This year, 21 people received the award. They presented 10 different projects.
The winners included: the social project "Dream travel: tourism for people with disabilities", "Implementation of charter programs in priority tourist regions of Russia", "Development and implementation of a strategy for the development of the Krasnaya Polyana Resort" and "Year-round spa complex "Italian Termy".
In addition, the award winners presented the Gastronomic Map of Russia. This intersectoral tourism development project brings together chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers and manufacturers in the regions of Russia.
Another winner was the project Revived History. Ruskeala Express. This retro train was launched for tourists in Karelia.
The laureates also presented the interactive tourist and entertainment park "Forest of Wonders", created in Tatarstan, the "Grand Buryatia" project, the "ATG TICKETS +" project and the project to create an art garbage museum "MU MU".
For each project awarded, its author or team will be paid 1 million rubles.
The winners were selected by a special interdepartmental council. At the same time, the social and economic significance of the project, its contribution to the development of tourism and the hospitality industry were taken into account.