Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short educational offers combining online activities with an in-person intensive programme of minimum 5 days.
The BIP entitled “Sustainable Tourism and Regional Development” was developed to explore the concepts of sustainability, sustainable tourism, stakeholder and community engagement, and the financing aspect of local and regional development. Through a combination of online learning modules and face-to-face workshops, participants will gain a deeper understanding of these interconnected topics and their impact on individuals, communities and societies worldwide.
- Topic: Sustainable Tourism and Regional Development
- Host University: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Croatia
- Venue: Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Croatia
- For: Bachelor or Master students with academic background related to sustainability, tourism, business and or regional development.
- Dates: 8.-12.6.2026. (onsite component) + 2 days (virtual component) on 1.-2.6.2026.
- Partners: University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus + Vistula University, Vistula School of Hospitality, Poland.
- ECTS: 3 ECTS + Certificate of participation
- All activities are held in English.
BIP organizer contact:
Sabina Hodzic, PhD., Full Professor, University of Rijeka,
Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, Croatia
T +385 51 294 687
E sabinah@fthm.hr
Program BIP-a: u izradi
Partner institutions
Dr. Milen Markov
Director,
International Office
UNWE – The University of National and World Economy
E milen.markov@unwe.bg
Erasmus code: BG SOFIA03
Eleni Charalampous
Erasmus and Quality Assurance Officer, Erasmus Department
UCLan Cyprus
T +357 24 694033
E echaralampous2@uclan.ac.uk | erasmus@uclancyprus.ac.cy
Jasurbek Babae
Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator
Vistula University, Vistula School of Hospitality, University of Global Opportunities
T +48 22 45 72 368
E j.babaev@vistula.edu.pl
W vistula.edu.pl | vistulahospitality.edu.pl
3 Stokłosy Str. 02-787 Warsaw, PL
Main objectives
The main objectives of this BIP are:
- to provide students with the opportunity to foster collaboration and teamwork
- to deepen knowledge and learn about the practical aspect of sustainable tourism
- to explore the links between urban planning and regional development, both in theory and in practise
- to learn and promote intercultural understanding between tourists and local and regional communities in order to foster mutual respect
- to strengthen stakeholder and community engagement to promote sustainable tourism initiatives
- to strengthen students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Learning outcomes
After passing the BIP programme, the main learning outcomes are:
- identify the main challenges in promoting intercultural understanding between tourists and local and regional communities
- demonstrate the importance of sustainable tourism for stakeholder and community engagement
- define and identify the principles of sustainable tourism for the specific needs of local and regional communities
- determine the funding opportunities and planning of cities and municipalities in relation to sustainable tourism