1. INTERREG/CARDS-PHARE MARINAS Final conference INTERREG/CARDS-PHARE MARINAS Final conference ANCONA 22 nd September

2. Project results MARINAS THE COUNTY OF SPLIT- DALMATIA

3. Largest Croatian county with surface area of 14,045 km2 (mainland 4,572 km2) Highest number of inhabitants among Croatian counties (464 thousand) Total of 55 local self-government units, out of that are 16 cities and 39 municipalities Natural diversity (hinterland, coastland, islands) and attractions (Natural Park Biokovo, Cetina River, Zlatni Rat beach, Blue Cave…)

4. THE COUNTY OF SPLIT- DALMATIA(2) Rich cultural heritage: UNESCO (Old Town Split with Diocletian’s Palace, Old Town Trogir), archaeological findings (Salona, Pharos, Issa), events (Split Summer Festival, Harmony-Singing Festival, Sinjska Alka tournament)… BDP in 2007 approximately EUR 6,400 per capita Approx. 142 thousand of employees total

5. ACTIVITES IMPLEMENTED BY COUNTY OF SPLIT-DALMATIA Contributed to creation of data base of: - TOURISTIC AGENCIES for adventure tourism ( rafting, canyoning, mountain bike, paintball,diving…) - CHARTER AGENCIES - MARINAS

6. ACTIVITES IMPLEMENTED BY COUNTY OF SPLIT-DALMATIA (2) Collection of data on cultural and historical heritage – INPUTS FOR OFFICIAL WEB SITE OF PROJECT MARINAS

7. ACTIVITES IMPLEMENTED BY COUNTY OF SPLIT-DALMATIA (3) WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE FOR SME IN SPLIT 28-29th MAY 2008

8. CONFERENCE CONTENTS Presentation of the Lead Partner, Province of Ancona. Up to date progress report and future activity for MARINAS project Presentation by the Split- Dalmatia County Reports of all other partners involved Round table discussion of MARINAS project

9. CONFERENCE CONTENTS (2) Presentation of business activites, organisational structures, future plans, marketing, opportunities by SME’s in tourism involved in MARINAS- cross border co-operation project from Italian and partners from other countries

10. CONCLUSION Benefits of Project MARINAS for the County of Split- Dalmatia Knowledge gained in project management Transfer of ‘’know-how’’ and experience from Italian partners Lessons learned for future projects Hope for further cooperation

11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !