At a small ceremony held on July 15, François and Nathalie Molin, residents of Soissons in northern France, were presented with a special certificate of appreciation. The award recognises not just their long-standing visits, but also the genuine friendship they've built with their hosts, the Njirić family, who have welcomed them each year into their home.

 

"What began as a holiday has become a tradition, and Zaton feels like our second home," said Nathalie Molin. "We always feel welcome and at ease here."

Miro Drašković, Director of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, praised the Molin family's connection to the region: “Tourism is more than visitor numbers—it’s about creating lasting relationships. The Molins are part of what makes Zaton feel like a community.”

Apartment owner Ana Njirić echoed the sentiment, saying the family has become “more than guests—they’re friends who have shared in our lives and left a mark on our summers.”

The Tourist Board’s tribute serves as a reminder that at the heart of successful tourism is hospitality, connection, and tradition—something the Molins and the Njirić family exemplify year after year.