In this issue, we reveal how digital transformation, smart loyalty programs, and strong customer relationships create real competitive advantage — from the inspiring story of Terme Snovik to a lesson on why even Ryanair can get it wrong. We show why marketing is no longer just advertising, but a system powered by data and coordinated action across the entire organization. At the end of the interview, a surprise gift awaits — one you won’t want to miss.

Marketing is not advertising – it is a relationship.
Jurij Triller

About 25 years ago, when I was still working in the field of selling advertising space for print media, I spoke with the head of marketing of what was then a very successful company, a representative of a world-famous high-end brand.

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From Slovenia's First "Natur Hotel" to a Digital Loyalty Revolution
Marija Komatar

In a world where tourism is often becoming a mass-produced commodity, Terme Snovik, nestled in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, is taking a completely different path. This year marks a major turning point: the opening of the first true Natur Hotel in Slovenia.

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Why Even Ryanair Failed at Loyalty: Are You Making the Same Mistake?
Boštjan Belčič

"You see," my uncle said, leaning back and loosening his belt a notch. We had just finished a spectacular dinner prepared by my grandmother—the kind of meal that leaves you feeling both heavy and invincible.

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