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The research area includes one of the largest in terms of population and also the most attractive tourist area in Poland-Warsaw agglomeration. The aim of the study is to assess the temporal and spatial difference of the heat stress on the human body in this area based on long-term data (1980-2016). On the basis of the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) and designated Climate-Tourism-Information-Scheme (CTIS) diagrams, a comprehensive and detailed bioclimate assessment was made for three different areas. The highest values of the UTCI as well as the frequency of thermal sensations related to heat stress occurred at the Bielany station representing the city area, and the lowest at stations representing suburban area-Legionowo and outskirts-Okęcie. A negative linear trend of the number of days was observed for thermal stress related to cold stress and the category of 'no thermal stress' while a positive linear trend was obtained for thermal stress related to heat stress. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that in summer months (in June over 60%) the conditions are favourable for the residents causing the lack or slight intensification of the body's adaptation processes and they are beneficial for practicing various forms of recreation and tourism. However, on the other hand, the rise in the number of days with the 'strong and very strong heat stress' especially at the station representing the city area is a disturbing factor and negatively affecting both the health and well-being of agglomeration residents in the future., (© 2020. The Author(s).)

Ohrid is an important tourist destination in North Macedonia. Ohrid City is located on the coast of Ohrid Lake. Tourism in Ohrid is not well-developed because of inadequate financial and cultural promotion. Especially, outdoor tourism depends on climate. Using the bioclimatic (thermal) comfort conditions, the true tourism potential of a destination can be evaluated. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tourism potential of Ohrid by implementing the thermal comfort index. THI was applied for the determination of bioclimatic comfort. Five years (2019-2023) of meteorological data was downloaded from the Visual Crossing website. Monthly average THI scores were calculated. As a result, four different THI classes were revealed: cold, cool, comfortable, and hot. June - September period is determined as the most comfortable season for tourism. Local and governmental authorities, businesses in the tourism sector, and tour operators can use these results for the development of tourism in Ohrid. Seasons and activities may be organized according to the bioclimatic comfort levels. The development of tourism in a region also contributes to international tourism marketing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research is to analyze the tourism potential as a strategy for social and economic development in the municipality of San Juanito Meta, Colombia. A mixed approach, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive research was carried out to obtain a snapshot of the current state of tourism and the perception of the local population. Two surveys were designed to collect information, one applied to 260 inhabitants of the region and the other to 390 tourists. These surveys made it possible to learn about the region's tourism potential, the main problems, and the general preferences of tourists. It was concluded that tourism is one of the essential factors that contribute in the development of the areas involved in the urban and rural environment. It was determined that there is not enough dissemination about San Juanito Meta and it shows the interest of the population in nature tourism and the need for the development of new activities to increase the wellbeing of the tourist, as well as the infrastructure of hotels, restaurants, and others to improve the quality of life of the population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European Theatre Night is a one-day event that takes place every year in European countries, and since 2010, Bosnia and Herzegovina has also participated. The program includes theatre performances and other forms of performing arts. The European Theatre Night is the largest and most extensive theatrical manifestation and one of the most significant cultural manifestations in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. The work mainly deals with the analysis of this manifestation, that is, the main actors of the organization and cooperation, artistic institutions in which various theatre institutions, organizations and artists participate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The assessment of tourism potential allows delimiting the attractiveness of tourism destinations, constituting the basis for the design of tourism products and experiences. To date, several studies have been conducted to measure destination attractiveness from a synthetic approach. However, there are still drawbacks to be overcome, such as the non-standardization of data and the modeling of static determinants, which presupposes a disadvantage when facing new research schemes immersed in big data. The present research aims to develop a generalized model for assessing destination attractiveness and standardizing the quantification of tourism potential, through the development of a flexible, standardized and bounded synthetic index, which will be useful for tourism agents, tourism planning and decision making. An application of the proposed model was carried out in the historic center of Santiago de Cuba concluding that this destination has a high tourism potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article titled "Identification of the Level of Development and the Current State of the Tourism in Slovak Regions" by Jozef Gáll examines the tourism potential and development in different regions of Slovakia. The research uses various indexes to evaluate the level of tourism development and identify disparities among the regions. The findings show significant differences in development, visitor interest, and economic benefits among the regions. The study provides a basis for proposing solutions to address development issues through the impacts of tourism. The article also discusses the concept of tourism intensity and the relationship between regional development and tourism potential. It highlights the challenges hindering tourism development and proposes measures to improve the situation. The study can be a valuable resource for researchers and decision-makers interested in the development and current state of tourism in Slovakia. [Extracted from the article]

The study of the cultural landscape elements in the urban area of Bistrita determines clear tourist values that refer to the attractiveness of both natural elements and that of cultural ones. This study highlights the specific natural environment, the churches and other buildings that have a characteristic function, belonging to different historical periods, starting from the Middle Ages. All of these benefit from an appropriate infrastructure that favors tourist access and capitalization, currently to a modest extent, but which as a whole can constitute the basis of a new integrated development strategy of the city. Thus, the study reveals both the analysis of the elements with real tourist values, as well as the main objectives to be achieved for the subsequent development of the area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is devoted to the study of the tourism potential of Mindoro Island in the Philippines. The total area of Mindoro Island, which is in the Luzon islands group, is 10571.8 km2 and the total population of the island is 1,4 million. Mindoro, the seventh largest island in the Philippines, is a mountainous and rugged island. The Mindoro Island, situated in the triangle formed by Luzon, Palawan and Panay islands, is one of the most visited and most popular tourism centers of the Philippines. In this study, the geographical location, natural and human geographical features of the island of Mindoro, as well as the tourist attractions and tourism advantages are briefly discussed. The main purpose of the study is to acquaint a wide range of readers with tourism resources, tourism potential, natural and cultural tourist attractions of Mindoro Island and offer new options for recreation for curious tourists. The paper provides a multivariate analysis of tourism on the island by discussing the tourism advantages and disadvantages of Mindoro Island. As a result of the study, the authors have prepared a useful tourist guide for foreign tourists who will visit the island. It was revealed that Mindoro Island is not as big as Luzon, it is not as crowded as Mindanao, it does not have as many luxurious tourist spots as Boracay, and it cannot be said that it is a famou s tourist destination like Palawan Island. However, this tropical island attracts thousands of holidaymakers from all over the world every year due to its unique natural beauty and breathtaking tourist attractions. Mindoro Island can offer an alternati ve travel option, an exciting travel itinerary and an interesting travel destination for every curious tourist 365 days a year.

The research was motivated by the declining condition of tourism in Indonesia due to Covid-19, but it has the potential to develop further. Therefore, this study aims to describe the prospect and strategies for developing tourism during COVID- 19. This research used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods by taking the case of tourism in Sukabumi Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected by observation and in-depth interviews by taking government and community leaders as key informants. Furthermore, informants who understand tourism development were selected through purposive and snowballing sampling techniques: related government (n=7) and the community (n=20). Data was also collected in focus group discussions to identify problems through swot analysis and formulate tourism development strategies. The study results show data that during the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism potential has increased in variety and innovation due to encouragement from the government and community efforts to independently develop their area as a tourist attraction when tourist visits are closed. The recommendation of this research is to make a grand design strategy for tourism development, developing and strengthening tourism institutions at the government and community levels, infrastructure development, and sustainable collaborative management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Marinduque Island, which is a part of the Marinduque province, is a small but densely populated island within the Luzon Islands Group. The island surrounded by the water of the Sibuan Sea, the island has an area of 959 square kilometers and a population of 245 000 people. Flat plains, low coasts, low slope plains, mangrove forests and hilly lands constitute the most important natural elements of the Marinduque Island. There are many bays, beaches, atoll, cliffs, capes, coral and mangrove forests on the coast of the island. In this study, the geographical location of the Marinduque Island and its general geographical features have been explicated, and the main tourism elements of the island have been briefly discussed. We have tried to examine the main physical and human characteristics of the island by identifying its tourism potential. Furthermore, the main accommodation facilities, beaches and hotels located on the east and west coasts of the island have been identified. The main purpose of this study is to introduce the tourism potential and natural beauties of this Philippine island, which is not well-known among the foreign tourists and to offer new holiday options for the inquisitive tourists.

The harmonious development of tourism activity in rural areas must be based on effective tourism plans adapted to the territory. To achieve this, it is necessary that the tourist potential of the area be taken into consideration. However, the tourist attraction capacity is not always considered, which has led to a significant increase in the number of rural lodgings. This has caused strong imbalances in Extremadura, Spain. On the basis of this premise, in this research study, we aim to determine whether there is an adjustment between the main factors that attract rural tourists to the study area. To determine this, we make use of different geostatistical procedures based on spatially weighted regression models (GWR and MGWR). A comparative study is conducted using these models, on the basis of which it is deduced that one type of regression offers advantages over the other. However, the results show that neither regression models can explain the presence of rural accommodation in places that do not meet the requirements demanded by tourists. This fact shows that the increase in the supply of rural accommodation follows unsuitable patterns in some cases, which translates into numerous problems, such as low occupancy levels. In this study, it is concluded that there is no strong relationship between the attractiveness of a territory and its volume of supply, highlighting the need to rethink tourism plans in order to adjust them relative to reality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is devoted to the study of the tourism potential of Mindoro Island in the Philippines. The total area of Mindoro Island, which is in the Luzon islands group, is 10571.8 km2 and the total population of the island is 1,4 million. Mindoro, the seventh largest island in the Philippines, is a mountainous and rugged island. The Mindoro Island, situated in the triangle formed by Luzon, Palawan and Panay islands, is one of the most visited and most popular tourism centers of the Philippines. In this study, the geographical location, natural and human geographical features of the island of Mindoro, as well as the tourist attractions and tourism advantages are briefly discussed. The main purpose of the study is to acquaint a wide range of readers with tourism resources, tourism potential, natural and cultural tourist attractions of Mindoro Island and offer new options for recreation for curious tourists. The paper provides a multivariate analysis of tourism on the island by discussing the tourism advantages and disadvantages of Mindoro Island. As a result of the study, the authors have prepared a useful tourist guide for foreign tourists who will visit the island. It was revealed that Mindoro Island is not as big as Luzon, it is not as crowded as Mindanao, it does not have as many luxurious tourist spots as Boracay, and it cannot be said that it is a famou s tourist destination like Palawan Island. However, this tropical island attracts thousands of holidaymakers from all over the world every year due to its unique natural beauty and breathtaking tourist attractions. Mindoro Island can offer an alternati ve travel option, an exciting travel itinerary and an interesting travel destination for every curious tourist 365 days a year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, the geographical location and geographical features of the Republic of Kazakhstan were summarized and discussed, and the main advantages and disadvantages of Kazakhstan in terms of tourism were explicated. In the article, the geographical and ecological characteristics of the Burabay National Park, the number of tourists, the purpose and tasks of the establishment of the park and the historical development of the park were also deliberated. In this study, the tourism resources and accommodation potential of the national park, on the one hand, the most visited tourist attractions in and around the park area on the other hand were investigated. In the conclusion part of the article, the main problems observed in the Burabay National Park and its surroundings and what needed to be done to solve them were discussed. The most important aim of the research was to introduce the tourism potential and ecological richness of the Burabay National Parks to the readers.

This research aims to describe postmodern tourism attractions, in the form of potential and suggestions for development strategies that can be done in the tourist area of Tawangmangu Sub-District. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The case study in this study is a postmodern tourism object in Tawangmangu Sub-District, Karanganyar, Indonesia. Qualitative analysis to illustrate the attractions of postmodernism and SWOT analysis to determine usable development strategies. The results show that the potential of postmodernism tourism attractions in Tawangamangu Sub-District is a combination of natural potential in the form of atmosphere, temperature, and beauty of the location on the West Slope of Mount Lawu; and potential attractions made by developers, some of them: Sakura Hills, The Lawu Park, Sekipan Hill, New Balekambang, Kampung Halloween, and Rumah Atsiri Indonesia. Development suggestions can be done by optimizing strengths and potentials by minimizing weaknesses and threats. The situation in the postmodernism era brings diversity, one of which is diversity in the construction of tourism attractions. Postmodern tourism object has a variety of shapes and designs, accommodating patterns from inside and outside Indonesian culture. To face the development of postmodern tourism development, the active role of the community is needed to anticipate the inclusion of culture from outside that is not following Indonesian culture, and not to weaken the culture of the local community itself.

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the human-biometeorological conditions at two resorts in Ukraine: a coastal resort located at Odesa in southern Ukraine and an inland resort situated by the lake at Svityaz situated in northwest Ukraine. The results of this study can facilitate the assessment of the tourist potentials of both locations by the tourism industry, tour operators, and tourists. The evaluation is based on an analysis of the Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET) and parameters presented through the Climate–Tourism/Transfer–Information Scheme (CTIS) for the period 1991–2020. The CTIS data reveal that better conditions in terms of thermal comfort can be found during the warm period from May to September at both sites. The results show that the highest frequency of all grades of heat stress are observed in the last 10-day period of July and in the first 10-day period of August at both stations, but at Odesa, the frequency of heat stress of any grade is approximately 10% higher than at Svityaz. The frequency of moderate, strong and extreme heat stress during the daytime in July and in the first two 10-day periods of August at Odesa ranged from 51.3% to 66.5%, and at Svityaz it ranged between 40.2 and 54.6%. Human-biometeorological conditions during heat waves are more strenuous at Odesa. The frequency of days with extreme heat stress at 12 UTC during summer heat waves is 48.4% at Odesa and 35.6% at Svityaz. The results show a higher frequency of thermal stress at Odesa, which makes this resort less comfortable for people vulnerable to heat stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This paper aims to review the contribution made by the theme issue to the body of knowledge on tourism growth drivers and challenges in the Middle East and the subsequent impact of tourism growth drivers in the region in developing and promoting tourism. Design/methodology/approach: A content analysis of the contributing articles featured in this theme issue was undertaken. Additionally, industry white papers and government portals were consulted to identify the historical relevance, current proceedings and future scope of tourism in the Middle East. Findings: This summary article highlights the key outcomes relating to the tourism growth drivers and challenges in the Middle East that will assist in policy and decision-making by the pertinent stakeholders, especially in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Originality/value: Despite steep growth in international arrivals, tourism development in the Middle East has not been adequately addressed in academia. This theme issue highlights the region's tourism-related background, problems and constraints, thereby addressing a critical gap in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Tourism in the Middle East is distinct and diverse, as are its associated challenges. The purpose of this paper is to examine the various opportunities and constraints facing the Middle East region in developing and promoting its tourism. Design/methodology/approach: Content analysis of the current literature was conducted, and industry white papers and government portals were consulted to identify the historical relevance, current proceedings and future scope of tourism in the Middle East. Findings: Given the diverse attractions, history, heritage and cuisine, the scope and potential to develop tourism in the Middle East region is enormous. However, political turmoil in the past and its stereotypical image emerged as the major constraints. Acknowledging the significance of the tourism sector, the governments of the region are trying hard to improve international arrivals and revenues. Originality/value: Despite a steep growth in international arrivals, tourism in the Middle East has not been adequately addressed in academia. This paper highlights the region's tourism-related background, issues and constraints, thus, addressing a critical gap in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tourism industry is among the main elements of Kazakhstan’s brand in the world arena and is one of Kazakhstan’s economic constituents. Besides, tourism holds a powerful potential for the tourists to connect with the natural and cultural heritage values of the country. Therefore, the development of sacred sites in Kazakhstan as the priority direction to promote tourism services is becoming highly relevant. This study is necessitated by a range of existent scientific issues pertaining to the promotion of Kazakhstan’s sacred sites, including how much the tourists are satisfied with the offered services, to the problems of travel agencies in promoting the tourism services, and to examining both the key prerequisites for domestic tourism development and evaluation methods of sacred objects in Kazakhstan as the promotion vector of tourism services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research study aims to explore and unlock the Azad Kashmir's diverse tourism potential, identify contemporary challenges and unfold impact of tourism development upon the ongoing Kashmir freedom movement across the region. The descriptive research is predominantly based on secondary sources of the data, observations and experiences from personnel field visits in the area, and interactive sections with the tourism professionals, destination managers, community representative and the tourism bodies operating in the area. The study unveiled diversity of tourism enriched with natural splendor, socio-cultural heritage, adventure, spiritual sites, and dark tourism destinations. Study identified challenges in the development of tourism potential include; lack of infrastructure including rudimentary road network, lack of accommodations, nonexistent of entertainment facilities, security concerns and quality of tourism services. The study endorsed that besides offering socio-economic benefits, tourism development in Azad Kashmir positively contributes in fostering international focus on the Kashmir dispute, sympathetic consideration for its solution, and reinforces consciousness and openings for advocacy about the conflict resolution. The study offers recommendations for improvement and policy implications for transforming tourism through sustainable practices. The study suggested stockholders collaboration and public private partnerships to improve tourism infrastructure, security mechanism, and community involvement to enable the existing diversity of tourism attractive and rewarding for all in near future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism is a vital economic resource that can’t be excluded from government economic policies. In many countries, tourism is one of the most important sources of income for the local economy. In addition, urban development specialists consider tourism as a factor activating the city' s urban dynamics, through the creation of new income sources, i.e. the support of urban economy and the development of infrastructures, the creation of specific and quality local services, the establishment and structuring of broad social and cultural relations, etc. The province of M'sila and the city of Bousaada became a known tourist destination that counts high tourist numbers every year since the French occupation. Consequently, it is necessary to understand and identify the tourism reality of this city to assess its current situation. The diagnosis is based on the inventory and evaluation of the various sites and tourist attractions available, both natural and archaeological. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Marinduque Island, which is a part of the Marinduque province, is a small but densely populated island within the Luzon Islands Group. The island surrounded by the water of the Sibuan Sea, the island has an area of 959 square kilometers and a population of 245 000 people. Flat plains, low coasts, low slope plains, mangrove forests and hilly lands constitute the most important natural elements of the Marinduque Island. There are many bays, beaches, atoll, cliffs, capes, coral and mangrove forests on the coast of the island. In this study, the geographical location of the Marinduque Island and its general geographical features have been explicated, and the main tourism elements of the island have been briefly discussed. We have tried to examine the main physical and human characteristics of the island by identifying its tourism potential. Furthermore, the main accommodation facilities, beaches and hotels located on the east and west coasts of the island have been identified. The main purpose of this study is to introduce the tourism potential and natural beauties of this Philippine island, which is not well-known among the foreign tourists and to offer new holiday options for the inquisitive tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is located in the east of Turkey, to determine the tourism potential of a famous name in Kars province in recent years. As a research method; Internal Analysis (Strengths and Weaknesses) and External Analysis (Opportunities and Threats) method, SWOT Analysis, were used in determining strategies for planning, implementing and managing tourism activities in Kars. In this content; Within the scope of SWOT analysis, a questionnaire prepared with 5-point Likert type questions was applied to 120 people who live in Kars and know the city, including the expert group. In the evaluation of the questionnaire conducted by interviewing the participants, the mean and standard deviations of the variables were determined by using the T test and the significance levels were examined with the ANOVA Test. As a result of the research; The tourism potential of Kars province was evaluated. As a result of the study, cultural accumulation as a heritage to the future with a historical and sustainable understanding with the development of activities such as mountain, plateau, agriculture, culture and ecotourism in rural settlements in the region, which has an important potential in terms of tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of tourism at the level of the Bihor tourist destination and the growing demand for new forms and alternatives to spend free time led to the identification of new possibilities for diversifying the tourist offer. In this context, the present study aims at the prospecting and analysis of tourism resources and infrastructure in order to capitalize on them through tourism. The opportunity for this approach is also given by the proximity of the Municipality of Oradea, as well as by the need of the residents of this city to escape at the weekend in an area totally different from the city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the geographical location and geographical features of the Republic of Kazakhstan were summarized and discussed, and the main advantages and disadvantages of Kazakhstan in terms of tourism were explicated. In the article, the geographical and ecological characteristics of the Burabay National Park, the number of tourists, the purpose and tasks of the establishment of the park and the historical development of the park were also deliberated. In this study, the tourism resources and accommodation potential of the national park, on the one hand, the most visited tourist attractions in and around the park area on the other hand were investigated. In the conclusion part of the article, the main problems observed in the Burabay National Park and its surroundings and what needed to be done to solve them were discussed. The most important aim of the research was to introduce the tourism potential and ecological richness of the Burabay National Parks to the readers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article presents an analysis of the level of tourism development across the Russian Federation. The study explores Russian regions by considering the key characteristics of tourism: the number of accommodation facilities, international visitors staying in accommodation facilities, the number of people employed in tourism and hospitality, and the value added created by these sectors of economy. An aggregate index is used to assess levels of tourism and recreation development and compare administrative units on this measure. An original methodology is employed to track shifts in Russian tourism, identify regions specialising in tourism, and forecast tourism development at a regional level.

However, with all the prerequisites for the development of tourism, Ukraine did not pay due attention to the development of this sector of economy. Due to this situation, the problem of increasing the tourist attractiveness of the territory remains urgent. Having an important potential of natural resources, historical and cultural monuments, considering the great importance of the tourism industry, it has been declared one of the priority directions of development of the national economy at the state level in Ukraine. Among Ukrainian scientists, the development of tourist infrastructure was studied by A. A. Beidik, M. P. Malskaya, A. T. Makarov, F. Kifiak, A. A. Lubitseva, S. P. Kuzyk, I. M. School. Certain infrastructure elements of the tourist and recreational complex of the Kiev region are analyzed in the works of L. M. Volovik, V. L. Glibovets, A. M. Poltavets, S. V. Rogovsky, etc. Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district is a territory of historical land, which is located in the eastern part of the Kiev region. It played a great importance in the processes of formation of Ukrainian nationality and state. This land was a source of inspiration for Taras Shevchenko himself and other outstanding heroes of Ukraine. It is over-saturated with both sad and joyful big events. Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district, without exaggeration, can be called a unique place on the map of our country. The purpose of the study is to assess tourist resources and develop the tourist infrastructure of Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district, to determine its role in creating the basis for the economic growth of the district as a whole and to improve the tourism sector in particular. The study of this problem is based on general scientific methods of knowledge of economic phenomena and processes (analysis and synthesis, system approach, dialectical method, etc.). It was revealed the conditions of formation and the current state of formation of tourist infrastructure in Kyiv region, in particular in Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district. It was made the comparison of the state of its components (communication network, accommodation establishments, and mass catering establishments). Without exaggeration, Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district can be called a unique place on the map of our country. Today, there are 51 settlements, 15 objects of nature reserve fund of Ukraine, among which is a park-monument of landscape art of a national importance «Tashanskyi» and National natural park «Biloozerskyi», and there are more than 10 large and small rivers and hundreds of potential tourist sites that need to be preserved, promoted and attracted by tourists. It was highlighted the key advantages inherent in the tourism infrastructure of Kyiv region. The value of material and technical base and tourism infrastructure has been established as a determining factor for increasing the tourist attractiveness of Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district. The main reasons for hindering the development of the tourist services market in Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district are: the imperfection of the system of state regulation of tourist activity; the low level of investments in the development of the material base of tourism; the inconsistency of tourist establishments with international standards; the insufficient provision of the tourism industry by qualified specialists; the extremely unsatisfactory condition of transport infrastructure; the low awareness of potential consumers of the tourism product. It was highlighted the main problems in the formation and promotion of tourism products of the district, as well as the problems of development of existing tourism potential, which is certainly one of the richest in Ukraine. It was offered the directions of development of tourist infrastructure market in Pereiaslav-Khmelnitsky district and activation of using of tourist potential in the area.

Tourism has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economies of many countries worldwide since the second half of the twentieth century and an important tool in achieving overall economic prosperity. Today, governments, private entities, and individuals recognize the value of human capital in increasing tourism revenue and accelerating economic development in economies where tourism development is a priority. In this context, efforts to develop human capital, in addition to tourism, should be stepped up. Human capital development is a widely accepted policy for increasing international competitiveness, particularly in developing countries. In this regard, it is preferable to define the role of human capital in the article in order to improve the tourism potential in liberated territories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. Today, much attention is paid to the study and effectiveness of the tourism potential of the territory. Such territories are regions having a common ethnic identity. In Russia, these are Finno-Ugric federal entities. Geographically, they are separated from each other, but the development of joint tourism products is a doable task. The closest Finno-Ugric region to the Republic of Mordovia is the Republic of Mari El. The object of the study is the tourism potential of the Republic of Mordovia and the Republic of Mari El. The aim of the study is to compare the potential tourism potential of these two Finno-Ugric regions of Russia for the development of tourism. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted on the basis of research published by the academics of National Research Mordovia State University, within the framework of the priority research trach “Fundamental and applied research in the field of Finno-Ugric Studies”. The authors applied the following research methods: comparative geographical, statistical, cartographic, analysis and synthesis, generalization, expert estimates, observations, etc. Results and Discussion. The Republics have an interesting rich cultural and historical potential, on the basis of which tourist routes have been developed both in the capitals and countryside of the region. The tourism potential allows the development of cognitive, cultural, historical, sports, religious, event tourism, etc. The key task for its development in the regions and the effective promotion of the latter in the tourist markets is the creation of a branded or basic route that can serve as the basis for the formation of various tours. The development of such routes allows us to solve the strategic problem of including significant objects showing the region in inter-regional routes. Conclusion. Based on the study and comparative analysis of the tourism potential of the two Finno-Ugric regions, their opportunities for joint tourism activities are evaluated. One of the joint projects could be the development of an inter-regional tourist route that promotes the promotion of Finno-Ugric regions in the tourist market of Russia.

This study focuses on the potential of mining tourism in the oldest coalfield of India. To conduct the research, five mines from Raniganj coalfield have been selected based on their comparatively high degree of preservation, good connectivity, and quality to show the interconnectedness of mining tourism with other forms of tourism such as geotourism and heritage tourism. The tourism attractions for each mining site are classified following Jolliffe and Conlin (2011), whereas, the assessment criteria are prepared after Kubalíková (2017). The guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism of India are followed for tourism circuit demarcation. The outcome highlights that although risk factors cannot be neglected in some cases, each site represents diverse mining tourism attractions along with having good connectivity and accessibility. However, the result shows only around 50% feasibility for mining tourism, mainly because of the nonavailability of proper tourism infrastructure. Road network analysis is done and two possible tourism routes are suggested. This study raises basic and initial issues indicating the mining tourism potential of Raniganj coalfield. Initiatives by the stakeholders in terms of an awareness campaign and generation of basic tourism facilities are necessary which may lead to the successful development of mining tourism in these sites in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rapid evolution of the tourism industry has sparked interest among researchers and tourism managers, keen to know which aspects determine whether a territory will become a tourism destination or not. Currently, there is still no clear consensus about the best procedure for doing this. Hence, this paper proposes a composite index resulting from a system of indicators capable of determining the tourism vocation of a territory. Six medium‐sized inland towns in Andalusia (Spain) are analysed, which have, a priori, different degrees of tourism development. The findings show that it is possible to measure the tourism vocation of a territory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism is a sector of the economy, which is constantly evolving and plays a significant role in the formation of GDP. The term ‘destination’ can be interpreted as the territory equipped with facilities and advanced system of services to meet all basic needs of tourists. Richly developed tourist destination within the region is one of the key elements of the system, which is designed to encourage tourists’ interest in a particular area and to motivate their visit there, thus enhancing the tourism system as a whole. Analyzing the tourism potential of the territory of the Republic of Kalmykia, it is difficult to overestimate the unique set of historical, cultural and natural heritage of the Kalmyk people, as well as favorable geographical location of the territory and the uniqueness of the Buddhist people in the European part of Russia. Thus, Kalmykia has a huge potential to become a tourist destination and develop such types of tourism, as gastronomical, cultural, religious, environmental, family, and cognitive. It should be noted that currently the Republic is actively developing the event tourism, which is recreation dedicated to a certain event or participation in any entertainment. According to the results of the competition ranking of International tourism forum Rest (‘Otdykh’), the Republic was ranked 15th in the first National ranking of the development of tourism in Russia in 2016. The development of tourist destinations in the Republic is prospective from the viewpoint of stimulating economic development in the region through participation in Federal target programs ‘Development of domestic and inbound tourism in the Russian Federation (2011–2018)’ and ‘Development of culture and tourism of the Russian Federation (2013–2020)’, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of domestic tourism market, which would meet the needs of Russian and foreign citizens in high-quality tourist services. The creation of tourist destinations in the territory of the Republic of Kalmykia can be a tool in the fight against the main socio-economic problems of the region and give background to stimulate the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the creation of jobs, the reduction of migration, regional infrastructure development, etc.

The article studies the issues of formation and use of tourist potential of regions in the context of socio-economic development on the basis of the results obtained in the monograph «Management of socio-economic development and tourism and recreational activities at the Federal, regional and local levels: a typological approach». Contained in the article the author’s approach is considered on a concrete example - the municipal formation Ivangorod of Kingisepp municipal district of Leningrad region. Approbation of results was carried out in the framework of qualification for persons holding public office of the Leningrad region and the public civil servants of the Leningrad region, replacing posts of civil service in Executive authorities of the Leningrad region «An effective system of regional management as a factor ensuring international competitiveness of Russia».

Uncontrolled tourism and non-compliance will result a damage to the Tâmpa Mountains protected area. There are many tourists who visit this area and a zoning of the protected area would increase the satisfaction of the tourists in parallel with a better possibility of preserving the natural heritage. The purpose of this study is the zoning of the protected area in order to protect the biodiversity and increase the satisfaction of tourist considering area's characteristics, tourism potential, type of visitors, area infrastructure and methods of manage tourist activities in a way to respects nature. Also, because there are many cyclists who cross the protected area though it is forbidden[7], we created a cycling route that surrounds the protected area, so it is not lost the charm of being close to nature and to respect at the same time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Each country has different geological and geomorphologic features, which constitute the geo heritage of that country. This geo heritage has been created in different geological times and periods accompanied by different tectonic processes and physical, chemical, and biological alienation. Kosovo is characterized by a rich geo heritage, which has scientific, educational, historical, cultural, and aesthetic values. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to identify, analyze, and document this geo heritage in the central part of Kosovo. Afterward, the study examines its tourism potential with the aim of protection, so that it remains as a heritage for future generations. This study sampled some of the identified geo monuments in the central part of Kosovo, analyzed their characteristics, as well as the possibility of their protection and adaptation for tourist and cultural heritage purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents an analysis of the level of tourism development across the Russian Federation. The study explores Russian regions by considering the key characteristics of tourism: the number of accommodation facilities, international visitors staying in accommodation facilities, the number of people employed in tourism and hospitality, and the value added created by these sectors of economy. An aggregate index is used to assess levels of tourism and recreation development and compare administrative units on this measure. An original methodology is employed to track shifts in Russian tourism, identify regions specialising in tourism, and forecast tourism development at a regional level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose and Originality: Article is trying to understand the touristic potential of Small Carpathians region in Slovakia. It explores the tourism of individual municipalities as well as of broader territories. The article further analyses the current status of tourism in the area under review by assessing all relevant elements such as the natural environment, cultural and historical monuments, and infrastructure. Method: Descriptive method, content analysis of primary data and evaluation method were used in the article. Result: Small Carpathian region in Slovakia has strong potential that individual places can become a popular tourist centres. However, the analysis showed the insufficient mutual communication at different levels in different spheres of municipalities and towns, insufficient promotion and providing low quality support services. Limitation: The main setback of the article is lack of the comparison of different countries and even within Slovakia, the article is concentrated on Small Carpathian sregion.

This study focuses on five parishes in the Zaruma canton, with the aim of determining the main strengths or weaknesses that promote or hinder tourism in the sector. The analysis is based on the guidelines of the Methodological Guide for the ranking of attractions and generation of tourist spaces in Ecuador. The first stage was used with its two initial phases, and to facilitate the analysis of the criteria, a weighted percentage was applied to the evaluation criteria, in order to make statistical graphs of the attractions, which allowed us to identify that the tourism potential lies in the cultural-heritage tourism modality and that its complementary attractions, despite having many weaknesses, can be developed with proper management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In just 19 years of this century, global tourism has reached the greatest dynamism levels relative to any other equivalent period of time. In this regard, the arrival of international tourists showed a 33.7% rise between 2008 and 2017, evidencing the need to open up new tourist markets. In the case of Mexico, the number of international tourists almost doubled between 2009 and 2018; in fact, in this period, the country advanced from a 10th to sixth top destination worldwide. In this context, the government has acknowledged that, in the field of economy, tourism is key for national development; therefore, it has set the identification of new sites for leisure and recreation as a top priority. This work evaluates the tourist potential of the coastal municipalities of the Mexican southwestern Pacific, a region that stretches along the coastline between the states of Jalisco and Oaxaca. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to determine and highlight the tourism potentials of the Ibar cultural tourism zone monasteries, which is located in the southwest part of Serbia. In the assessment of tourism potential, a quantitative model consisting of two groups of indicators (resource values and state of development) conceived of seven sub-indicators that were ranked and evaluated by respondents in the field, was applied. The results of the study show that the total tourist potential of the Ibar cultural tourism zone is 0.756, which classifies it as an area with high potential. A substantial difference in grading can be noticed by comparing two groups of indicators. The value of the resource is 0.812, and the value of the development state is 0.700. The main value of the study is that for the first time, a model based on quantitative calculations is applied in order to determine the tourist potential of the Ibar cultural tourism zone monasteries. The study also highlights the advantages and disadvantages and contributes to better promotion and development of this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Săcelu Resort is the only spa resort in Gorj County and its tourist potential is given by the mineral waters which have been used since ancient times to treat different disease. During the communist period, the Săcelu resort experienced a very strong development, but in the present day it does not benefit of promotion from local authorities or travel agencies. This paper aims to analyse the tourist potential and its degree of capitalization in Săcelu resort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tourist field is among the phenomena that have managed to impose itself in the contemporary era, and its spectacular development is characteristic of our century, especially today. The modern man is increasingly concerned about leisure, wanting to escape from the city's artificial environment to a peaceful and relaxing setting that nature offers. Tourism is becoming a necessity for the modern man. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Historical sites may be found in nearly all small towns in Poland. Some are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The purpose of the paper is to discuss the role of these resources in the broader set of elements shaping the tourism potential of towns, and also to illustrate the regional differences among small towns in Poland in terms of their potential to develop a local or regional tourism sector. The study provides a typology of towns based on local natural and landscape elements, cultural heritage resources as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations. The statistical data discussed in this paper was obtained from the Local Data Bank of Statistics Poland for the period 2012–2014, while historical sites were chosen from the National Heritage Board of Poland. The study covers all small towns in Poland and has shown unequivocally that the presence of a historical site is not necessarily a factor in the overall development of a local tourism sector. The cultural resources appear to be an undervalued asset, which can be used to develop a local tourism sector, especially in towns which are searching for new development paths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]