Market white flag is a symbol of clean water and lakebed Hotels & Resorts is a true contender in a highly and is awarded by the Global Underwater competitive market, in which guests expect Awareness Association (GUWAA). comprehensive, authentic, and personalised • Jože Pucko, head of the Livada golf course in Terme experiences with a touch of the local. In 2016, their 3000 - Moravske Toplice, receives recognition for destinations registered over 1,300,000 overnight stays exceptional achievements in tourism in 2014 at the in total. Although all destinations are linked by healthy Days of Slovenian Tourism. thermomineral water, they address various target 2015 groups with a diverse range of interests and motives • Terme Banovci Wellness is the winner in the for their visit and with different products. category of small centres in the Best Wellness in It is therefore divided into and the Pannonian Slovenian 2015 competition organised by the TV thermal resorts, including Terme 3000 - Moravske show Dobro jutro of the national broadcaster RTV Toplice, Terme Ptuj, Terme Lendava, Terme Banovci, . and Zdravilišče Radenci. • The Terme Banovci water park comes in third Bled attracts predominantly foreign tourists who Hotel Primus of Terme Ptuj and Hotel Livada Prestige among medium-sized thermal water parks and the come visit this true Slovenian pearl mainly for its in Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice, where the Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice water park comes breathtaking nature and for Lake Bled with its little majority of guests are couples with higher purchasing in third in the category of best large thermal water island. 95% of all guests come from abroad (Italy, power. 60% of all guests are Slovenians and 40% parks in Slovenia in 2015. The Best Water Park Austria, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, come from the following key markets: Austria, Italy, competition is organised by the TV show Dobro Croatia, Serbia, Russia, the Benelux countries, Saudi Croatia, Serbia, and Germany. jutro of the national broadcaster RTV Slovenia. Arabia, and Kuwait). • Sava Turizem d.d. receives the Brand Leader 2015 Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice, Terme Ptuj, Achievements award for the best tourism company in South- Terme Lendava, Terme Banovci, and Zdravilišče The fact that Sava Hotels & Resorts is the largest and Eastern Europe. Radenci mostly receive guests who want to take care one of the best providers of holiday and leisure • Camping Bled is again among the best rated of their well-being and health, who want to socialise, experiences in Slovenia is attested by the numerous Slovenian camps in the context of the all-Slovenian experience something new. The healthy awards and recognitions received by both Sava Hotels My Country - Beautiful and Hospitable 2015 thermomineral water, aquatic fun, leisure activities, & Resorts and individual destinations. These are some campaign under the honorary patronage of local experiences, and cuisine are the value added to of the most important achievements of the last years:: Slovenian President Borut Pahor. vacations at every Pannonian destination. Their guests 2014 2016 are predominantly families and couples with medium • Part of Lake Bled with the private beach of Grand • The Terme Banovci water park comes in third or medium-low purchasing power, except for Grand Hotel Toplice in Bled receives the white flag. The among medium-sized thermal water parks and the

50 SUPERBRANDS Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice water park comes in second in the category of large thermal water parks. The Best Water Park competition is organised by the TV show Dobro jutro of the national broadcaster RTV Slovenia. • Zdravilišče Radenci and Cardial Medical Centre receive the AACI certificate for achieving international standards of excellence and safety of patients awarded by AACI Healthcare. • Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice are awarded the Trusted Brand title voted by its guests. • The Original Bled Cream Cake ice cream prepared by Sava Hotels Bled is awarded the title of the third best in the world by the World Ice Cream Index 2016. • Sava Turizem d.d. is awarded the Respected Employer 2016 title bestowed by Styria digital marketplaces, d.o.o. and Mojedelo.com. History Sava Hotels & Resorts has been present in the market with six tourist destinations under a single brand since 2011. The individual destinations boast a rich history. value of investments into facilities at the destinations Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice, Terme Ptuj, Terme The oldest is Zdravilišče Radenci, which is celebrating amounted to EUR 4.2 million in 2016, while in 2017 Lendava, Terme Banovci and Zdravilišče Radenci. its 135th year of existence in 2017, while the famous EUR 14 million will be allocated to key strategic The promotion of these destinations is based on Grand Hotel Toplice, which is part of Sava Hotels projects. All these investments are of key importance their key products, i.e. health, wellness, leisure. Bled, has been operating since 1931. The beginnings for future improvement of profitability of the Sava water parks, active holidays, local culinary offer and of thermal tourism in Terme Banovci and Terme 3000 Turizem Group and for increasing effectiveness in all products, camping, glamping, MICE, nature and - Moravske Toplice go back to the 1960s while Terme fields of operations. The primary objective of the experiencing local life. Ptuj has been inviting guests for slightly more than 40 Group is to keep its satisfied guests, the leading years. With the status of a natural spa being awarded market position and the excellent cooperation with Brand Value in 1984, Terme Lendava is one of the youngest natural business partners and local communities. Sava Hotels & Resorts offers unforgettable spas in Slovenia. experiences in the most beautiful places in Slovenia, Promotion from the spacious plains of Prekmurje to the colourful Products The positioning of the Sava Hotels & Resorts brand . Diversity of experiences, with the common At Sava Hotels & Resorts, guests come first - comes from different but very interconnected healing denominators being the healing thermomineral water, particularly their health and well-being. When thermomineral waters and diverse experiences. As it stunning nature and genuine hospitality, is what developing offers and activities, the company focuses addresses different target groups with different convinces guests to gladly return. This is nothing on areas such as personal well-being, returning to interests and motives for visiting and with different unusual, as it is a well-known fact that at each nature, sustainable tourism, socialising, leisure activities, products, it is divided into: destination the care for the guests and their well-being discovering life, culture, habits and customs of the - Bled. The promotion of this destination focuses on comes first. locals, and local fresh and seasonal delicacies, but key products such as nature, leisure, wellness, active unique stories are what most of their guests seek. holidays, culinary offer, camping, glamping, MICE and www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Their destinations’ key products are vacations, weddings. A lot of attention is placed on the meetings, conferences, and events (MICE), well-being, sustainable component in Bled. THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT... health, thermal parks, camping, and golf. - Pannonian spas and health resorts comprising Recent Development Sava Hotels & Resorts The Sava Turizem Group pays special attention to guests and product development, alongside focusing Ptuj, where Terme Ptuj is located, is the city of on projects that predominantly aim to increase the superlatives. In this Slovenia’s oldest city, the oldest visibility of Sava Turizem and its trademarks. They wine cellar, the funniest carnival, the most active elevate the quality service standards, improve the experiences, summer’s most enjoyable festivals, and perception of Sava Hotels & Resorts as a trademark the most exciting waterslides are waiting for you to among guests, develop a loyalty system and a quality experience and enjoy them! local offer. And to do so, Sava Turizem constantly trains its key personnel who are in touch with the The black thermomineral water in Terme 3000 - clients. In the context of own available resources, Sava Moravske Toplice reaches 72 degrees Celsius at the Turizem revived the investment cycle in 2012. The spring and is the warmest thermal water in Europe. Its natural, healing and beneficial effects on the joints and muscles were ascertained as early as 1964.

Paraffin hand bath of Terme Lendava will restore energy, vitality, and delicate touch to your hands?

Terme Banovci is embraced by the vast and timeless Prekmurje plains, where our guests can enjoy walks, bicycle rides, or practice jogging, as well as discover the local cuisine, culture, customs, and usages?

At Zdravilišče Radenci, proud of its 135-years-old tradition of healing cardiovascular diseases, guests can drink the radenska natural mineral water directly from the spring and regain health and vitality?

In 2010, the world-renowned magazine Forbes ranked Bled and its lake - describing the last almost too perfect - fifth among top 10 European cities offering most magic, peace, and overall relaxation to its visitors.

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