Analysis of Hunting Tourism: A Case Study of Slovenia (Prlekija Region)

• Authors: Boris Prevolšek , Timo Roškar , Maja Borlinič Gačnik

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Analiza turystyki myśliwskiej: studium przypadku Słowenii (region Prlekija)

Abstracts

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Analiza zagadnienia turystyki myśliwskiej ujawnia jej wieloaspektowe korzyści, obejmujące ochronę przyrody i rozwój turystyki. Niniejsze badanie dotyczy tematu dynamiki i perspektywicznych trendów w turystyce myśliwskiej, na przykładzie jednostki administracyjnej Prlekija, Gornja Radgona w Słowenii. Artykuł rozpoczyna kompleksowa międzynarodowa analiza porównawcza, po której następują wnikliwe, częściowo ustrukturyzowane wywiady z udziałem kluczowych interesariuszy w omawianym regionie. Turystyka myśliwska staje się kluczowym aspektem turystyki na tym obszarze, wykazując znaczny potencjał dalszego wzrostu, szczególnie pod względem dywersyfikacji, integracji regionalnej i synergii z innymi ofertami turystycznymi. Konieczne jest jednak zajęcie się kwestią niekorzystnego wpływu turystyki myśliwskiej na różnorodność biologiczną. W  badaniu podkreślono rosnący na całym świecie nacisk na rozwój zrównoważonych wariantów turystyki myśliwskiej, takich jak fotografowanie dzikiej przyrody, które sprzyjają upowszechnianiu bardziej świadomego podejścia do praktyk związanych z turystyką przyrodniczą.

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The exploration of hunting tourism reveals its multifaceted benefits, encompassing nature preservation and tourism expansion. This study delves into the dynamics and prospective trends within hunting tourism, specifically in Prlekija's administrative unit of Gornja Radgona, Slovenia. It commences with a comprehensive international comparative analysis, followed by insightful semi-structured interviews involving key stakeholders within the destination. Hunting tourism emerges as a pivotal facet of tourism within this locale, exhibiting substantial potential for further growth, particularly in terms of diversification, regional integration, and synergy with other tourism offerings. However, it's imperative to address the adverse impacts of hunting tourism on biodiversity. As a counterbalance, the study underscores the increasing global emphasis on sustainable variants of hunting tourism, such as wildlife photography, fostering a more conscientious approach to animal tourism practices.

Keywords

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wild animals; hunting tourism; Slovenia; Prlekija region; Gornja Radgona

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dzika zwierzyna; turystyka myśliwska; Słowenia; region Prlekija; Gornja Radgona

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie
• Journal: Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 22
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 63-76

Dates

published

2024

Contributors

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Boris Prevolšek

• University of Maribor, Slovenia

• https://orcid.org/0000000247003589

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Timo Roškar

• University of Maribor, Slovenia

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Maja Borlinič Gačnik

• University of Maribor, Slovenia

• https://orcid.org/0000000338044749

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Identifiers

DOI

10.21697/seb.5807

Biblioteka Nauki

55786343