This year's winner in the category Conference Facility of the Year went to Vår Gård Saltsjöbaden, who competed against competitors such as Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden and Viking Line. The award ceremony took place at Nacka Strandmässan and is an annual event organized by Nacka Företagarträff. Here, successful Nacka companies are highlighted to celebrate the importance of development and inspiration in business life.

With the motivation – "With prominent optimism and drive as well as innovative solutions for the tourism industry and society at large, the facility manages to overcome difficult challenges and grow at the same time. They combine the feeling of a regular place with welcoming new visitors and have a clientele of "co-workers" who contribute to a lively atmosphere even during the day. With a well-known commitment to the local area, they have become a beloved local watering hole and also have a brand that extends well beyond Nacka. This makes our choice a clear winner.".

– We are so happy and grateful for the award, which is a testament to the fact that our perseverance, our long-term strategy and our tireless drive are yielding results. This period has really been about adapting and being responsive to both the outside world and the needs of our guests. Dare to invest during adversity and include both employees and guests in the journey forward has been crucial to our development and position today, says Kadi Upmark, CEO of Vår Gård. 

Since 1924, Vår Gård has been a destination with a focus on meetings between people and continues to develop its concept and offering towards both the private market and corporate customers with great commitment and responsibility for a sustainable and inclusive future. Vår Gård also won the title in 2018 for its commitment that involves and inspires a fantastic meeting experience.