New Generation of Graduates at FT UM

On June 8, 2023, the Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor celebrated the eighth generation of graduates from its undergraduate and master's study programmes. The graduates received their diploma certificates in the ceremonial setting of the Knight's Hall at Brežice Castle.

The diplomas and master's certificates were awarded to 12 graduates from the professional study programme, 8 graduates from academic study programme, and 5 graduates from the master's programme who completed their studies between March 2022 and February 2023. The Dean of the Faculty of Tourism, Prof. Dr Boštjan Brumen, presented the diploma certificates.

The event was attended by the Deputy Mayor, Mr. Bogdan Palovšnik, who greeted and addressed the attendees on behalf of the Municipality of Brežice. He emphasized that tourism are people and reminded the graduates that they are always welcome in Brežice. The keynote speaker, Ms Dubravka Kalin, the Director-General of the Tourism Directorate at the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sports, highlighted the advantages of working in tourism at the beginning of their careers and reminded the graduates that being a good tourism professional means more than just doing a job - it means being on an everlasting mission.

Representing the students, Lara Praznik, a graduate of the academic study programme, thanked everyone who contributed and helped them succeed. She also humorously reflected on their shared student days.

The Mixed Choir Viva enriched the event with their musical performances, while the event was hosted by Assist. Prof. Dr Barbara Pavlakovič and Assist. Prof. Dr Tomi Špindler. The attendees continued their gathering in a relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful courtyard of the castle.

The Faculty of Tourism takes pride in the 2023 generation and extends their sincere congratulations to the graduates, and master's graduates, wishing them good luck, perseverance on their further path, and successful application of their acquired knowledge.