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 produced to mark the tenth edition of the “Camping Resort Management” lifelong learning programme and brings together the knowledge and experience gained over the years of its delivery. Combining academic insights with professional practice, it provides a comprehensive overview of camping resort management and development.
Published in English by the Croatian Camping Association, the book spans 592 pages and 52 chapters, covering six thematic areas: sustainability, stakeholders and collaboration, the guest experience, operational management, marketing and sales, and investment and development. It brings together 59 authors and contributors—professors and leading experts in fields related to outdoor hospitality—including 19 international industry professionals and distinguished professors. The book was peer-reviewed by Professor Emeritus Branko Blažević and Full Professor with Tenure Zdenko Cerović.
This unique European collection of contributions on outdoor hospitality serves as a valuable source of knowledge for both students and professionals involved in the operation and development of the camping sector.
The book is made particularly meaningful by the fact that all authors and contributors waived their fees. All proceeds from book sales will go to a dedicated Croatian Camping Association fund, reserved exclusively for future education in the camping sector.
We thank all the authors, contributors and partners whose knowledge, time and support made this publication possible and helped strengthen the connection between education and professional practice in the camping sector!
“Outdoor Hospitality Management” can be ordered by emailing the Croatian Camping Association at info@camping.hr.
