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Клъстери на туристическо търсене на атракции, основани на културното наследство
Clusters of Tourist Demand of Cultural Heritage Attractions

Author(s): Vasil Marinov, Mariana Assenova, Radenka Mitova
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: territorial clusters; tourist demand; cultural heritage attractions
Summary/Abstract: Secondary data on tourist demand for cultural heritage attractions do not reveal the true picture of visitors’ behavior when staying in areas with a concentration of attractions. The purpose of the study is to fill in the gap of primary information and to reveal the territorial concentration of tourist demand for cultural heritage sites long a selected route in 4 areas of the country, by identifying the immediate catchment area of attractions and the interconnection of cultural heritage tourist attractions. The research was conducted in the form of a questionnaire survey with visitors at selected cultural and historical attractions. The results demonstrate the formation of clusters of tourist demand, with clearly outlined hubs and their periphery.

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