Mali Losinj awarded for responsible tourism management

The town of Mali Losinj on Losinj island recently received an award for responsibility in tourism management. The WTM Responsible Tourism Award is given each year by the Responsible Tourism Partnership organization. This year, the ceremony took place at a tourism fair in London.

The award was given to the Mali Losinj Tourist Board, for their response and efforts given on tourism challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, the Tourist Board, along with the town of Mali Losinj, the Epidemiology Center and other participants, were hailed for the actions they took upon finding out that Coronavirus infiltrated the island guests. The plan by the Mali Losinj Board was to ensure an “insurance policy”.
The policy was basically financial help to the property owners on the island in case their guests test positive to COVID-19. Owners would receive a certain amount of money to self-isolate the guest, while the guest himself would receive help to get back to his/hers native country.

Additionally, the award was given partly because of the FERRY FREE campaign implemented by the Mali Losinj. All guests which stayed on Losinj island for at least 7 nights in September received a discount for their accommodation. Discount was based on the price they paid for the ferry to Losinj. 

Due to the pandemic, the WTM award ceremony was a virtual event, the first time in its history. The judges specifically praised the companies and destinations which responsibly battled the Coronavirus pandemic. As for Mali Losinj, the director of the Tourist Board emphasized that responsible tourism is based on what the island residents do together, to achieve the goal of making Losinj a better place for people to come.

Source: Otoci.eu