The City of Sisak and the City of Sisak Tourist Board are this year’s recipients of the European Federation of Tourism Journalists’ F.E.S.T. Charter, awarded at the 13th International Tourism Review recently held in Split.
The prestigious recognition, granted to the City of Sisak and the town’s Tourist Board, is in recognition of a grand tourist event and historical pageant – the “Sisak Medieval Tournament” – which has for many years now provided an excellent stage showcasing the tradition and wealth of historical heritage of the entire Sisak region.
Sisak, known as a city that was once deemed to be one of the key bulwarks against the Ottomans and before that an important centre of the Roman, and even the Celtic cultures, is home, besides of the medieval tournament, to other events that are also geared to presenting the city’s rich history and incorporating these programs into the tourism industry. Among these are the traditional Flower Fair, the Carnival festivities and many other events, all of which are complemented by the offer of Sisak’s souvenirs, predominantly jewellery that features copies of Roman coins minted in Roman-period Siscia.
Parallel to this valuable recognition, especially given that the award is granted by eminent journalists working in the tourism industry sector, the renovation of the city’s largest hotel, the Panonija, has been announced, an investment of some 1.3 million Euros targeted to improving the quality of accommodation and securing additional catering and entertainment possibilities.
source: Croatian National Tourist Board at www.croatia.hr