Research Assistant

PhD Aleksandra Tešin

aleksandra.tesin@dgt.uns.ac.rs

Short biography:

Date and place of birth: 24.12.1994. Huskvarna, Sweden

She completed her bachelor studies in 2017 at the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. In 2018, she completed the Master Studies, defending the thesis entitled „The perception of adaptation of cultural contents of Novi Sad to different age categories of domestic visitors“. In the same year, she commenced her PhD studies and earned the title of PhD of Geosciences (Tourism) in 2023 after successfully defending her dissertation on „Factors of creating tourist experience in city destinations“.

Contact

Emails: aleksandra.tesin@dgt.uns.ac.rs ; tesin.sanja@gmail.com

Consultations: Email to schedule a consultation.

Work positions:

  • Research Assistantat the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad.

Areas of expertise:

  • Tourism
  • Tourism development
  • Tourism experience
  • Social and psychological aspects of tourism 

Subjects:

  • Culture and Communication in Tourism
  • Nautical Tourism

Other important information

Awards and scholarships:

  • Scholarship of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (for the PhD studies) (2018/19, 2019/2020, 2020/21, 2021/2022),
  • Scholarship of the Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia (Dositeja) (2016/17, 2017/18),
  • Award of University of Novi Sad for success achieved during the studies(2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18),
  • Scholarship of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (for Bachelor studies) (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16).

Projects:

  • Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia: ‘Transformation of geospace in Serbia – past, current problems and solution proposals’ (Project number: OI 176020; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences).

Selected references:

  • Tešin, A, Dragin, A.S., Mijatov Ladičorbić, M., Jovanović, T., Zadel, Z., Surla, T., Košić, K., Amezcua-Ogáyar, J.M., Calahorro-López, A., Kuzman, B., Stojanović, V. (2024). Quality of Life and Attachments to Rural Settlements: The Basis for Regeneration and Socio-Economic Sustainability.Land, 13(9),
  • Mijatov Ladičorbić, M., Dragin, A.S., Surla, T., Tešin, A., Amezcua-Ogáyar, J.M., Calahorro-López, A., Stojanović, V., Zadel, Z., Košić, K., Ivanović, O.M., et al. (2024). Towards Healthy and Sustainable Human Settlement: Understanding How Local Communities Perceive and Engage with Spa Tourism Development Initiatives in Rural Areas. Land, 13(11), 1817.
  • Tešin, A., Kovačić, S., & Obradović, S. (2023). The experience I will remember: The role of tourist personality, motivation, and destination personality. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 13567667231164768.
  • Obradović, S., &Tešin, A. (2023). Mountain winter getaways: Excitement versus boredom. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 42, 100623.
  • Obradović, S., &Tešin, A. (2022). Hiking in the Covid-19 era: Motivation and Post-outbreak intentions. Journal of Sport & Tourism, 147-164.
  • Tešin, A., Pivac, T., Besermenji, S., & Obradović, S. (2022). Exploring the influence of Instagram on travel destination choice. The European Journal of Applied Economics, 19(1), 66-79.
  • Obradović, S., Stojanović, V., Tešin, A., Šećerov, I., Pantelić, M., & Dolinaj, D. (2022). Memorable tourist experiences in national parks: Impacts on future intentions and environmentally responsible behavior. Sustainability, 15(1), 547.
  • Obradović, S., Tešin, A., Božović, T., & Milošević, D. (2021). Residents’ perceptions of and satisfaction with tourism development: A case study of the Uvac Special Nature Reserve, Serbia. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 21(1), 31-43.
  • Tešin, A., Kovačić, S., Jovanović, T., Vujičić, M. D., & Obradović, S. (2020). Ecotourism constraints: What prevents domestic tourists in Serbia from visiting eco-destinations?. Journal of the Geographical Institute” Jovan Cvijic”, SASA, 70(3), 255-271.
  • Tešin, A., Kovačić, S., Pivac, T., Vujičić, M. D., & Obradović, S. (2020). From children to seniors: is culture accessible to everyone?. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, 15(2), 183-201.
  • Tešin, A., Kovačić, S. (2019). Shaping Cultural Tourism Offer Based on Visitors’ Preferences: Is There a Room for Improvement in the City of Novi Sad? Book of Abstracts, International Conference Proceed With Care/Living With Tourism, Šibenik, 2nd – 5th May, 2019, 48-49.