Is Covid-19 Pandemic Affecting Rural Tourism in Serbia?

Batrićević, Ana and Stanković, Vera (2021) Is Covid-19 Pandemic Affecting Rural Tourism in Serbia? Quaestus, 18. pp. 118-135. ISSN 2285-424X

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Abstract

Having in mind the importance of rural tourism for economic progress and sustainable development of predominantly agricultural and rural countries, such as Serbia, the authors of this paper discuss the implications of covd-19 pandemic on rural tourism in Serbia from economic, social, environmental and legal standpoint, with the focus on its impact on sustainable development of local rural communities. After analysing the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on global tourism trends, the authors discuss the definition of rural tourism, its positive and negative consequences on both – visitors and locals. Furthermore, the authors provide an insight into current state of rural tourism in Serbia, including the relevant legislative framework regulating the areas of tourism, agriculture and rural development and sustainable development. Finally, the authors examine the effects of covid-19 pandemic on rural tourism in Serbia, through the empirical findings gathered via questionnaire designed for rural tourism services providers in Serbia. Within concluding remarks, the authors highlight key issues in rural tourism that emerged due to Covid19 pandemic and make suggestions for future development of rural tourism in Serbia despite new challenges and risks on the global level.

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