The Public Enterprise for National Parks of Montenegro (JPNPCG) received the International Travel Award Golden Interstas 2018 “for excellence in contributing to the harmony of human, plant and animal life, and thus the development of tourism in Montenegro” at the jubilee 25th International Tourism Fair in Solin (Split, Croatia).
National Parks- Sustainable Tourism Areas
"It is a great pleasure for us to recognize the National Parks of Montenegro as a special and significant tourism potential in the region, and to the great honor that we have received recognition as well. This award is a great incentive for us to preserve, develop and promote the values of parks through the design and development of tourist infrastructure on the principles of sustainable development. We also improve the level of service for all interested tourists and nature lovers, their better information on the contents and tourist offer as well as the more efficient promotion of rich natural and cultural-historical heritage. We will endeavor to contribute, in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro, to the key institutions, the tourism industry and the local population in the future, to the development of the potential of parks, and thus to a better standard of inhabitants living in the municipalities that gravitate our parks," said the director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica at the tourist awards.
"As a land of the Dinaric Mountain Chain, Montenegro is proud of its five natural parks, five protected areas whose values and beauties are recognized both on the national and international tourist map. From year to year, the JPNPCG promotes a tourism offer based on the principles of sustainable development, nature and active vacation. This year, we realized a record tourist visit and increased the number of visitors by over 30 percent. We expect the growth trend to continue in the future, which will also contribute to the promotion of Montenegrin parks at the Solin Fair, as well as participation at important international tourism fairs in the first quarter of next year," said Klica.
National Parks Recognized by International Travel Journalists Federations
Prestigious international award Golden Interstas for many years awarded FEST and FIJET / European and World Federation of Travel Journalists and INTERSTAS. The award was given in the context of three event 25th INTERSTAS / International Festival of Tourism, Film and Landscape, 21 ITF 'CRO / International Tourism Film Festival, and 16 of the CEA-CRO / Competition of Croatian towns and places for "International Golden Flower". The overall manifestation was held in the City of Solin from 7-9. November 2018, under the auspices of the relevant ministries of the Republic of Croatia, Split-Dalmatia Region and the town of Solin and the high patronage of the President of Croatia.
National Parks of Montenegro Balancing Ecology and Economy
"The European and World Federation of Travel Journalists awarded Public Enterprise National Parks of Montenegro for GOLDEN INTERSTAS 2018, for your systematic, professional and extremely creative work, and the constant care of this oasis of the magnificent harmony of man, plant and animal world and the development programs of you and yours professional associates to improve and enrich this and Montenegro's tourist product, both in terms of the space and offer. Your work is recognized not only by the fundamental tasks - the preservation and revitalization of national parks: Durmitor, Biogradska gora, Skadar lake, Lovcen and Prokletije, these gems of Montenegro, but also through development projects enriching the quality of tourist offer and thus controlling the growth of the number of visitors, and the better living conditions in these areas through tourism. It is estimated that this will not only promote the sustainable development of tourism which is based on the balance of ecology and economy in the line of man and nature, but also significantly contribute to the recognition of specific tourism product of Montenegro in the world. This also contributes to the overall international tourism exchange, time and a better understanding between peoples and countries, which have recognized FEST and FIJET, "according to the award citation for JPNPCG.
The Golden Interstas Award the Managing Director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica was presented by Director of Interstate Vojko Pleština and Mayor of Solin, Dalibor Ninčević.
