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Taja Macek

General Manager

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Izola, Izola, Slovenia

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Timeline
About me
Hospitality professional for cruise businesses for Slovenia's offerings | Shore Excursion Agent | CEO @AtlasExpress | Creating exceptional experiences in MICE business | DMC | MP @DTSlovenia
Education
- Gimnazija Piran
  2000 - 2004
  High School
- Univerza na Primorskem
  2022 - 2025
  Phd candidate Tourism and Travel Services Management
  Working on it.
- Univerza na Primorskem
  2012 - 2021
  Master's Degree Tourism and Travel Services Management 10
  The master's thesis is focused on exploring the relationship between the local environment and its cultural heritage at the destination and the requirements, and the trends of the global industry of cruise ship tourism. We exposed the interdependence of global trends and local environment, which is reflected in the execution of shore excursions. The passenger ship is highlighted asa medium of connection and its role in the promotion of local cultural heritage for the needs of the cruise… Show more The master's thesis is focused on exploring the relationship between the local environment and its cultural heritage at the destination and the requirements, and the trends of the global industry of cruise ship tourism. We exposed the interdependence of global trends and local environment, which is reflected in the execution of shore excursions. The passenger ship is highlighted asa medium of connection and its role in the promotion of local cultural heritage for the needs of the cruise industry. The thesis explores the relationship between global, local and glocal in the case of Slovenia, which allows us an insight into the complexity of passenger cruise industry. Show less
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia
  2004 - 2008
  Diploma in arti visive, indirizzo pittura WB - Philosophy of Japanese Aesthetics in Contemporary Art 30
  A discovery of conceptual art with the influence of the Japanese aesthetics. Exploring the concept of wabi-sabi in the arts of Marcel Duchamp and the ready-made concept into the contemporary world.
Experience
- Atlas Express
  Jun 2008 - now
  General Manager
- DT Slovenia DMC
  Jan 2015 - now
  Managing Partner
Licenses & Certifications
- Euromic Education Academy Masterclass - To be or not to be a DMC
  Euromic
  Jun 2020
- Slovenia Green Travel Agency
  Slovenian Tourist Board
  Jan 2021
  View certificate
- Travelife Certified Partner
  Travelife for Tour Operators
  Aug 2018
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Taja Macek
  AzAmazing Award 2019 Azamara Cruises Feb 2019 In 2018, AzAmazing Evening was held in 35 ports around 22 countries. The AzAmazing Evening in Koper, Slovenia received the highest score of 96/100. It is the second year in a row that the highest score was received for the event in Koper, Slovenia organised by Atlas Express.
Volunteer Experience
- Tour Guiding System for Cruise Ships Tourism Training Lecture
  Issued by Tourist Board Portoroz - Meetings & Incentives
  Associated with Taja Macek