We are multi disciplined organization providing live communications solutions to associations, corporations and agencies in the areas of tourism, hospitality and meetings management.

We are focused on developing effective programs to support student development within the industry and to provide intermediary service to key industry stakeholders and academic institutions.

The Centre for Tourism Research and Studies was founded in 2008 with the aim to

• Enable and strengthen cooperation between students, faculty and industry
• Increase standards of professionalism in the tourism and hospitality industry of Serbia and the region of Balkans
• Synchronize activities that are related with academic development of students and institutions they represent
• Enhance sustainable development and practice management
• Enhance corporate responsibility within the tourism and hospitality industry in Serbia and the region of Balkans

By 2018 the Center for Tourism Research and Studies will become on of the top leaders in the region of Balkans in the field of student development committed to build strategic and deep relationships, identifying, developing, and mentoring high performers who possess the skill and attitude to make the difference in very dynamic and demanding industry.

The CTRS mission is to assist students to achieve academic and practical excellence. Central to its mission, CTRS's research and development focuses on critical issues in the education of students – future leaders and their placement into key sectors of the tourism, hotel and meetings industry in the region of Balkans. We seek to connect best students to best possible employers in the industry internationally as well as to establish long lasting relationship. 

The Center for Tourism Research and Studies comprises 10 sparkling personalities working in Novi Sad and Belgrade. Our backgrounds are as varied as could be but most valuable sparkle is that we are all in love with our industry. We are team of world-class people committed to making a difference in the tourism and hotel industry whilst helping each other to achieve our personal life goals and live in purpose.

Bojan Zecevic

Milan Culic

Bojana Kovacevic

Maja Terzic

Ivan Vitorovic

Vojislav Petrov

Aleksandar Djordjevic

Jelena Todic

Igor Stamenkovic

Olja Zvizdic

In December 2008 the Centre for Tourism Research and Studies has formed an Independent International Advisory Board that consists of seven top professionals. It aims to provide us with independent, impartial and authoritative advice on policies, programs and measures that will improve our understanding of the opportunities for the future growth within the tourism, hotel and meetings industry.

• Rob Davidson is Conference and Events course leader at the University of Westminster London, UK. Rob also teaches at the CERAM business school in Sophia Antipolis, France.  His field of expertise is business tourism and conference management.
• Rok Klancnik is director at Slovenia Tourist Office in Brussels, Belgium. Prior to this position Rok served as chief of PR and communications at World Tourism Organization. Rok’s field of expertise is PR and communication.
• Flo Powel is executive director at the Tourism Society London, UK. Flo’s field of expertise is tourism logistics.
• Paul Gauger is Director at Visit Britain Americas with the office on New York. His main field of expertise is PR and media relations.
• Milos Tucakovic is partner and managing director at Stanton Chase Belgrade. Milos is one of the leading experts in the field of human resources and talent recruitment.
• Rick Taylor is CEO at the Business Tourism Company from South Africa. Rick is Member at 2010 FIFA National Communication Committee. Key areas of expertise are destination management, branding and business tourism.

A strong strategic approach, including customers’ environments analysis as well as trends research, helps us identify the most powerful and relevant insights that will lead to proven success.

CTRS is dedicated to excellence and creative communication leading to community building around brands and institutions. Our main objective is to make this industry even more exciting as well as to help young leaders grow within it.

Main activity of CTRS is creating the platform of best young leaders in the tourism, hotel and meetings industry through tailor made Cross Training Management Programs as well as industry cross exposure worldwide.

One segment of our business is destination management as well as conference and event management. Drivers of those segments for us are above mentioned young leaders who create an outstanding events and conferences for our clients. 

Student development is our main activity. In partnership with Faculties and industry stakeholders, both from private and public sector, we prepare the next generation of students for their successful launch into the industry through providing international work placement for them.

Conference and event management - CEM division

As a member of the leading national and international professional associations, we consistently benchmark our standards against the best practice models and have access to first-rate international training resources. Our extensive network of contacts and suppliers will ensure the provision of a first class service at all stages. As your conference partners we are strongly committed to the success of your event by sharing in your vision and focusing on your goals. We will turn your vision into reality.

CEM division is executed by the senior students – best young leaders engaged and placed on the internship program at the Centre for Tourism Research and Studies. They prove our vision and mission that young leaders will bring the change to the industry and make it even more exciting.