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Examining of the sustainable rural tourist potential of Semberija using multi-criteria analysis methods

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  • Miroslav Nedeljković

    (Institute of Agricultural Economics)

  • Adis Puška

    (Government of Brčko District)

  • Anđelka Štilić

    (The College of Tourism, Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade)

  • Aleksandar Maksimović

    (Government of Brčko District)

Abstract

To promote the development of rural areas, it is essential to implement collaborative initiatives, with tourism being one of them. Tourism significantly contributes to the economic growth of a country. Unfortunately, rural areas have faced a decline in recent decades. Hence, it is crucial to foster tourism as a means to develop these regions. This research study aims to evaluate the potential of rural travel industry using a fuzzy methodology. To achieve this, an approach was devised to assess the rural tourism potential specifically in the Semberija area, using expert opinions. The developed model was then applied to six rural settlements in Semberija. The findings revealed that the Dvorovi settlement exhibited the highest rural tourism potential, while the Suvo Polje settlement displayed the least favourable results. These outcomes demonstrate ways to enhance the rural tourism potential in Semberija. The efficacy of this model in evaluating tourism potential suggests its applicability, with necessary adjustments, to other tourism sectors and specific geographical regions.

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  • Miroslav Nedeljković & Adis Puška & Anđelka Štilić & Aleksandar Maksimović, 2025. "Examining of the sustainable rural tourist potential of Semberija using multi-criteria analysis methods," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 27(6), pages 12517-12535, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:27:y:2025:i:6:d:10.1007_s10668-023-04395-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-04395-3
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