The purpose of the FIJET Golden Apple Awards is to show appreciation to those who support sustainable tourism, preserve local cultural heritage, and contribute to improving the quality of life for local communities. Another key goal is to discover and promote new destinations to invite global travelers.
A prime example is Tarsus – a relatively lesser-known but impressive city in Türkiye, located in the Mersin province. It was awarded the FIJET Golden Apple for its exceptional synergy of natural, historical, and traditional heritage, which significantly supports the region’s sustainable tourism development.
The Golden Apple was presented to Tarsus during a grand ceremony held in Saint Paul Square. The award was accepted by the Mayor of Tarsus, Ali Boltaç, and presented by FIJET President Tijani Haddad, in the presence of officials, sponsors, and members of the... more
Two photographs by Radoslav Sviiretsov, taken in Bulgaria, were included in the shortlist of the prestigious international competition World Food Photo Awards.
This is a huge recognition, as the competition attracts tens of thousands of photographs from around the world and showcases the best in the field of culinary photography. The World Food Photo Awards is one of the most significant events in global photography dedicated to food, culture, and the traditions associated with it. Every year, thousands of photographers — both professionals and amateurs — compete in various categories, presenting unique stories through their shots.
Finalists and winners of the competition are expected to be announced at the beginning of May. We are keeping our fingers crossed for the Bulgarian participation and wish success to our colleague Radoslav Sviiretsov! more
A meeting of the Executive Committee of FIJET was held in Tunisia, where the organizational and financial situation of the federation was analyzed. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tijani Haddad, president of FIJET. Participants included Plamen Starev (Bulgaria), Salah Attia (Egypt), Najib Senhadji (Morocco), Stefan Baciu (Romania), Lyudmila Novacka (Slovakia), and Delal Atamdede (Turkey).The members of the Executive Committee met with the Minister of Tourism of Tunisia, Mr. Sofiane Tekaya, during which the participants exchanged views on the challenges facing international tourism and the role of FIJET.In keeping with the tradition of FIJET meetings, the program included familiarization tours. Among the visited sites was Dougga – the first archaeological site in Tunisia included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Great Mosque, and Barrouta in one of the oldest cities in North... more
