Prethodno priopćenje
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59323/k.15.2.8
Rural Tourism as a Factor of Neo-Endogenous Development in Croatia
Toni Popović
; Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Splitu, Split, Hrvatska
Renata Relja
; Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Splitu, Split, Hrvatska
Sažetak
The significant proportion of rural areas and populations in EU member
states and the reduction of migratory pressure on urban areas make the polycentric development of a network of urban and rural settlements an important
issue. This paper first considers the importance of tourism within the contemporary model of neo-endogenous rural development, which European Union
policy sees as the basis for strengthening rural areas and better integrating them
into global society. Neo-endogenous development promotes a diverse economy
focused on authentic activities. Preserving cultural routines within the community and biodiversity is essential for its implementation. The specificity of
the neo-endogenous model compared to the classical concept of sustainable
development results from the positioning of local actors as promoters of development networks not only at local but also at extra-local level. Rural tourism
is one of the central economic activities of neo-endogenous development. This
form of tourism is stimulated by the democratization of travel and the promotion of cultural authenticity and a healthy lifestyle as social values. Strategic
documents point to the multiple potentials of rural tourism in Croatia and emphasize that its strengthening can mitigate rural decline at the national level. This
paper analyzes the state of development of rural tourism on the basis of recent
scientific research and strategic documents. Despite the attractions that make
rural tourism a potentially significant activity in most Croatian regions, numerous factors limit its neo-endogenous effects. At the most general level, there
is a lack of strategic governance of rural areas, which should include not only
agriculture but various other activities. Rural tourism has not received much
attention in the strategic documents. And even if this is the case, the concept,
measures and sources of funding for its development have not been sufficiently defined. Strategic neglect also leads to insufficient development of human
capital, i. e. training, knowledge and skills for working in rural tourism. Rural
attractions are often in poor condition because the landscape and local culture
are not re-evaluated. Although there are more common forms, e. g. holiday homes on the Croatian coast and agritourism in the Istria region, rural tourism is generally not recognized as a development concept. The offer is still fragmented and based on individual entrepreneurial initiatives.
Ključne riječi
rural tourism ; neo-endogenous development ; sustainability ; Croatia ; rural policy
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323444
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Datum izdavanja:
12.12.2024.
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