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Word from Dr. Janez Mekinc, Assoc. prof.
the Dean
dean of Faculty of Tourism Studies –
At the Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica we research, lecture and Turistica, University of Primorska
learn about a relatively fresh phenomenon, which in all of its forms
attracts millions of people worldwide. We research this phenomenon
which development and extent are synchronized with the degree of
freedom, human rights and acceptance of diversity on our planet.
What, more than tourism, can unite people and enrich individuals?
Which phenomenon has gone beyond the understanding of the
meaning of nature, its values and cultural heritage?
I believe that the power of unification held by tourism has been
transferred to our Turistica as well and is reflected in our mutual
relations. If journeys have always been driven by curiosity, then our
research in tourism is driven by wit on top of curiosity as well. If ever,
today is the time to emphasise the vision of Turistica as a leading
Slovenian multidisciplinary educational and research institution
in the field of tourism and its related activities, i.e. to become a
referential faculty in Europe by acting globally. We will strive towards
this aim via synergy, responsible work and good mutual relations.
The latter are based on integration, trust, optimism, transparency
and reciprocal tolerance, i.e. on the same values, which represent
the foundations of modern tourism. The success of a tourism faculty can
only be built by content people, employees and students, as successful
tourism can only be built by satisfied tourists, guests and tourism
employees. To understand life, one has to live it actively, and therefore
we invite future students to join us and experience the life of our faculty.
Turistica – the best fellow traveller – will accompany you on this journey.
Enter the world of tourism through the doors of Turistica.
Photo: Iva Emeršič 5
the Dean
dean of Faculty of Tourism Studies –
At the Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica we research, lecture and Turistica, University of Primorska
learn about a relatively fresh phenomenon, which in all of its forms
attracts millions of people worldwide. We research this phenomenon
which development and extent are synchronized with the degree of
freedom, human rights and acceptance of diversity on our planet.
What, more than tourism, can unite people and enrich individuals?
Which phenomenon has gone beyond the understanding of the
meaning of nature, its values and cultural heritage?
I believe that the power of unification held by tourism has been
transferred to our Turistica as well and is reflected in our mutual
relations. If journeys have always been driven by curiosity, then our
research in tourism is driven by wit on top of curiosity as well. If ever,
today is the time to emphasise the vision of Turistica as a leading
Slovenian multidisciplinary educational and research institution
in the field of tourism and its related activities, i.e. to become a
referential faculty in Europe by acting globally. We will strive towards
this aim via synergy, responsible work and good mutual relations.
The latter are based on integration, trust, optimism, transparency
and reciprocal tolerance, i.e. on the same values, which represent
the foundations of modern tourism. The success of a tourism faculty can
only be built by content people, employees and students, as successful
tourism can only be built by satisfied tourists, guests and tourism
employees. To understand life, one has to live it actively, and therefore
we invite future students to join us and experience the life of our faculty.
Turistica – the best fellow traveller – will accompany you on this journey.
Enter the world of tourism through the doors of Turistica.
Photo: Iva Emeršič 5
