May will be the month of competitions, celebrations, festivals, grand openings and world-record-breaking events.

Four finalist destinations in Slovenia are competing for the EDEN award − the theme of the 2011 European Destinations of Excellence competition is ‘Tourism and the Regeneration of Physical Sites’. On 21 May, Bohinj will become the host of the International Wild Flower Festival for the fifth consecutive year. Bled castle will be celebrating a thousand years since its first mention in written records; the main ceremony will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 May 2011. Predjama Castle will give birth to a very special edition of Erasmus Sparkling Wine.

The renovation of once very popular pearl of Slovenian tourism, even visited by English royalty and numerous local and foreign tourists, began a few years ago. The completely renovated Rimske terme spa is reopening its doors at the end of this May. Hostel Celica in Ljubljana has been awarded several times so far by international tourism industry professionals; now it received the Hoscar award. The Secondary School Graduates` Parade has been entered into several editions of the Guinness Book of Records as a world-record-breaking synchronous dance. This year it is to be held on 20 May.

May highlight news from Slovenia

	Four destinations in Slovenia for the 2011 EDEN award The Slovenian Tourist Board takes part for the fourth time in the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) project. The theme of the 2011 competition is ‘Tourism and the Regeneration of Physical Sites’. As many as 11 destinations have competed for the award this year and in May, a winner will be selected among four finalists. more...
	Rimske Terme Resort & Spa reopens its doors The renovation of this once very popular pearl of Slovenian tourism, even visited by English royalty and numerous local and foreign tourists, began a few years ago. The completely renovated Rimske terme spa is reopening its doors officially at the end of this May. It has been turned into a modern resort & spa, yet it still respects its rich tradition. more...
	A thousand years since first written record of Bled castle Perched atop a steep cliff rising 130 metres above the glacial Lake Bled is a symbol of Bled and Slovenia – Bled Castle. The image of the castle, forming a dramatic backdrop to the romantic island with the church on it, has earned worldwide recognition through centuries. The deed of donation in which Bled Castle is first mentioned as Castellum Veldes, dates back to the year 1011. more...
	5th International Wild Flower Festival held in Bohinj With a background of the mystical mountains of Triglav National Park, Bohinj is the perfect venue for those who seek tranquillity and pristine nature. On 21 May, Bohinj will become the host of the International Wild Flower Festival for the fifth consecutive year, addressing visitors who wish to learn about the local nature, its values and cultural heritage in an attractive way. more...
	Predjama Castle gives birth to Erasmus sparkling wine Postojnska jama d.d., the operator of Postojna Cave – one of the most important tourist caves in the world and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia and the Alps-Adriatic region – plans to organise a truly special event marking the birth of Erasmus sparkling wine, integrating the historical links between the Vipava Valley and the Predjama Castle. more...

sLOVEnia Green Vivo Catering has been awarded the first eco certificate Consumers who are aware of the significance of organically produced foods can choose among the increasingly wider range of certified products available on the Slovenian market; no such choice, however, existed in catering until recently. Vivo Catering, a company awarded the first eco-certificate among caterers, took the first step. more...

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Statistical data March 2011 sees 9% more tourist arrivals and 7% more overnig Compared to March 2010, in March 2011 9% more tourist arrivals and 7% more overnight stays were registered. The number of overnights of domestic tourists increased by 3% and of foreign tourists by 11%. In the first quarter of this year the number of arrivals increased by 5% and the number of overnight stays by 3% compared to the same period last year. more...