The Importance of Rural Tourism for the Sustainable Development of Montenegro

Abstract

The aim of the research is to examine the attitudes of respondents related to the problem of rural development and the importance of rural tourism from the aspect of sustainable development of Montenegro. The sample consisted of 150 respondents living in rural areas of Montenegro, including households already engaged in rural tourism, as well as those who plan to engage in and participate in the development of rural tourism. The research was conducted in May 2021 in rural areas of Montenegro. The results obtained by the research show that ecotourism is associated with the concept of sustainable tourism; In order to contribute to the development of rural tourism, it is necessary to improve living standards in rural areas, increase public awareness and participation, and include rural tourism in regional initiatives.

The role of stakeholders in development of agro tourism in post-transition countries

“…This is due to environmental trends and the growing interest in a variety of active tourism content and new experiences while staying in a healthy environment with local gastronomic offerings. Recent research by other authors points to different experiences and es (landscape, water, traditions) significantly affects the dynamics of economic growth (Melović & Čirović, 2018;Prorok et al 2019;Melović, 2022). Therefore, the possibility of commercialization of available national resources for tourism purposes should not be ignored.…”

“…The tourist chooses accommodation in a rural area for the sake of health, for which a stay in an ecologically preserved environment with healthy food and recreation has undeniable health benefits ( A prerequisite for the sustainable development of agro tourism is the existence of receptive facilities in rural areas whose quality meets the global standards of this selective form of tourism (Melović, 2022). Tourism in rural areas is a new global trend, so hotel accommodation is rare, except in mountainous areas where ski tourism is developed (Prorok et al 2019).…”

“…Agro tourism stakeholders are guided by the experiences of the countries in the region. Their focus is often on the standards for sustainable development of agro tourism, by models of networking and synergistic promotion of rural supply and tourism stakeholders, and by the sustainable valorisation and commercialisation of existing heritage and traditions (Melović, 2022). Rural tourism promotes the development of entrepreneurship.…”

Improvement of Sustainable Environmental and Economic Competences Using the E-Academy for the Development of Rural Areas

“…Agriculture certainly has great potential in the development of specific products, which makes it a very rich activity (Smolović, 2022). This is especially expressed today in the production of perennial crops or vegetable gardens, where the earnings per unit area are higher, especially in intensive production (fruit growing and viticulture, vegetable production, etc.…”