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Analysis of the Current State, Problems and Trends in Development of Rural and Other Alternative Forms of Tourism in Plovdiv Region
Stefka Timareva

Last modified: 2018-02-12

Abstract


This study aims to present the current state, problems and trends for the development of rural and other types of tourism in the Plovdiv region. The paper discusses the anthropogenic resources that, combined with the natural ones, favor the economic development and prosperity of rural areas in the area. In most of them, there is a serious demographic collapse, a severe worsening age structure of the population and low economic performance. The aim is to show and reveal opportunities for rural tourism development as an opportunity to improve the socio-economic situation of rural municipalities.

Keywords


rural tourism, rural areas, alternative types of tourism, development factors, Plovdiv region

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