Such a business decision aims at consolidating and simplifying business operations and integrating them in Atlas d.d.

All the preliminary works have been undertaken in order to assume the franchise and rent-a-car business operations within the shortest possible period, while keeping the whole of the existing infrastructure, employees, selling points, partners and market.

This will additionally strengthen the financial and personnel aspects of the rent-a-car business, simplify the procurement procedure and pave the way for further growth in the field of long-term leasing.

Despite of its short presence in Croatian market (it started in early 2002 with a motor fleet of less than 100 vehicles), in 2007 it recorded the highest number of rentals and the annual revenue of over HRK 50 million. In the process, it has formed the largest motor fleet of over 1,200 vehicles in the peak season, its aggregate value reaching around HRK 200 million. Today, SIXT is the number one rent-a-car company in Croatia, with a market share of over 30 percent. It has 13 offices in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

SIXT is strategic partner, or exclusive or preferred partner to a large number of renowned European companies such as Lufthansa, Hilton, Starwood, Shell, E-on, Siemens, Bosch, Roland Berger…

In Croatia, SIXT is cooperating with some of the leading companies in the market, such as Hrvatski Telekom, Dukat, Zagrebačka Banka, Lidl, Kaufland, HAK, Saipem, Jadranski Luksuzni Hoteli, OMV, Strabag, Dalmacijacement, Avaya and many others.

Based on its plans and growth potential, it is anticipated that SIXT’s market share will reach approx. 50 percent in the next five years, with a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles.

adriatica.net Group has evolved from www.adriatica.net online tourist agency founded in 2000 by the Group’s CEO Marko Vojković. The first major expansion occurred in 2004, when the Group took over Atlas Airtours, one of the first tour operators in Croatia. The expansion continued in 2005, when the Group entered German, Dutch and Slovenian markets by taking over ID Riva Tours GmbH, Odisej, Ilirika Turizem and Adriagate companies. A further step forward was made in 2006, when ATLAS Travel Agency and Kompas d.d., with shares in over 26 markets, became parts of adriatica.net Group. The leading Serbian tour operator Jolly Travel and Sixt’s rent-a-car franchise in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina joined adriatica.net Group in 2007. The Group has potentials for further expansion, because it keeps identifying opportunities for growth in numerous segments.

All additional information can be obtained at phone numbers 01 2415 601, 091 2638 011 and on e-mail address: kristijan.grzetic@adriatica.net (contact: Kristijan Gržetić)

adriatica.net CENTAR PUTOVANJA presented to the future newly–weds the rich offer of the honey moon travels, as well as the most attractive travel offers for the Valentine’s day. The lucky winners of the contest “Romantic weekend for a couple in Terme Tuhelj” were chosen.

ZAGREB, 27th December 2007. – Great day for Croatian sport – the ceremonial upon taking Croatian Olympic Commitee in the international olympic family /17th of January 1992/ has been marked festively on Thursday, 27th of December 2007 in Zagreb Concert Hall „Vatroslav Lisinski“. In presence of the President of Croatia, Mr Stipe Mesic, the President of the Parliament Mr Vladimir Seks, the Minister of education, science and sport Mr Dragan Primorac, mayor of Zagreb Mr Milan Bandic and numerous Croatian political, economic and other prominent persons, the best and most successful athletes have been pronounced, for the extremely successful sports year 2007. In addressing the honorable guests, the hosts of the ceremonial – president and the secretary of the Croatian Olympic Commitee Mr Zlatko Matesa and Mr Josip Cop have congratulated all members of the great Croatian sports community, and they also thanked the athletes for raising the good reputation of Croatia and Croatian sport at the global level.

The rewards to the most successful have been handed out by the members of the Commitee and the representatives of the respected Croatian companies, who have sponsored the rewards with financial contributions.

In competition of seven female athletes for the year 2007, the best female athlete was Branka Vlasic (athletics), the world champion in high jump. Among eight chosen and nominated male athletes, the best male athletes were Ivano Balic (handball) and Filip Grgic (taekwondo), the world champion in the category up to 62 kilograms. According to the decision of the Commitee, the best female sports team is the team of European champions – Sanja Komar, Tihana Odlesic and Branka Pereglin (shooting, crossbow).

The most perspective athlete among five female athletes was Danijela Grgić (athletics), who won gold medal in the European Junior Championship in 400 meters discipline. Among six male athletes, as the most perspective athlete was Marin Premeru (athletics) who won silver medal in the World Junior Championship in disk and bowl discipline. In a very strong competition of ten nominated coaches, Ratko Rudic, coach of world waterpolo champions 2002 was pronounced as the most successful.

Croatian Football team took the title of the most successful promotor of Croatia in the world, for the fifth time. In the category of the disabled athletes, out of seven nominated, the most successful was Marija Ivekovic, world champion in skip and jump.

adriatica.net Group, the official partner and agent of the Croatian Olympic Commitee in Beijing 2008, presented the programs of travels to China.

CCTV-6 team will visit Zagreb, Plitvice, Opatija, Pula, Brijuni, Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Brac, Dubrovnik and Korcula during their stay in Croatia. On their journey through Croatia they will meet with the leading people of Croatian film industry. They will spend one day with Relja Basic, one of the biggest Croatian movie stars of all times, who made his name in China with movies like “He Who Sings Means No Harm” and “Walter is defending Sarajevo”.

Nordic Days in Croatia 2007 - Innovation & Design brings together modern and dynamic companies from the Nordic countries, Croatia and the region of south east Europe. During two days of the event, the companies will engage in pre-arranged B2B meeting, present seminars and lectures and participate in a wide range of activities including the media, officials and the general public. Companies can expect to meet potential buyers, distributors, suppliers and partners in a high-paced, custom-made meeting program, created to maximize the business benefits of participation.

This year's topic is innovation and design. These closely connected areas will be presented through advanced technologies and high standards of aesthetics. We believe that the time is right to introduce the Nordic countries as world leaders in innovation and design to Croatia and the region, as a positive benchmark and inspiration. Croatia will get a unique opportunity to present its accomplishments in fields such as digitalization of payments, and other areas where Croatian companies are in the forefront.

adriatica.net Group took part in this project, as one of the exhibitors, and presented its offer to visitors and business partners.

Zagreb Milan Junior Camp participants: Lukas Čegrlj, Borna Miklić and Matic Predan were part of the team that qualified for quarter finals whereas Split Milan Junior camp participants Maglica Frane, Jukić Matej and Kolar Tim, teamed with representatives from Malta, Serbia, FYR Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden won the finals against the Italy team.

After the tournament, the participants attended the match between Milan and Parma at the San Siro stadium. During half time all Milan Junior Day participants took a lap of honour around the field carrying their countries’ flags. After the match the children were introduced to the players of Milan and Parma.

Zagreb and Split Milan Junior Camp was organized by World Camp Int. In cooperation with adriatica.net group, PBZ, NK Dinamo and HNK Hajduk.

The event took place in the restaurant Bon Appettit in Heinzelova street 62a, where the present representatives of the subagents network and the media have heard about the new offer of the catalogues, i.e. the travels to the long haul destinations, European cities as well as the offer of skiing for the season 2007/2008.

Guests have been greeted by Marko Vojkovic, the President of the Board of adriatica.net Group and Ivor Vucelic, chief operating officer of adriatica.net Group, with a wish to continue the good cooperation with the subagents network and the media representatives.

Mislav Veselica, outgoing network Adriatic region coordinator for Croatia of adriatica.net Group, presented the guests in detail the offer of every catalogue.

The program was hosted by Paola Poljak, and the guests had the opportunity to taste exotic delicacies, take part in the game and win the rewards that have taken them to attractive destinations in Europe and Croatia.

AC Milan has just become the European champion, by winning the Champions League for the seventh time, so the children will enjoy being a part of football camps led by the coaches directly from AC Milan and their Youth programme. This football camp is a unique opportunity to show their talent and perfect their football skills. With a little luck, they may be chosen to travel to San Siro stadium in Milan, where they will be at the game of all young partakers of Milan Junior Camp in the world.

This year Milan Junior Camp in Zagreb and in Split organizes football training camps, lasting for a week, taking place with sponsorship of adriatica.net Group and Privredna banka Zagreb, thus helping the development of Croatian sport and inducing children to develop in safe environment.

Apart from children foster home Zagreb, adriatica.net Group and Privredna banka Zagreb donated ten tickets to children from the foster home „Maestral“ Split, to take part in the football camp which will take place in Split, from 26th to 30th of June 2007. O the recently taken press conference in Split, hosting the president of the World Camp Ltd, Marco Schembri and Fredy Fiorentini, marketing manager of the FC Hajduk, children were given the football ball signed by all AC Milan players.

adriatica.net Group received the reward and crystal sculpture in the category for design, the highest rank of composition and organization and the best idea for presentation during the fair. Natasa Kacar, adriatica.net Group event manager received the reward on behalf of adriatica.net Group.

Tourism and Wine Trade Fair takes place from 9th to 12th of 2007 and it brought together 233 exhibitors from Croatia and about ten other countries.