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Ljubljana won the WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Destination Award

The judging process, where independent experts visit each of the 15 finalists, is the most rigorous of any awards process in the Travel & Tourism industry. Beside Ljubljana, (which is also the European Green Capital 2016), finalists in the Destination Award category were Northeast and Yilan Coast (Taiwan) and Sozopol (Bulgaria).

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Ljubljana hosts the 23rd Golden Drum

For young creatives under the age of 30, the Slovenian Advertising Chamber together with the City Municipality of Ljubljana organised the “Ljubljana Poster Award” contest for the best and most creative poster; the theme of the contest is Ljubljana is green for you. Get active, get fit. As an original city of urban creativity, culture, tradition and contemporaneity, full of picturesque and pleasant locations, the new host of the festival, Ljubljana, European Green Capital 2016, will ensure that all attendees are “Inspired to inspire”.

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New projects: Gallery and special event venue 'Cukrarna'

It will be the biggest exhibition space suitable for more demanding Slovenian and foreign art exhibition projects, as well as for other events in the field of culture, the arts and education. Most importantly, it will strengthen the cooperation with important international partners aiming at the realisation of bigger joint projects, which, until now, was impossible due to inadequate facilities. 

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Boutique + Chic + Gourmet = Cubo Hotel, Ljubljana

The name Cubo in Ljubljana is primarily known to gourmets, as it originally stands for one of the most favoured fine dining restaurants whose brand and creative culinary art were developed by chef Boštjan Trstenjak. This concept has been successfully transplanted into the city centre, under the roof of the Cubo Hotel, whose restaurant offers seasonal menus influenced by contemporary Mediterranean fusion cuisine, based on selected and fresh local ingredients.

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Ljubljana as the Role-Model for Green Cities in 2016

The European Commission’s committee awarded the prestigious title of European Green Capital 2016 to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, since the sustainable development of the city was the most significant one in the shortest time possible. Already in 2007 with the creation of the Vision Ljubljana 2025 we have embarked on the path of sustainable city development and are pursuing set goals within its framework – ensuring quality of life for all the residents of our clean, safe, green and orderly city

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Four Points by Sheraton checking in to Ljubljana

Starwood’s Four Points by Sheraton brand’s “best for business” approach provides travellers with everything that matters the most – timeless design, uncomplicated comfort and a genuine and friendly approach to hospitality and service. Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons has a convenient location at 10 minutes from the city centre and 15 minutes from the international airport, with an extensive green area nearby.

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Ljubljana is once again in the finals of the European Capital of Smart Tourism competition

It also highlighted Ljubljana Tourism’s active communications using various social media platforms, the option for visitors to create their own travel itinerary in Ljubljana, and the Nexto audio guide app. And because exploring the city can tire out even the most experienced travelers, there is even a Tap Water Ljubljana app that gives users information on where the closest water fountains are.

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One of Ljubljana’s Leading Hotels Goes to a Higher Quality Level

© Delta Holding © Delta Holding © Delta Holding Original Building Architecture Upgraded With the new facade completed the hotel is now brightened, moreover the new eco and most effective noise reduction windows have enhanced the sound insulation. The look and functionality of space will be further improved by the end of the year with the new glazing porticoes with large panoramic windows, which will acquire 200 square meters of new floor area for a larger reception and cafeteria.

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GR Expands both Space and Opportunities

The GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre was built in the 1950s and is protected as a cultural monument for its modern functionalist architecture. Through the decades it underwent several overhauls with the most extensive taking place from 2005 to 2007, which refreshed and extended the multipurpose nature of the halls to host diverse types of events.

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Street food in Ljubljana

Typical of Ljubljana's street food scene are also a strong Balkan influence and, of course, the ever present burgers. The Guardian has listed burek as one of the most popular street foods in the world a few years ago. This is definitely the case in Slovenia. Burek is a pastry dish, originating from Turkey, which is immensely popular in every country of former Yugoslavia.

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