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The Transformation of the System of Tourism Organizations in the Context of Social Changes

In many countries of the world tourism has a long history. Numerous political, economic and social changes contributed to the growth or decline of tourism activities in tourist areas, changed the appearance of these areas and initiated various developmental projects. Tourism in Croatia began developing more than 150 years ago and therefore a research of such a long period and from several differing aspects might result in interesting and useful conclusions This paper examines the link between the socio-political and economic development and the prevailing social values on the one side and the characteristics of tourism and tasks of tourism organizations on the other. In order to understand this relationship more clearly, the period from the late 19th century to the present was examined, divided into four periods: 1) the beginnings of tourism development up to World War I, 2) the period between the two world wars, 3) the period between the end of World War II and the 1990s, and 4) the period from the 1990s to the present day. This is particularly important at this moment when the transformation of tourism organizations in Croatia has just begun, including the revision of their tasks in the context of achieving greater efficiency.

tourism organizations; history; social changes; development

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