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Valamar's Green Goat for sustainable tourism in Istria: Valfresco Direkt and healthy school meals as a destination model
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Valamar's Green Goat for sustainable tourism in Istria: Valfresco Direkt and healthy school meals as a destination model

Valamar is the winner of the Green Goat – Capra verde award from the Istria Tourist Board for a sustainability project that combines the Valfresco Direkt platform, cooperation with local family farms, and the "Valamar cares for fine school meals" initiative for healthy nutrition of more than 6,600 students in Istria and Kvarner.

Dec 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM · Tourism desk
D-Marin wins EcoVadis Gold 2025 and enters top 2 percent for ESG, with progress in energy and biodiversity
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D-Marin wins EcoVadis Gold 2025 and enters top 2 percent for ESG, with progress in energy and biodiversity

D-Marin has won EcoVadis Gold for 2025 and ranked in the top 2% of 130,000 rated companies. Progress is based on emission reduction, RES energy, Blue Flags, innovations like Jellyfishbot and Biohut, and eNPS growth, confirming a systematic ESG approach. The portfolio counts 26 Blue Flags, 5 MW of solar capacities, and 22% lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2021.

Dec 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM · Tourism desk
Aminess Pays Employees the Richest Reward Package in a Record Year: an Average of 2,100 Euros in Additional Income
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Aminess Pays Employees the Richest Reward Package in a Record Year: an Average of 2,100 Euros in Additional Income

The year 2025 for Aminess Hotels & Resorts ends on a record high: Christmas bonus up to €600, gift in kind €133, and gift for children €140, along with seasonal bonuses up to €1,220. Through recognition programs, jubilee awards, and improved working conditions, the average additional income during the year reaches about €2,100 per employee. With portfolio expansion, the company announces new hirings for 2026 in hotels and camps along the Adriatic.

Dec 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM · Tourism desk
Post-season promotion of Croatia: agents and journalists from Germany and Switzerland explored Istria, Split, Šibenik, and Makarska
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Post-season promotion of Croatia: agents and journalists from Germany and Switzerland explored Istria, Split, Šibenik, and Makarska

Organized by the CNTB in Munich, two study trips were held for partners from Germany and Switzerland: agents in Istria got to know premium accommodation, truffles, and olive oils, and journalists in Dalmatia explored Split, Šibenik, Trogir, Makarska, Krka, and Biokovo, through the concept of marenda and sustainable tours. The goal is to strengthen the post-season.

Dec 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM · Tourism desk
Pomalo in London: CNTB presents year-round Croatia, authenticity, and sustainability to British media
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Pomalo in London: CNTB presents year-round Croatia, authenticity, and sustainability to British media

The promotional event “Pomalo” at the CNTB Representative Office in London gathered around thirty influential British journalists and partners and presented Croatia’s year-round offer. At the center were authenticity, gastro experiences, and sustainability, with an emphasis on better flight connectivity and itineraries combining the coast and the continent.

Dec 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM · Tourism desk
Croatian National Tourist Board in Budapest: MUISZ assembly and MICE presentation 'New places, new faces'
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Croatian National Tourist Board in Budapest: MUISZ assembly and MICE presentation 'New places, new faces'

The CNTB Representative Office in Hungary connected Croatian and Hungarian partners through participation in the MUISZ election assembly and a MICE presentation in Budapest. Highlighted were the continuous interest of the Hungarian market, the association's dual presidency, and new congress opportunities focused on 2026, including the Hotel Pinija Zadar center.

Dec 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM · Tourism desk

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