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24 April 2025
Involving local communities: A tourism case study in Croatia
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24 April 2025
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Learn how the collaboration between the Travel Foundation and the TUI Care Foundation enhanced the relationship between tourism and local communities in Croatia, resulting in the creation of destination councils and boosting local business activity.
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Croatia
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
NGOs / Non-profits
Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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MICE tourism
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Rural tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Well-being of residents
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Business activities
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Operation of historical sites
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Tour operator activities
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Discover how the Travel Foundation and the TUI Care Foundation collaborated to explore ways to enhance the relationship between the tourism sector and local communities in Croatian destinations. Through their initiatives, destination councils were created, including representatives from 26 public and private sector organisations. Business owners reported an 11% increase in hotel guest visits to the villages, with 53% noting increased sales, among other advantages.
For a detailed overview of this initiative and inspiration for your own initiatives in advancing the Transition Pathway for Tourism vision, please follow the attached link.
#Destination management #Community engagement #Tourism development #Sustainable tourism
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