Cleveland Kurentovanje | Exploring Slovenia by way of Honeybees: An Introduction to Api-Tourism

Those who are interested in a unique approach to visiting and exploring Slovenia will not want to miss this presentation on “Api-Tourism” which will dive into many different ways to experience Slovenia’s rich and robust honeybee & apiary-based culture.

The presentation will begin with a short introduction by the Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia, Alenka Jerak.
Then Tanja Arih Korošec, an Api-Tourism expert based in Maribor, Slovenia will share with attendees the many ways to explore Slovenia’s centuries-old heritage of beekeeping — from learning how to become a beekeeper, to sleeping amongst the therapeutic humming of beehives, to culinary and spa experiences that take advantage of honey products and much more. Attendees will learn how Api-Tourism is impacting the local economy and the bee-keeping community in Slovenia.
The topic of this presentation is especially timely as the world is turning a keen eye to Slovenia’s robust apiary culture as UNESCO just awarded Slovenia the notable recognition of the country’s tradition of beekeeping as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage in December 2022.
Free and optional registration:
This event is free and open to all. Registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to register for the event to receive a reminder email prior to the online event containing the links to tune in to the recorded event as well as how to access other relevant materials after the event takes place.

Online Livestream Viewing: 
This is a virtual presentation with a live Q&A session at the conclusion. This presentation will be streamed live via the Cleveland Kurentovanje website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Links will be provided closer to the event date.

About the Presenters:

Alenka Jerak has served as the Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland since 2019 and is the only professional diplomatic/consular representation in the city of Cleveland and in the entire state of Ohio. The Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland is dedicated to promoting cooperation between the Republic of Slovenia and the ten States that comprise the office’s consular jurisdiction (Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa and Colorado) —   especially in the fields in which both countries and their citizens as well as their economic and cultural organizations and institutions have a shared interest, with particular attention to the Slovenian community in the United States.

Website: https://www.gov.si/en/representations/consulate-general-cleveland/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SLOinCleveland/

Tanja Arih Korošec is the owner and director at Aritours Travel, a family business. The company is a leading player in the Slovenian market for Pilgrim tours around the globe for almost 30 years. In 2006, Tanja started developing Apitourism (beekeeping tourism) together with the Slovenian Beekeeping Association. She is the founder of ApiRoutes brand, specializing in travel to Slovenia and other green destinations, providing 5-star unique experiences combining apiculture, wellbeing, and travel. She also runs professional educational programs and is a public speaker at many international events. She is a a coordinator of the Apitourism Working Group with the interntational beekeeping organization, Apimondia. She also acts as the director of the local tourism Board in her hometown of idyllic Sveta Trojica v Slovenskih goricah.

Websites:
www.aritours.si
www.apiroutes.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064917205877