Episode Synopsis "Episode #19. Ljubljana: the city of dragons and cultural activities"

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Ljubljana: the city of dragons and cultural activities. Janja Romih Kulenovic - manager of Visit Ljubljana - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:11 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Janja and her experience at Visit Ljubljana 1:42 - About tourism in Ljubljana during the time of the pandemic 2:34 - How does Ljubljana's tourism adapt to the pandemic, and what can it offer in 2022 3:22 - Why tourists should visit Ljubljana 6:13 - Ljubljana's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 7:48 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 8:23 - About dragon as a symbol of Ljubljana 10:13 - About the main features of the Dragon Carnival 10:55 -  What Janja would  recommend for a tourist who has only one day in a city 13:43 - Her favorite location in Ljubljana 14:43 - Janja's top-3 things list city visitors must do in Ljubljana 15:02 - About her favorite meal Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

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