How was the ATG "Mihovil" Šibenik founded?
The Association of Tour Guides "Mihovil" Šibenik was founded on March 24th 2006 and registered in the Register of Associations on April 4th of the same year. The founding assembly counted 13 tour guides, and the first presidency of the Association was elected as follows: Diana Bolanča – as president, Karmen Bezbradica – as vice president and Marina Garma – as secretary.
At the time of its founding, tour guides in Šibenik-Knin County were facing a number of challenges – from inconsistent professional standards and infrastructural obstacles, to differing perceptions of the role of tour guides and the need for greater recognition of their contribution to the development of tourism. Recognising these needs, the Association set out to strengthen the professional community, promote the role of tour guides, and enhance cooperation with the local community, tourist agencies, tour operators and relevant institutions.
From the very beginning, professional lectures and workshops have been organised, aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of tour guides, in order to provide visitors with high-quality, professional and inspiring tour guide services.
From 13 to 66
66 - is not just a number
It is not an individual, it is not a presidency, nor is it coloured by politics
66 - that is the number of our guides
we are ATG “Mihovil” Šibenik
What is ATG "Mihovil" Šibenik today?
Since its founding, ATG "Mihovil" Šibenik has become a recognised and important part of the touristic offer of the city of Šibenik and Šibenik-Knin County. Our "workplaces" are the streets, stairs and alleys of Šibenik, the national parks, other cities and natural landmarks – places we bring to life every day through expert guiding.
Our members, licensed tour guides, are distinguished by their knowledge of local customs and their experience, providing visitors with a unique and authentic experience of the destination. They competently interpret historical, cultural, natural, traditional and gastronomic landmarks of our city, county and beyond, doing so with love for their region and homeland, proudly presenting our country to guests from all over the world.
Today, we are proud of a respectable and constantly growing membership count, as well as numerous projects, educational activities and voluntary initiatives recognised both by the local community and at the national level. The Association's activities contribute to the high-quality presentation of tangible and intangible heritage, which has been acknowledged through numerous awards and recognitions.
We place a great importance on continuously maintaining a high standard of education and jointly addressing issues important to the profession, enabling local guides to continue offering all visitors an unforgettable experience through their knowledge, passion and authentic approach.
What do our guides say?
Whenever you do something with pure love, heart, passion - it shows... The energy that moves mountains. It is exactly that kind of energy and pure love, which you do not often feel in life, that bursts in Šibenik.
The Association of Tour Guides Mihovil Šibenik gathers colleagues whose mention always brings a smile to our faces. With pure positivity, togetherness, creativity and hard work, with every new project they truly "provoke" a reaction in a way: "oh, phenomenal, how did you even think of that?!"
And truly, my colleagues are the authors of numerous creative, excellently executed projects, among which I would certainly single out (dear mention the real name - medieval Šibenik, tell your story...); projects that are a pride to the city of Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County and the whole of Croatia, whose work has reached the very top of the world.
With numerous other events, lectures and trips, colleagues who irresistibly attract you with their positive energy to join them and come to Šibenik, I am convinced that this association has significantly contributed to the development of tourism in Šibenik. With good city and destination management, in a short time this city has become, in youthful terms, a real hit and a model.
All of us in the Community of Tourist Guide Societies of Croatia are soulfully and heartily proud of our colleagues in the Association of Tour Guides Mihovil Šibenik. The energy they spread is an incredible motivator for all of us towards creating and realizing new projects and further successes.
I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart on all the numerous, truly respectable, results of the work so far and I look forward to the future successes of the Association of Tour Guides Mihovil Šibenik, in which I have no doubt.
Always according to the same well-known Šibenik model: positive energy that moves mountains!
It is a great honour for me to write a recommendation for the Association of Tour Guides "Mihovil" Šibenik. The cooperation on previous projects was pleasant and always cheerful, but primarily professional. This team of hardworking and young people develops new ideas and possibilities, thus involving all participants so that their story has all the necessary foundations and values.