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INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2020 “TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES”

04 – 08 May, 2020

Opatija, Croatia

It is our pleasure to invite you to the International Week 2020 hosted by the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality

Management, University of Rijeka which will take place from 4th to 8th May 2020 in Opatija, Croatia. This event aims

to bring together students, teaching and training staff from our faculty and partner institutions in order to strengthen

international networks and exchange ideas. It will enhance international collaboration providing the participants an

opportunity to meet and present their research within any topic related to economy, business and tourism.

We are using this opportunity to invite all the participants to the 25th Biennial International Congress “TOURISM AND

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES” hosted by the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management,

University of Rijeka which will be held in the city of Opatija from 4th to 6th May 2020. Since tourism and hospitality

industry cross over and take part in multiple areas and disciplines, authors are welcome to submit a paper from a

diverse range of topics, perspectives and disciplines. The range of research submissions may include conceptual,

empirical, experimental and case studies. Abstract submission deadline is 15th January 2020. For more information,

please visit the Congress website: https://thi.fthm.hr/

PARTICIPANTS: The participants of the International week are researchers and academic staff of business, economics

and tourism subjects from our partner universities. The International week is also opened to non-academic staff such

as administrative staff and coordinators, which will have the possibility to participate in different activities and

exchange their practice with colleagues. Maximum number of participants is 25. The priority will be given to authors

participating at THI2020 Congress.

The participation in the event can be realized within:

Erasmus+ Programme (teaching staff exchange from partner universities, training staff exchange from partner

and non-partner universities with the Erasmus University Charter) CEEPUS: "Central European Exchange Program for University Studies" Programme (teaching staff and Ph.d.

student exchange from partner and non-partner universities from central European countries) - possibility for

applying for the grant (deadline: 20.1.2020; for more information please contact kcrnjar@fthm.hr) other mobility programmes (researchers, Ph.D. students, teaching and training staff from partner universities)

COST AND REGISTRATION: Participation is free of charge. Participants should only cover their travel and

accommodation costs. The registration is open until 3.02.2020. Application form is available here.

DESTINATION AND VENUE: The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management is situated in the village of Ika about

ten minutes from the town of Opatija. Opatija – 13 km in the west of Rijeka, European capital of culture 2020, is

situated in the Kvarner bay, in a sheltered position at the foot of the mountain Učka. Opatija, a charming coastal town

with a rich history and culture, has many fantastic locations, impressive monuments, well-manicured parks and

magnificent villas that are waiting to be discovered. Enjoy discovering the enchanting town of Opatija with its

churches, villas and well-tended parks. Visit the Croatian Walk of Fame and the small harbour known locally as Portić,

and take a picture with the famous statue of the Girl with the Seagull.

For more info please visit https://www.visitopatija.com/index.asp

CONTACT PERSON DETAILS:

Kristina Črnjar, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Vice Dean for International Affairs and CEEPUS coordinator Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality management, University of Rijeka

Village Ika, Primorska 42, p.p. 97, 51410 Opatija, Croatia

Phone: +385 51 294 715

E-mail: kcrnjar@fthm.hr

Web: FTHM - International affairs, https://www.fthm.uniri.hr/en/international-affairs/news