Contact Information

Contact Person: Meri Kapiteli
Position: owner
Email: info@festandevent.com
Phone: +385.98.17.83.117.
Website: www.festandevent.com
LinkedIn: meri-kapiteli-6ba08934

CROADRIA

Company Information

Company Type Craft business
VAT Number 77038187588
Region Adriatic Croatia
County County of Dubrovnik-Neretva
Municipality/City Orebić
Address Augusta Šenoe 19
Registration Date January 1, 2025
Number of Employees 1-5

Business Profile

NACE Code 73.30 - Public relations and communication activities
Sector/Industry Tourism & Hospitality, Consulting & Professional Services
Products/Services Tourism Services
Core Products/Services Fest and Event is a centralized digital platform that aggregates festivals, events, excursions, and tourist attractions across Croatia in one place. Its core service enables users to easily discover what is happening by location, date, and interest, saving time and eliminating the need to search multiple sources. For organizers and tourism partners, the platform provides targeted visibility, promotional tools, and featured placements to reach relevant audiences. The product supports both free and paid listings, allowing scalable promotion based on partners’ marketing goals. Fest and Event functions as a discovery, promotion, and monetization hub connecting visitors, locals, and event organizers.
Key Technologies Fest and Event is built as a modern web-based platform using a responsive front-end framework to ensure optimal performance across desktop and mobile devices. The back-end architecture relies on a scalable server-side framework with a relational database to securely manage events, users, and partner data. SEO-oriented technologies are embedded at the core, including optimized metadata, structured URLs, and schema markup to maximize visibility in search engines. Cloud-based hosting and deployment enable high availability, fast load times, and future scalability as traffic and content grow. Additional integrations include analytics tools for performance tracking and notification systems (e.g. email or push notifications) to engage users and partners effectively.
Main Machinery Fest and Event operates on cloud-based server infrastructure that serves as the core machine equipment of the platform. The system uses virtual servers to handle web hosting, database operations, and application logic, ensuring stable and continuous availability. A central database server stores structured data related to events, users, partners, and analytics, with regular backups and security controls in place. Load-balanced web servers and content delivery mechanisms support fast page loading and reliable performance during peak traffic periods. All equipment is software-driven and remotely managed, eliminating the need for physical hardware while enabling scalability, maintenance efficiency, and cost optimization.
Unique Capabilities Fest and Event is specialized in centralizing and structuring fragmented event and tourism-related information into a single, easy-to-navigate digital platform focused exclusively on Croatia. Its unique capability lies in combining local, small-scale, and large events—including festivals, excursions, and attractions—within one unified discovery system. Unlike social media or generic event calendars, the platform provides SEO-driven visibility and long-term discoverability, not limited by algorithms or short content lifespans. Fest & Event enables partners to gain exposure even without marketing budgets through free listings with optional paid promotional upgrades. The platform’s focus on regional coverage and destination-level promotion makes it a strategic tool for tourism development and event monetization.
Target Customers Fest and Event serves multiple clearly defined customer segments within the tourism and events ecosystem. Primary users include tourists and visitors seeking festivals, events, excursions, and attractions in Croatia, as well as local residents looking for nearby happenings. On the supply side, key customer segments are event organizers, festival promoters, and experience providers who use the platform to promote and monetize their offerings. Additional strategic segments include tourism boards and local authorities, aiming to increase destination visibility and coordinate event promotion. The platform also targets small businesses and service providers (e.g. tour operators, wineries, OPGs) that benefit from affordable, targeted digital exposure.
Export Experience Both EU & Global
Export Markets AF, AX, AL, DZ, AS, AD, AO, AI, AQ, AG, AR, AM, AW, AU, AT, AZ, BS, BH, BD, BB, BY, BE, BZ, BJ, BM, BT, BO, BA, BW, BV, BR, IO, VG, BN, BG, BF, BI, KH, CM, CA, CV, BQ, KY, CF, TD, CL, CN, CX, CC, CO, KM, CG, CD, CK, CR, CI, HR, CU, CW, CY, CZ, DK, DJ, DM, DO, EC, EG, SV, GQ, ER, EE, SZ, ET, FK, FO, FJ, FI, FR, GF, PF, TF, GA, GM, GE, DE, GH, GI, GR, GL, GD, GP, GU, GT, GG, GN, GW, GY, HT, HM, HN, HK, HU, IS, IN, ID, IR, IQ, IE, IM, IL, IT, JM, JP, JE, JO, KZ, KE, KI, XD, KW, KG, LA, LV, LB, LS, LR, LY, LI, LT, LU, MO, MG, MW, MY, MV, ML, MT, MH, MQ, MR, MU, YT, MX, FM, MD, MC, MN, ME, MS, MA, MZ, MM, NA, NR, NP, NL, NC, NZ, NI, NE, NG, NU, NF, KP, MK, MP, NO, OM, PK, PW, PS, PA, PG, PY, PE, PH, PN, PL, PT, PR, QA, RE, RO, RU, RW, WS, SM, ST, SA, SN, RS, SC, SL, SG, SX, SK, SI, SB, SO, ZA, GS, KR, SS, ES, LK, BL, SH, KN, LC, MF, PM, VC, SD, SR, SJ, SE, CH, SY, TW, TJ, TZ, TH, TL, TG, TK, TO, TT, TN, TR, TM, TC, TV, UM, VI, UG, UA, AE, GB, US, UY, UZ, VU, VA, VE, VN, WF, EH, YE, ZM, ZW
Export Percentage 10%
Capacity Utilization 40%
Additional Capacity 70
Peak Months April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
MOQ 1
Delivery Times Not specified
Regional Focus Global
Languages Croatian: Native, English: Advanced, German: Basic, Italian: Basic, French: None

Quality, Standards & Compliance

Quality Certificates None
Sustainability Practices Recycling & waste reduction, CSR / community engagement programs

Technology & Innovation

Key Technologies CRM System, E-commerce platform, AI/Machine Learning, Cloud computing
R&D Activities Occasional R&D projects
R&D Investment Not specified

Supply Chain & Operations

Supplier Locations Primarily local (Croatian)
Risk Management Multiple supplier strategy, Force majeure contingency plans
Outsourcing Not specified
Quality Control Final product/service inspection, Customer feedback systems, Continuous improvement programs

References & Partnerships

Domestic Clients tourism boards, local experience providers, nonevent organizers, local tourism stakeholders, small businesses,
International Clients Not specified
Key Partnerships event organizers and tourism takeholders
Client Testimonials Not specified
Memberships Not specified
Awards Not specified
Partnership Openness Distribution agreement, Strategic alliance
Preferred Size No preference

Financial Profile

Turnover < €50,000
Revenue Stability Highly seasonal business
Annual Growth Not specified
Payment Terms Flexible/negotiable
Credit Rating Not specified

Market Position & Growth

Market Position Startup/new entrant
Competitive Advantages Speed/quick delivery, Customization capabilities, Customer service
Expansion Markets EU
Strategic Goals Export growth, Digitalization/automation, Product/service diversification, Market expansion
Investment Needs Technology upgrades, Market development, Working capital

Communication & Marketing

Communication Channels Email, Phone calls, Video conferences, In-person meetings, WhatsApp/messaging apps, LinkedIn
Marketing Materials Company brochure, Product/service catalogue
Social Media LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

Extra Features

Company Brochure Not specified
Product Catalogue Not specified
Certifications Not specified
Product Images
Company Video Not specified
Technical Specifications Not specified
Additional Information Fest and Event is an early-stage digital platform focused on centralizing events and tourism-related content in Croatia, with growing interest from organizers and partners confirmed via email