Balaton Association

The Balaton Association is a regional, local government-based organization that works to protect the interests of 164 settlements in the Balaton Special Üdülőkörzet (Balaton Special Protection Area).Balatoni Kiemelt Üdülőterület (Balaton Priority Recreation Area) comprising 164 settlements. The aim of the association is to promote the harmonization of interests, cooperation and joint action between local governments in the region. cooperation and joint action in the interests of the sustainable development of Lake Balaton.

The organization's activities include environmental protection, tourism development, water quality protection, transport, urban development and the representation of regional interests at national level. The Balaton Association also organizes professional forums, conferences, competitions, and coordinates the flow of information between local governments in the region.

• Blue Flag beach certification – an annual rating system for evaluating the service quality of beaches on Lake Balaton.
• Balaton Wine Competition – a professional competition for winemakers in the region.
• Balaton Conference – a forum for professional dialogue on the future of the region.

• The association's headquarters are located in Révfülöp, but its activities extend throughout the entire Balaton region.
• Among the member settlements, there arecoastal and hinterland settlements, which work together for the development of the region.
• The organization is open to cooperation with other professional and civil organizations, as well as state actors.

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