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State Of-The-Art and Development of Rural Tourism in Bulgaria

International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories

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Title State Of-The-Art and Development of Rural Tourism in Bulgaria
 
Creator Lulcheva, Ivanka
Dzhabarova, Yulia Vladimirova
 
Subject Tourism
economic assessment, rural tourism, tourist enterprise, sustainable development
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Description The South Central region has all natural, cultural, historical and other sights and prerequisites for development of rural tourism. Over 300 small and medium tourist enterprises serving specialized forms of tourism are concentrated in the region. Significant funds and other capital have been invested here. This research aims to analyze the economic conditions and development of rural tourism in Bulgaria on the example of the South Central region. The objects of study - operating small and medium tourist enterprises are located in the mountain regions. We examined three of the most common tourist sites: 1. Farmhouse with yard and agricultural land; 2. Guest house; 3. Family hotel. Due to significant costs differences, two distinct periods are considered – heating period and non-heating period. The results from the research show that providing tourist service in tourist enterprises classified as farmhouses with yard and agricultural land is just a form of diversification of the principal activity of the family and the farm – production of agricultural production. Tourist establishments which are categorized as guest houses and family hotels are independent specialized tourist enterprises. The level and trends of change in sales revenue from tourist service in family hotels is satisfactory during both periods. The following conclusions can be drawn from the examined correlations and dependencies: since the level of labour productivity is directly dependent on the occupancy rate, it is necessary to enhance the activities of attracting new clients. The strong influence of current expenses over economic results requires improvement of their management inside the tourist enterprise.
 
Publisher International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories
 
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Date 2014-04-01
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://www.ijept.org/index.php/ijept%20/article/view/State_Of-The-Art_and_Development_of_Rural_Tourism_in_Bulgaria
 
Source International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories; Vol 4, No 3 (2014); 383-391
2247 – 7225
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://www.ijept.org/index.php/ijept%20/article/view/State_Of-The-Art_and_Development_of_Rural_Tourism_in_Bulgaria/pdf_11