Let us tell you about main characteristics

of tourism in our city

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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.

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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.

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Opportunities (2)Authenticities: History

3000 yearsGreat number of valuable cultural monuments,

some of which are now on the list to become part of the World’s heritage under UNESCO protection

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Pula as you can see it in 2009

65000 inhabitantsIts population is getting

olderEducational 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

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Tourism in Pula: 2009The 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

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Tourism 2008’s Highlights

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2008

Tourists International (83,7%)

243.549203.875

Nights International (90,6%)

1.140.0011.033.245

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.

Tourism 2008’s Highlights

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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 2,2Source: Tourist Office Pula, April 2009

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Department of Tourism: an Overview

Tourism Study Programs:Undergraduate : TourismGraduate: Tourism and

DevelopmentPhD module in Tourism

Lifelong Learning program: With Knowledge to the Competitiveness

of Istrian Agrotourism

Faculty: 7 professors + 7 assistants

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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 ActivitiesPublishing books, book chapters, scientific papers and reportsOrganizing workshops for students and professionals

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CooperationBusiness related:

Croatian Chamber of Commerce – Division of Tourism, Zagreb

Tourist Office of Istria, PorečTourist Offices in cities and towns

International Collaborative Activities:Scientific researchTeaching Publishing

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Contacts: Prof.dr.sc. Denisa Krbec, Head: denisa.krbec@unipu.hr

Aljoša Vitasović, Assistant and the Department’s Secretary:avitasov@efpu.hr

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Meet Professor David

M.Currie

David M. CurrieProfessor

Crummer Graduate School of Business

Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida USA

Ten years of collaborationUljanik ShipyardHerculaneaIstrian AgrotourismIstraCementScientific project on Sustainable Tourism

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