The final work "Human Resources: a key factor for the successful operation of Hotel Dubrovnik" will analize human resources and their value, importance and efficiency in normal function of hotel. The topic of paper was chosen out of a desire to learn how and in what way person can contribute to the organization in building a quality and efficient level of business. Special attention in the final work will be paid to management strategies and investments in the human resources sector, interpersonal communication, cooperation, employee relations and the need for training. Furthermore, the focus will be on the functions of management as an important factor in the management process and effective employee motivation. Human resources in the hotel business are a very important feature, so we will talk about the different approaches needed for the development, implementation of new strategies in the future. The survey method will examine the capabilities of employees of Hotel Dubrovnik in their advancement, working conditions, acceptance of ideas by superiors and cooperation among all employees as well as activities that provide them with an interesting, dynamic and motivating work atmosphere. This final paper will describe a number of segments related to the functions and activities of the human resources sector of the Hotel Dubrovnik.