Protected Natural Areas and Ecotourism - Priority Strategies for Future Development in Selected Serbian Case Studies
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Cvetković, MilenaBrankov, Jovana
Ćurčić, Nevena
Pavlović, Sanja
Dobričić, Milica
Tretiakova, Tatiana N.
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This research deals with the evaluation of tourist attractions in selected protected areas (PAs) in Serbia for the purpose of developing ecotourism. Using the integral AHP-SWOT method, two authentic mountain areas were analyzed—Stara Planina Nature Park and Suva Planina Special Nature Reserve. The results confirmed the presence of numerous natural and, to a lesser extent, anthropogenic resources that represent the basis for the future ecotourism activities. However, significant weaknesses were also registered, which are reflected in overall poverty, underdeveloped infrastructure and depopulation. The analysis also showed that the highest rated factors for the
development of ecotourism are local products that should be offered on the regional market, as well as the use of the geographical position of both areas (near the state border) through the use of donor funds (IPA funds). The application of the AHP-SWOT method enabled the definition and prioritization of several development strategie...s, of which the ones with the greatest weight are based on the use of the variegated biodiversity of both PAs. This research advances knowledge about strategic decision-making in PAs and could be beneficial to destination managers for the creation of successful strategic plans. Results suggest that future actions should be aimed at maximizing the detected advantages, which means creating an appropriate development policy, drafting legislation, encouraging social mobilization activities and determining the institutional elements for the development and management of ecotourism.
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protected areas / AHP-SWOT / ecotourism / Stara Planina Mountain / Suva Planina Mountain / SerbiaИзвор:
Sustainability, 2023, 15, 21, 15621-Издавач:
- Basel : MDPI
Финансирање / пројекти:
- Министарство науке, технолошког развоја и иновација Републике Србије, институционално финансирање - 200172 (Географски институт 'Јован Цвијић' САНУ, Београд) (RS-MESTD-inst-2020-200172)
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Geografski fakultetTY - JOUR AU - Cvetković, Milena AU - Brankov, Jovana AU - Ćurčić, Nevena AU - Pavlović, Sanja AU - Dobričić, Milica AU - Tretiakova, Tatiana N. PY - 2023 UR - http://gery.gef.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1523 AB - This research deals with the evaluation of tourist attractions in selected protected areas (PAs) in Serbia for the purpose of developing ecotourism. Using the integral AHP-SWOT method, two authentic mountain areas were analyzed—Stara Planina Nature Park and Suva Planina Special Nature Reserve. The results confirmed the presence of numerous natural and, to a lesser extent, anthropogenic resources that represent the basis for the future ecotourism activities. However, significant weaknesses were also registered, which are reflected in overall poverty, underdeveloped infrastructure and depopulation. The analysis also showed that the highest rated factors for the development of ecotourism are local products that should be offered on the regional market, as well as the use of the geographical position of both areas (near the state border) through the use of donor funds (IPA funds). The application of the AHP-SWOT method enabled the definition and prioritization of several development strategies, of which the ones with the greatest weight are based on the use of the variegated biodiversity of both PAs. This research advances knowledge about strategic decision-making in PAs and could be beneficial to destination managers for the creation of successful strategic plans. Results suggest that future actions should be aimed at maximizing the detected advantages, which means creating an appropriate development policy, drafting legislation, encouraging social mobilization activities and determining the institutional elements for the development and management of ecotourism. PB - Basel : MDPI T2 - Sustainability T1 - Protected Natural Areas and Ecotourism - Priority Strategies for Future Development in Selected Serbian Case Studies VL - 15 IS - 21 SP - 15621 DO - 10.3390/su152115621 ER -
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Cvetković, M., Brankov, J., Ćurčić, N., Pavlović, S., Dobričić, M.,& Tretiakova, T. N.. (2023). Protected Natural Areas and Ecotourism - Priority Strategies for Future Development in Selected Serbian Case Studies. in Sustainability Basel : MDPI., 15(21), 15621. https://doi.org/10.3390/su152115621
Cvetković M, Brankov J, Ćurčić N, Pavlović S, Dobričić M, Tretiakova TN. Protected Natural Areas and Ecotourism - Priority Strategies for Future Development in Selected Serbian Case Studies. in Sustainability. 2023;15(21):15621. doi:10.3390/su152115621 .
Cvetković, Milena, Brankov, Jovana, Ćurčić, Nevena, Pavlović, Sanja, Dobričić, Milica, Tretiakova, Tatiana N., "Protected Natural Areas and Ecotourism - Priority Strategies for Future Development in Selected Serbian Case Studies" in Sustainability, 15, no. 21 (2023):15621, https://doi.org/10.3390/su152115621 . .