1. Sustainable development of ethno-villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina : a multi criteria assessmentBoris Prevolšek, Aleksandar Maksimović, Adis Puška, Karmen Pažek, Maja Borlinič Gačnik, Črtomir Rozman, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper explores ethno-villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina as an important element of rural and cultural tourism. The attractiveness of natural and cultural heritage is very important for sustainable rural tourism development. In order to improve the process of decision making to enable the sustainable development of ethno-villages, a multi-criteria assessment model has been developed. The methodology is based on qualitative modeling using a multi-criteria analysis via the DEXi software. The model is based on hierarchical relations consisting of three main criteria that are the basis of sustainable tourism development: economic, social, and environmental criteria. The ultimate goal of the model in this study was to evaluate ethno-villages, namely six ethno-villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results of the study show how ethno-villages contribute to sustainable development. Ključne besede: sustainable development, tourism, ethno-villages, DEXi, decision support, multi-criteria model, assessment Objavljeno v DKUM: 07.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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2. A system dynamics approach to decision-making tools in farm tourism developmentMaja Borlinič Gačnik, Črtomir Rozman, Andrej Škraba, Boris Prevolšek, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Besides visiting the main tourist attractions in Slovenia, many tourists want to spend their free time in the countryside as well, but the number of farming establishments in Slovenia diminished distinctly in the last years.
Objectives: This paper aims to develop a system dynamics model, with the goal to analyse dynamics of the diversification of agricultural holdings into farm tourism activities in Slovenia.
Methods/Approach: A system dynamics methodology was chosen to model the diversification in farm tourism. First, we present a basic concept of a system dynamics model with a causal loop diagram. Further, a system dynamics model with different scenarios is presented.
Results: The main feedback loops were identified, and the simulation model was used to analyse different simulation scenarios of the transition of farming establishments into farm tourism facilities.
Conclusions: The model provides the answers to the strategic questions about the dynamics of transfer into tourist farms, using several simulation scenarios. The transition mainly relies on subsidies, promotion of diversification and the growth of rural tourism, which provides a relevant direction for the development of future incentives. Ključne besede: farm tourism, rural tourism, modelling, system dynamics, causal loop diagram, simulation Objavljeno v DKUM: 13.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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3. Generation Z travel values in the luxury tourism industry : 1st cycle professional bachelor's studies graduate thesisEma Barišić, 2024, diplomsko delo Opis: Generation Z is becoming more active in today’s time. Its values are important to investigate as they will be the primary target in the market. In this thesis, we aimed to investigate Generation Z's values in the specific sector of luxury tourism and explore how they would engage with it. To begin, we defined traditional luxury, which was based on material goods, and compared it with new luxury, which is centered around experiences. Afterwards, we collected data on Generation Z from scholars and identified what events could have influenced them to develop such unique values that have not been seen before. To support our claims, we conducted a survey in the empirical part of the thesis. An in-depth analysis was done to examine whether these values hold true or should be reconsidered. Ključne besede: Generation Z, luxury tourism, new luxury, values Objavljeno v DKUM: 07.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 10
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4. The influence by the elderly on modernising the organisation of tourist farmsJože Zalar, Goran Vukovič, Rok Ovsenik, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background and purpose: The demographic structure of the countryside shows that the number of people aged 65 or more is increasing; however, they are still active and motivated for work and help the younger generation. The research aims at studying the influence of the elderly on the organisation of tourist farms; particularly the factors which affect the organisation of operation and modernisation thereof, such as the factors of inheritance, intergenerational organisational relationships and cooperation, the frequency of further training, inclusion of the elderly in tourist farms and the effect of the perceived changes in the organisation of subsidiary tourist activities on farms on the perception of modernisation.
Methodology: A critical review of secondary literature sources has been made and the findings were summarised by applying the synthesis method. Further on, a survey was conducted on tourist farms in all Slovenian cohesion regions in order to collect the data which was then analysed by multiple regression method, applying IBM SPSS software.
Results: Inheritance factors do not affect the perception of the modernisation of tourist farms in a statistically significant way; the same applies for intergenerational relationships for people, aged 51 or more while the influence was established for people under 51. Furthermore, the inclusion of the elderly does not have any influence neither does the frequency of further training while education and trainings themselves are important. It has been found out that the expansion of the offer, followed by the division of work, is the most significant for the perception of modernisation.
Conclusion: Survey results show good relationships among the social actors and possible solutions which can be implemented in order to help the population of the Slovenian countryside concerned. Ključne besede: the elderly, modernising the organisation, tourism, tourist farms, organisation Objavljeno v DKUM: 07.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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5. Tourism climate change adaptation : The case of SloveniaMaja Turnšek, Chris Cooper, Barbara Pavlakovič Farrell, Katja Kokot, Tomi Špindler, Zala Žnidaršič, Tjaša Pogačar, 2024 Opis: This monography is a result of the national research project “V7-2128 Climate change and sustainable tourism development in Slovenia”. It prepares the groundwork for adaptation within the tourism sector in Slovenia, assesses the risks and vulnerabilities of Slovenian tourism to climate change, and identifies possible adaptation options of Slovenian tourism. The analysis uses past climate data and three scenarios of climate change until the end of the 21st century. Two databases were used to get a wider range of available data: the Copernicus Climate Change Service and Slovenian Environment Agency archive data. The analysis focuses on four main areas of Slovenian tourism: (a) water related tourism, (b) urban and cultural tourism and MICE tourism, (c) winter outdoor tourism and (d) summer outdoor tourism. The results confirm past comparative research about Slovenian tourism being less vulnerable to climate change, with the important exception of winter tourism. While some of the climate change impacts are expected to even benefit Slovenian tourism, adaptation processes are still highly recommended both with regards to direct impacts, such as the increase of temperature, and indirect impacts such as the expected increase of tourism impacts on biodiversity due to the prolonged summer season. Ključne besede: tourism, climate change, adaptation, tourism climate index, Slovenia Objavljeno v DKUM: 20.12.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 3
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6. Developing a diversification strategy of non-agricultural activities on farms using system dynamics modelling : a case study of SloveniaMaja Borlinič Gačnik, Boris Prevolšek, Karmen Pažek, Črtomir Rozman, Andrej Škraba, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: This paper aims to analyse the main variables and causal relationships in the system structure of the diversification of non-agricultural activities on agricultural holdings using system dynamics (SD) modelling. The SD model aims to simulate depictions of the behaviour of the real system while testing the effects of alternative decisions over time.
Design/methodology/approach: An SD methodology was chosen to model diversification in farm tourism.
Findings: A system approach increases the authors’ understanding of the transition of agricultural holdings to farm tourism. The results indicate that the transition to farm tourism depends on the level of tourism development in a certain area. The system is influenced by subsidies allocated by authorities to expand primary agricultural activities. The model describes a situation in which the tourism and agricultural industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research limitations/implications: The research is limited by the small set of available data due to the limited number of farms in Slovenia. One major problem is the difference in statistical data on the same activity collected from different institutions in Slovenia.
Practical implications: The paper includes implications for understanding the transition process to farm tourism, allowing policymakers to experiment with subsidies and promotion to explore the efficacy and efficiency of proposed policies.
Originality/value: This study provides a structured, systemic view of the diversification of non-agricultural activities on agricultural holdings, where the simulation results are a reliable reflection of the behaviour of the actual system being modelled. Ključne besede: system dynamics, modelling, simulation, diversification, farm tourism, farm policy, Slovenia, simulation scenarious Objavljeno v DKUM: 11.12.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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7. Contemporary Music Tourism: Ex-Yu Musical Topophilia, Nostalgia and Nomadic Musical Audiences : Ex-Yu Musical Topophilia, Nostalgia and Nomadic Musical AudiencesJoško Glavina, 2024, diplomsko delo Opis: The thesis explores how music consumption relates to experiencing places and mobility, focusing on Ex-Yu music among Croatia's younger generation. We examine how this music evokes nostalgia and topophilia and its connection to tourist mobility. The theoretical part introduces music tourism as a form of pop culture tourism, discussing music's role in young people's lives and defining key concepts: nostalgia, topophilia, and nomadic audiences. The empirical part includes focus groups with young adults in Croatia, analyzed through qualitative thematic analysis. Our findings reveal that Ex-Yu music is enjoyed in various contexts for different reasons, such as song composition, lyrics, reminders of good times, mood enhancement, and family tradition. These contexts result in significant effects like emotional responses, unity, and relaxation. We conclude that Ex-Yu music triggers memories of specific events and places for young Croatians and serves as a significant, though not sole, motivational factor for traveling through the Balkans, exemplified by the creation of the “Ex-Yu music road trip” experience. Ključne besede: music tourism, topophilia, nostalgia, Ex-Yu music, nomadic musical audiences. Objavljeno v DKUM: 16.10.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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8. »Rec! Snap! Rec! Snap! « From a Filming Location to an Instagrammable Destination: The Case of Dubrovnik as King’s Landing : the Case of Dubrovnik as King’s LandingHava Kadušić, 2024, diplomsko delo Opis: Instagram is an essential visual social media platform where tourism organizations can present their destinations. These presentations could feature authentic natural and cultural sites, be user-generated, etc. Dubrovnik is a prominent tourism destination in Croatia. In 2011, it became famous as an onsite filming location for the globally popular TV series Game of Thrones. In this thesis, we investigate whether the Croatian National Tourism Organisation and the Dubrovnik Local Tourism Organisation present the city as a film destination featuring Game of Thrones or as an authentic destination featuring its heritage and nature. We explore destination image construction, including identity, authenticity, decision-making, and promotion. We also discuss film-induced tourism and the role of social media, mainly through user-generated content and Instagram. For our research, we employed content and thematic analysis using a summative approach to analyze photos from 2016 to 2020 on the official Instagram profiles of the National and Local Tourism Organisations, totaling 1.034 photos. The results show that the National Tourism Organisation uses Dubrovnik’s relationship with Game of Thrones to fabricate the authenticity of the destination image, while the Local Tourism Organisation focuses solely on heritage and nature, thus guarding its authenticity. This discrepancy highlights different communication strategies and underscores the importance of understanding these differences for effective destination marketing, providing insights for more cohesive and authentic promotional strategies Ključne besede: film-induced tourism, social media, destination image, authenticity, Dubrovnik, Game of Thrones Objavljeno v DKUM: 16.10.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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9. Evolution of sustainable tourism conceptsVasja Roblek, Danijel Drpić, Maja Meško, Vedran Milojica, 2021, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper aims to present the evolution and change in content in tourism, over time, as well as the emergence of different sustainable tourism concepts (ST). For this purpose, a comparative Automated Content Analysis (ACA) is herein applied to scientific articles published between 1990, when the first article in this field was published in the Web of Science, and the end of 2020. The results show some overlaps between the concepts that have emerged over the periods. According to the analysis results, it can be concluded that the theme focuses on business model changes, adoption of organizational processes related to the provision of mitigation measures, implementation of cleaner and smarter technologies, the importance of cultural heritage for sustainable tourism product concepts, rural development, green investment, sustainable standards and sustainable reporting. Ključne besede: sustainable hospitality, sustainable tourism, holistic sustainability, environmental governance, social governance, automated content analysis Objavljeno v DKUM: 11.10.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 7
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10. Agrowellness goods distribution in the light of sustainability : the consumer perspective and the case of slovenia’s eastern cohesion regionLazar Pavić, Milica Rančić Demir, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study explores the distribution of agrowellness products and services from a sustainability perspective, focusing on consumer perceptions in Slovenia’s Eastern Cohesion Region. Utilizing an empirical approach through an online survey, the research assesses how sustainable lifestyle practices influence the frequency of agrowellness goods consumption and their perceived availability. The study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to test four hypotheses, revealing that sustainable lifestyle practices positively affect the frequency of agrowellness product usage, enhancing the perception of product availability. A critical novel contribution of the research is identifying sociodemographic factors as significant moderators of these relationships, offering more profound insights into consumer behavior. Additionally, the frequency of use mediates the link between a sustainable lifestyle and perceived availability, with gender, age, education, and the place of residence as essential moderators. The findings contribute to theory and practice, offering actionable recommendations for marketing and distribution strategies to enhance the accessibility and appeal of agrowellness products. These insights provide valuable guidance for stakeholders in agriculture, rural development, and wellness tourism, with broader implications for policy development aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyles and supporting rural economies. Ključne besede: agrowellness, sustainability, consumer behavior, rural development, wellness tourism, distribution, supply chain, Slovenia Objavljeno v DKUM: 11.10.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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