Naslov
Contribution to the development of rural tourism in Croatia : proposed steps for successful business

Autori
Demonja, Damir ; Baćac, Robert

Izvornik
Turizam (Novi Sad) (1450-6661) 16 (2012), 4; 134-151

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Croatia; rural tourism; farms; development; steps

Sažetak
Rural tourism is a relative new tourist movement that humans of postindustrial society back to traditional values and nature. First of all, it is strongly associated with farms and production of traditional agricultural products. Rural tourism is aimed at the exploitation of all existing resources of one farm regardless of whether it is traditional architecture, traditional activities (traditional crafts), agricultural production or presentation of the rural way of life. In addition, rural tourism is a generator of additional revenue and achieving full employment of farm which is able to integrate all the potentials and diversification of activities. The organization of the farm, in terms of taking some tourist activities, is a complex activity that requires certain procedures and steps for successful business. Therefore, in this paper it will be indicated and explained the steps necessary for successful implementation of tourism services in rural tourism. Special emphasis will be on the types of tourism services in rural tourism through the typology of farms and connecting with the market.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija, Povijest umjetnosti, Etnologija i antropologija

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