UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF RURAL TOURISM IN SERBIA: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT

Gordana Radović

doi:10.5937/ekoPolj2004337R

Authors

Gordana Radović "DNEVNIK-POLJOPRIVREDNIK"AD NOVI SAD http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9770-6306

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ekoPolj2004337R

Keywords:

rural tourism, balanced rural development, financing, association, Serbia

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the development of rural tourism in Serbia. The paper uses the method of survey research, analysis, synthesis, comparative and statistical methods. The author concludes that rural tourism in Serbia is underdeveloped. The reasons for this are numerous, and they primarily relate to problems and limitations in the development of supply, but also to the lack of demand. The consequences are the economic and social decline of rural areas. In order to develop rural tourism in Serbia, it is necessary to adopt new strategic documents, regulations and provide favorable continuous sources of financing for the development of all segments of the offer. For the purpose of balanced rural development, it is necessary to form an association at the national level, which should have branches in all administrative districts and play a key role in the further development of rural tourism in Serbia.

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