Special awards for gastronomy and for the green coordinator

In addition to restaurants and tourist farms that have received the Slovenia Green Cuisine label, destinations have as well started fullfilling the requirements within the gastronomic module as part of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism. The module is developmentally designed – with instructions on how to approach the development of sustainable gastronomy strategically and with an ear for the environment at the destination level. Bohinj was the most successful in fulfilling the gastronomic module in the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, which is why they were presented with a special award. They also achieved an excellent result thanks to an integrated approach to the development of gastronomy, as they have been successfully managing the From Bohinj brand for several years. Also, gastronomy is included in the strategic documents of the destination. There are also several guided culinary experiences available at the destination.

Upon this ocassion, Klemen Langus, the Director of Bohinj Tourism, highlighted: “The gastronomy in Bohinj and home-grown ingredients form an inevitable part of the authentic experience of Bohinj. Today we celebrate the highest national award with regards to gastronomy that destinations can receive and we must highlight that this is the result of a decade of strategic and structured approach to gastronomy, promotion of local specialties, connecting providers, strengthening local chains among farmers and hotels, as well as initiatives and activities for the preservation and development of agriculture in the municipality. From Bohinj brand addresses all seekers of authentic and unique flavours. We are proud of the award, which confirms and directs us to a sustainable future."

Another special award was given to the best green coordinator, Sabina Seme from Laško, who expressed her gratitude for acknowledging her efforts: “As a green coordinator who has been doing this since the very beginnings of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, I am thrilled to hear that Slovenian Tourist Board decided to highlight our good work and award us. In Laško, we have made enormous progress in the field of sustainability in recent years and we are pleased that this is also confirmed by the Slovenia Green platinum label. The label is the result of the good work of the green team and systematically designed destination projects. It definitely motivates us for the future."

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