TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET
This study explores tourists’ accommodation preferences in rural areas of Serbia, aiming to identify the most frequently used types of lodging, key decision-making factors, and potential differences across demographic groups. The research is based on a survey of 250 respondents conducted in March 2...
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This study explores tourists’ accommodation preferences in rural areas of Serbia, aiming to identify the most frequently used types of lodging, key decision-making factors, and potential differences across demographic groups. The research is based on a survey of 250 respondents conducted in March 2024, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA. Results show that tourists most often choose household-based accommodation and hotels, with location, equipment, and accessibility being the most influential factors. No statistically significant differences were found across gender, age, or education level. The study highlights the dominance of short domestic stays, limited influence of digital platforms, and a high share of informal accommodation practices. Findings suggest the need for investment in infrastructure and support for formalizing rural tourism services. The research contributes to understanding rural tourist behavior and offers practical insights for improving rural hospitality offerings in Serbia.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ff97f8f93f2646179bad4580907ea3432025-08-20T02:07:30ZengNaučno društvo agrarnih ekonomista Balkana, Beograd; Institut za ekonomiku poljoprivrede, Beograd i Akademija ekonomskih nauka, BukureštEkonomika Poljoprivrede (1979)0352-34622334-84532025-06-0172210.59267/ekoPolj2502541BTYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMETGordana Bejatović0Marina D. Bugarčić1Jovan D. Bugarčić2Faculty of Economics and Finance; Union Nikola Tesla University Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, SebiaUnion - Nikola Tesla University, Cara Dušana 62 64, Belgrade, Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, SebiaFaculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, Vrnjačka Banja, University Kragujevac, Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia This study explores tourists’ accommodation preferences in rural areas of Serbia, aiming to identify the most frequently used types of lodging, key decision-making factors, and potential differences across demographic groups. The research is based on a survey of 250 respondents conducted in March 2024, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA. Results show that tourists most often choose household-based accommodation and hotels, with location, equipment, and accessibility being the most influential factors. No statistically significant differences were found across gender, age, or education level. The study highlights the dominance of short domestic stays, limited influence of digital platforms, and a high share of informal accommodation practices. Findings suggest the need for investment in infrastructure and support for formalizing rural tourism services. The research contributes to understanding rural tourist behavior and offers practical insights for improving rural hospitality offerings in Serbia. https://www.ea.bg.ac.rs/index.php/EA/article/view/2448rural tourismaccommodation preferences in rural areasrural developmenteconomy of rural areas |
| spellingShingle | Gordana Bejatović Marina D. Bugarčić Jovan D. Bugarčić TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET Ekonomika Poljoprivrede (1979) rural tourism accommodation preferences in rural areas rural development economy of rural areas |
| title | TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET |
| title_full | TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET |
| title_fullStr | TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET |
| title_full_unstemmed | TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET |
| title_short | TYPE OF ACCOMODATION IN RURAL AREAS IN SERBIA AND CHALLENGES IN FUTHER RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMET |
| title_sort | type of accomodation in rural areas in serbia and challenges in futher rural tourism developmet |
| topic | rural tourism accommodation preferences in rural areas rural development economy of rural areas |
| url | https://www.ea.bg.ac.rs/index.php/EA/article/view/2448 |
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