The 21st Golden Pen Awards, organized by the Croatian National Tourist Board, were held in the beautiful ambience of the Kozlovic Winery in Istria. Awards were given to foreign journalists, editors, bloggers and influencers for the best media reports on Croatia as a tourist destination in 2024, with six Grand Prix awards.
The Fenix restaurant opens on May 1, 2025 within the Hyatt Regency Hotel Zadar and brings a fusion of Asian and South American cuisines, a sustainable procurement philosophy and signature cocktails inspired by Zadar's winds, transforming the panoramic terrace of Maraska into a new stage of luxury gastronomy on the Croatian coast.
The Astronomical Center Rijeka, the only one in Croatia that combines an observatory and a digital planetarium, won the Simply the Best award for outstanding contribution to culture, education and tourism, attracting visitors of all ages throughout the year.
The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Vrsar was awarded in the categories of the best souvenir and gourmet event at the 25th TRAVEL Tourist Exchange, held on April 9, 2025 in Toplice Sveti Martin, thus confirming the quality and authenticity of the local tourist offer.
The innovative project Magic Green Fairy Park from Sveti Ivan Zelina, which combines nature, mythology and sustainable tourism through plant symbolism and authentic experiences, has been recognized at the national level and awarded with a prestigious recognition for its contribution to the development of the tourist offer.
Opatija won the Simply the Best award as the best Adriatic destination thanks to its long tourist tradition, rich offer of events, natural beauty and top service that attracts visitors throughout the year.