The city also received the jury's special award for being a family-friendly tourist destination.

According to Gyula Porga, Mayor of Veszprém, and Beáta Bérczi, head of Veszprém Tourism Non-profit Ltd, this recognition is a significant milestone.

Porga also acknowledged that Veszprém has already been placed on the map of top tourist destinations by winning the title of European Capital of Culture title.