Italia-Croatia

The report outlines cross-border experiential learning initiatives designed to strengthen the competencies of future tourism professionals—primarily students from higher education and vocational institutions.

The core of the document describes three distinct exchange camps held in 2025, involving a total of 121 participants, which exceeded initial project targets.

• Pula, Croatia (May 26–30, 2025): Focused on sustainable tourism and regional identity. Activities included academic lectures at the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, field visits to rural development sites (AZRRI), and team-building at historical attractions like the Morosini-Grimani Castle.
• Venice, Italy (November 24–27, 2025): Emphasized the promotion of local gastronomic heritage. Students from the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Pula worked in international teams on strategic proposals, such as comparing and marketing traditional Venetian frittella and Croatian fritula.
• Trieste, Italy (September 30–October 2, 2025): Targeted vocational students in the restaurant sector. The central feature was a zero-waste culinary challenge, where multinational teams designed sustainable menus based on circular economy principles.

The document highlights several positive outcomes from these exchanges:

• Skill Development: Enhancement of practical skills in sustainable gastronomy, circular economy, and digital marketing.
• Intercultural Competence: Promotion of cross-border dialogue and collaboration among future tourism professionals.
• Theory-to-Practice: Successful integration of academic research with hands-on applications, such as professional kitchen work and field visits to food markets like Rialto.