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Tourism in Pula. Let us tell you about main characteristics o f tourism in our city. Pula: Dominant and largest city on the Istrian peninsula.
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Tourism in Pula Let us tell you about main characteristics of tourism in our city Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
Pula: • Dominantand 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 aspecial strategic significance. Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
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. Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
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 Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
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 Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head www.pulainfo.hr/en/ or .../de/
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 Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
Tourism 2008’s Highlights Source: Tourist Office Pula, April 2009. Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
Tourism 2008’s Highlights Source: Tourist Office Pula, April 2009 Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
That’s why we find teaching and researching about Tourism is promising... Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
Juraj Dobrila University of PulaUniversity Department of Economics and Tourism Department of Tourism Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
Department of Tourism: an Overview • Tourism Study Programs: • Undergraduate : Tourism • Graduate: Tourism and Development • PhD module in Tourism • Lifelong Learning program: With Knowledge to the Competitiveness of Istrian Agrotourism • Faculty: • 7 professors + 7 assistants Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
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 Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
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 Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
Contacts:Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head: denisa.krbec@unipu.hrAljoša Vitasović, Assistant and the Department’s Secretary:avitasov@efpu.hr Meet Professor David M.Currie Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head
David M. Currie Professor Crummer Graduate School of Business Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida USA
Ten years of collaboration • Uljanik Shipyard • Herculanea • Istrian Agrotourism • IstraCement • Scientific project on Sustainable Tourism