Potentials of ecotourism development in the South Transdanubian region
Potentials of ecotourism development in the South Transdanubian region

Summary/Abstract: Outstanding natural features can be found throughout the whole area of the South Transdanubian region. These can serve as a good starting point for ecotourism developments. Nature reserves managed by the Danube-Drava National Park are appealing attractions even on an international level. The River Drava is listed among the three cleanest rivers in Europe, the geological and morphological features of the Mecsek Mountains are of remarkable value and Zselic won recognition among the attractions by having been awarded the title of »Starry Sky Reserve«. Tourism stakeholders look upon the ecotourism attractions of the region as a promising but yet unexploited potential. Besides natural assets, however, ecotourism developments are strongly affected by the attitude of locals and visitors to the region towards ecotourism and the professionalism of the ecotourism service providers and their willingness to cooperate. Persent study –based on the results of empirical researches – presents cases that well demonstrate the basis, potentials and indicate the directions of ecotourism developments in the South Transdanubian region.

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