Tourism as important regional development factor (on the example of the chosen region in Slovak Republic)

Economic Annals-ХХI: Volume 144, Issue 9-10(1), Pages: 102-105

Citation information:
Gburová, J., & Matušíková, D. (2014). Tourism as important regional development factor (on the example of the chosen region in Slovak Republic). Economic Annals-XXI, 9-10(1), 102-105. https://ea21journal.world/index.php/ea-v144-25/

Jaroslava Gburova
PhD (Economics),
Department of Marketing and International Trade,
University of Presov
16 Konstantinova Str., Presov, 080 01, Slovak Republic
jaroslava.gburova@unipo.sk

Daniela Matusikova
PhD (Economics),
Vice Dean for International Relationships,
Faculty of Management,
University of Presov
16 Konstantinova Str., Presov, 080 01, Slovak Republic
matusikova.unipo@gmail.com

Tourism as important regional development factor (on the example of the chosen region in Slovak Republic)

Abstract. Tourism as very important economic factor can play significant role in developing the region and its attractiveness. The global statistics shows that it brings positives in different meanings. Regional development in the way of tourism should be generally based on natural potential in a harmony with local inhabitants and marketing activities which help to recognize the destination and bring it up even to the unknown tourism participants. The main aim of the paper is to show importance of tourism activities in the chosen Presov region of north-eastern Slovakia. Using the method of desk research and secondary data analysis, we provide an overview of tourism performance in Presov region on the one hand. Until now, statistics shows that the chosen region has sound tourist attractions, which prove numbers of visitors attending Presov region. On the other hand, we point to perception of local inhabitants (at the example of young generation who are going to be future tourism service providers) that tourism and its activities can be important regional development factor. They treat it as one of the most important activities that could help region not only to survive, but to become more competitive to other regions. Opinions of the young inhabitants are statistically evaluated and presented in the paper.

Keywords: Tourism; Regional Development; Presov Region; Tourism Performance

JEL Classification: R58; L83

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Received 03.09.2014