Faces of Tourism (Obrazi turizma) is a podcast created within the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica, University of Primorska. It reveals the stories and experiences of experts and dedicated professionals from the tourism industry. Guests share behind-the-scenes insights into this dynamic field that connects people, cultures, and places. Each episode offers a unique perspective on the world of tourism through personal narratives and valuable experiences.
Christian Poletti, a native of Piran, a member of the Italian community in the town, and the deputy mayor of the Municipality of Piran, is well aware of the importance of tourism in one of the most tourist-oriented municipalities in Slovenia. As a student, he gained his first experience at the World Expo 2015 in Milan, visited other fairs, tested his skills as a guide, and sought the essence of the business side of tourism. Although he is no longer actively involved in the tourism industry, he remains well aware of the challenges and issues the sector is facing. He is especially proud that it is precisely in the Municipality of Piran where the best tourism professionals are being trained.
The podcast is hosted by student Ana Šenk. The podcast is in Slovenian language.
The conversation was organized as part of the project Green, Digital and Inclusive University of Primorska (GDI UP).
The project is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, and the European Union – NextGenerationEU. The project is implemented in accordance with the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) under the development area Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, component Strengthening competencies, in particular digital competencies and those required by the new professions and the green transition (C3 K5), for the investment measure Investment F. Implementation of pilot projects, the results of which will serve as a basis for the preparation of a roadmap for the reform of higher education for a green and resilient transition to a Society 5.0: project Pilot Projects for the Reform of Higher Education for a Green and Resilient Transition.
