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Current state, developing potentials and limitations of farm tourism in Brodsko Posavska County

Rural tourism, including farm tourism, fulfils an important role in the activation of rural areas, especially regions of high unemployment and particular natural and cultural qualities. Croatia is designated majorly as rural area according to OECD and EU standards. About half of total population lives in rural areas, therefore the needs of rural communities in frames of sustainable living and income conditions are important. In this paper the research included the farm-tourism enterprises in Brodsko-Posavska County. Analysis is based on primary research by questionnaire which was conducted on thirty farm-touristic enterprises in 2011. The aim of the paper was paper to present the current state of rural tourism and farm-tourism in the region and suggest activities for improving the farm-tourism position in Brodsko-Posavska County, as well as to present its role in the development of rural area.

Agrotourism; rural tourism; rural areas; development

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