{"id":114829,"date":"2024-04-25T08:14:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T05:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/republic-of-moldova-participates-for-the-first-time-in-romanias-destination-of-the-year-2024\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T22:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:28:40","slug":"republic-of-moldova-participates-for-the-first-time-in-romanias-destination-of-the-year-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/republic-of-moldova-participates-for-the-first-time-in-romanias-destination-of-the-year-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Republic of Moldova Participates for the First Time in Romania&#8217;s Destination of the Year 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Public voting has begun for the Destination of the Year 2024 competition, the most significant tourism promotion project in Romania. For the first time, the Republic of Moldova is participating in this prestigious competition. Thus, until May 8, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can vote for their favorite destinations at www.destinatiaanului.ro. Over 120 tourist destinations from Romania and the Republic of Moldova are competing across 13 categories.<\/p>\n<p>Voting involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>choosing a single destination from each category, then entering an email address you have access to at the end;<\/li>\n<li>logging into the entered email address and clicking the confirmation button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Destinations from the Republic of Moldova can be voted for until May 8 in the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cities that inspire: Chi\u0219in\u0103u &#8211; the tourist capital of Moldova;<\/li>\n<li>Lands of tradition and history: Soroca District;<\/li>\n<li>Eco-tourism regions: Plaiul Fagului Nature Reserve, Ungheni district;<\/li>\n<li>Storybook village: V\u0103leni Village, Cahul district;<\/li>\n<li>Cultural-educational attractions: \u201c\u021aipova-Saharna\u201d Museum Complex, Rezina and C\u0103priana Monastery, Str\u0103\u0219eni district;<\/li>\n<li>Epic boutique accommodations: \u201cLa Tudora\u201d Pension, \u0218tefan Vod\u0103 district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the competition recorded approximately 300,000 public votes in 2023, over 500,000 votes are expected this year.<\/p>\n<p>The winning destinations will be chosen based on a score calculated across three levels: the public vote on the www.destinatiaanului.ro platform, the jury&#8217;s vote, and the results of the Visionary Destinations research.<\/p>\n<p>In the Best Promotion category, the winners will be chosen exclusively by the decision of the jury, which at this stage consists of over 200 members.<\/p>\n<p>The winners of this year&#8217;s competition will be announced on May 21 on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum. The Destination of the Year Gala is held in partnership with the Bucharest City Hall, as the host of the event.<\/p>\n<p>In last year&#8217;s edition, 2023, the winners were: Bra\u0219ov (Cities that inspire), Bucovina Monastery Land (Lands of history and tradition), Ha\u021beg Land (Natural Treasures), Mamaia (Tourist Resorts), Ia\u0219i Palace of Culture (Cultural-Educational Attractions), Dino Parc R\u00e2\u0219nov (Amusement and Adventure Parks), Green Village Sf\u00e2ntu Gheorghe (Resorts), Hotel Pleiada Ia\u0219i (Boutique), Valea Verde Retreat (Gastronomic Experiences).<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Until when can the public vote for their favorite destinations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public voting is open until May 8, 2024, on the official platform www.destinatiaanului.ro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. How are the winners of the competition determined?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winners are selected based on a combined score from public votes, jury evaluations, and the Visionary Destinations research results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. When and where will the 2024 winners be announced?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The winners will be announced during a gala held at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest on May 21, 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public voting has begun for the Destination of the Year 2024 competition, the most significant tourism promotion project in Romania. For the first time, the Republic of Moldova is participating in this prestigious competition. Thus, until May 8, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can vote for their favorite destinations at www.destinatiaanului.ro. 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