Tourism awards: Istria among the best again this year
At the annual tourism awards ceremony, which was held as…
An example of a different approach to tourism, where relationships, space and people are more important than form. With Klara Grahovac, the first winner of the “Best Host of the Year – Local Host” award of the Istrian County, every stay becomes a memorable experience.
The “Your Host / Local Host” label was established by the Croatian National Tourist Board in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to highlight the role of hosts in family accommodation that provides guests with an authentic and quality stay experience. It serves as a clear guide to identifying hosts who foster a personal approach, local tradition and responsible business towards the area and the community.
Klara Grahovac is the first winner of the “Best Host of the Year – Local Host” award of the Istrian County. She welcomes guests as friends, shares real local life with them, and continuously improves the quality of their stay, believing that true hospitality is built through relationships, trust, and sincere care for every detail.
Klara Grahovac builds tourism on a personal relationship, trust and true connection with local life. As the first winner of the award “Best Host of the Year – Local Host” of the Istrian County, every stay is designed carefully and thoughtfully – with direct contact, warm recommendations and a welcome that turns guests into friends.
Villa Branko is a home with heritage and character, located in the village of Pusti, near Svetvinčenat, surrounded by nature and a large garden. The authentic atmosphere, silence and slower pace of the day create a stay that is experienced personally – simply, relaxed and in complete harmony with the place.
Villa Branko offers peace, space and authenticity that is rarely found today. Located in the village of Pusti, near Svetvinčenat, it creates a sense of home, a slower pace of life and a personal experience of a stay where every little detail is remembered.
Klara Grahovac is the first winner of the “Best Host of the Year – Local Host” award of the Istrian County, an award given to hosts whose offer goes beyond accommodation and becomes a true experience of staying. This is a new national award that for the first time values the role of hosts in family accommodation. The award was presented as part of the Croatian Tourism Days, a national event that highlights the best individuals and examples of excellence in tourism every year.
Her work is based on a personal approach, a relationship of trust, and care for every detail, which makes guests feel not like visitors, but like friends who are returning – not because of the house, but because of the feeling of welcome that remains long after they leave.
Here we share the stories, recognitions and moments that shape our work – from media coverage and awards to reflections on sustainable and authentic tourism. Everything we do has the same goal: to create an experience that will be remembered for a long time.
At the annual tourism awards ceremony, which was held as…
Klara Grahovac from Pula, an expert with almost thirty years…
Klara Grahovac, an Istrian expert with almost thirty years of…
Klara ist ein sehr guter Gastgeber. Die Villa ist neu renoviert, die Bäder super sauber und modern. Mit 7.000 m2 Grund hatten auch unsere Hunde ihren Spass. Zum nächsten Dorf kann man laufen, der Supermarkt ist um die Ecke. Für alle die Ruhe suchen, eine sehr schöne Villa.
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