SAFE SUMMER 2026:
Preventive and Safety Culture in Tourism
University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies Turistica, in cooperation with Koper Police Department, will once again organise the traditional Safe Summer event, taking place on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 11:00 in Lecture Room 201 at the faculty.
This year’s central theme will focus on preventive and safety culture in tourism, with an emphasis on the importance of prevention in reducing incidents and strengthening the sense of safety among tourism providers and visitors.
The event will address several current issues related to tourism safety, including:
- recognising suspicious behaviour,
- the role of employees in ensuring safety,
- the importance of communication and presence,
- the impact of safety on guest satisfaction,
- examples of good practices from abroad.
As part of the event, a round table discussion will also be organised and moderated by prof. Janez Mekinc. The participating panellists will be confirmed at a later stage.
Representatives of the local community, tourism businesses, the Police, local tourism organisations, and students are warmly invited to attend the event.
