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Intersectoral Linking of Agriculture, Hospitality, and Tourism—A Model for Implementation in AP Vojvodina (Republic of Serbia)

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  • Maja Paunić

    (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)

  • Bojana Kalenjuk Pivarski

    (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)

  • Dragan Tešanović

    (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)

  • Velibor Ivanović

    (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)

  • Vesna Vujasinović

    (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)

  • Snježana Gagić Jaraković

    (Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)

  • Gordana Vulić

    (College of Management Bled, 4260 Bled, Slovenia
    Biotechnical Educational Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia)

  • Miloš Ćirić

    (Vocational School of Hotel and Tourism Management, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia)

Abstract

This study explores the establishment of intersectoral linkages between agriculture, hospitality, and tourism in the microregion of AP Vojvodina, Serbia, with a focus on developing a model that identifies the key factors for its effective implementation. For research purposes, the Delphi method, pilot testing, and advanced statistical techniques are used to validate the model. The Sustainable Intersectoral Linking Model in Agriculture, Hospitality, and Tourism (SILM-AHT) is developed, encompassing 37 indicators distributed across five factors: Sustainability, Education, Government Policy, Contribution of Farmers and Hospitality Providers, and Infrastructure. The SILM-AHT model can serve as a valuable tool for policymakers, enabling the monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development strategies. Its further practical application is recommended, along with the development of sustainable and well-coordinated activities and programs involving all the relevant stakeholders.

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  • Maja Paunić & Bojana Kalenjuk Pivarski & Dragan Tešanović & Velibor Ivanović & Vesna Vujasinović & Snježana Gagić Jaraković & Gordana Vulić & Miloš Ćirić, 2025. "Intersectoral Linking of Agriculture, Hospitality, and Tourism—A Model for Implementation in AP Vojvodina (Republic of Serbia)," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-22, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:15:y:2025:i:6:p:604-:d:1610170
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