TREN 3P70: INTERNATIONAL FIELD COURSE

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY AT SEA

CROATIA – 10-17 May 2014

Interested? Contact Dr. Dave Fennell at

dfennell@brocku.ca

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ITHAS 2014 – PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY AT SEA

Topic: PROMOTION OF TOURISM PRODUCT May 10–17, 2014 – Croatia

Hosted by Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb

DAY/ DATE

TIME ACTIVITY

Saturday 10/5/2014

By 13:00 13:30 16:00 17:00 19:00 20:00

Arrival to Split airport and transfer to Trogir Light Lunch and departure to Split (sail about 1.5 hours) Meeting of all ITHAS participants: Explanation of ITHAS programme, familiarisation of ITHAS participants Venue: TBA Presentation by local tourism officials/practitioners Dinner Split by Night – active sightseeing

Sunday 11/5/2014

08:00 08:30 13:30 15:00 16:00 16:30 19:30

Breakfast Transfer to the Cetina river for rafting (1 hour) Lunch: Picnic on site Meeting with local rafting entrepreneurs and discussion about characteristics of the product and its organisation and promotion Walk to the boats Students’ Presentation of Pre-ITHAS Assignments on boats Dinner/ Free time on your own in town of Omiš

Monday 12/5/2014

08:00 09:00 12:00 14:00 20:00

Breakfast Departure to Baška Voda/Brela. During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule (sail about 2.5) Lunch Hiking tour of Mount Biokovo Dinner/Free time on your own

Tuesday 13/5/2014

07:30 08:00 09:00 12:00 13:30 19:00

Departure to Bol (Island of Brač - sail about 2.5) Breakfast During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule Lunch Workshop on learning experience and knowledge acquired so far Dinner / Free time on your own

Wednesday 14/5/2014

08:00

Breakfast

08:30 13:30 15:00 18:30 19:30

Walk to Blaca monastery - a gem of architecture (2.5 h). Lunch Sail to Stomorska, island of Šolta (sail about 2 h). During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule Local olive oil tasting on boats Dinner/Free time on your own

Thursday 15/5/2014

07:00 08:00 09:00 12:00 13:30 14:30 15:00 19:30 21:00 22:30

Departure to Solaris (sail about 4 h) Breakfast During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule. Lunch Site visit of Solaris Hotels Resort Workshop: brainstorming questions for Solaris management Meeting with Solaris management – Time for Questions & Answers Dinner Students’ competition: Team Building Party in Hotel Ivan Pirates’ Night – fancy dress ball

Friday 16/5/2014

09:00 10:00 13:00 17:00 19:00 20:30

Breakfast and departure to Trogir (sail about 4 h) During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule. Lunch Sightseeing of Trogir Dinner Certificate Delivery

Saturday 17/5/2014

By 8:30

Disembark and transfer to SPLIT airport (10 minutes).

The 9th ITHAS

CROATIA

10 - 17 May 2014

Education Project in Tourism and Hospitality

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

ACADEMY AT SEA (ITHAS)

Intensive Study Module on PROMOTION OF TOURISM PRODUCT

• International study programme in tourism and hospitality management

• Intensive study courses in practical environment

• Multicultural study experience

• Exchange of ideas at site

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- PROJECT GOALS - • enhancing results of education • initiating international programmes of practical education • cultural exchange among students • experiencing tourism through theoretical and practical education • introducing seminars on special topics • opening dialogues between professors and students with the locals entrepreneurs and public officials • recognizing the necessity of sustainability of local culture, ethics and economy • indicating aspects of tourism development in terms of ethics and environmental responsibility • presenting the joint vision of future international tourism study programmes

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ITHAS 2014 Route

Trogir – Split – Omiš – Brela/Baška Voda – Island of Brač (Bol) – Island of Šolta (Stomorska)

– Solaris Hotels Resort – Trogir

ITHAS Fleet

• Maček • Milena • Mirabela • Otac Ivan • Vilma

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Host institution: Faculty of Economics & Business, UNIZG In charge of voyage organisation: Professor Nevenka Čavlek, University of Zagreb Techical Support and Sponsor: I.D. Riva Tours GmbH (Munich) Tour operating company specialised in Croatia Managing Director Selimir Ognjenović

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PREPARATIONS BEFORE (PARTICIPANTS) The travel documents In order to enter Croatia a passport or an identity card is necessary. Make sure your documents are valid. Substitute - documents are not accepted. Non-EU citizens are requested to consult the embassy or consulate of Croatia regarding their individual cases. Insurances It is advisable to take out a travel & health insurance. Money / Payments in Croatia You can pay for beverages and any extra services in euros or kunas (Croatian currency). Credit or EC cards will not be accepted on board (money can be withdrawn from eurocheque ATMs). The average consumption of guests on board is € 7 - 10 a day (depending on what is consumed). Don't forget that the port charge must be paid on the spot (€ 21,- per person). You will receive a receipt.

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PREPARATIONS (PARTICIPANTS) Clothing and baggage Simple clothing, like shorts, shirts and bathing clothes, and casual shoes are advisable. For more chilly evenings we advise a pullover or a jacket. Due to limited space in the cabins you are advised to leave at home big suitcases. As for security, although there is always one crew member on board, refrain from taking along valuables. Don’t forget to take towels with you. Journey medicine Please take headache and seasickness medicines with you. Since the cabin walls are very thin, please take earplugs with you (just in case!).

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DAY OF ARRIVAL – 10th May, 2014 The participants are expected at Trogir harbour by 13.00 The cabine allocation is carried out by the program organiser. Before the voyage every participant receives the information on which ship she/he is accommodated. Due to organizational reasons any changes of accomodation to other ships is not possible. The representatives of I. D. Riva will help the participants to check-in on the ship. After embarkation the participants meet in the salon to get to know each others and meet the Captain and the crew.

The representatives of I. D. Riva explain the rooles of conduct.

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ACCOMMODATION The cabins are furnished and equipped in a simple manner usually with bunk beds and a small wardrobe or rack. There is enough room to sleep in and to store the travelling bag or kitbag. The cabins are different in their size because of the shape of the cabin Bedding is provided on board. Please, take your own towels with you. Since the crew does not enter your cabin during the voyage it is up to you to keep the cabin clean and tidy at your convenience.

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CATERING The food is Mediterranean. Breakfasts include coffee or tea, white bread, butter and marmalade. Lunches and dinners are traditional and opulent consisting of fish or meat. By request, we can also offer vegetarian or diet meals, which should be stated at the time of booking. BEVERAGES The salon serves as a restaurant, a lounge and a bar( where drinks are sold). The cumulative accounts will be settled at the end of the journey. Taking beverages on board is not allowed. The prices of drinks on board are reasonable.

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ELECTRICITY & WATER & ENVIRONMENT There is electricity and water on board – but in limited amounts. All ships are equipped with 220 volt generators although they do not run all day (plugs like in Germany). The same applies to the air-conditioners which are featured on some ships. There is enough water in the water-tanks for several days but it should be spent carefully and rationally. In order to protect and preserve the environment throwing any waste into the sea or into the toilet is strictly forbidden. Please protect the environment! BEDTIME SCHEDULE Please ensure good night’s rest after 11 p.m.. Due to the insufficient acoustic insulation the passengers are kindly asked to respect each other’s privacy.

We are delighted to welcome you in Croatia soon!

The 9th ITHAS

CROATIA 10 – 17 May 2014

ITHAS 2014 – PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY AT SEA

Topic: PROMOTION OF TOURISM PRODUCT May 10–17, 2014 – Croatia

Hosted by Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb

DAY/ DATE

TIME ACTIVITY

Saturday 10/5/2014

By 13:00 13:30 16:00 17:00 19:00 20:00

Arrival to Split airport and transfer to Trogir Light Lunch and departure to Split (sail about 1.5 hours) Meeting of all ITHAS participants: Explanation of ITHAS programme, familiarisation of ITHAS participants Venue: TBA Presentation by local tourism officials/practitioners Dinner Split by Night – active sightseeing

Sunday 11/5/2014

08:00 08:30 13:30 15:00 16:00 16:30 19:30

Breakfast Transfer to the Cetina river for rafting (1 hour) Lunch: Picnic on site Meeting with local rafting entrepreneurs and discussion about characteristics of the product and its organisation and promotion Walk to the boats Students’ Presentation of Pre-ITHAS Assignments on boats Dinner/ Free time on your own in town of Omiš

Monday 12/5/2014

08:00 09:00 12:00 14:00 20:00

Breakfast Departure to Baška Voda/Brela. During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule (sail about 2.5) Lunch Hiking tour of Mount Biokovo Dinner/Free time on your own

Tuesday 13/5/2014

07:30 08:00 09:00 12:00 13:30 19:00

Departure to Bol (Island of Brač - sail about 2.5) Breakfast During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule Lunch Workshop on learning experience and knowledge acquired so far Dinner / Free time on your own

Wednesday 14/5/2014

08:00

Breakfast

08:30 13:30 15:00 18:30 19:30

Walk to Blaca monastery - a gem of architecture (2.5 h). Lunch Sail to Stomorska, island of Šolta (sail about 2 h). During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule Local olive oil tasting on boats Dinner/Free time on your own

Thursday 15/5/2014

07:00 08:00 09:00 12:00 13:30 14:30 15:00 19:30 21:00 22:30

Departure to Solaris (sail about 4 h) Breakfast During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule. Lunch Site visit of Solaris Hotels Resort Workshop: brainstorming questions for Solaris management Meeting with Solaris management – Time for Questions & Answers Dinner Students’ competition: Team Building Party in Hotel Ivan Pirates’ Night – fancy dress ball

Friday 16/5/2014

09:00 10:00 13:00 17:00 19:00 20:30

Breakfast and departure to Trogir (sail about 4 h) During the sail lectures and discussions according to schedule. Lunch Sightseeing of Trogir Dinner Certificate Delivery

Saturday 17/5/2014

By 8:30

Disembark and transfer to SPLIT airport (10 minutes).