Prethodno priopćenje
https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.10.3-4.7
TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN NATIONAL PARKS
Dobrica Jovičić
; Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Univerzitet u Nišu, Srbija i Crna Gora
Vanja Ivanović
; Faculty of tourism and hospitality management, University of Rijeka, Opatija, Croatia
Sažetak
Tourism in national parks is a specific paradox. It can cause great damage to vital values o f national parks, especially if not managed properly, but it can also bring great benefits. In some national parks there are simply so many visitors in certain parts, or at particular times, that nature - and the quality o f the visitor's experience - suffers. Also, tourist facilities often conflict with conservation aims and spoil natural landscapes. On the other hand, if planned and managed for sustainability, tourism can be very positive force,
bringing benefits to protected areas and local communities alike. Tourism will be welcome in or near national parks if it respects special character o f the area, such as tourism based on appreciating nature, cultural and educational tourism, and quiet small-scale or small group activities; and if it causes minimal damage, disturbance or pollution. It can justify establishing protected areas in marginal regions, and can lead to revival in local economy and traditional cultures. Techniques for managing tourism in sensitive environment, with national parks included, are now generally better known; though they often cost time and money, the income which tourism generates can help offset the costs. Also, tourism development can be linked to craft industry’ and alternative employment of farms producing elements o f sustainable rural economy.
Ključne riječi
tourism; management; marketing; national park; protected area; nature; sustainable development
Hrčak ID:
181425
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.12.2004.
Posjeta: 2.323 *