News of a major accolade arrived from Kranj, where a global Green Destinations and Good Travel Alliance conference was held. At that gathering, the Gorski Kotar region was recognized with the Destination Experience Award. The award made Gorski Kotar the first Croatian destination to receive this honor. It also placed the region among only three destinations worldwide to be granted the distinction. The announcement of the award was first published in the newspaper Novi list. The recognition highlights Gorski Kotar’s standing in sustainable tourism circles.