Dejan Cigale

 

DOI: 10.35666/28310438.2014.3.349

UDC: 913:338.48-44(497.4-22)

 

Abstract: Farm tourism in Slovenia has developed in almost all Slovenian regions, even in the ones which are otherwise almost without any tourist accommodations. Despite this, its importance remains very limited. Its share in tourist overnight stays in Slovenia is only around 1%. Foreign tourists prevail (60% of overnight stays on farms in 2011), while the share of domestic overnight stays is only around 40%. To get an insight into the reasons for a very modest interest of domestic tourists for staying on tourist farms, a questionnaire survey was conducted. The research focusedalso on the motives for staying on tourist farms. The results have pointed out some characteristics of tourist farms, which are important as attraction factors. Factors related to agricultural activity are often only of secondary importance. Frequently, more important are the ones related to the rural space, its aesthetic values and recreation opportunities.

Key words: Farm tourism, Slovenian regions, motives, attraction factors, agricultural activity, rural space, aesthetic values, recreation opportunities.

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