Lecture at the European Union Center at the University of Illinois
Professors from our Faculty Sandra Janković, Ana-Marija Vrtodušić-Hrgović and Marinela Krstinić Nižić gave a lecture on Sustainability Reporting from EU Perspective on April 9, 2024 at the University of Illinois for the European Union Center. The lecture attracted a lot of attention from teachers and students of the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, […]
Students and employees of FTHM celebrated Earth Day
Students and employees of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management under the leadership of members of the Eco Committee celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2024. They designed and created a poster that contains strong messages about the importance of nature conservation, environmental protection, climate protection, and rational use of energy and water. Aware […]
Dean prof. Ph.D. Marko Perić held a lecture at Arizona State University
The Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management Prof. Ph.D. Marko Perić held a lecture at Arizona State University on April 19, 2024. The title of the lecture was “Challenges for the Sports Tourism Industry: A Future Perspective on New Ideas and Innovative Sports Tourism Products”. During the lecture, a discussion on the […]
The Faculty participated in the 6th International Congress of Rural Tourism
From April 10 to 13, 2023, the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management participated in the 6th International Congress of Rural Tourism in Split. The main organizer of the congress is the Croatian Association for Tourism and Rural Development “Club Members of Village”, and the Faculty is one of the co-organizers of the congress. The […]
The kick-off meeting of the SITE project took place
On 19 and 20 March 2024, a kick-off meeting was held in Trieste as part of the SITE project (Shaping Inclusive Tourist Experiences), which is funded under the Interreg Italy-Croatia programme. The meeting was attended by project members from the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Nataša Kovačić, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Daniela […]
Career Day held in SC Zabok
As part of the Career Day on March 28, 2024, “In conversation with” Mrs. ANDREA VRHOVSKI, hotel manager, Terme Tuhelj d.o.o. was held in Zabok. The discussion on the topic of career development between our former student and students was moderated by prof. Ph.D. Kristina Crnjar. In addition to her rich experience, Mrs. Vrhovski introduced […]
Green Days at FTHM
As part of Green Days, on March 19, 2024, Hana Huzjak, senior economic advisor of the Working Group for Recovery and Resilience of the European Commission, held a lecture on the topic Green transition for recovery and resilience for students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management. The students had the opportunity to learn […]
The 6th International Congress on Rural Tourism is approaching
Zagreb, March 22, 2024 – Excitement is slowly building because less than 20 days are left until the 6th International Congress on Rural Tourism. The wonderful ambiance of the Le Meridien Lav hotel in Podstrana will host numerous scientists and recognized experts from the world of rural tourism from April 10 to 13, 2024. We […]
The GREENPACT Collaboration Lab Green Hackathon was held
On March 21 and 22, 2023, the GREENPACT Collaboration Lab hackathon took place at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management as part of Green Days at FTHM. Millennials and Gen Z, with the help of Step Ri mentors, participated in solving real practical challenges that travel companies face in the process of circular economy […]
Panel “Can Croatia do without Tourism?”
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija the panel “Can Croatia do without Tourism?” was held with more than 150 participants. The organizers of the panel with this very interesting topic are the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka and the Croatian Society of […]
A FISHBOWL was held at FTHM with students and employers
On Tuesday, March 5, the central activity of the FTHM Career Week – Fishbowl, was held, organized in cooperation with the Student Union, the Center for Careers and Professional Practice, and the Faculty. During the round table, students had the opportunity to meet employers and ask them questions about careers, required competencies, advantages and opportunities […]
Start of second Semester: more than 40 national and international guest-speakers and experts from the field
On Monday, March 4th, at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, first-generation of students of the first European Master of Sustainable Outdoor Hospitality Management program were welcomed in Opatija, after completing the first semester at Breda College of Applied Science. The students were welcomed by the Dean, Prof. Marko Perić Ph.D, the head of […]
Welcome day@FMTU
On February 26, with the first day of the summer semester in 2023/2024 academic year at the Faculty of Management in Tourism and Hospitality, a Welcome day@FMTU was held for students on mobility at our faculty. Those present were greeted by the Vice dean for International Relations, associate professor, Ph.D. Siniša Bogdan, while Jasna Lasinger […]
Faculty signs reciprocal student exchange Agreement with the University of Central Florida, USA
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management has signed a reciprocal student exchange Agreement with the University of Central Florida, USA, allowing our third or fourth year students to study at the University of Central Florida within one semester. Within the same university, our faculty has already started a collaboration with Rosen University of Hospitality […]
SKEI 2024: Sustainable Development and Artificial Intelligence
Cordially invite you to participate in the 9th International Scientific Student Conference – SKEI 2024: Sustainable Development and Artificial Intelligence, which will take place on 18 April 2024 at the University of Novo mesto, Faculty of Economics and Informatics, Na Loko 2, 8000 Novo mesto. Important dates for applicants: Abstract submission- Extension of Deadline- 10 […]
ECO STROLL FTHM
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12:00 at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija, the ECO STROLL FTHM project was promoted. The project was designed by the students and employees of the Faculty with the co-sponsorship of Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa and the Hilton Global Foundation, and on the […]
FTHM presented at the Career Day in Gospić
On Monday, February 12, 2024, we participated in the Career Day in Gospić, which was prepared and organized by the Gospić Vocational School. The faculty presented its undergraduate and graduate studies as well as lifelong programs and opportunities offered by studying in Opatija. Students were able to find out all the information about enrollment and […]
Second Semester of New Master programme on Sustainable Outdoor Hospitality Management starts in Opatija
After successfully finishing first Semester in Breda, on February 15th, first generation of students of Master of Sustainable outdoor hospitality management – unique European study, starts 2nd Semester at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of tourism and hospitality management in Opatija. In Opatija, students will be working on the ground on management assignments about campsite […]
THI 2024 – CALL FOR PAPERS
Dear colleagues, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, University of Rijeka is pleased to invite you to the 27th Biennial International Congress (THI 2024) Tourism & Hospitality Industry –“Trends and Challenges”. The Congress will take place at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, Croatia, from 6 – 7 June, 2024, with the […]
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