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Dr. Noah Charney, host of Feel Slovenia the Podcast, honoured as the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism for 2023

Published:
16.11.2023

Dr. Noah Charney, host of Feel Slovenia the Podcast, honoured as the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism for 2023

Dr. Noah Charney, an acclaimed American bestselling author residing in Slovenia, has been honoured as the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism for 2023. He is also host of Feel Slovenia the Podcast, awarded the gold prize at the ITB Berlin Golden City Gate 2023.

Dr. Noah Charney, a distinguished American bestselling author living in Slovenia, has been honoured as the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism 2023. brings a wealth of expertise with a doctorate focused on Jože Plečnik's architecture. Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, Dr. Charney chose Kamnik as his home after living in various European cities.

His profound admiration for Slovenia finds expression not only in his academic pursuits but also in his engaging book Slovenology, where he skillfully combines humor and insight to shed light on Slovenian habits, customs, gastronomy and icons. Dr. Charney's commitment to Slovenia is further underscored by his active involvement as a featured guest on esteemed media platforms, including the BBC, Atlas Obscura and various television channels in German, Italian, Slovenian, American, British, and Spanish.

Dr. Charney is also the host of the STB's Feel Slovenia Podcast, which was awarded the gold prize at the ITB Berlin Golden City Gate 2023. He has hosted many of renowned guests, including big names in sport such as Tadej Pogačar, Ilka Štuhec and Sara Isaković, as well as a number of foreign experts such as American journalists Kate WagnerAlex Crevar and Virginia DiGaetano.

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Upon accepting the prestigious award, Dr. Noah Charney explained that he "is commited to researching and writing about Slovenia's wonders with the aim of sharing them with those who have yet to experience the unique charm of Slovenia."

The Directorate for Tourism at the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism, and Sport, in partnership with the Slovenian Tourist Board, annually bestows the distinguished title of Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism upon an individual who has notably enhanced the global visibility of Slovenia and Slovenian tourism. Notable recipients from previous years include Alex Crevar (2022), Mark Cuban (2021), Terry Stevens (2020), Emil Gaspari (2019), Albert Salman (2018), Peter Lexe (2017), Dr. Taleb Rifai (2016), Steven Fallon (2015), Ernst Platzl (2014), John Weis (2013), Ayhan Öztürk (2012), Marko Sommeregger (2011), Peter Immich (2010), Divna Čuk (2009) and Marco Piangiani (2007). Each of these individuals has left an indelible mark on the promotion and appreciation of Slovenia's rich cultural and natural heritage on the global stage.​

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