The Role of Natural Resources in the Ecotourism Development – Residents’ Perceptions in Subotica (Northern Serbia)
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Vujko, AleksandraPetrović, Marko D.

Gostović, Danica
Radovanović, Milan

Vuković, Darko

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Pícha, KamilArticle (Published version)
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Regardless of their type and structure, natural resources represent the basis for industrial and economic development of every country. The aim of this study is to determine and display the natural potential in the territory of the City of Subotica (Vojvodina Province in Northern Serbia), on the basis of four protected natural areas. These areas are: Palić Nature Park, Ludaško jezero Special Nature Reserve, Selevenjske pustare Special Nature Reserve and Subotička peščara Protected Landscape of Exceptional Distinction. All listed areas represent the main aspects for ecotourism development in this part of the country, so one of the aims of the research is to identify key stakeholders that should be involved in proper developing of this form of tourism. When preforming this study, survey research techniques were used. Respondents were Subotica’s residents, who were asked to rate the state of the environment in these surroundings, as well as to give their opinions about the possibilities f...or the development of ecotourism. Based on the analysis of the dependent and independent variables, it was concluded that the residents are generally satisfied with the conditions of the environment, they also consider that the development of this form of tourism would raise the awareness of locals about the importance of preserving these protected areas. The result may be significant when launching a new tourism product, while preserving the protected areas and adapting for future visitors’ needs.
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natural resources / industrial and economic development / protected areas / ecotourism / SuboticaSource:
Deturope : The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism, 2018, 10, 2, 112-123Publisher:
- Subotica : Regional Science Association of Subotica
- České Budějovice : University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Economics
- Kesthely : University of Pannonia, Georgikon Faculty
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- Geography of Serbia (RS-47007)
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Географски институт „Јован Цвијић“ САНУ / Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijić SASATY - JOUR AU - Vujko, Aleksandra AU - Petrović, Marko D. AU - Gostović, Danica AU - Radovanović, Milan AU - Vuković, Darko PY - 2018 UR - http://www.deturope.eu/index.php?navi=101&vol=29 UR - https://dais.sanu.ac.rs/123456789/7260 AB - Regardless of their type and structure, natural resources represent the basis for industrial and economic development of every country. The aim of this study is to determine and display the natural potential in the territory of the City of Subotica (Vojvodina Province in Northern Serbia), on the basis of four protected natural areas. These areas are: Palić Nature Park, Ludaško jezero Special Nature Reserve, Selevenjske pustare Special Nature Reserve and Subotička peščara Protected Landscape of Exceptional Distinction. All listed areas represent the main aspects for ecotourism development in this part of the country, so one of the aims of the research is to identify key stakeholders that should be involved in proper developing of this form of tourism. When preforming this study, survey research techniques were used. Respondents were Subotica’s residents, who were asked to rate the state of the environment in these surroundings, as well as to give their opinions about the possibilities for the development of ecotourism. Based on the analysis of the dependent and independent variables, it was concluded that the residents are generally satisfied with the conditions of the environment, they also consider that the development of this form of tourism would raise the awareness of locals about the importance of preserving these protected areas. The result may be significant when launching a new tourism product, while preserving the protected areas and adapting for future visitors’ needs. PB - Subotica : Regional Science Association of Subotica PB - České Budějovice : University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Economics PB - Kesthely : University of Pannonia, Georgikon Faculty T2 - Deturope : The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism T1 - The Role of Natural Resources in the Ecotourism Development – Residents’ Perceptions in Subotica (Northern Serbia) SP - 112 EP - 123 VL - 10 IS - 2 UR - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7260 ER -
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Vujko, A., Petrović, M. D., Gostović, D., Radovanović, M.,& Vuković, D.. (2018). The Role of Natural Resources in the Ecotourism Development – Residents’ Perceptions in Subotica (Northern Serbia). in Deturope : The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism Subotica : Regional Science Association of Subotica., 10(2), 112-123. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7260
Vujko A, Petrović MD, Gostović D, Radovanović M, Vuković D. The Role of Natural Resources in the Ecotourism Development – Residents’ Perceptions in Subotica (Northern Serbia). in Deturope : The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism. 2018;10(2):112-123. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7260 .
Vujko, Aleksandra, Petrović, Marko D., Gostović, Danica, Radovanović, Milan, Vuković, Darko, "The Role of Natural Resources in the Ecotourism Development – Residents’ Perceptions in Subotica (Northern Serbia)" in Deturope : The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism, 10, no. 2 (2018):112-123, https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_7260 .