Karlo Kolesar

Karlo Kolesar is a Lecturer at Edward Bernays Polytechnic, where he teaches courses such as Tourist Destination Management, Tourist Geography and Attraction Basis, and Tourist Destination Branding. He also serves as Secretary of the Department of Tourism, coordinating educational programs and developing tourism strategies. Since 2020, he has been a Special Advisor to Croatia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, focusing on cultural diplomacy, EU-related projects, and events like EU2020HR's media coordination. He led initiatives including the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Agreement and Croatia's 30th anniversary of international recognition.

• Academic Leadership: President of the Croatian Academic Community, Secretary General of 'dr. Ante Starčević' academic community.
• International Roles: Member of EURASHE's advisory board for higher education, former Vice President of European Democrat Students (EDS).
• Entrepreneurship: Founded and manages travel agencies since 2014, developing tourism products and partnerships.

His research interests span sustainable tourism, destination branding, and policy development, with publications in tourism-related fields. He actively engages in EU education initiatives, such as the 2023 Memorandum of Cooperation with the College of Europe.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his contributions to academic and diplomatic roles highlight his expertise. His advisory work bridges education, tourism, and international policy, with a focus on Croatia's strategic positioning in Europe.