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Contents Istraturist is...? ............................................................................................................................ 2 Where is Istraturist situated? ...................................................................................................... 4 What is Istraturist and Umag offering to you? ........................................................................... 5 What should you offer to them? ................................................................................................. 7
Istraturist is...? ... except is your future working place, Istraturist is also a Croatian company with 50 years tradition in rendering tourist services in hotels, apartment resorts and campsites. The recognisability and success of Istraturist are results of its long-standing orientation towards high quality tourism. All Istraturist’s properties are located on the north-western coast of the Istrian peninsula along the 40 kilometres long Umag Riviera. Significant investments over the years helped position Istraturist and the city of Umag at the top of Croatian tourism offer. After adding three state-of-the-art wellness centres to its offer, Umag has become one of the most desirable wellness destinations in Croatia. And with its long tradition of hosting the international tennis tournament, ATP Croatia Open, Umag has solidified itself as a top sport tourist destination. The aim of Istraturist is continuous improvement of accommodation quality, development of additional facilities for vacation, sport and recreation, as well as active participation in repositioning of Umag and Istria to a premium tourist destination with a strong commitment to environment. Aiming to implement the highest of international tourist service standards, in 1998 Istraturist engaged Meliá Hotels International for the functions of sales and operations. Meliá Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and the largest hotel chain in Spain in both resort and city hotels. The company currently operates more than 350 hotels in 35 countries and 4 continents under its brands: Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Innside by Meliá, TRYP by Wyndham, Sol Hotels and Club Meliá.
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Istratourist property: Hotels: Melia Coral Sol Aurora Sol Garden Istra Village Sol Garden Istra Sol Umag Sol Umag Residence Hotel Sipar Rooms for rent Moj Mir Guest house - Komfor Adriatic
Apartments: Melia Istrian Villas Sol Katoro Sol Amfora Sol Stella Polynesia Savudrija Kanera
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Where is Istraturist situated?
In a popular tourist destination Umag in peninsula Istria. The scenic Istrian city along the Adriatic Coast holds unmatched beauty and distinction. Umag is a town of around 13,000 inhabitants which with about 45 km of the coastline and interesting hinterland integrates special features of the whole region and might be the best introduction into a different experience of the Mediterranean. With a coastline filled with stunning beaches, Umag has solidified itself as an established summer destination in Europe. But the sea is only one of the reasons Umag stands out as an exceptional vacation site. Umag is a city full of endless entertainment possibilities. Exciting events such as the ATP Studena Croatia Open, held each summer at the stadium at Istraturist's Stella Maris resort, have pushed Umag to the forefront of Croatian tourism. Beautiful architecture, delicious restaurants and unrivalled scenery add to the city's undeniable charm. Umag's growth over the years is evident as it is now a major tourist destination in Istria.
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What is Istraturist and Umag offering to you? In summer 2014., there is an oportunity for young people to work as tourist animators. Tourist animation is one of the most popular summer jobs in Croatia where animators develop themselves with working in hospitality sector in aim to give to tourists great holiday experience.
Job description: 8-hour working day Organizing and leading daily and evening activities for children from 5 till 17 years of age in children clubs Organizing and leading sports activities for adults (such as volleyball, basketball, waterpolo, football, etc.) Participating in the evening entertainment (leading children parties, hosting mini disco, dancing and acting in musicals on stage, etc.) Communication with guests in order to receive feedback and comments and to gain guests satisfaction and loyalty. Participating in the pre-job preparation for the Internship.
Benefits:
Payed accommodation Daily meal Provided work clothing (work clothes + sneakers) Provided equipment for work 5
ďƒ˜ 500$ salary
ďƒ˜ Certificate for successful accomplishment of the activities training course
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What should you offer to them? In order to give quality service and improve experience, every intern should have some basics.
Required skills:
Communicative an outgoing personality Creative and patient Able to work in team Languages: English (very good) Dutch, Russian, Italian, German (not mandatory but it is good to know)
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Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.