk about when they return home.

One Reliable Partner

Navigating three countries, multiple suppliers and cross-border logistics requires a local partner who knows the region inside out. MICE.BA is a CIS-certified DMC agency with 15+ years of experience.

WHAT MICE.BA HANDLES FOR YOUR INCENTIVE PROGRAMME?

As your local DMC, we take full ownership of every element of your incentive programme on the ground. Here is what that means in practice

Destination expertise

We propose itineraries, venues and experiences based on your clients’ group profile, objectives and budget — drawing on first-hand knowledge that no amount of online research can replicate.

Accomodation & venue sourcing 

Access to vetted hotels, boutique properties, exclusive venues and private estates across all three destinations, with negotiated rates and full contract management.

Ground transportation

Coordination of all transfers, private coaches, airport pickups and inter-destination movement — timed precisely and always with a backup plan.

F&B exclusive dining experiences

From private winery dinners and rooftop Sarajevo evenings to traditional stone konoba lunches and Mediterranean gourmet experiences — we curate F&B that becomes a highlight of the programme, not just a meal.

Activities & experiences

Team building activities, cultural workshops, adventure experiences, guided tours, wine blending challenges, culinary workshops, craft experiences with local artisans — all designed to create moments that participants remember and share.

Personalised details & WOW moments

Welcome amenities, branded gifts, surprise elements, personalised touches — the details that elevate a good programme to an exceptional one.

On-site management

Our team is present throughout the programme — managing logistics, coordinating suppliers, handling the unexpected and ensuring your clients’ experience is exactly what was promised.

SIGNATURE INCENTIVE EXPERIENCES

UNESCO Heritage & Gastronomy Journey

Mostar → Stolac → Herzegovina wine country
A curated route through Bosnia & Herzegovina’s most extraordinary UNESCO-listed heritage — the Old Bridge of Mostar, the medieval stećci tombstones of Stolac and the underground wonder of Vjetrenica cave — paired with a Herzegovina wine and gastronomy experience that brings the region’s culture to the table. Private guides, exclusive venues and locally sourced F&B throughout.
Duration: 2–3 days | Group size: 10–80 participants

Incentive Travel Dubrovnik – Mostar

Dubrovnik → Mostar → Sarajevo

Begin your journey with a boat ride on the sea, with views of Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls — a private evening tour and exclusive welcome dinner. Continue to Mostar for a boutique hotel stay, a guided Old Town experience and a custom team challenge built around the city’s iconic bridge. Option to extend to Sarajevo for a third day of cultural immersion and a farewell dinner in the Ottoman bazaar quarter.
Duration: 2–4 days | Group size: 15–150 participants

Olympic Mountains Retreat

Jahorina · Bjelašnica · Igman
Bosnia’s Olympic mountains hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics and today offer some of the most authentic alpine experiences in Europe — winter or summer. Snow challenges, mountain treks, wellness retreats and exclusive team dinners in a mountain setting that feels genuinely remote, yet is 30 minutes from Sarajevo.
Duration: 2–3 days | Group size: 15–80 participants

 

Each package is additionaly tailored to your objectives and budget. 

SIGNATURE INCENTIVE EXPERIENCES

Mostar Gourmet Experience

Mostar’s culinary scene is one of Herzegovina’s best-kept secrets — a blend of Ottoman tradition, Mediterranean influence and locally sourced ingredients that tell the story of the region better than any guided tour. Your clients’ group moves through the city’s finest restaurants and food producers, prepares traditional dishes alongside local chefs and sits down together to savour the result. A relaxed, sensory experience that brings people together around the table in one of Europe’s most atmospheric old towns.
Duration: 1 day | Group size: 10–60 participants

(Adven)Ture along the Wine routes of Herzegovina

Herzegovina’s vineyards stretch across sun-drenched limestone plateaus, producing native varieties — žilavka, blatina and trnjak — that remain largely unknown to the outside world. Your clients’ group moves through family-owned wineries and stone-walled cellars, tasting wines and local delicacies at each stop before taking on the centrepiece challenge: creating their own wine blend. The result is a bottle to take home and a shared experience that no conference room could replicate.
Duration: 1–2 days | Group size: 10–60 participants

A souvenir in Baščaršija with the coppersmiths

The narrow cobbled streets of Sarajevo’s Ottoman bazaar quarter lead your clients’ group through centuries of living craft tradition — past coffee houses, mosques and market stalls — to the Latin Bridge and into an old coppersmith workshop where a master craftsman has been shaping copper by hand for decades. Under his guidance, each participant creates their own handcrafted copper souvenir — a tangible, personal keepsake that connects them to this journey long after the programme ends.
Duration: half day | Group size: 10–40 participants

 

HOW WE WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL INCENTIVE AGENCIES?

We understand that working with a new DMC partner requires trust — and that trust is built through clear communication, reliable delivery and professional partnership. Here is how our process works:

01 / Send us your brief

Share your clients’ group profile, travel dates, destination preferences, budget range and programme objectives. We work with RFPs in any format — just send us what you have.

02 / Tailor-made proposal

We respond within a 48 hours with a programme proposal, itinerary options, accommodation recommendations and a transparent cost breakdown.

03 / We refine together

We work through revisions collaboratively — adjusting itinerary, budget and logistics until is exactly right for your client. We are flexible and used to working within agency timelines.

04 / On-site presence

Once confirmed, we manage every supplier relationship, coordinate all logistics and are present on-site. You stay focused on your client relationship. We make sure everything runs flawlessly.

05 / Reporting

We provide a post-programme summary including supplier confirmations, any incident notes and recommendations for future groups — supporting your own client reporting.

DESTINATIONS AT A GLANCE

Three Destinations. One Reliable Partner.

Croatia

Dubrovnik, Split, Šibenik, Zadar, Dalmatian islands, Istria. Premium Mediterranean setting with excellent infrastructure, ideal for groups seeking beauty, gastronomy and exclusivity.

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Sarajevo, Mostar, Hercegovina wine country, Olympic mountains, nature parks, Livno plateau, Blagaj, Kravice waterfalls. The most authentic and undiscovered of the three destinations — and the one that surprises groups most.

Montenegro

Kotor, Budva, Durmitor National Park, Tara Canyon. Europe’s newest adventure destination — dramatic coastline, ancient walled towns and mountain landscapes that create the perfect backdrop for high-impact incentive programmes.

 

Q & A

Frequently asked questions from incentive agencies

Do you work directly with international incentive agencies and PCOs?

➡ Yes. B2B partnerships with incentive agencies, PCOs and corporate travel managers are our primary working model for international clients. We understand agency workflow, work within your margins and adapt to your communication and reporting requirements.

What is your typical response time for RFPs?

 ➡ We respond to all RFPs within 48 hours with a personalised programme and indicative budget. For urgent requests, we can respond faster — just let us know your deadline.

Can you accommodate large groups?

➡ Yes. We work with groups from 10 to 500+ participants. For larger groups, we coordinate additional supplier capacity and staffing to ensure the same quality of delivery regardless of size.

Do you manage cross-border itineraries?

 ➡ Certainly. We regularly design and execute multi-destination programmes combining BiH, Croatia and Montenegro — managing all cross-border logistics, supplier relationships and on-site coordination across all destinations.

How do you handle last-minute changes or emergencies on-site?

➡ Every programme includes a contingency plan and our on-site team is equipped to handle changes quickly and without disrupting the client experience. We have a 24/7 contact available throughout every programme.

Can you provide references from international agency partners?

➡ Yes — we are happy to provide references upon request. Please contact us directly.

What languages does your team work in?

English is our primary working language for all international partnerships. On-site guides and facilitators are selected based on English proficiency, with additional language options available on request.

Ready to Bring Your Next Incentive Group to the Western Balkans?

Send us your RFP or a brief outline of your clients’ group and receive a personalised incentive concept within 48 hours. We are ready to be your reliable partner on the ground.