Project-oriented research and consulting institution that belongs to the academic and research community, but is also a partner to tourist companies in resolving practical problems. As tourism demands cumulative and varied knowledge, the institute fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve balance between fundamental and applied research.
The original tasks and activities of the Institute were to conduct feasibility studies and analyses of tourism. The range of the activities of the Institute has expanded due to the need to deal not only with economic but also with regional, ecological, socio-cultural and other aspects of tourism.
Key areas of research include:
- development and management of tourism at the local, regional and national level
- organise specialized educational seminars
- market research, the observation of the business environment
- tourism and economic growth
- regional-environmental and socio-cultural aspects of tourism
In general, the activities of the institute are targeted towards five strategic units:
- Research
- Information and documentation
- Publishing
- Education
- Planning and development
English language website features a review of its project, and a list of the institute’s publications and access to its library and INDOC service resources.