THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF ŠABAC AS TOURIST DESTINATION
Abstract
Sustainable development represents a future based on long-term goals that respect economic, social, environmental and cultural values. The aim of this paper is to present the basic characteristics of tourism in the destination of the town of Šabac and to show the current connection with sustainable development and goals for the future. The main research question is: Does the city of Šabac as a tourist destination meet the conditions of sustainability in tourism? The research was conducted with the idea of analyzing how respondents see the city of Šabac in terms of sustainability (survey of 14 questions, answered by 200 respondents). We conclude that, although sustainable tourism is at the beginning of its activity, the city of Šabac is a complete tourist destination, based on the Tourism Development Program of the City of Šabac 2020-2025 through a modern concept of development that strives for ecological, social and economic sustainability.
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