Stufvenäs Gästgifveri Wins ”Experience Creator of the Year” Award
At yesterday’s Kalmar Gala, Destination Kalmar awarded the prestigious ”Experience Creator of the Year” prize to Stufvenäs Gästgifveri, recognizing their exceptional development as a modern destination experience and their role as a benchmark in the tourism industry.
Award Presentation
The award was presented by Camilla Freedeke, CEO of Destination Kalmar, and Lasse Johansson, chairman of both Destination Kalmar AB and the Culture and Leisure Committee of Kalmar Municipality.
Jury Motivation
”Stufvenäs Gästgifveri has demonstrated an exceptional ability to create holistic experiences that unite history, nature, gastronomy, and hospitality. With roots dating back to the 18th century and a heart in the Småland landscape, they have developed into a modern experience destination where every detail is carefully designed to touch the visitor.”
Unique Destination Offerings
The venue offers a wide range of packaged experiences, including:
- Spa services
- Hiking opportunities
- Themed dinners
- Christmas table events
Award Context
Three nominees were considered for the ”Experience Creator of the Year” award:
- Kalmar’s new bath and wellness facility, Vattnets Hus (Kunskapsporten)
- The creative Manilla Quarter (P&E Fastigheter)
- The historic Stufvenäs Gästgifveri
Expert Commentary
”Kalmar has many fantastic actors, and with the Experience Creator of the Year award, we want to highlight some of them. Stufvenäs Gästgifveri is a worthy winner, who preserves their rich history while never stopping their development,” says Camilla Freedeke, CEO of Destination Kalmar.
Stufvenäs Gästgifveri truly represents an experience creator in the truest sense – where every guest leaves with a smile and a memory to last a lifetime.
