Winners and Runners-up by category
Resilience in Sustainable Cultural Tourism Destinations
1st prize
Transylvanian Highlands - Responsible Tourism in the Saxon Cultural Landscape: A Path to Community Resilience
by Asociația Colinele Transilvaniei, Romania
2nd Prize
DescOpera Festival: A Model of Sustainable Cultural Tourism in Moldova
by The National Inbound and Domestic Tourism Association of Moldova (ANTRIM), Moldova
3rd Prize
Cultural heritage as a key component of sustainable development at Krka National Park
by Public Institute of Krka National Park, Croatia
Wine and Gastronomy Tourism based on eno-culinary heritage preservation
1st prize
Tasty Tartu - a Month Full of Flavours, invigorating the Low Season
by Visit Tartu / Tartu County Tourism Foundation, Estonia
2nd prize
Tiramisù World Cup
by Tiramisù Academy APS, Treviso, Region of Veneto, Italy
3rd prize
Vrsar amareti – a traditional hazelnut delicacy inspired by local heritage
by Vrsar Tourist Board, Croatia
Special Prize
Vipava Valley Wine Train - The amazing way to taste the Paradise Valley
by Javni zavod za turizem Nova Gorica in Vipavska dolina (Tourism Board), Slovenia
Digitalisation in Smart Tourism, Cultural Heritage and Creativity aspects, enhancing visitor experiences
1st prize
Time travel was once the stuff of science fiction
by Associação Rota Histórica das Linhas de Torres - Historical Route of the Lines of Torres Vedras Association, Portugal
2nd prize
Biertan Audio Quest
By Designers, Thinkers, Makers Association, Biertan, Sibiu, Romania
3rd prize
Digitally Preserving the Past: Resilient Heritage Experiences in Sibiu for a Smart Tourism Future
by City Hall of Sibiu, Romania
Transnational Thematic Tourism products involving Culture and Heritage
1st prize
European Route of Historic Gardens – A Cultural Route of the Council of Europe
by European Route of Historic Gardens (ERHG) non-profit association based in Catalonia, Spain, with member gardens in Belgium, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Ukraine
2nd prize
The People's Portal Dublin, connecting people and cultures above borders
By Dublin City Council Culture Company, Ireland
3rd prize
Via Dinarica: Green Trail above borders, South-West Serbia and Central and East Bosnia and Herzegovina
by Regional Development Agency "Zlatibor" Uzice, Serbia
Cultural Tourism Services for All, Visitors and Residents Alike
1st prize
Living Heritage for All: Revitalizing Rural Museums through Inclusive, Authentic, and Sustainable Cultural Tourism in the Laona Plateau
By Kathikas, Ineia, Droushia, and Arodes Synergy, Pafos region, Cyprus
2nd prize
Via Transilvanica: The Road That Unites
by Tasuleasa Social Association, Romania
3rd prize
LUV FEST, winter festival of love, art, and wanderings in Ljubljana
by Ljubljana Tourism, Slovenia
Public Choice Award
Via Transilvanica: The Road That Unites
by Tasuleasa Social Association, Romania
The ECTN Awards ceremony took place in Sibiu, Romania, on 2 October 2025, at the 18th ECTN Conference
