The Mestna občina Novo mesto invites residents to actively help shape the future of the city through the Participatory Budget – an initiative that allows citizens to propose and decide which local ideas or projects will be implemented in the…
On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport published a public call for proposals to encourage the introduction of environmental and sustainability labels for providers in the hospitality and tourism sector. The call offers co-financing of…
On 21 February we mark International Tourist Guide Day, which this year highlights their role as builders of bridges for peace and understanding. The occasion coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations,…
As every year, the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) will again announce calls for destinations and tourism providers to obtain the Slovenia Green label. Following the publication of these calls, an online presentation of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism will…
Novo mesto is once again actively participating in the Alpe-Adria Fair, the largest tourism fair in the region, taking place from Wednesday to Saturday (4–7 February 2026) at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre. The fair brings together key tourism…
The year 2026 is also Kette’s year. This week marks the 150th anniversary of Dragotin Kette’s birth (19 January 1876), whose life journey, among other places, led him to Novo mesto. As he wrote in a letter to his friend…
As part of the Slovenian Tourist Board’s promotional campaign My Slovenia, which aims to bring Slovenia’s historic towns closer to domestic visitors, the radio team of Radio Slovenia’s First Programme stopped in Novo mesto. The radio feature naPOTki was created…
This year, Novo mesto is presenting itself alongside other Slovenian cycling destinations and providers at Velofollies, the second-largest cycling fair in Europe. The event takes place from 16 to 18 January in Kortrijk, Belgium. Each year, the fair attracts more…
This winter, nature has once again blessed Novo mesto with an abundance of snow, making it possible to begin winter sports activities in Brusnice. As of Thursday, 8 January 2026, the cross-country skiing trails are open and operational. Sledgers and…
RTC Gače (The Gače Recreation and Tourism Centre) is pleased to announce that Gače Ski Resort will officially open the 2025/2026 winter season on Saturday, 10 January 2026. The opening follows recent natural snowfall, while the resort team is also…