Tiraholms Fisk Nominated for Sweden’s Grand Tourism Prize 2024
In an exciting development for Halland’s tourism industry, Tiraholms Fisk in Hylte municipality has been nominated for Sweden’s prestigious Grand Tourism Prize (Stora Turismpriset) 2024. This nomination, put forward by Region Halland and the Destinations in Halland, recognizes the company’s outstanding contributions to sustainable tourism and local development.
A Family Business with a Rich History
Located on the shores of Lake Bolmen, on Halland’s “east coast,” Tiraholms Fisk is a family-owned enterprise founded by Vicky & Nisse Ekwall. Since the 1980s, they have transformed from a single professional fisherman to Hylte’s largest tourist attraction, welcoming over 50,000 visitors annually.
Sustainable Practices and Diverse Offerings
Tiraholms Fisk has built its success on environmentally friendly methods and a commitment to preserving the local ecosystem. Their year-round operations include:
- Sustainable fishing and fish farming
- A restaurant serving culinary experiences
- A farm shop
- Hotel and conference facilities
- Motorhome parking spots
- Nature and fish-focused experiences
Additionally, they host an international water research station and have provided first-time summer jobs to around 500 young people over the years.
Recognition from Regional Leaders
Helene Andersson, chair of the growth committee for Region Halland, praised the company’s achievements:
“For over 40 years, Tiraholms fisk has carefully developed their business with the environment and fish in focus, using ingenuity and many ideas. With curiosity and hard work, they have become the municipality’s largest tourist destination and shown that it is perfectly possible to run an innovative year-round destination in the countryside.”
She further emphasized the company’s significance to the region:
“Tiraholms fisk has managed to create a visitable destination from their unique resource: freshwater fish. The family’s commitment to both the environment and the local community makes Tiraholms Fisk a significant part of the development of the tourism industry in the region and a great source of inspiration for sustainable business development.”
About the Grand Tourism Prize
The Grand Tourism Prize is a national award presented to a company or organization that operates its business in an innovative and sustainable manner while sharing knowledge to develop sustainable tourism. This year marks the 31st consecutive year of the award.
For more information about this exciting nomination and Tiraholms Fisk’s contributions to sustainable tourism in Sweden, visit their website at tiraholm.se.
Source: Mynewsdesk
