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    Application of artificial intelligence in process optimization in the hotel industry

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    Rast tehnologije rezultirao je korištenjem najmodernijih sustava poput umjetne inteligencije (AI), aplikacija i usluga temeljenih na robotima u hotelijerstvu. Redovito nailazimo na rasprave o usvajanju takvih tehnologija i njihovom utjecaju na operativne troškove hotela, kao i na kvalitetu usluge prema gostima. S obzirom na važnost ovih novih tehnologija, ovaj rad istražuje trendove vezane uz usvajanje AI i robotike u hotelijerstvu. U tu svrhu, metodom dubinskog intervjua intervjuiran je direktor sektora IT-a, trenutno na poziciji vanjskog IT konzultanta za resort u regiji. Cilj ovog rada je istražiti spektar AI u vezi s hotelijerstvom. Detaljno se opisuje kako se usvajanje AI reflektira na optimizaciju procesa u hotelijerstvu, koje su prednosti i izazovi implementiranja u procese te optimiziraju li se oni zaista. Nadalje, opisuje se kako će izgledati budućnost hotelijerstva ako se ovaj trend nastavi. Dotaknute su i teme poput etike pri korištenju AI te stavovi korisnika pri interakciji s AI-em.The growth of technology has resulted in the use of state-of-the-art systems such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robot-based applications and services in the hotel industry. There are regular discussions on the adoption of such technologies and their impact on operational costs of hotels, as well as on the quality of service to customers. Given the importance of these new technologies, this paper investigates the trend related to the adoption of AI and robotics in the hotel industry. For this purpose, we interviewed the IT Director, currently serving as an external IT consultant for a resort in the region, using an in-depth interview method. The aim of this paper is to explore the spectrum of AI in relation to the hotel industry, detailing how its adoption reflects on process optimization in hospitality, what the advantages and challenges of implementing AI in processes are, and whether they are truly optimized. Additionally, the paper considers what the future of hospitality will look like if this trend continues. The topics such as the ethics of using AI and user attitudes in interactions with AI are also explored

    The significance of cultural tourism for the development of the city of Madrid

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    Centar Kraljevine Španjolske, glavni grad i mjesto bogato kulturnim znamenitostima je prekrasan grad Madrid. Madrid nudi za svakog po nešto te je po tome i specifičan. Drugim riječima, bogatstvo kulturnih sadržaja, tradicija, a ujedno i moderan način života, privlači mnogobrojne turiste da posjete i dožive baš ovaj grad na najbolji mogući način. Madrid je iz tog razloga jedan od najposjećenijih gradova u Europi te se svrstava u top 10 destinacija za posjetiti. Godišnje ga posjeti nekoliko milijuna turista iz različitih dijelova Europe, ali i svijeta. Uz odličnu turističku ponudu, važnu ulogu ima i dobra prometna povezanost. Naime, infrastruktura je u Kraljevini Španjolskoj vrlo dobro organizirana, pogotovo u glavnom gradu Madridu, što turistima, putnicima, izletnicima, a i stanovnicima grada olakšava dolazak upravo u to poznato turističko središte. Uz navedeno, u Madridu se održavaju razne manifestacije te se nudi raznolika gastronomska ponuda koja mami dolazak brojnih turista, a samo stanovništvo grada Madrida svojim prijateljskim stavom i pozitivnim duhom potvrđuje važnost dolaska upravo u ovaj grad te se trude prikazati svoju kulturu i tradiciju na što bolji i kvalitetniji način

    Važnost agencija za zapošljavanje na tržištu rada Hrvatske

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    Provedeno istraživanje pokazuje da agencije za zapošljavanje igraju ključnu ulogu u balansiranju ponude i potražnje na tržištu rada u Hrvatskoj. Dok Hrvatski zavod za zapošljavanje pruža temeljnu podršku nezaposlenima kroz različite oblike pomoći, njegova uloga u smanjenju nezaposlenosti često je upitna zbog faktora poput iseljavanja radno sposobnog stanovništva. S druge strane, privatne agencije za zapošljavanje, uključujući agencije za privremeno zapošljavanje, sve više dobivaju na značaju zbog svoje sposobnosti da brzo odgovore na specifične potrebe poslodavaca, osobito u sektoru sezonskog zapošljavanja. Međutim, njihov rad je ponekad opterećen negativnim percepcijama, osobito u kontekstu zapošljavanja stranih radnika, zbog čega je potrebno strože regulirati ovaj sektor kako bi se osigurala prava radnika i transparentnost. Zaključeno je da hipoteza da agencije za zapošljavanje smanjuju ukupnu potražnju za zaposlenicima nije točna. Umjesto toga, one doprinose boljem usklađivanju ponude i potražnje, olakšavajući poslodavcima pronalazak odgovarajućih radnika i time smanjujući nezaposlenost. Njihov rad poboljšava efikasnost na tržištu rada, ali ne utječe na smanjenje same potražnje za radnom snagom. S obzirom na buduće izazove tržišta rada, uključujući digitalizaciju i globalizaciju, uloga agencija za zapošljavanje će postajati sve važnija, s potencijalom da postanu ključni nositelji pozitivnih promjena na hrvatskom tržištu rada

    Ageing of the labour force – insights from the Croatian hospitality industry

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    Purpose - The research aims to investigate the ageing of the labour force in the Croatian hospitality industry and its implications for sustainable development. Specifically, the study seeks to determine if the ageing trend within the hospitality sector aligns with national labour market trends. Design - The study focuses on analysing the age structure of the workforce in the hospitality industry compared to the overall national level. By examining the dynamics of ageing within this industry, the research aims to uncover any contrasting patterns and trends in the workforce composition. Methodology - Utilizing secondary data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, the research conducts a regression analysis to delve into the age distribution within the hospitality industry. The analysis covers a period from 2009 to 2022, providing insights into the changes in the age structure of the labour force over time. Approach - The study delves into the effects of global changes and crises on the labour market in Croatia. By focusing on the hospitality industry, known for its seasonality, low wages, and high proportion of unskilled labour, the research aims to understand how these factors have influenced the age composition of the workforce. Findings - The research reveals a notable trend within the hospitality industry, showcasing a higher proportion of younger workers compared to the national average. This observation contradicts the general ageing trend observed at the national level, highlighting the unique dynamics within the hospitality industry sector. Originality of the research - The study’s originality lies in its specific focus on the ageing workforce within the Croatian hospitality industry. By shedding light on how this sector diverges from national labour market trends, the research provides valuable insights into the changing demographics of the workforce in a critical sector like the hospitality industry. This analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of the implications of age demographics on business policies and human resource management within the industry

    Rural tourism in the countries of former Yugoslavia: literature review

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    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize and analyze research on the development of rural tourism in the last 30 years in the countries of former Yugoslavia and the most common topics in each country. Design/Methodology – To create a systematic literature review, the authors analyzed articles from the national library information systems and Google Scholar. Based on a keyword search and content analysis, 647 research articles were identified as relevant to this study. To interpret secondary data sources, general scientific methods such as deduction and desk analysis were used. Approach – The paper aims to provide insight into recent trends in rural tourism literature regarding former Yugoslavia’s countries. A detailed review of relevant literature identified the predominant interests of authors and dominant research niches. This study focused on the scholarly perspective to study and analyze the rural tourism literature and its link with sustainable development and special forms of rural tourism. Findings – Countries that were once a part of Yugoslavia have different levels of rural tourism development and the authors research rural tourism from different perspectives. There are many authors that study rural tourism and an emerging number of those that include sustainable development of rural tourism as key. Originality of the research – This research contributes to the theory by presenting relevant literature on rural tourism in the area of former Yugoslavia. Literature reviews on rural tourism are many, but there are no papers focusing only on former Yugoslav republics or collecting data from the national library information systems and Google Scholar

    Will the goals of sustainable development be achieved in the European Union?

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    Purpose - To harmonize diverse aspects of development, the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlined three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. The goals of the 2030 Agenda cover a wide range of different development issues in which the principles of sustainability are applied at international, national, regional, and local levels. According to the Sustainable Development Goals Report (SDGR, 2023), the European Union is on track to achieve approximately 66% of the Sustainable Development Goals and is making limited progress on an additional 20% of the goals based on key indicators. However, it is falling behind on 13% of the stated goals. The aim of this study is to analyze selected indicators in relation to specific Sustainable Development Goals in targeted countries of the European Union in order to answer the research question: Are the Sustainable Development Goals being achieved in the European Union? Methodology - Eurostat data was analyzed against selected 2030 Agenda indicators to determine progress towards achieving the sustainable development goals in selected European Union countries. Results - Localization of the SDGs is the process of translating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into the local context., This includes identifying challenges, as well as defining, implementing and monitoring local actions and policies that contribute to the global achievement of the SDGs. The analysis indicates that EU member states are making progress on some goals but most still have room for improvement. Contribution - The analysis in this article contributes to the broader understanding of SDG indicators of the EU Member States and the importance of local actors in the successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The article further recommends the launch of a new EU program for the exchange of best practices between cities and regions across the EU, as well as cities in non-EU regions and continents. This would facilitate identification of global best practices and promote international cooperation. The article also identifies the need to harmonize statistical data for all EU regions

    Tourism events as an element of destination quality

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    Turistička destinacija smatra se prostorno definiranom lokacijom koja nudi specifične atrakcije, usluge i doživljaje. Kvaliteta turističke destinacije obuhvaća sve aspekte koji doprinose ukupnom iskustvu posjetitelja, uključujući infrastrukturne elemente, razinu kvalitete usluge, aktivnosti, proizvode i usluge koje se nude u destinaciji i sigurnost. Događaji kao što su festivali, kulturne manifestacije i sportske priredbe mogu značajno utjecati na percepciju kvalitete destinacije, jer pružaju dodatne vrijednosti. Turistički događaji mogu utjecati na širenje tržišta turističke destinacije, produljenje boravka turista u destinaciji, te poboljšanje promocije same destinacije. Svrha ovog završnog rada je ukazati na važnost turističkih događaja kao elementa kvalitete destinacije, na primjeru se Grada Raba prikazuje njihova važnost za kvalitetu turističke destinacije. Grad Rab sudjeluje u projektu implementacije IQM-a s ciljem podizanja kvalitete turističke destinacije i poboljšanja života lokalnog stanovništva. Cilj rada je definirati i objasniti pojam kvalitete, turističke destinacije i koncept upravljanja kvalitetom s posebnim naglaskom na upravljanje kvalitetom u destinaciji

    Perspektive rezervacijskih usluga hotela u funkciji unapređenja hotelske prodaje

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    Rezervacijske usluge hotela igraju ključnu ulogu u ostvarivanju uspješnih hotelskih prodajnih strategija. Napredne tehnologije poput umjetne inteligencije (AI) pružaju dodatne mogućnosti za personalizaciju ponuda i komunikacije prema gostima. Korištenje AI algoritama omogućuje analizu podataka o ponašanju gostiju te pružanje individualno prilagođenih preporuka i ponuda. Personalizirani pristup rezervacijskim uslugama ne samo da povećava vjerojatnost rezervacije, već i poboljšava ukupno korisničko iskustvo. Cilj diplomskog rada je analizirati perspektive rezervacijskih usluga u hotelijerstvu s posebnim naglaskom na njihov doprinos unapređenju hotelske prodaje. Svrha diplomskog rada je pridonijeti razvoju strategija za hotelske menadžere i relevantne dionike u hotelijerstvu kako bi bolje iskoristili rezervacijske usluge u cilju unapređenja hotelske prodaje. Segmentacija gostiju i prilagodba marketinških strategija prema njihovim preferencijama postaju sve važniji aspekti hotelske prodaje. Učinkovita segmentacija omogućuje hotelima da ciljaju određene tržišne segmente i pružaju relevantne marketinške poruke, što rezultira većim stupnjem angažmana gostiju i većim uspjehom marketinških kampanja. Hotelska prodaja putem rezervacijskih usluga zahtijeva kontinuiranu inovaciju, praćenje trendova i prilagodbu promjenama na tržištu. Hotelima koji uspiju implementirati ove strategije i iskoristiti prednosti rezervacijskih usluga pruža se prilika za ostvarivanje konkurentne prednosti i dugoročnog uspjeha na tržištu hotelske industrije.Hotel reservation services play a key role in the realization of successful hotel sales strategies. Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) provide additional opportunities for personalizing offers and communicating with guests. The use of AI algorithms enables the analysis of data on guest behavior and the provision of individually tailored recommendations and offers. A personalized approach to booking services not only increases the likelihood of booking, but also improves the overall customer experience. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the perspectives of reservation services in the hotel industry with special emphasis on their contribution to the improvement of hotel sales. The purpose of the thesis is to contribute to the development of strategies for hotel managers and relevant stakeholders in the hotel industry in order to make better use of reservation services in order to improve hotel sales. Segmentation of guests and adaptation of marketing strategies according to their preferences are becoming increasingly important aspects of hotel sales. Effective segmentation allows hotels to target specific market segments and deliver relevant marketing messages, resulting in higher levels of guest engagement and greater success of marketing campaigns. Hotel sales through reservation services require continuous innovation, following trends and adapting to changes in the market. Hotels that manage to implement these strategies and take advantage of reservation services have the opportunity to achieve competitive advantage and long-term success in the hotel industry market

    Price positioning : Comparison of American and European hotels

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    Ovaj rad bavi se istraživanjem o cjenovnom pozicioniranju hotela u odabranim destinacijama SAD-a i Europe. Destinacije koje su uspoređivane su New York, Miami, London i Pariz. Istraživanje se započinje povijesnim razvojem Yield menadžmenta, te kakav je njegov utjecaj bio na avio industriju, ali i hotelijerstvo. Upravljanje prihodima i Yield menadžment svojom pojavom krajem 20. stoljeća donosi veliki napredak u poslovanju u više sektora. Povijesnim prikazom i uvodom u temu, predstavljaju se različiti pristupi određivanja cijena koji su troškovni pristupi, konkurentski, te vrijednosno orijentirani pristupi. Naknadno se ističe važnost primjene dinamičnih strategija, te faktori utjecaja na iste. Prikazana je važnost sinergije cjenovnih strategija i upravljanja kanalima prodaje kako bi se proizvod ili usluga na pravi način predstavili kupcu. Samo istraživanje prikazuje rezultate upravljanja prihodima u četiri odabrane destinacije, te je usporedbom istih prikazana važnost primjene odabranih cjenovnih strategija. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju kako su hoteli u New Yorku svojim cjenovnim politikama postigli bolje rezultate od ostalih destinacija koje su uključene u istraživanje. Na to ukazuje ostvaren prosječan dnevni prihod smještaja po raspoloživoj sobi (RevPAR) za period od 2018- 2023., koji iznosi 163,18 eura. New York je time dokazao da uspješnim cjenovnim pozicioniranjem je moguće maksimizirati prihode smještaja, kao najvažnije karakteristike strateškog upravljanja prihodima. Najviši prosječni ADR je ostvaren u Parizu sa 225€ no to nije bilo dovoljno da pretekne New York jer je sama potražnja za tu destinaciju uz najviše cijene od promatranih manja od ostalih u uzorku

    Touristic specifics of the city of Venice

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    Grad Venecija jedno je od najpoznatijih turističkih odredišta Italije, ali i cijele Europe, budući da obiluje brojnim sadržajima vrijednima posjeta, napose veličanstvenim kulturnim zdanjima i svjetski poznatim manifestacijama. Takvo bogatstvo nažalost prate brojni problemi, poput prevelike napučenosti grada u vrijeme posjeta turista, što onemogućava normalan život domicilnog stanovništva. Kao takav, ovaj grad odličan je primjer masovnog turizma te savršen ogled negativnih posljedica istog, te tako i prvi grad koji je bio primoran donijeti odluku o naplaćivanju ulaza u sam grad. Osim spomenika i drugih znamenitosti koje se nižu uz Canal Grande koji prolazi kroz grad, za posjetitelje su privlačna odredišta i brojni kafići, kavane i restorani koji odišu višegodišnjom tradicijom u samom centru grada, na Trgu svetog Marka. Najpoznatija zdanja Venecije svakako su Duždeva palača i Bazilika svetog Marka koje se nalaze na istoimenom trgu, ali i brojne druge palače i crkve. Venecija je popularno turističko odredište tijekom cijele godine, no posebice u vrijeme važnih događanja, poput jedinstvenog Venecijanskog karnevala te Venecijanskog filmskog festivala, koji već dugi iz godina privlače ogroman broj posjetitelja iz cijelog svijetaThe city of Venice is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Italy, as well as in the whole of Europe, as it abounds in numerous contents worth visiting, especially magnificent cultural buildings and world-famous events. Unfortunately, the same wealth is accompanied by numerous problems, such as overcrowding during tourist visits, which prevents the normal life of the resident population. As such, this city is an excellent example of mass tourism and a perfect example of its negative consequences, and the first city that was forced to make a decision on charging entrance fees to the city itself. In addition to the monuments and other sights that line the Grand Canal that runs through the city, there are also numerous cafes, coffee shops and restaurants that exude a longstanding tradition in the very center of the city, on St. Mark's Square. The most famous buildings in Venice are certainly the Doge's Palace. and the Basilica of St. Mark, which are located on the square of the same name, as well as numerous other palaces and churches. Venice is a popular tourist destination throughout the year, but especially during important events, such as the unique Venice Carnival and the Venice Film Festival, which have been attracting a huge number of visitors from all over the world for many years

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