One of the largest online hotel reservation sites - Expedia - called Marrol's Boutique Hotel in Bratislava the world's best hotel. On June 27, 2012 the company published its own hotel rating "Insiders' Select", compiled on the base of 500,000 estimation reviews of the resource users. This Slovak hotel received the largest number of points. It is followed by Al Codega hotel in Venice and Hotel Royal Corin at the Fortuna resort on Costa Rica.

This summer Slovakia can boast of its rich festival schedule. Dozens of events from folk music festivals in skanzens to speleologist competitions are held from June to September throughout the country. Here we tell about some events that may be interesting for the tourists.

Bratislava will receive new trams. Fleet of the most popular public transport of the capital will be increased. Trams from the Canadian company Bombardier will carry passengers along the metropolis.

Several major concerts will be held in Bratislava this summer. The capital of Slovakia is preparing to host a number of world stars. The biggest concert will be held at the Ondrej Nepela arena, the new indoor stadium built in Slovakia for the Hockey World Cup, which today is one of the main concert venues of the country.

Slovakia Ring racing stadium located 36 km from the Slovak capital of Bratislava in the town of Orechova Poton will host one of the most spectacular racing in the world – a stage of FIA GT1 world road circuit racing series. According to sme.sk, competitions will be held on 28-29 of April.

A small Slovak town of Dunajska Streda appeared on the front pages of major news editions around the world. The reason is Zoltan Kohari. A young man has glorified the town with his good deeds, which look like feat. Today in Slovakia Zoltan Kohari is better known as Batman.

Modern ski resorts in Slovakia now try to actively promote themselves in the European market. However, attraction of skiers from Germany, Great Britain and the Netherlands is difficult task requiring serious effort even for such famous regions of the winter holidays in Slovakia as Strbske Pleso or Smokovec.

Slovak company reported about its intention in November 2011. At the present time representatives of Tatra Mountains Resort are negotiating with the municipal authorities of the Polish resorts of Krynica Zdrój, Zavoja, and Kasprowy Wierzch and Gubalówka resorts near Zakopane.

Two major global car makers, whose plants are located in Slovakia, announced about successful 2011 for their enterprises. These are the Korean automaker KIA and German VW.

Slovakian hotel market is ready to meet another major player. It is a well-known Spanish hotel chain NH Hoteles. In early 2012 the company announced opening of its hotel in the capital, Bratislava. On January 2, 2012 NH Hoteles presented its 4-star NH Gate One – the first hotel of the network in Slovakia.

During the current winter season one of the largest ski resorts in Slovakia Jasna received a fully modernized hotel. Družba Hotel was opened after the extensive renovation and is ready to again receive the guests.

ČSA - Czech Airlines (CSA) stopped flights from Bratislava, Zilina and Poprad. Cancellation of flights was motivated by low economic impact and poor ticket sales for new directions. Among the areas of Slovakia, where ČSA will be presented is only one city in Slovakia - the second largest town of the country Kosice.

Slovakian ski resorts in Slovakia are becoming closer for the British. Czech Airlines opens direct flight between the capital of the High Tatras ski area and London for the winter season.

A unique project of renovation church buildings, which was named " Spissky Jerusalem", will be realized in eastern Slovakia in 2013. The project is dedicated to the awarding of Kosice, the second largest city in Slovakia, with the status of the European Capital of Culture 2013.

French car concern PSA Peugeot Citroen suspends production of its cars at the plant in the Slovakian town of Trnava. As noted by the number of Slovak media, according to a representative of the plant Ivan Pavelkov, it is connected with reduction of offers for the company's products.

One of the most famous chess players of our time, Garry Kasparov, on October 13-14, 2011 will come to Bratislava to participate in the Big Ideas for CEE conference. The conference will be held in one of the most luxurious hotels in Bratislava - Kempinski Hotel River Park.

On December 1, 2011 in Slovakia will start its work a new airline - Slovakian Airlines. This company will operate in the budget segment. Originally Slovakian Airlines fleet will include three Boeing 737-500.

High Tatras is the largest and most popular national park in Slovakia. It was mentioned by the British publication The Ecologist Environment in the list of top 10 national parks in Europe. High Tatras were in the same list with the famous natural parks in Switzerland, Sweden, France and Greece.

The gas pipeline that will connect energy networks in Slovakia and Hungary officially starts its work in 2015. It was announced on September 6, 2011 by the spokesman of the Hungarian energy operator Ovit Zrt.

One of the units of the Slovak railway operator Zeleznicna spolocnost can be purchased by the Russian Railways, according to expert.ru with reference to Itar-Tass news agency.

Today, on August 11, 2011 in Slovakia officially started selling of tickets for the matches of the "Lev" hockey club. This Slovakian team will be the first hockey team from Central Europe, which will participate in the Continental...

One of the Slovak resorts in Low Tatras - Donovaly - is now able to offer its customers a new type of accommodation. The largest operator in the timeshare market - Residence Club - connected Donovaly to its program. Now you can book one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for winter or summer vacations.

Piestany is the most famous health spa in Slovakia, which in summer 2011 offers opportunities for relaxation and quality treatment at its best resorts.

Volkswagen Group intends to expand its presence in Slovakia. German auto giant announced on June 8, 2011 its plans to build new plant in Slovakia. The new plant will specialize in manufacturing of car bodies. Cost of the new enterprise is estimated at 85 million euros.

In the north-west part of Slovakia, almost in the heart of Mala Fatra mountain massif is located a little village of Terchova, which is famous all over the country for its natural beauty, history and national holidays. Here, on the last Saturday of May will take place one of these holidays with grandiose name – “Cooking and eating sheep cheese dumpling world championship”.

All works on reconstruction of the stadium will take 2 years. Such figures were provided by Anton Bezak, head of the Ingsteel company, which prepared the stadium for the Ice Hockey World Championship 2011.

Slovakia has no access to the sea. But in this country there are lots of springs, which allow relaxing and restoring health virtually everywhere in the country. Hotels in Slovakia now offer dozens of options for spa programs. Below we provide a rating of

On April 29, 2011 in Slovakia for the first time will start ice hockey World Championship. Slovakia hosts world hockey championship for the first time in its history.

One of the largest car corporations in Europe PSA Peugeot Citroen announced on Monday about its plans to invest in the Slovak car industry 130 million euros. These funds will be directed to the development of a new model at Peugeot factory in Trnava.

Continental Hockey League (KHL), where today participate teams from the former Soviet Union republics in the near future intends to expand its historical boundaries. It is expected that already in April 2011, the Board of Directors of the league will anno