On beginnings… My first job in the tourism industry, as it was for many 16-year-olds, was waiting tables. Since then, I have been fascinated by the reasons why people travel, why they pick certain meals of drinks, or why they visit certain places… I find tourists endlessly interesting. The older I get, the more I…
As a part of the first international Gastronomy study programme of the University College Aspira, a gastronomic treat was prepared this Saturday. Michelin-star chef Vincenzo Guarino, lecturer at the University College Aspira, prepared together with Gastronomy students a menu that delighted many. Among those who had the opportunity to taste Guarino’s delicacies were the director…
We went to the Davis Cup and we had a great time! Being an intern at such an important event was truly an exceptional experience. The four of us – Lucija Marasović, Karlo Majnić, Renata Vladić and Robert Crevar – all second year Sport Management students at Aspira, volunteered in Zagreb from November 25 to…
The 2nd Sport Tourism Congress was held from 11 to 12 November 2016 in Makarska, organised by the Lux promocija agency, the Faculty of Kinesiology of Split, the Faculty of Kinesiology of the University of Zagreb, the University College of Sport Management Aspira and the Institute for Tourism. The Congress was organised under the auspices…
University College Aspira of Split organised a culinary gala featuring exquisite dishes prepared by Croatian and international chefs Hrvoje Zirojević, Braco Sanjin and Mihael Noβ, delicacies by confectioner Marija Gudelj, who specialise in French pastries, as well as wines by top sommeliers Siniša Koceić and Željko Bročilović Carlos, and a banquet prepared by Nikola Eterović. Chefs…
Aspira has made yet another exceptional internship opportunity possible for its students by establishing a cooperation with the wonderful Castello di Spaltenna five-star hotel, situated in a beautiful castle in Sienna. This luxurious hotel/castle ranks very highly on many international lists. Apart from receiving excellent comments from visitors, it is also graded as excellent on…
“Never be morally foolish, that will jeopardise your credibility. Be righteous and arm yourselves with knowledge!” Miroslav Blažević, the coach of coaches and great strategist, held a motivational lecture for students of sport and tourist management at University College Aspira. During the lecture titled “The Formula of Success”, Ćiro reflected on the seven factors necessary for…
On June 8, University College Aspira was host to esteemed individuals in the fields of sport and security who participated in the round table discussion “Security at big sporting events – ahead of the Euro 2016 in France and the Olympic Games in Brasil”. Participants included prof. Mirko Bilandžić, PhD, from the Faculty of Humanities and…
University College Aspira had the great honour to host Luka Jureško and Nail Hasanović, communications director and financial controller of the Ultra Europe Festival, respectively. They acquainted us with the complexity of organising such a large event, as well as their need to hire an assistant from Split, hoping to find one in the ranks…