News
25.11.2025.
Last weekend, as part of the Katarina Fair in Slavonski Brod, we presented the results achieved so far in the People Powered Tourism project, created through the active engagement of local stakeholders — and we were thrilled by the audience’s response!
We would like to thank everyone who visited our exhibition space, talked with us, and shared their ideas. We are especially pleased that both of our proposals — Active Getaway in the Slavonski Brod Area and Art Weekend in Slavonski Brod, inspired by the region’s rich cultural and natural heritage — sparked great interest and positive feedback from the wider public in Slavonski Brod.
This weekend once again showed us how important it is to create tourism with people and for people.
Thank you for your support and trust!
Stay with us — we’ll soon be sharing new details about the tourism products we are developing in Slavonski Brod in cooperation with the local community and the Tourist Board of the “Slavonski Brod–Posavina” area as part of the People Powered Tourism project.
17.11.2025.
This weekend at the Katarina Fair in Slavonski Brod!
The Institute for Tourism will present, as part of this weekend’s Katarina Fair in Slavonski Brod, the results achieved so far in the People Powered Tourism project. These results were created through workshops with the local community, in cooperation with the Tourist Board of the “Slavonski Brod–Posavina” area. Together, we explored how to transform existing spatial resources and the creativity of local residents into authentic tourist products.
In Slavonski Brod itself, we focused on the city’s rich cultural heritage—literature, visual arts, and performing arts—while in the surrounding rural areas we developed ideas for active holidays and traditional village activities that will offer visitors memorable experiences.
We invite you to visit the Katarina Fair and discover what tourism looks like when we create it together, with the people and for the people.
30.10.2025.
Continuation of the People Powered Tourism Workshops in Slavonia
This week, workshops were held in Slavonski Brod and the Municipality of Bukovlje as part of the international Interreg project People Powered Tourism, implemented by the Institute for Tourism in cooperation with the Tourist Board of the “Slavonski Brod-Posavina” area.
The workshops brought together numerous local stakeholders – representatives of cultural and educational institutions, associations, entrepreneurs, and local government officials – who worked together to identify and valorize local resources and develop new ideas for tourist experiences.
These workshops are part of a series aimed at creating unique tourism products resulting from the active participation of local stakeholders and promoting tourism that brings value both to the community and to visitors.
The sessions were conducted in an inspiring and engaging atmosphere, featuring numerous creative proposals and examples of good practice.
We sincerely thank all participants for their enthusiasm, cooperation, and creative contributions!
21.10.2025.
People Powered Tourism Workshops in Slavonia
Last week, capacity-building workshops for local stakeholders were held in Slavonski Brod and the Municipality of Podcrkavlje as part of the Interreg project People Powered Tourism, in cooperation with the Tourist Board of the “Slavonski Brod-Posavina” area.
The workshops aimed to:
- gather local stakeholders interested in developing new tourism products,
- present the People Powered Tourism project,
- introduce participants to emerging trends in transformative, regenerative, artistic, and ecotourism,
- collect community opinions and suggestions for further tourism development in the local area.
The workshops were conducted in a pleasant and motivating atmosphere, with participants demonstrating strong commitment to continued collaboration in future project activities.
We thank everyone who contributed to the success of the workshops through their participation and ideas!
07.09.2025.
People Powered Tourism Project Team on a Two-Day Study Visit to Vienna
At the beginning of October, the People Powered Tourism project team participated in a two-day study visit to Vienna, focused on exploring innovative approaches to sustainable tourism, with an emphasis on visitor experience and local community well-being.
During the study visit, we explored lesser-known city districts and examples of how sustainability, urban renewal, and community involvement shape a new vision for tourism development.
From eco-hotels and green roofs to urban green spaces designed to preserve biodiversity, city gardens, and districts revitalized through placemaking tools, Vienna demonstrates how the quality of life for residents, visitor experience, and environmental protection can be successfully balanced.
Highlighted examples include:
- Stadthotel Henriette – the first hotel in Vienna operating according to the principles of the economy for the common good; a family-run eco-hotel using exclusively green energy, natural materials, chemical-free cleaning products, and organic food.
- Urbanouts Initiative and Wirtschaft am Markt restaurant – transforming abandoned spaces in the 12th district of Vienna into vibrant areas for the local community and visitors.
- Boutiquehotel Stadthalle and Hotel Indigo – lush inner courtyards and rooftop gardens with beehives, exemplifying the integration of sustainability, biodiversity, and hospitality.
Vienna thus confirms its status as a city that successfully combines sustainable development, shared values, and innovative tourism approaches, creating a balanced and inclusive urban environment.
30.09.2025.
Meetings with Leading Institutions and Stakeholders within the Project
Last week in Slavonski Brod and its surroundings, we held a series of meetings with leading institutions and stakeholders as part of the Interreg project People Powered Tourism. Our associated partner, the Tourist Board of the “Slavonski Brod–Posavina” area, hosted and organized the events. We extend special thanks to Ms. Romana Tekić, Director of the Art Gallery, curators of the Brod Posavina Museum – Ms. Uršula Bešlić and Ms. Danijela Ljubičić Mitrović, as well as Ms. Verica Pudić, tourist guide. We also thank the coordinators of the Young Artists Review (REUMA) and Mr. Darko Šimić for their inspiring presentations of rural attractions.
In October, we continue with new activities:
- 16 October – formal presentation of the project.
- 28 October – resource mapping and idea generation for all those interested in contributing to the development of visitor experiences.
23.05.2025.
Dr. Renata Tomljenović at the Kick-off Meeting of the INTERREG Project People Powered Tourism
Dr. Renata Tomljenović participated at the beginning of May in the kick-off meeting of the INTERREG project People Powered Tourism in Szeged. The project, which officially started in April this year and will run for 36 months, is implemented under the Danube Transnational Programme (INTERREG Danube) and brings together 14 partners from 10 countries in the Danube Region. The lead partner is the City of Szeged (Hungary), and in addition to the Institute for Tourism, the associated partner in the project is the Tourist Board of the “Slavonski Brod – Posavina” area.
The People Powered Tourism project focuses on empowering local communities in the development of new cultural and creative tourism products based on local heritage, traditions, and creativity, as well as creating a platform for the exchange of experiences and skills.
