Our Alumni Larisa Brljafa and Mateo Žiković received awards
At the 25th Congress of hoteliers in Zagreb, awards for the best hotel managers were awarded for the first time, and the winners were chosen by the expert jury of the Association of Employers in Croatian Hospitality. The prizes were awarded in cooperation with the prestigious Swiss university Les Roches. In the category for the […]
The President of the Republic of Croatia gave a lecture at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management on the occasion of the enrolment of the 50th generation of students
On Friday, 1 December 2023, the President of the Republic of Croatia, Mr Zoran Milanović, visited the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management. The President of the Republic, Mr Zoran Milanović, gave a lecture on the topic of “Security and political circumstances and challenges for Croatian tourism” and then answered students’ questions. When asked what […]
Representatives of the Faculty took part in the 31st traditional conference of the Croatian Economic Association
From 8 to 10 November 2023, the 31st traditional conference of the Croatian Economic Association “Economic Policy in 2024” was held in Opatija, in which representatives of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management also took part. In addition to Associate Professor Daniele Soldić Frleta, Ph.D., who actively participated in the Consultation as a member […]
The Forum of Local Self-Government Units of Hill and Mountain Regions took place in Delnice
On 8 November 2023, the Forum of Local Self-Government Units of Hill and Mountain Regions: “Quality of life in mountain regions” was held in Delnice, attended by over fifty leading representatives of Croatian mountain municipalities and towns. Prof. Ph.D. Elena Rudan, Vice Dean for Business Relations at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management took […]
Granting awards to researchers of the Faculty during the 31st traditional consultation of the Croatian Economic Association.
As part of the Croatian Economic Associations activities, for the first time this year, recognition was granted for the finest scientific work. This accolade was presented during the 31st traditional consultation on “Economic Policy of Croatia in 2024,” specifically honoring the scientific research conducted by our female scholars under the title: “Green Environment in EU […]
The Dean’s annual award was given to the best students of the Faculty in the past academic year
On 6 November 2023, the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management gave the Dean’s annual awards for academic success to the best students of the 2022/2023 academic year. On this occasion, Prof. Marko Perić, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty, praised and congratulated the best students and presented them with a certificate […]
ONLINE EDUCATION FOR PROVIDERS OF ACCOMMODATION SERVICES IN THE PRIMORJE-GORSKI KOTAR COUNTY
The Tourist Board of Kvarner in cooperation with the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management held the fourth module of online education for providers of catering services in households in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County called Kvarner Family EDU. The aim of the training is to help accomodation providers in solving the challenges of renting and […]
Held lecture on: Development Goals, Doughnut Economics and Destination Quality
Renowned Professor Peter Mason, currently a visiting professor at Bournemouth University and the Luxury Hotel School in Paris, in addition to his teaching role at London Metropolitan University, UK, stayed at our Faculty. Professor Mason delivered a lecture to second-year students in the Hospitality Management program. The lecture, titled “Development Goals, Donut Economics, and Destination […]
A partnership agreement was signed between Dniprovsky State Technical University (DSTU), Kamianska, Ukraine and the FTHM
On 11 October 2023, a formal partnership agreement was concluded between Dniprovsky State Technical University (DSTU) in Kamianska, Ukraine, and the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management. The agreement was signed by Rector prof. Vitalii Guliaiev, Ph.D. and Dean prof. Marko Perić, Ph.D. The principal objective of this agreement is to establish a long-term collaborative […]
Erasmus welcome day
On October 3, @FMTU hosted a welcome day for visiting students from the Erasmus+ and YUFE mobility programs. The students were welcomed by Vice Dean for International Relations Siniša Bogdan, Ph.D. Associate professor , Erasmus and ECTS Coordinator Lorena Dadić Fruk, Ph.D. Assistant professor and associate in the Center for International Relations mrs. Jasna Lasinger […]
IFITTTalk@Opatija – Final of the student innovation competition
On Saturday, 7 October 2023, IFITTTalk@Opatija was held – marking the culmination of the student innovation competition. Six teams of students presented their final solutions, encompassing novel ideas for integrating new technologies within the hotel industry. These innovations aimed to enhance both internal and external communication, elevate guest experiences, and boost employee productivity. Evaluation criteria […]
Hilton Rijeka donated funds to the Eco Committee of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Mr. Ryan Gauci, General Manager and Ms. Nataša Kovačić Stilinović, Director of Human Resources from Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa visited the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management on 29 September 2023, where they were received by Dean Sandra Janković, Vice-Dean Marinela Krstinić Nižić, Vice-Dean Marko Perić and members of the Eco-Committee, teaching […]
World Tourism Day was celebrated at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management with the visit of students of the Hotel and Tourism School Opatija and Mijo Mirković Secondary School of Economics Rijeka
On September 27, 2023, World Tourism Day was celebrated at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Opatija. The event featured the presence of students and teachers from the “Mijo Mirković” Secondary School of Economics in Rijeka and the Hotel and Tourism School in Opatija, along with faculty members. This year’s World Tourism Day […]
Chinese Language Learning Centre opens
On Monday, 26 June 2023 the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management was visited by representatives of Cangzhou Normal University and representatives of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Croatia. During the visit, the International Chinese Language Learning Centre was opened and the possibilities of future cooperation were discussed with the guests. […]
Representatives of the French Institute visited the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Our Faculty was visited by Mr. Benoît Le Dévédec, Attaché for Educational and Language Cooperation, and Mrs. Estelle Halimi-Dagron, Advisor for Cooperation and Cultural Activities and Director of the French Institute in Croatia. During the meeting with the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Sandra Janković, the Vice-Dean for International Cooperation, Prof. Dr. Marko Perić […]
Innovation competition “The Future is Now: Technology Needs of Hilton”
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, together with the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), is organising IFITT Talk@ Opatija in the form of a student innovation competition, which will have its finale at the 3rd student conference Wave 4 Tourism 2023. The theme of the student innovation competition is “The […]
International week at the Institute for Management 2023
Institute for Management of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka organized the “International week at the Institute for Management 2023” that took place in Opatija, Croatia, between 22–26 May, 2023. The purpose of the international week was to enhance and intensify the international collaboration primarily among researchers and professors in the […]