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“Discover Our Stories” Program within “Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Careers – Fast Forward to Excellence” Project

Motivational stories and development opportunities for hospitality staffing

A call to senior middle school pupils and high school students

The “Discover Our Stories” Program is implemented by the Impresia Association of Unique Croatian Hotels as part of the wider “Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Careers – Fast Forward to Excellence” Project, carried out in partnership with the Association of Employers in Croatian Hospitality (AECH), the Croatian Camping Union (CCU) and Jeunes Restaurateurs Croatia (JRE), with support and co-financing by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

Our stories

Mija Medić

Mija Medić, Hotel Manager

Mija Medić, Hotel Manager at Vestibul Palace in Split

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Milena Cvek Slika 1

Milena Cvek, Hotel Adriatic

Milena Cvek, Hotel Adriatic – CAREER PATH

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Miroslav Jurišić

Miroslav Jurišić, Assistant Director

Miroslav Jurišić, Assistant Director, Hotel Adriatic, Kantinon Tavern and Café Al Ponto

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Nikola Tomasic

Nikola Tomašić, Chef de Partie

Nikola Tomašić, Chef de Partie at LD Restaurant in Korčula

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Sandra Macan

Sandra Macan, Executive Housekeeper

Sandra Macan, Executive Housekeeper at Adriatic Hotel in Rovinj

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Toni Milos

Toni Miloš, Food and Beverage Manager

Toni Miloš, Food and Beverage Manager, Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel (H.L. Dvorac d.o.o./Ltd.)

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RESULT IN NUMBERS:

The first phase of the 2026 “Meet Our Stories” programme cycle

80+13063%
Primary and secondary school students involvedGuided visitsStudents visited more than one property

Students from across Croatia

From the classroom to a real working environment

Through the program, students visited unique member hotels and partners, and had the opportunity to meet and speak directly with professionals from different departments. In this way, they gained a better understanding of what everyday work in luxury tourism, hotel management and hospitality looks like, as well as which skills are important for long-term professional development.

  • “Students return from these educational visits inspired, with a more concrete insight into their future profession and additional motivation for further learning and development.”
    Orhideja Petković, Principal of the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Trade in Pula
  • “Encounters like these can spark passion and motivation for working in tourism.”
    Nina Dumančić, Director of Hotel Materra

Ecole Ducasse masterclass

Several selected students had the opportunity to take part in the prestigious Ecole Ducasse Masterclass in Split, where they learned about the highest standards of contemporary gastronomy alongside international experts. Through practical work, observation and assisting, the students gained a unique insight into the techniques, precision and creativity behind outstanding culinary excellence.

  • “Excellence is built by combining technique, creativity and precision.”
    Frédéric Rose, Culinary Arts Chef Instructor at Ecole Ducasse

The program continues this autumn, with new educational activities, guided visits and opportunities for students to connect with professionals from the tourism sector.

Project partners:

UPUHH
KUH eng
JRE

Affiliated Project Partners: Zagreb Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Croatian Sommelier Club, Croatian Tourism Association, Vinkovci Vocational High School, Stjepan Sulimanac High School of Pitomača, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, “Dr. Mijo Mirković” Faculty of Economics and Tourism of Pula, University of Zadar, Pula School of Tourism, Hospitality and Trade, Istria Tourist Board, Krapina-Zagorje County Tourist Board, Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board, Split High School for Tourism and Hospitality, Association of Croatian Travel Agencies, Aspira University of Applied Sciences, Karlovac University of Applied Sciences.