Darko Dimitrovski

Dr. Darko Dimitrovski serves as a Full Professor at the Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Kragujevac, specializing in Tourism and Hotel Management. His academic journey spans over two decades with progressive appointments from assistant (2013) to associate professor (2019) and finally full professor (2023).

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's in Geography from University of Belgrade (2002)
• Master's in Tourism and Hotel Management from University of Novi Sad (2009)
• PhD in Geography from University of Belgrade (2013)
• Postdoctoral research at University of Tras-os-Montes, Portugal (2016-2017)

Dimitrovski's research focuses on tourism management with specialized expertise in wine tourism, food markets, event tourism, and sustainable practices. His work examines tourist behavior in urban food markets (e.g., Barcelona's La Boqueria), wine tourism apps, crisis management in hospitality, and economic impacts of sporting events. Recent publications explore digital transformation in tourism through mobile apps and green leadership frameworks.

His publication trends reveal deep engagement with:

• Wine and food tourism dynamics
• Digital platforms and mobile technology in tourism
• Sustainable destination management
• Methodological approaches in tourism economics
• Urban tourism experiences

Professionally, Dimitrovski contributes as Associate Editor for Tourism Management Perspectives and serves on editorial boards of multiple tourism journals including European Journal of Tourism Research. His project portfolio includes European Union-funded initiatives like INNOVINE & WINE and COST Action OceanGov, focusing on wine tourism innovation and ocean governance.

His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, covering Management of Travel Agencies, Business Tourism, Crisis Management, and Event Tourism. Early career included teaching positions at various Kragujevac technical schools (2002-2013) before joining the University of Kragujevac faculty in 2013.