Tourism in Pula Let us tell you about

Tourism in Pula Let us tell you about main characteristics of tourism in our city 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 1

Pula: Dominant and largest city on the Istrian peninsula. Situated at the head of a well protected and deep bay which, since its founding, has given it the important role of being a good port and a secure anchorage. Geographical position, located only a bit to the west of the southernmost cape of the Istrian peninsula, assigned the city in many historical periods a special strategic significance. 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 2

Opportunities (1) Natural Attractions: Climate Mediterranean Climate: over 2500 sunny hours per year with the average temperature of 130 C Main Summer Season (June-September): August with over 25 sunny days and an average of 260 C Climate characterized by the north-eastern wind “bura” and sirocco during winter time Sea temperature varies from 80 C in winter to 260 C in summer. 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 3

Opportunities (2) Authenticities: History 3000 years Great number of valuable cultural monuments, some of which are now on the list to become part of the World’s heritage under UNESCO protection 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 4

Pula as you can see it in 2009 65000 inhabitants Its population is getting older Educational level is very satisfactory: 40% with secondary, 7% with high college and 8% with university education The official languages are Croatian and Italian Multicultural and multi-ethnic town oriented to the European way of living 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head www. pulainfo. hr/en/ or. . . /de/ 5

Tourism in Pula: 2009 The accommodation capacity of Pula and its surroundings is 13. 500 beds in hotels, apartments, campings and private accommodation Capacities should satisfy higher quality demands of tourists and visitors by the amenities, arrangement of the tourist structures – including top-level services and numerous supporting facilities and activities 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 6

Tourism 2008’s Highlights 2008 Tourists International (83, 7%) 243. 549 203. 875 Nights International (90, 6%) 1. 140. 001 1. 033. 245 Hotels 44, 5% Campings 16, 3% Appartments 17, 2% Private Accommodation 8, 8% Marinas 8, 8% Hostel 4, 2% Source: Tourist Office Pula, April 2009. 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 7

Tourism 2008’s Highlights International Tourists Hotels in 2008 Italian 20. 234 (18, 6%) German 7. 271 (6, 7%) Russian 6. 875 (6, 3%) Austrian 6. 143 (5, 6%) Slovenian 5. 023 (4, 6%) Average Staying (nights) 3, 2 – Campings 5, 8 - Appartments and Private Accommodation 7, 6 - Marinas 2, 2 Source: Tourist Office Pula, April 2009 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 8

That’s why we find teaching and researching about Tourism is promising. . . 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 9

Juraj Dobrila University of Pula University Department of Economics and Tourism Department of Tourism 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 10

Department of Tourism: an Overview Tourism Study Programs: Undergraduate : Tourism Graduate: Tourism and Development Ph. D module in Tourism Lifelong Learning program: With Knowledge to the Competitiveness of Istrian Agrotourism Faculty: 7 professors + 7 assistants 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 11

Scientific Research Works Scientific Project supported by the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sport (2007 -2009): “Sustainable Tourism in Croatia: A Taste of Istria” Scientific and Research Activities Publishing books, book chapters, scientific papers and reports Organizing workshops for students and professionals 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 12

Cooperation Business related: Croatian Chamber of Commerce – Division of Tourism, Zagreb Tourist Office of Istria, Poreč Tourist Offices in cities and towns International Collaborative Activities: Scientific research Teaching Publishing 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 13

Contacts: Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head: denisa. krbec@unipu. hr Aljoša Vitasović, Assistant and the Department’s Secretary: avitasov@efpu. hr Meet Professor David M. Currie 15. 9. 2020. Prof. dr. sc. Denisa Krbec, Head 14

David M. Currie Professor Crummer Graduate School of Business Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida USA

Ten years of collaboration Uljanik Shipyard Herculanea Istrian Agrotourism Istra. Cement Scientific project on Sustainable Tourism

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