Branko Bogunović

Branko Bogunović is a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Tourism 'Dr. Mijo Mirković' of the University of Primorska in Pula, Croatia. His academic work focuses on tourism economics, sustainable development, international business strategies, and policy analysis related to coastal destinations. He holds a doctoral degree (dr. sc.) and has contributed to both Croatian and international scholarly discourse on tourism competitiveness, SME internationalization, and land policy impacts on tourism infrastructure.

His research interests span tourism competitiveness measurement, sustainable destination management, valuation of non-privatized land in tourism contexts, and the influence of accommodation structures on destination performance. Bogunović has published extensively since 2005, with notable contributions analyzing Croatian coastal tourism dynamics, SME globalization challenges, and the role of pricing strategies in hospitality value chains.

Recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize Croatia's tourism sector resilience, land concession effects on camping businesses, and global sustainability perspectives. His work integrates quantitative methodologies with policy recommendations, often drawing on case studies from Croatia’s Adriatic regions. Despite no explicit mentions of awards or grants, his prolific output reflects sustained engagement with applied economic and tourism research.