Slovenian Tourist Board

🌍 Welcome to #Slovenia, participants of #SIW2024! 🎉 We're thrilled to host the Slovenian Incoming Workshop (SIW), Slovenia's premier B2B tourism event. 🌟 This exclusive platform, organized by the Slovenian Tourist Board for the 26th time, offers time-efficient meetings with top-tier Slovenian tourism providers. 🏞️ #SIW2024 is a gateway to forging and fortifying business connections between international tour operators, travel agencies, and the luminaries of the Slovenian tourism industry. 🤝 This year, we're proud to welcome around 300 companies, including over 150 foreign firms from 33 countries! 🌐 Set against the stunning backdrop of #Bled, where pristine natural beauty meets pioneering green initiatives, SIW 2024 is poised to be the ideal meeting point for both leisure and business travelers. 💼🍃 Bled Tourist Board #ifeelslovenia #Travel #Tourism #SustainableTravel #BledSlovenia

🌍 Exciting News from the UN Tourism Tourism Roundtable! 🌐 We are thrilled to share that Alenka Malensek Breznik from the Slovenian Tourist Board recently presented at the UN Tourism roundtable, where they showcased the significant commitments Slovenia has made by signing the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. 📜 🇸🇮 During the presentation, our commitments were highlighted, including our strategies to achieve net-zero emissions, enhance sustainability, and ensure that tourism thrives and positively impacts our beautiful planet.   This initiative is a part of Slovenia’s broader efforts to lead by example in sustainable tourism and climate responsibility.   Let’s continue to work together for a sustainable and resilient tourism industry! #ifeelslovenia #sloveniagreen #SustainabilityInTourism #ClimateAction #UNTourism #GlasgowDeclaration #SustainableTravel

20th Anniversary Celebration: Slovenia's EU Membership Milestone Honoured in Nova Gorica 🌟 Twenty years have passed since Slovenia joined the European Union. The national celebration took place on Thursday, May 9, in Nova Gorica, where Slovenian leaders reflected on the final moments leading up to the historic event on April 30, two decades prior. Throughout this transformative period, Slovenia has forged a success story in various areas, including tourism. ✔ ▶ Today, tourism contributes nearly 10% to the gross domestic product, with over 92,000 individuals employed in the sector, accounting for 10% of total employment. ▶ Over the last 20 years, the influx of foreign visitors has tripled, while overnight stays have surged by 2.6 and total tourist numbers by 3.7 times. ▶ The value of travel exports increased from €1.2 billion in 2004 to €3.24 billion in 2023. ▶ Tourism has made a key contribution to shaping the image of Slovenia on the European and global markets over the last two decades. Read more: https://ter.li/waj2ps #SI20EU #ifeelsLOVEnia #mojaslovenija

Slovenia's Representative Raiven Earns Place in Eurovision Final 💚 Let us recall: Raiven's Eurovision postcard pays homage to Celje, intertwined with the legendary figure of Veronika Deseniška. Against the backdrop of the city's historic landmarks, including Celje Castle, Josip Pelikan's glass photography studio, the City Under the City in the Regional Museum, the Celje Technopark and Krekov Square, Raiven has shown the beauties of the town to the world. #ifeelsLOVEnia #eurovision2024

🌷 May Holidays Are Around the Corner! 🌷We're curious how you plan to spend these lovely days off. #ifeelsLOVEnia #TravelTheWorld #visiteurope

💚 Slovenian tourist destinations anticipate high occupancy rates during the May Day holidays and throughout the summer tourist season. 💚 They showcase positive results from the first quarter, with many gearing up to engage visitors outside peak times with new activities and offerings. #ifeelsLOVEnia https://lnkd.in/e-sDEmG9

Welcome to Ljubljana, airBaltic! 🤩 ✈ Today, a new route between Ljubljana and Riga was launched. Slovenia is awaiting new visitors with two weekly flights! 💚 This launch is one of the new routes introduced at Ljubljana Airport as part of a subsidy scheme by the Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure designed to boost Slovenia's air connectivity. In anticipation of increased visits, the Slovenian Tourist Board hosted a dynamic workshop in Riga this March. Slovenian tourism companies met with over 40 Latvian tour operators and travel agents, forging new partnerships. 🤝 We eagerly anticipate the opportunities this new route will create. 📸 Boštjan Podlogar/STA #ifeelsLOVEnia #Slovenia #Latvia #airBaltic

Exciting news! 🌟 Slovenia's top climber, Janja Garnbret, continues her role as an ambassador for Slovenian tourism. 💚 🤝 Today, in a collaborative meeting with STB director MSc. Maja Pak Olaj, Janja reaffirmed her dedication to promoting Slovenia. Continued partnership highlights our country's allure as a prime destination for adventure, diverse outdoor activities, and sporting excellence. 🏞️🧗♀️ Since becoming an ambassador in 2022, Janja has played a visible role in presenting Slovenia's dynamic sports culture and breathtaking landscapes. With the Paris Olympics approaching, this collaboration is set to enhance Slovenia’s global presence even further! 🏅🌍 Garnbret's unparalleled achievements in competitive climbing, including record-breaking gold medals at World Championships and IFSC World Cups, position her as an icon in the sport. Her historic gold medal win at the 2020 Olympics solidifies her legacy as a trailblazer in women's sport climbing. Discover more about Janja and her impactful journey here: https://ter.li/9gx0pz In the rapidly expanding sports tourism industry, Slovenia stands out with its natural beauty, favorable climate, adequate infrastructure, and exceptional sporting talent. The STB proudly forms partnerships with top Slovenian athletes, the Ambassadors of Slovenian tourism: Luka Dončić, Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič, and the aforementioned Janja Garnbret, as well as the Dallas Mavericks. #Tourism #Ambassador #ifeelsLOVEnia #Climbing #Olympics2024

🌲 Join us in Slovenia for #WorldEarthDay and experience its diverse landscapes, from the majestic peaks of the Julian Alps to the tranquil waters of the Adriatic Sea. 💚 Explore national parks, immerse yourself in unspoiled wildlife and discover why Slovenia is a haven for eco-conscious travellers. Celebrate nature's beauty and sustainability in one of Europe's most enchanting destinations. #ifeelsLOVEnia #sloveniagreen

🌍 Spotlight on Slovenian Tourism in China! 🇨🇳 This week, from April 17th to 21st, a dynamic Slovenian economic delegation of over 60 members is in China, aiming to enhance collaborations between Slovenian enterprises and key Chinese stakeholders. As part of this significant visit, the Slovenian Tourist Board successfully conducted a tourism workshop on April 17th in Beijing, attended by over 40 Chinese travel agents and tour organizers. Slovenian tourism companies and destinations presented their offerings, including: Intercontinental Hotel Ljubljana, KNMtravel, Sava Group, Tourism Bled, Ljubljana Tourism, Brda Tourism, Happy Tours, Adventure Slovenia, Postojnska jama d.d. , Eupro Travel, Visdom Agency, and Turkish Airlines . The next business event is scheduled for April 19th in Shanghai, where more opportunities for fostering relationships with Chinese agents and travel organizers will take place. #ifeelsLOVEnia #workshop