At the 34th annual conference of the Croatian Economic Association, “Croatia’s Economic Policy in 2027”, held in Opatija, Assistant Professor Vanja Vitezić, PhD, Vice Dean for Scientific and Professional Activities at FTHM, delivered a presentation entitled “Post-Naïve Growth in Croatian Tourism: When Record Results No Longer Conceal Weaknesses”. The presentation
The book “Outdoor Hospitality Management”, edited and presented by Assistant Professor Josipa Cvelić-Bonifačić, PhD, and Ivan Butković, was launched at the 20th anniversary edition of the Croatian Camping Congress, organised by the Croatian Camping Association (KUH) at Hotel Well, Terme Tuhelj, from 19 to 21 October 2026. The book was
Do you have an idea you would like to explore or a question you have yet to answer? Connect with fellow students and develop a research project together! What influences the choice of a tourist destination? How important are reviews to guests when choosing a restaurant? What encourages travellers to
As part of Freshers’ Week at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, first-year students had the opportunity to learn about the career path of our Alumni member Marijana Kalčić, Director of the Kvarner Tourist Board. The presentation was also attended by Assistant Professor Maša Trinajstić, Vice-Dean for Teaching, and
At this year’s European Researchers’ Night, held on 25 September 2026, Prof. Zrinka Zadel, PhD, Prof. Elena Rudan, PhD, and Romina Agbaba, PhD, presented the European project CROCUS – Cross-Border Cultural and Creative Tourism in Rural and Remote Areas. The project focuses on connecting cultural heritage, creative tourism, and the
To mark World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, we opened the doors of the Faculty to students from the Opatija Hotel and Tourism School, the Opatija Hospitality School, and the Rijeka School of Economics. Through informal interaction, presentations of our study programmes, and the exchange of experiences, we introduced
The CROMAR Association celebrated 35 years of activity with a formal and professional gathering held on September 18, 2026, at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija, which also co-organized the event. The central part of the program was dedicated to one of the current topics in modern
As part of the Erasmus+ BET – Alliance for Skills, Sustainability, and Innovation in Emerging Tourism Types project, an in-depth qualitative study was conducted with members of the Croatian Expert Review Board (ERB). Between April and May 2026, individual interviews were conducted in collaboration with the University of Rijeka, Faculty
On 17 September 2026, the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management signed a cooperation agreement with Sealeven Hotel & Residences, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand. Through this agreement, we continue to strengthen our ties with the tourism industry and provide our students with new opportunities to gain practical
As part of the Erasmus+ BET – Alliance for Skills, Sustainability, and Innovation in Emerging Tourism Types project, research was conducted to explore current and future competency needs in emerging forms of tourism. 📊 Based on a survey, expert interviews, and an analysis of educational programmes, the findings reveal a
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