Tourism2030 - Good Practice Slovenia

Good Practice Slovenia - 3 examples

2017-12-19T16:14:27Z

Eco Spa Snovik

2018-08-06T07:50:15Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Facilities: Eco Spa Snovik
	Company: Thermal Snovik - Kamnik d.o.o., General Manager Mrs. Petra Zlatoper
	SPA SNOVIK is the highest altitude spa in Slovenia, established in 2001.
Key Figures	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	265,6 km²	29,416	25,416	65,488
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	It was discovered that the area has high quality water and thus, a thermal spa was built. It is of high importance to maintain the quality of the area and the water, so development of sustainable tourism was the only viable choice.
Issues and challenge	Money challenges; Successful marketing and sustainable management of the company in an area with no existing tourism; Facing challenges on account of innovative approaches (prejudice, bureaucratic obstacles, …); Educating local people on the matter of sustainability; Investing knowledge and expertise; Bringing guests to a less developed region.
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Finding financial support - partners; educating locals - implementation of many projects aimed at enviromental education and development; steps taken for the water to be recognised as a "natural remedy" by the state; additional certification.
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	100% renewable energy sources, use of environment friendly technology. Biomass boiler room (heating of the apartment complex), solar collectors (pool water heating), vacuum solar collectors and heat pumps (water-water and air-water), Intelligent Room System (heating electricity, cooling only available when guest card is inserted). Apartment complex constructed from environmentally friendly materials. Separate waste collection. More than 500 tons less CO² per year. Energy use 21% lower.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Numerous awards/certificates. The European Eco-label for tourist accommodation service, ISO 14001, Slovenia green accommodation, CIPRA, Top 10 Green Tourism Solutions
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Sustainable management and development is necessary. Bureaucracy is sometimes an obstacle for investors - not only for foreign ones. Getting locals educated and involved is very important.
Challenges met	Locals accepted sustainable development, 100% renewable energy sources, many projects implemented.
Critical success factors	Greater investments and costs in the beginning, with return of investment in the first few years. Lower monthly bills. Increasing quality of service and offer.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://terme-snovik.si/en/

Regional park Kozjansko

2018-08-06T08:16:57Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Regional park Kozjansko
	Established by Republic of Slovenia; Manager: Kozjansko Park Public Institute, as part of the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning

Key Figures	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	206km²	10700	No data	No data
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Kozjansko park is one of the oldest and largest protected areas in Slovenia. Its extremely high level of biodiversity places Kozjansko park among the most important nature protection areas in Slovenia and Europe as the majority of the park (69%) has been part of the ecologically important areas in Slovenia since 2004 as well as belonging to the NATURA 2000 European special protection areas.
Issues and challenge	Size - extends over 5 municipalities. Locals - informing and educating. Money challenges.
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Preserving nature (natural water treatment plant, etc.); cooperating with locals, educating and informing; supporting tradition; establishing collective trademark - Harmony - Kozjansko park.
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Under the protection of UNESCO as part of the MAB programme (Man and Biosphere) since 2010. Harmony - Kozjansko park Trademark (designation of origin, production and manufacture of goods, products (also artistic) and services, the designation of geographical origin or the origin of goods, food products, handicrafts and arts’ products, catering and tourism services, cultural information services and other public and private services, organized events and created information for different purposes in a protected area of natural and cultural landscape, manufacturers and providers within the area of the Kozjansko park, which are in accordance with the mission of the protected area.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Numerous awards/certificates. The European Eco-label for tourist accommodation service, ISO 14001, Slovenia green accommodation, CIPRA, Top 10 Green Tourism Solutions
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Sustainable management and development is necessary. Bureaucracy is sometimes an obstacle for investors - not only for foreign ones. Getting locals educated and involved is very important.
Challenges met	Locals accepted sustainable development; 100% renewable energy sources used; many projects implemented.
Critical success factors	Higher investments and costs in the beginning, with return of investment in the first few years. Lower monthly bills. Increasing quality of service and offer.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://kozjanski-park.si/?page_id=1814&lang=en

Hotel Thermana Park Lasko **** Superior

2021-04-22T05:46:42Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Hotel Thermana Park Laško **** Superior
	THERMANA D.D.
	Belič Damjan (general manager), Grbec Rudi, Salobir Boštjan
Key Figures (Lasko Municipality)	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	197,5 km²	13145	77898	257718
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Existance of hot springs and presence of thermal water, modernising the facilities, wanting to reduce costs and preserving the environment.
Issues and challenge	Renewable energy sources, saving energy, waste reduction, local environment improvement, getting acceptance from local people
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Modernizing the facilites, complying with the EU eco-label standards, educating the locals and employing them
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Using renewable energy sources (use of waste heat, waste water and hot air - heat pumps water/water, air/water), lowering environmental pollution and including organic locally sourced food, separation of waste (waste sorting facilities in hotel rooms, the minimum use of the products and packaging for single use), use of energy-saving lamps, automatic switching off of air conditioning and heating, automatically switching off of lighting in hotel rooms - linked to the hotel key cards, high-quality window insulation, energy-efficient refrigerators ...
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	EU ecolabel, Bee-friendly Company, Green Accommodation Sign, Disability friendly, …
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Lowering costs with a sustainable approach, improving and preserving local environment and reducing environmental impact at the same time.
Challenges met	Complying with EU ecolabel standards, acceptance from locals, using renewable energy sources and reducing energy consumption, recycling waste, ...
Critical success factors	Recognizing the potential of sustainable tourism and investing money into upgrading the facilities, investing time to inform and educate locals and guests about the importance of sustainability
6. MORE
web-references, documents	https://www.thermana.si/en/accommodation/hotel-thermana-park-lasko-superior

VisitGoodPlace - the sustainable travel agency

2018-08-06T08:29:01Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	VisitGoodPlace - the sustainable travel agency
	GoodPlace - Jana Apih, General manager

Key Figures (Ljubljana municipality)	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	275 km²	288919	737456	1334603
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	A need to provide carefully developed programs offering the best of the region for responsible and active tourists was recognised. Due to this strong passion for green and active tourism, a Slovenian outdoor experience agency was established to prepare, promote and market sustainable products.
Issues and challenge	Large gap between words on paper and the actual situation of Slovenian tourism. Lack of implementation of tourism strategies. Standardisation of the offer and products.
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Transferring relevant international standardization and categorization into Slovenian space; creating and providing a list of carefully developed programs; flexibility; raising awareness and educating all stakeholders in tourism, with that encouraging them to act responsibly towards the environment, culture and society.
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Respecting and complying with local environmental legislations, particularly with regards to energy and water consumption, waste management and other resource consumption; Introducing sustainability measures beyond what is defined by the legislation; Monitoring the impact of their activities to the environment; Communicating the sustainability policy, goals and required action items to their employees; Communicating sustainability principles and their policy for reducing negative impacts to the environment to their partners, clients and suppliers; Motivating their employees toward sustainable mobility; Finding local suppliers for the goods that they purchase; Giving preference to the goods that are recyclable; Giving preference to the goods that are certified for their minimum negative impact to the environment.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Travelife certified, Slovenia Green Travel Agency
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Words on paper do not match the actual situation in tourism. There is a gap that needs to be filled. Be an example, do and others will follow.
Challenges met	New sustainable, green, active products created; Complying with required standards of certification;
Critical success factors	Lead by example. Valuable employees. Sustainable products. Connecting with different stakeholders.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://www.visit-goodplace.com

Destination Ljubljana

2018-08-06T08:31:28Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Destination Ljubljana
	Turizem Ljubljana Public Institute - General manager Mrs Petra Stusek; established by Municipality of Ljubljana in 2001

Key Figures	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	275 km²	288919	737456	1334603
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Sustainable orientation and continuous improvements, lowering costs and reducing waste.
Issues and challenge	Lack of environmentally-certified tourism providers and green supply chains. Informing and educating locals.
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Implementing a series of green urban measures over the past decade; Advanced sustainable development strategy; Sustainable urban planning; Preserving green areas and potable water sources; Waste management; Raising environmental awareness among citizens; An impressive network of public transport; Free city bicycle rental system;
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Sustainable development of the whole destination; Waste reduction; Lowering environmental pollution and emissions with various projects and activities aimed at improving the city’s environment; An increase in the number of tourists; Worldwide recognition of the green destination; 74 per cent of housing in Ljubljana already heated by district heating and natural gas distribution. Natural drinking water without prior treatment - expanding the network of drinking fountains. First public orchard. Fleet of electric vehicles. 63% of separated waste collected and the first capital in the EU in the 'zerowaste' programme.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Ljubljana is the first destination in Slovenia with the title Slovenia Green Destination. The certificate of the highest, golden category was awarded by the Slovenian Tourist Board within the framework of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism. Tourism For Tomorrow 2015; European Green Capital 2016; The FIJET Golden Apple Award 2016; Global Top 100 Sustainable Destinations - 2014, 2016, 2017; WTM RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD 2017, ...
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Sustainable development throughout the whole destination. Raising awareness amongst people is very important. Sustainable development is a long, never-ending process. Going green helps to preserve the environment and consequently makes life better for the whole community.
Challenges met	Educating and informing inhabitants and tourists; Reducing waste. Increasing number of green areas. Establishing an array of local socially and environmentally conscious providers.
Critical success factors	Clear vision and strategy. Education and informing, raising awareness.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/

Ortenia - Apartments in nature

2021-04-22T05:43:04Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Ortenia - Apartments in nature
	First eco-friendly apartments in Slovenia, opened in 2014.
	Valerija Toplišek, manager of the apartments
Key Figures (Podcetrtek municipality)	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	60,6 km²	3353	99856	337499
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Creating and developing a wholesome eco-estate concept.
Issues and challenge	Higher beginning costs; Lowering costs; Finding and using sustainable materials;
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Apartments were designed using the principle of innovative sustainable construction and built with healthy, natural materials. A whole range of substainable elements that adorn the interior of the apartments (clay plaster, stone, solid wood furniture, decorative and functional eco-accessories, accessorries from nature, ...) were used and nature was brought even closer with the transparency of the outer walls through which the natural environment is projected into the rooms. Buying and installing high energy saving appliances, using renewable energy sources. Buying local as much as possible. Educating and informing guests and locals.
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	The visible parts of the building are made of wood, insulation material inside the walls is of cellulose fibre, and is fitted with natural sealing materials. The facades, clad in wood, are built using the diffusion-open wall construction, allowing the building to breathe. Humidity in the interior is balanced by clay plaster. Heating for water and rooms uses a renewable energy source – water pumped from a depth of 80 metres. The water tank collects rainwater from the roof, which is then used to flush sanitary appliances and water outside areas. The furnishings of the apartments and common areas are of solid, untreated oak and beech wood from a Slovenian manufacturer. All the fabrics used are of natural origin, and towels are made of organic cotton. The rooms are adorned with hand-made decorative items and accessories created by Slovenian designers. Certified organic cosmetics are also available. Use of sustainable materials lowered long-term costs. Lower costs also due to renewable energy sources. Cooperation with local entrepreneurs, manufacturers, designers, and thus helping local economy. Appealing to environmentally conscious guests, connecting them to nature. Promotion of local products. Minimum negative impact to the environment.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Eco Hotels certified Slovenia Green Accommodation Green Globe Certified
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Consistency - sustainability should be a part of everything in your story. Having a clear vision and goals. Connecting with local community.
Challenges met	Deciding on the materials to use, finding the manufacturers and designers locally, using products with 0 km as much as possible, reducing costs, connecting with local community and cooperating with other local providers, working together in creating a story
Critical success factors	Consistency; Use of sustainable natural materials; Cooperation and connecting with local environment; Reliable and educated employees.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://www.ortenia.com/eng

Beekeeping farm Kozmus

2018-08-06T07:22:38Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Beekeeping farm KOZMUS
	Peter Kozmus PhD

Key Figures (Kozje municipality)	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	89,7 km²	3077	No data	No data
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Promotion of beekeeping, protecting and preserving bees, informing and educating, additional income, promotion of the farm, proof of excellence
Issues and challenge	Creating a quality API experience, complying with some of the certificate standards
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Offering quality Slovenian bio, organic products, good homemade products, preparing and creating a good wholesome API experience, informing and educating
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Earned 3 bees of the certificate, increasing number of visitors, further development of the farm offer and apitourism
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	All 3 bees of the Apitourism Certificate of Excellence, their work was presented worldwide (in Austria, Croatia, Serbia, France, India, Ireland, Argentina, Ukraine and South Korea);
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	The apitourism certificate offers an additional way of promotion, it's attractive for tourists and helps with environment perservation.
Challenges met	Fusing green destinations, apiculture and travel, educating and informing people on the importance of bees and beekeeping, brand development
Critical success factors	Complying with certificate standards, offering a good apiproduct and quality service
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://en.kozmus.net

Bohinj Park Eco Hotel (SI)

2021-04-22T05:28:40Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

*Items*	*Description*
*1. WHO*
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Company: MPM Engineering d.o.o., owner Mr. Boštjan Čokl
	Facilities: Bohinj Park ECO Hotel & Aquapark Bohinj, General Manager Mr. Anže Čokl
	1st Ecological Hotel built in 2009, involving European Union funding
Key Figures (Bohinj Municipality)	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	333,7 km²	5,277	138.724	398.053
*2. WHY*
Reason for taking the good practice action	When building a resort in Bohinj glacial valley and rural region, on the brink of Triglav National Park, it was crucial to take environment into consideration. Constructing an ecological, energy efficient Hotel, was the best possible option for the area, fortelling future sustainable tourism development not only regionally but in Slovenia overall.
Issues and challenge	- Implementing most efficient, best available technologies possible - Marketing a 5* ecological Resort (no competition or comparison in SE Europe) - Facing challenges on account of innovative approaches (people's prejudice, bureocratic obstacles, bigger starting investments) - Sustainable management including hiring local people (even when uneducated, then investing into their knowledge and expertese, improving standards) - Uniting the concept of Luxury with environmentally friendly behaviour - Bringing (more) guests to an industrially undeveloped region (facing challenges involving destination management, trafficing, regional co-working)
*3. HOW*
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	MPM is an engineering company which specializes in energy-efficient construction. They built an energy efficient Hotel from scratch, using top technologies available, even implementing some pilot systems (which require constant surveilance, adaptation, improvement, monitoring). An enthusiastic managerial team took over marketing and leading of the business, setting an example in sustainable management overall (preferring local food suppliers, recycling and separating waste, promoting cultural and historical heritage, launching sustainable incentives and events for seminar groups, etc.).
*4. RESULT*
Specific/measurable results, benefits	When a guest sleeps in Bohinj park ECO Hotel, over 10 x less CO2 emissions emerges (data comes from former Slovenian Tourism Board calculation). The Hotel is equipped with LED lighting, which bringe enormous energy savings. It produces electricity (it has its own cogeneration station) and entire heating & cooling is based on heat pumps utilizing water from its very own energy source – 430m deep energy drilling. Extra heat produced in the computer rooms and in washing rooms is extracted and used for Aquapark swimming pool water-heating. Etc. As a consistent benchmark Bohinj Park ECO Hotel also received Green Globe Certificate, which requires the venue to improve on all areas (water management, energy efficiency, waste management, social responsibility, environmentally friendly practices) up to 5% each year.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Since it was built in 2009, the ecological building has been proclaimed as the most frequently awarded Hotel. Among noticable recognitions from general and professional public are: Green role model in tourism (STO, 2009), Turistićka prizma for innovation in tourism (Novi Sad, 2009), Energetic building and Energetic manager of the year (IJS and Finance magazine, 2010), Green Globe certificate (Green Globe Society, 2010), Zlati Sejalec (STO, 2010), Conventa Award for innovation in congress activities – implementation of sustainable events management on broader South-East European area (Conventa Academy, 2011), Recommended by Green Traveler Guides badge (Green Traveler Guides, 2011), Good practice in energy saving building (Umanotera – The Slovenian Foundation for sustainable development, 2011), Congress Star – Anže Čokl for innovative marketing approaches and products in tourism (Conventa Academy, 2011 and again in 2012), Best Value non-UK spa (Sunday Times Travel, 2012), Nedelova Sončnica meseca - reader's choice of popular innovation in Slovenian tourism (Delo, May 2012), Responsible Tourism Award - Highly Commended in the category of Environment friendly Accommodations (Virgin Holidays Sustainable Travel Award, November 2012), Traveller's Choice Award (Tripadvisor, December 2012), Certificate of Excellence (TripAdvisor, May 2013 and again in January 2014).
*5. REFLECTION*
Lessons learned	The greatest obstacle for innovators in Slovenia is the bureaucracy system which is a stop sign for foreign investors. It takes a lot of persistence and knowledge to see (even the best and most beautifully constructed) projects through.
Challenges met	We have successfully adressed all the previously stated challenges (though in some aspect most of them present constant struggles and are a neverending process). New horizons brought the opportunity to expand the ECO Hotel and create the biggest Slovenian ecological Ski retreat (known under the (not yet commercially present) cover brand Ski 2864). The new projects, which apart from 47km of Ski pistes area include the renovation of a war bunker into a 85% energetically self-sufficient mountain restaurant, are bound to be finished within the upcoming years.
Critical success factors	Energy efficient construction requires a greater beginning investment, but the costs are returned within the first few years. This is the most critical success factor for our venue, since it has brough us not only lower monthly bills (which enables us to invest into new projects and constantly increase service quality) but furthermore worldwide recognition, differentiation on the market and the best possible guests (loyal, nature-loving, health-sports driven, people who share our values and are interested in our local heritage).
*6. MORE*
web-references, documents	Company websites: www.bohinj-park-hotel.si www.2864.si European comission chose Bohinj Park ECO Hotel as best practice example, they have recorded the following informational video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeNfrk8qvF4 Some recent international publications: A world you like with a climate you like campaign including Bohinj Park ECO Hotel: http://ec.europa.eu/clima/publications/docs/campaign_mobile.pdf Article in Revolve magazine mentioning our actions: http://www.revolve-magazine.com/home/2013/11/26/a-world-you-like-part-2-of-5/ Tripadvisor: ranking, Travellers choice 2014 winner http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g815572-d1223113-Reviews-Bohinj_Park_ECO_Hotel-Bohinjska_Bistrica_Upper_Carniola_Region.html Responsible tourism Awards: http://www.kongres-magazine.eu/2012/11/bohinj-park-eco-hotel-received-higly-commended-in-the-category-best-accommodation-for-the-environment/ Sejalec Award http://www.slovenia.info/en/sejalec-nagrada-za-inovativne-dosezke/Eco-Hotel-Bohinj-Park.htm?sejalec_nagrada_za_inovativne_dosezke=6162&lng=2 Three awards Tripadvisor: http://www.seebtm.com/en/three-awards-for-bohinj-park-eco-hotel/ 2012: Responsible Tourism Award for Bohinj Park ECO Hotel http://www.responsibletravel.com/awards/winners/2012.htm Adriaan Bridge early Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/slovenia/8639516/Bohinj-Park-Eco-Hotel-Slovenia-review.html Certificate of Excellence 2013: http://www.kongres-magazine.eu/2013/06/eco-hotel-bohinj-received-certificate-of-excellence-and-hosted-the-president-of-republic-slovenia/ About the 2864 Brand: http://www.kongres-magazine.eu/2011/11/the-story-behind-2864/ http://www.slovenia.info/?news_items=608&lng=2 Future Ski resort, mention: http://www.seebtm.com/en/new-ski-resort-2864-bohinj-slovenia/ https://www.thinkslovenia.com/ski-slovenia-vogel-kobla.php

Destination Podčetrtek

2018-08-17T07:15:50Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Destination Podčetrtek
	TURIZEM PODČETRTEK, BISTRICA OB SOTLI IN KOZJE, gospodarsko interesno združenje za pospeševanje turizma (Economic Interest Grouping for promotion of tourism); General Manager: Boštjan Misja;

Key Figures	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	60,6 km²	3353	99856	337499
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Raising awareness and promoting a positive attitude towards tourism and tourists, sustainable management of destination, promotion of sustainable tourism of the destination itself; People with good ideas and openness to cooperate with others
Issues and challenge	Size of the destination. Locals - informing and educating, raising awareness. Money challenges. Waste reduction. Environment improvement.
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Organizing events. Implementing green measures; Recognizing and cooperating with the main destination tourism acters; Investments into sustainable development and marketing of destination; Preserving green areas; Waste management; Raising awareness about sustainable tourism and positive attitudes towards said tourism among locals, local economy and visitors; Cooperation of local politics, providers and local economy;
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Creating partnerships and connection on a local level and creating strong foundations for sustainability; Cooperation and flexibility of politics and local companies, providers and others; Raised awareness about sustainable tourism (and thus increase of sustainable tourism providers and tourists); Creating new sustainable offers, building infrastructure and providing services to support the development of sustainable tourism in the destination;
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Slovenia Green Destination - golden category awarded by the Slovenian Tourist Board within the framework of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Cooperation of all destination stakeholders is necessary. Strategy of development. Open-minded people with good ideas, prepared to work hard to develop a sustainable destination. Inclusion of locals, informing and educating, raising awareness.
Challenges met	Size of destination is not as important if cooperation with different stakeholders is established. Constant informing, educating and including local inhabitants. Investments, European projects and funds. Reduced waste and better waste management. Improved environment.
Critical success factors	Recognizing the potential of sustainable tourism and investing time to inform and educate local stakeholders and guests about the importance of sustainability; Clear vision and strategy of destination; Determined leaders.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	https://www.visitpodcetrtek.com/

Organic country estate Trnulja

2021-04-22T05:48:27Z

Good Practice Innovation Sheet

Items	Description
1. WHO
Key people and organisations (initiator, leader, partners)	Organic country estate Trnulja
	Urša Kunz and Miha Pupis bought the estate in 2002.

Key Figures	Surface	Inhabitants	Tourism arrivals	Tourism nights
	275 km²	288.919	737456	1334603
2. WHY
Reason for taking the good practice action	Healthy living and sharing love of nature. Rejuvenating a deserted estate and creating eco-friendly tourist experience.
Issues and challenge	High investment costs. Insufficient knowledge. Raising awareness.
3. HOW
Methods /steps / tools used (to develop the good practice)	Using local ingredients. Cultivation of organic farm produce. Educating and informing (for owners and guests), organizing workshops etc. Waste management. Paying special attention to friendly service and preserving the unique cultural and natural features of the area. Accommodation facilities built in accordance with the principles of green architecture, with special emphasis being paid to using natural building and insulation materials.
4. RESULT
Specific/measurable results, benefits	Increase in the number of guests, recognized quality of the offer. Reduced waste. Using electric vehicles. Using sustainable materials. Certified organic products - zero km. Continuous development. Cooperating with other local providers. Bio Hotels certificate.
Recognitions (e.g. awards)	Bio Hotels certificate. Slovenia Green Accommodation.
5. REFLECTION
Lessons learned	Educating and informing others through living this lifestyle. There are no fast results or shortcuts. It takes time to make a change.
Challenges met	Creating a trademark, name and good reputation, certification of organic produce, connecting with local providers, preserving nature, reducing waste.
Critical success factors	Hard work and cooperation, educating and informing, using high quality local ingredients, produce and products.
6. MORE
web-references, documents	http://www.trnulja.com/en/trnulja-home.php