Naslov
Characteristics of Croatian Urban Tourism - Current State and Perspectives

Autori
Mikačić, Vesna

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

Izvornik
Conditions of the foreign tourism development in Central and Eastern Europe. Urban tourism and development perspectives / Wyrzykowski, Jerzy - Wrocław : Geographical Institute of Wroclaw University, 2005, 119-129

Skup
Conditions of the foreign tourism development in Central and Eastern Europe.

Mjesto i datum
Poljska, 23.09.2004. - 26.09.2004

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
tourism; urban tourism; Croatia

Sažetak
Cities, where the majority of world population live, are nowadays the strongest generators of tourist flow and very attractive tourist destinations. Some authors point out that ‘ ’ due to its cause, place of origin and significant, tourism is essentially an urban phenomena’ ’ (Alfier 1977). Urban tourism was one of the earliest forms of tourism. During the 18th century privileged young Englishmen often filled their time between a university education and the beginning of a career with the Grand tour to the cities in continental Europe. During last two centuries there was a major shift from this kind of tourism to coastal, rural or mountain destinations. Therefore, urban tourism is not a new kind of tourism, but one that is re-emerging and growing. By the time cities have changed their functions. Some vital functions have been abandoned and new ones developed. Today strategic choice of many towns looking to improve their economies has been to developed tourism base on their historic or contemporary heritage, gastronomy, art, culture, popular traditions, events and attractions. These are all resources that can provide a wide range of tourist attractions in the cities.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija, Ekonomija

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