The best S meeting destinations in New Europe
The award competition for the leading destinations, venues, hotels and individuals – the Meetings Star Award – has become a reference point and sort of Michelin star selection within the meetings industry. Winners for 2023 were announced in fifteen categories at the gala award ceremony on 21 February in Cankarjev dom.
WHAT ARE MTLGs?
The system of evaluating meeting destinations with the help of an original matrix dubbed the “MEETING EXPERIENCE INDEX” or simply MTLG – MEETOLOGUE, has gained the trust of European meeting planners. Since the inception of evaluating destinations, we have been diligently using the reference system to present a realistic offer of congress destinations through time. Up to now, 125 destinations have been evaluated, including every important meeting destination of the Southeast and New Europe region.
The system is a systematic, structured and analytical process, encompassing numerous factors labelled as important by event organisers. We dare say that our evaluation is the most comprehensive and complex destination grading system. The evaluation is not based solely on the number of congress events taking place at a destination but also delves into analysis holistically.
BEST S MEETING DESTINATIONS IN 2023
WINNER: Goriška Brda, Slovenia, final score 4.09
Goriška Brda is a passionate and energetic destination bustling with life. If you wish to be in contact with nature and soul, look no further than Goriška Brda. The boutique incentive destination is ideal for authentic experiences for smaller groups and is unmatched in Slovenia. First, wine lovers and gourmets discovered the charms of this diverse destination, followed by filmmakers and event organisers. Although meeting venues and conference capacities were absent a few years ago, the situation has improved significantly. In addition, the destination is close to several regional air hubs. As a developing sustainable destination, Goriška Brda is included in the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism. Our assessors believe the destination is a best-case example of an excellent incentive destination. The incredible locals, who cherish spontaneity, intuition and positive vibrations, play a visible role in its development. The natural and cultural heritage and wine and gastronomic offerings represent the foundation of the destination’s development.
TOP 10 S MEETING DESTINATIONS
1. Goriška Brda, Slovenia – final mark: 4.09
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2. Bohinj, Slovenia – final mark: 4.08
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3. Podčetrtek, Slovenia – final mark: 4.06
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4. Hvar, Croatia – final mark: 4.05
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4. Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – final mark: 4.05
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4. Rogaska Slatina, Slovenia – final mark: 4.05
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5. Nassfeld, Austria – final mark: 4.03
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6. Brezice – Catez, Slovenia – final mark: 4.02
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6. Kranj, Slovenia – final mark: 4.02
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6. Mali Losinj, Croatia – final mark: 4.02
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7. Izola, Slovenia – final mark: 4.01
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8. Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria – final mark: 3.99
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8. Soca Valley, Slovenia – final mark: 3.99
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9. Varazdin, Croatia – final mark: 3.98
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10. Karlovac, Croatia – final mark: 3.97
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10. Vipava Valley, Slovenia – final mark: 3.97
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We sincerely congratulate all the finalists in the category of best S Meeting Destinations.
