The Government of the Republic of Croatia and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are co-organizers of the 2nd World Sports Tourism Congress, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is the main coordinator of the activities related to the Congress. Congress called 'Tourism & Sports United for Sustainability', which will be held on 26-27 April 2023 in Zadar, represents a unique opportunity for the exchange of new ideas and best practices of experts in the field of sports tourism from all over the world, as well as for branding the Republic of Croatia as a top sports tourism destination.
"We are extremely pleased that Croatia and the beautiful city of Zadar will host such an important event, where we expect more than 300 international experts from the fields of tourism and sports. With the strategy for the development of sustainable tourism until 2030, we highlighted the importance and potential of sports and active tourism, which can give impetus to the overall economic and social development of local communities. I believe that this congress will be an excellent opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practices and the basis for the further development of sports tourism in Croatia, as well as strengthening the international recognition of Croatia as a sports destination", said Minister of Tourism and Sports Nikolina Brnjac.
"The Congress will bring together more than 300 participants, among whom will be numerous high-ranking representatives of different countries, international stakeholders from the fields of tourism and sports, and numerous well-known active and former athletes. It will be an excellent opportunity for additional promotion of Zadar, but also of Croatia as a whole as a destination that is most recognizable precisely for tourism and sports. I'm sure that we will all do a good job together and thus further strengthen the status of our country as one of the most successful destinations in the Mediterranean", said Kristjan Staničić, director of HTZ.
The congress will discuss several key aspects such as the economic impact of sports tourism, its contribution to the goals of sustainable development from an ecological, social and economic perspective, as well as key tools for promoting the destination through the organization of sports events, sponsorships and tender procedures. The congress will feature speakers from the field of sports tourism, as well as sports, as well as representatives of a number of international organizations.
More detailed information about the program, how to register and participate, can be found on the website of the World Tourism Organization, that is, WSTC Croatia. Applications for participation are open until April 14, 2023.