Naslov
Accessible tourism in the national parks of the Republic of Croatia

Autori
Tubić, Dejan ; Vidak, Ivana ; Kovačević, Martina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Economic and Social Development 89th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development – "Economical, Agricultural and Legal Frameworks of Sustainable Development" / - , 2022, 36-44

Skup
89th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (ESD 2022)

Mjesto i datum
Novi Sad, Srbija, 04.11.2022. - 05.11.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
accessible tourism, people with disabilities, national parks

Sažetak
Today's tourism is becoming increasingly socially responsible and accessible to all types of tourist demand, from younger generations, gray-haired tourists to vulnerable groups. All megatrends point to these facts. Social responsibility in the form of accessible tourism is of extreme importance for the development of certain tourist destinations and areas. Tourist offer needs to be adjusted to people with disabilities, who are part of the tourist demand. Accessible infrastructure, multidisciplinary approach to the guest and understanding of all stakeholders in tourism towards vulnerable groups are important factors in creating a specific tourist offer. Considering that tourist communication is based on direct access to the guest, it is necessary to use different methods and tools to approach people with disabilities. In terms of the necessary adaptation of tourism content for people with disabilities, the aim of the paper is to show the extent to which there are tools for easier interpretation of the content within the national parks in the Republic of Croatia. Empirical research is focused on the identification and analysis of the existence of: adapted websites for people with visual impairments, parking spaces for the disabled, lines for easier orientation, tactile digital sensors, adapted mobile applications, audio descriptions at locations, adapted sanitary facilities and other. The research instrument was an in-depth interview, and the research was conducted on a convenience sample consisting of directors of Croatian national parks. The contribution of the work is reflected in the presentation of the current state of equipment of the national parks for the needs of the development of accessible tourism.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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