معرفی
Dr. Jana Vilman serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, Slovenia, specializing in the intersection of tourism and design disciplines. Her academic profile centers on sustainable tourism development with strong emphasis on local identity preservation and quality management.
Her research portfolio spans sustainable tourism, tourism experience design, destination management, collective brands, and industrial/visual design. Dr. Vilman investigates how architectural heritage, landscape features, and cultural elements can be strategically integrated into tourism offerings to enhance regional development. Her work frequently addresses certification frameworks for local quality through collective branding, particularly examining Slovenia's tourism destinations like Bohinj as case studies.
Recent publications (2018-2022) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on design applications in tourism contexts, including sustainable fashion for tourism, destination branding mechanisms, and architectural integration strategies. These works reflect her interdisciplinary methodology bridging tourism studies, design theory, and regional development planning.
For academic engagement, Dr. Vilman teaches core courses including Experience Design in Tourism, Quality in Tourism, and Experiences in Tourism. She maintains regular office hours (Mondays 8:00-9:00 by appointment) and is accessible via jana.vilman@um.si for research collaboration and student inquiries.
