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CROCUS project at European Researchers’ Night 2026
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 sustainable development of rural and…
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Expert Perspectives on the Future of Tourism in Croatia
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 of Tourism and Hospitality Management…
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Erasmus+ BET project: Research identifies key competences for the future of tourism in Croatia
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 significant gap between the perceived…
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SITE project: Visit to pilot investments and education for stakeholders in tourism in Fano
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 Sassonia and Ponte Sasso beaches,…
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SITE Project: Visits to pilot investments and training for tourism stakeholders in Šibenik and Dubrovnik
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 make the selected sites—St. Michael’s…
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New HRZZ Project at FTHM: Testing the Resilience of Public Finances to Climate Risks
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 transition to a low-carbon economy…