"Rose of Zagrebačka County" - TZ of Zagrebačka County is awarding an award for excellence in tourism this year as well

The Zagreb County Tourist Board will once again award an award for excellence in tourism - the Rose of Zagreb County. The prize is awarded in six categories: Eno-gastro tourism, Sustainable tourism, Innovative products and services, Socially responsible entrepreneurship, Accommodation facilities and Employees from service and other tourism-related activities.

The public call for participation in the competition was announced today at a press conference in the premises of the Zagreb County. Ivana Alilović, director of the Zagreb County Tourist Board, emphasized on this occasion that the Zagreb County is recognized as a top food and wine destination close to the metropolis, with a multitude of cultural, traditional and modern events.

"In addition to the cultural and historical attractions of our area, the green Zagreb ring attracts many lovers of sports, nature and outdoor activities. The constant growth in the number of visits to our destination and the increase in the number of overnight stays is the result of joint work in creating a unique and recognizable tourist story. And we create it in cooperation with valuable tourism workers, recognizable tourist facilities, innovative services and tourist experiences... We dedicate the "Rose of Zagreb County" award to them., Alilović said.

In the continuation of the media conference, she also spoke about the excellent tourism results in 2023. Namely, about 14% more arrivals and about 13% more overnight stays were achieved in Zagreb County compared to the record year 2022.

"Citizens, tourism workers and facilities in tourism play an important role in creating the value, experience and experience of a destination. With the Rose of Zagreb County, our annual award, we want to reward their work, motivate them to further improve their business and highlight successful examples as a guide for all stakeholders in tourism development", said Alilović and invited those interested to apply to the public tender for successful projects, innovative businesses and sustainable practices in tourism, tourism workers and individuals who, through their work, contribute to the development of continental tourism and Zagreb County as a recognizable tourist destination.

The public call for participation in the "Rose of Zagreb County" contest is open until March 21, 2024.

Online the application form is available at links, Rulebook on awarding the award it was published on the website of the Zagreb County Tourist Board.

The best will be chosen by the judging panel, whose members are experts in the field of tourism. The awards ceremony will be held in Velika Gorica in April.

Photo author: Dražen Kopač