Hospitality quality on the Slovenian Coast

From the 8^th till the 10^th October 2018 Hoteli Bernardin hosted the 65^th Hospitality and tourism assembly and Days of Slovenian tourism. Besides hosting the event, Hoteli Bernardin also participated in the competition with its excellent team and confirmed its reputation in the quality of hospitality services.

In three days numerous events of the 65^thHospitality and tourism assembly and Days of Slovenian tourism brought together more than 1500 visitors, who have tourism as their common point. The magnitude of events, the number of locations and participants make the Hospitality and tourism assembly unique in our area. The demanding organisation of the event, the variety of competitions and the great interest in the event itself show the maturity and significance of the profession and its commitment to continuously improve the quality of services. More than 300 contestants competed in 30 categories, testing their skills and knowledge. Moreover, various competitions, workshops, exhibitions and meetings were held in 20 locations in Bernardin. 

The blue ribbon, a gold medal and a gold award were won by Andrej Kurež in three categories: the quality ribbon for a themed table setting and filleting fish in front of guests. Stjepan Baniček received the gold medal and award in the category of preparing a dish in front of guests. In the competition of hotel receptionists Jasmina Jurgec was awarded the silver medal and gold award, where as Adriana Bucaj received the silver award. Both receptionists were under the mentorship of Admira Grgovič. In the Magic Box competition for cooks that consists of preparing an à la carte dish, Rok Pervinšek received the silver award under the mentorship of Aleš Grašič. The competition of hotel maids saw the participation of Irena Kaligarič and Asmira Hasić under the mentorship of Zdenka Kogovšek: both received the gold award.