Registration for the Croatian Camping Congress, to be held on November 8-10 in Šibenik, are now open

Registration is now open for participation in the 16th Croatian Camping Congress to be held at Hotel Ivan in Šibenik from November 8 to November 10, 2022. The event represents the most important annual event dedicated to the Croatian camping industry, related institutions, partners and all camping enthusiasts. During the congress it will be possible to participate in interesting panel discussions and lectures by foreign and Croatian experts in the field. It will also be an opportunity to learn about the latest trends, equipment and services for camping, as well as to network with colleagues and experts. Read an interview with Adriano Palman, Director of the Croatian Camping Union (KUH), in which he tells Camping Business what to expect from the Croatian Camping Congress here.

Round Tables

• Development and Transformation of Camping: digital and Green as the Only Option?
• Workforce in tourism and camping: how to attract and retain employees and motivate the younger generation to work in tourism?
• The 2023 season with a focus on Germany and the Netherlands: Will camping show (again) its resilience or will the crisis affect the results this time?

Workshop

• Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia – Slavko Štefičar (Directorate for Sustainable Development and Competitiveness of Tourist Destinations – MINTS)
• Best practices in campsites on the example of the selection of the top campsites of the Leading Campings of Europe – Simone Pokrandt (The Leading Camping & Caravaning Parks of Europe)
• An example of best practice: energy efficiency and sustainability in campsites through innovative technologies and green business, on the example of Valamar – Stefani Matoš (Valamar)
• Dynamic pitch pricing (yielding) as a new practice – experiences on the practical example of the Aminess group – Marina Mikatović (Aminess)
• Possibilities of grant funding for the tourism sector, with a brief overview of possible project ideas – Timea Ritoša (Team EU – Development Center)
• Campmaster, Europe’s first international degree course in camping – Ivan Butković (Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management – FTHM, Opatija)
• Energy independent and fully sustainable mobile homes – reality or utopia (on the practical example of Fornella camping)? – Salvatore Nirta (Crippaconcept)

Useful information

For more information about the congress and a provisional list of presentations, visit the congress webpage click here. To attend the congress, one must fill out the form at the following webpage: https://www.camping.hr/congress-application-2022. Booking arrangements and hotel rates can be checked at: https://www.camping.hr/congress-accommodation-2022.