GREEN PRACTICES IN MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURIST DESTINATIONS: THE CASE OF BELGRADE
Keywords:
green practices, destination management, sustainable tourist destinations, Belgrade, tourism industry, sustainability
Abstract
The global tourism industry has undergone a paradigm shift towards sustainability, prompting tourist destinations to adopt environmentally responsible or green practices. This paper focuses on sustainable tourism management, with a special focus on Belgrade, exploring the city's endeavors to incorporate green practices in its tourist product. The primary goal is to assess the efficacy of these sustainable measures in promoting environmental conservation and enhancing the overall tourist experience. By employing a comprehensive research methodology, including analysis and synthesis of secondary data, and existing scientific literature in this field, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the impact of green practices on the management of tourist destinations. The paper highlights the importance of incorporating and promoting green practices in the management of sustainable tourism, emphasizing their critical role in sustaining Belgrade as a tourist destination.
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b41dd8dfe4a5f7beff586c8ccc794ab5_1523818262.pdf
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Erdogan, N., & Tosun, C. (2009). Environmental performance of tourism accommodations in the protected areas: Case of Goreme Historical National Park. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 28(3), 406-414.
Font, X., Elgammal, I., & Lamond, I. (2019). Greenhushing: the deliberate under communicating of sustainability practices by tourism businesses. In Marketing for Sustainable Tourism (139-155), Routledge.
Furqan, A., Som, A. P. M., & Hussin, R. (2010). Promoting green tourism for future sustainability. Theoretical and empirical researches in urban management, 5(8 (17)), 64-74.
Gavrilović, Z., & Maksimović, M. (2018). Green innovations in the tourism sector. Strategic Management, 23(1), 36-42.
Hamid, M. A., Isa, S. M., & Kiumarsi, S. (2021). Sustainable tourism practices and business performance from the tour operators’ perspectives. Anatolia, 32(1), 23-32.
Hashim, R. A., Zakariah, Z., Mohamad, W., & Merican, S. (2013). Exploring visitors’ attitude towards green practices and revisit intentions of a tourist destination. Management, 3(7), 427-433.
Hu, W., & Wall, G. (2005). Environmental management, environmental image and the competitive tourist attraction. Journal of sustainable tourism, 13(6), 617-635.
Khan, M. R., Khan, H. U. R., Lim, C. K., Tan, K. L., & Ahmed, M. F. (2021). Sustainable tourism policy, destination management and sustainable tourism development: A moderated-mediation model. Sustainability, 13(21), 12156.
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Lim, C., & McAleer, M. (2005). Ecologically sustainable tourism management. Environmental Modelling & Software, 20(11), 1431-1438.
Markose, N., Vazhakkatte Tazhathethil, B., & George, B. (2022). Sustainability initiatives for green tourism development: The case of Wayanad, India. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 15(2), 52.
Mazhenova, S., Choi, J. G., & Chung, J. (2016). International tourists' awareness and attitude about environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. Global Business & Finance Review (GBFR), 21(2), 132-146.
Merli, R., Preziosi, M., Acampora, A., Lucchetti, M. C., & Ali, F. (2019). The impact of green practices in coastal tourism: An empirical investigation on an eco-labelled beach club. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 77, 471-482.
Mihalič, T. (2000). Environmental management of a tourist destination: A factor of tourism competitiveness. Tourism management, 21(1), 65-78.
Mott MacDonald Limited (2021). Green City Action Plan for the City of Belgrade, City of Belgrade, European Bank, From the People of Japan. Retrieved March 10, 2024 from https://ebrdgreencities.com/assets/
Uploads/PDF/Belgrade-GCAP.pdf
Rani, R., & Rashi. (2014). A study of green practices in hospitality and tourism industry in India. Int Res J Manag Sci Technol, 5(7), 85-93.
Stankova, M., & Amoiradis, C. (2019). Effects of promotion practices on the sustainable development of tourist destinations. Entrepreneurship, 7(1), 84-96.
Streimikiene, D. (2023). Sustainability Assessment of Tourism Destinations from the Lens of Green Digital Transformations. Journal of Tourism and Services, 14(27), 283-298.
Štetić, S., & Šimičević, D. (2009). Značaj specifičnih geoprostora u gradskim turističkim destinacijama. Glasnik srpskog geografskog društva, 89(1), 95–101.
Trišić, I., Privitera, D., Štetić, S., Petrović, M. D., Radovanović, M. M., Maksin, M., Šimičević, D., Stanić Jovanović, S., & Lukić, D. (2022). Sustainable tourism to the part of transboundary UNESCO biosphere reserve „Mura-Drava-Danube”. A case of Serbia, Croatia and Hungary. Sustainability, 14(10), 6006.
UNWTO (2024). World Tourism Barometer 22(1) - Excerpt, Retrieved March 10, 2024 from https://ttr.tirol/sites/default/files/2024-02/UNWTO_Barom24_01_January.pdf
Yanti, D., Sibarani, R., & Purwoko, A. (2023). Tourism Potential and How About Its Sustainability (Case Study on Sibandang Island). International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning, 18(2), 483-495.
Published
2024-07-12
How to Cite
Šimičević, D., Leković, J., & Ilić, M. (2024). GREEN PRACTICES IN MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURIST DESTINATIONS: THE CASE OF BELGRADE. Tourism International Scientific Conference Vrnjačka Banja - TISC, 8(1), 87-97. https://doi.org/10.52370/TISC2487DS
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