Sustainable Development of Spa Tourism through the Mobilization of Local Resources
Sustainable Development of Spa Tourism through the Mobilization of Local Resources

Author(s): Boban Đurović
Subject(s): Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Spa tourism; Sustainable development; Spa destinations; Sustainable tourism
Summary/Abstract: The heterogeneous needs and demands of tourists have led to the development of different types of tourism. Due to the desire to spend a part of their time outside of the usual daily activities, tourists today are increasingly developing needs that are in line with the principles of sustainable development. The Republic of Serbia is often referred to as the land of spas, due to numerous thermal mineral springs, which have been used as tourist destinations for decades. In order to preserve the value of spas, and then improve the spa's position as a sustainable tourist destination, strategic decisions are needed that will ensure the use of the resources available to the spa, while respecting the principles of sustainable development. Bearing in mind the above, this paper aims to examine the possibilities of spa tourism development through the mobilization, ie engagement of local resources.

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