For the edition 2006, the Organization has decided to introduce to the public the category “European cities, pearl of art, culture and local traditions”.

Here are the cities that have received the Swiss Tourism Awards:

From Spain
Toledo
"Open- air museum of Spanish art and culture, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Santiago de Compostela
"Cultural and religious capital, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Zaragoza
"Water city and resort with great inclination to tourism"
Huesca
"Treasure of millenary history, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Cadiz
"Sailor city full of light, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Murcia
"Magic city of Mediterranean light, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Sitges
"Town all essence and vitality, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Cangas de Onis
"Jewel of tradition and landscape beauty, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Ciudad Real
"The jewel of La Mancha plain, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Santa Cruz de la Palma
"Gem of nature with volcanic character, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Greece
Mykonos
"Pearl of the Cyclades, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Naxos
"A paradise for nature lovers, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Paros
"Where all your dreams come true, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Portugal
Evora
"Finest example of Portugal golden age, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Guimaraes
"The craddle of the Portuguese nation, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Turkey
Antalya
"Spectacular wedding between rocky land and deep blue sea, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Ankara
"Marvellous university city with thousands facets, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From the Baltics
Riga
"City of inspiration and unique traditions, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Vilnius
"City of harmony and charm, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Hungary
Syofok
"The queen of the Hungarian summer, resort with great inclination to tourism"
Szekesfehervar
"Medieval city representative of elegance and nobility, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Croazia
Sibenik
"A perfect combination of glorious past and natural beauty, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Austria
Baden bei Wien
"Water city and wellness paradise, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Poland
Olsztyn
"Enchanted city among lakes and rivers, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Czech Republic
Kutna Hora
"The Czech silver jewel, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Belgium
Leuven
"Amazing university city, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Slovenia
Capodistria
"Ancient harbour and memorable gateway to Central Europe, resort with great inclination to tourism"

From Tunisia
Tozeur
"Palm city and enchanted oasis, resort with great inclination to tourism"