One step closer to the new FT UM building

As part of a working visit to the Posavje region, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia visited the Faculty of Tourism of the University of Maribor. They signed a letter of intent for the investment of the Faculty of Tourism, which means a big step towards the final realization of the project, a new building for the needs of the faculty.

On Wednesday, 26 January, as part of a working visit to the Posavje region, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia also visited our Faculty of Tourism. The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Janez Janša, Minister from the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenes Abroad dr. Helena Jaklitsch, State Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport Mr. Marjan Dolinšek and on behalf of the University of Maribor the rector dr. Zdravko Kačič, Vice-Rector for Infrastructure dr. Miralem Hadžiselimović and the Dean of the Faculty of Tourism dr. Boštjan Brumen.

At the meeting we presented our research and especially educational efforts in the field of tourism, because despite the current crisis we are increasing the number of students and at the same time successfully participating in many research and development projects both locally and internationally. Just a few examples of the latter were also presented to the Minister dr. Helena Jaklitsch, as the faculty also participated in projects in the area of ​​Gorski kotar, where the autochthonous Slovenian national minority lives. The main topic of the meeting was the spatial issues of the Faculty of Tourism, which, despite many efforts and efforts, is facing space constraints. The faculty does not have its own lecture halls and we are therefore forced to rent premises at various locations in Brežice.

With their visit, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia proved that they recognized the project of building the Faculty of Tourism as strategically important both for the University and for the development of the Posavje region. The faculty has also been preparing a valid building permit for a building for 4 years, which would be located in the area of ​​the former student dormitory on Jože Toporišič Square.

In the presence of the Prime Minister Mr. Janez Janša, Mayor of the Municipality of Brežice Mr. Ivan Molan and Vice-Rector for Infrastructure of the University of Maribor dr. Miralem Hadžiselimović, State Secretary Mr. Marjan Dolinšek, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism dr. Boštjan Brumen and the Rector of the University of Maribor dr. Zdravko Kačič signed a Letter of Intent for the needs of the Faculty of Tourism of the University of Maribor. The signed letter of intent represents an important breakthrough and a step closer to the realization of an important investment project, especially for the faculty and also the University and the Municipality of Brežice. This would provide the faculty with a more appropriate learning and working environment and wider promotion of the Slovenian economy and tourism.

Photo: Government of the Republic of Slovenia