Improvement of the Relationship between Environment and Tourism: Case Study of the National Park Đerdap in Serbia.

Abstract

quently analysed approaches and the motivational basis for visiting can show how much the protected nature and healthy environment matter to the tourists. Based on the internal motivators, we examined whether the tourism in Đerdap is controlled, on a smaller scale, and qualitatively focused. A total of 484 respondents participated in the survey research. The comparison of attitudes was performed in relation to the demographic attributes of the respondents (gender, age, education). Target groups of tourists who prefer sustainable tourism have been identified. Sustainable tourism is a significant determinant in the further development of tourism in the protected area National Park Đerdap. The results of the research, based on 12 statements, performed t-testing and one-factor variance analysis (ANOVA), show that the visitors' greatest interests are related to the environment (natural as well as cultural value of the area). The researched motivational factors (new experiences and events, relaxation and rest, acquiring new knowledge-cultural and educational motivation) are based on sustainability. The results of this research can be applied in practice by implementing them through various management and marketing plans in the National Park Đerdap.

Determinants that impact a destination image: application on El Gouna the recently founded contemporary resort conurbation in Egypt.

“…They are consistent with the studies of Bichler, Pikkemaat, & Peters (2020), which indicate that there is a direct positive relationship between the environment of a destination and the destination image as the environment generally incorporates every aspect of the location and acts as a collective for the area. Pavlović et al (2019) iterate that mindful use of environmental factors, especially in terms of sustainable approaches like creating accessibility, further cement the destination in tourists' eyes. Subsequently, they have an elevated view of the location.…”

Analysis of Tourist Attractiveness Factors of the Djerdap National Park with a Focus on the Hotel Industry

“…The residents emphasized the need for enriching the tourist offer, greater involvement of the local population and enhancements in the management of the protected area, through a focus on educating young people in the field of sustainable tourism. The researchers Pavlović et al (2020) observed motivational factors for tourists to visit DJNP such as new experiences and events, relaxation, the acquisition of new knowledge related to cultural and educational motivation, and the creation and realization of tourist products. They concluded that local self-government, residents and relevant institutions should be integrated so that the basic principles of sustainability are applied in practice.…”

Destination image in Serbian youth ecotourism

“…Претходна истраживања српског екотуризма су првенствено била усмерена ка атракцијској основи и другим елементима туристичке понуде (Dolinaj et al, 2009;Stankov et al, 2011;Čučulović et al, 2012;Belij et al, 2016;Kalenjuk et al, 2016;Stojanović & Pavić, 2016). Мањи број истраживања је био усмерен ка вези између развоја екотуризма и локалних заједница (Stojanović et al, 2014;Brankov et al, 2015), другим интересним странама (Stamenković et al, 2016) и одликама тражње у екотуризму, попут задовољства (Belij, 2017) и мотивације (Pavlović et al, 2020). Већина ових студија је била усмерена ка покрајини Војводини као целини или конкретним дестинацијама у њој, са изузетком Stankov et al 2011 Светски еколошки покрет је остварио приметан раст популарности код младих људи у протеклим годинама, што их чини посебно значајним сегментом екотуристичке тражње.…”

“…Dolinaj et al, 2009;Stankov et al, 2011;Ĉuĉulović et al, 2012;Belij et al, 2016;Kalenjuk et al, 2016;Stojanović & Pavić, 2016). Smaller number of studies focused on the relationship between ecotourism development and local communities (Stojanović et al, 2014;Brankov et al, 2015), other stakeholders (Stamenković et al, 2016) and characteristics of the ecotourism demand, such as satisfaction (Belij, 2017) and motivation (Pavlović et al, 2020). The majority of these studies focused on the Vojvodina province in general or its particular destinations, with the exception of Stankov et al (2011), which focused on Stara Planina Nature Park, and Brankov et al (2015) and Pavlović et al (2020), which both focused on the Đerdap National Park.…”

“…, која се бавила Парком природе Стара планина, иBrankov et al (2015) иPavlović et al (2020), које су се бавиле Националним парком Ђердап. Према нашим сазнањима, имиџ српских екотуристичких дестинација код домаћих туриста није претходно проучаван.…”