At the 50th session of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Management in Tourism and Hospitality, the most accomplished researchers from among the teaching staff and associates were officially recognised. These awards affirm the continued dedication, excellence, and commitment of our staff to scientific and research work. For the
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management has fully met all the requirements set out in the programme guidelines and successfully renewed its status as an international Eco-Campus programme. With this recognition, our Eco-Campus joins the 22nd generation of Eco-Schools and Eco-Campuses in the Republic of Croatia, and after four
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
A formal diploma presentation ceremony was held at our Faculty. Our colleague, Danijel Petrović, PhD, successfully defended his doctoral dissertation entitled “The Effect of Risk Management on Efficiency of Financial Institutions”. We are extremely happy and proud to celebrate this important milestone in his academic and scientific journey together. Earning
The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Marko Perić, PhD, and Assist. Prof. Marina Barkiđija Sotošek, PhD, signed a funding agreement for the research project entitled “Generational Differences in the Perception of the Social Dimension of Local Events”. The implementation of the project represents another contribution to the development of the
On July 28, 2026 the FTHM project team visited the pilot investments that will be implemented in Fano (Italy) and held an education for tourism stakeholders as part of the SITE – Shaping Inclusive Tourist Experiences project. The visit provided an opportunity to review the progress of pilot investments on
Last week, as part of the SITE (Shaping Inclusive Tourist Experiences) project, a team from the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management visited pilot investment sites in Šibenik and Dubrovnik and conducted training sessions for tourism stakeholders in these destinations. The investments showcased incorporate a range of solutions designed to
The Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ) has approved funding for the research project “Testing the Resilience of Public Finances to Climate Risks: The Case of Croatia”, led by our doc. dr. sc. Tanja Fatur Šikić. In addition to Tanja, the project team includes: The project examines how climate change and the
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, successfully hosted the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) entitled “Safe & Trusted AI in Tourism: Mobile Assistants for Real-World Trips”. The programme was delivered in a blended format, with a virtual component held from 23 to 25 June 2026 and
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