This year's worthy winner of Visit Trelleborg's Golden Palm is Slättarps Gård. The award will reward the municipality's tourism industry companies that not only attract visitors all year round, but also actively contribute to sustainable social development. Charlotta Hedberg, Slättarps Gård's creative owner, has through her fin for collaborative innovation and heart for sustainability have created an attractive meeting place where many feel welcome.
From the 60 nominations that Visit Trelleborg received, a jury, composed of previous winners and representatives from Visit Trelleborg, has selected this year's finalists – Slättarps Gård, Weinbergs and Victoriasalongen. These three companies are highlighted for their respective outstanding efforts that have made an impression and aroused appreciation among both Trelleborg residents and visitors to the destination.
In connection with the Christmas signage on December 3rd, the winner of the 2023 Golden Palm was announced, namely Slättarps Gård. The jury's motivation is as follows:
”"Slättarps Gård has demonstrated an exemplary commitment and diverse investment in the tourism industry, which has made them a clear finalist and now, worthy winner of Visit Trelleborg's Golden Palm 2023. In its commitment to creating a destination that not only attracts visitors, but also enriches the local community, Slättarps Gård has continuously demonstrated an impressive balance between innovation, sustainability and community engagement. The site's multifaceted platform has created a community where both locals and visitors can meet and enjoy themselves."”
Erik Lundström, Chairman of Visit Trelleborg, states, "Charlotta Hedberg and Slättarps Gård have, with outstanding dedication and creativity, created a wonderful oasis where innovation, sustainability and community engagement are intertwined in an outstanding way. I have great appreciation for their ability not only to attract visitors but also to integrate and enrich the local community. A well-deserved winner of Visit Trelleborg's Golden Palm 2023 and a brilliant example of how a destination can be both a magnet for tourists and a valued place for community."”
In addition to the prestigious award and the Palme d'Or statue, the company is also awarded a development check of SEK 10,000.
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This year's jury:
Al Fluin – Owner Palm Tree Hotel, Brahim Hsissi – CEO Smygehus Havsbad, Erik Lundström – Chairman Visit Trelleborg, Maarja Edman – CEO Visit Trelleborg
Previous winners:
- The Palme d'Or 2022: Palm Tree Hotel
- Palme d'Or 2021: Grönby Farm Charcuterie
- Palme d'Or 2020: Smygehus Havsbad
According to a press release.
