Attractiveness of Small Cities in Rural or Abandoned Regions

Lenka Lizbetinova () and Vladimir Nyvlt
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Lenka Lizbetinova: Institute of Technology and Business
Vladimir Nyvlt: Institute of Technology and Business

A chapter in Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism, 2020, pp 349-356 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Small and medium-sized municipalities in regions, where former industry collapsed (coal mines closed, manufacturing transferred to cheaper countries, etc.) are facing outflow of people in productive age and brain drain. This results in an aging population, and even lower attractiveness for youngers to stay or to come, despite wonderful nature around and potential for tourism. Our research aims to understand both the reasons for such development and real needs of the region and people living there. Improving the living comfort of local people, focus on how to support attractiveness for tourists. Design of infrastructure for young families, seniors, bikers, make better connection and marketing of beautiful surroundings may be way, how to move forward. The aim of the article was to determine the possibilities of increasing the comfort and attractiveness of selected municipalities for current and potential residents and tourists. Our research was focused on two medium-sized municipalities, with a different past background. Outputs may be generalized and suggestive for other municipalities worldwide.

Keywords: Small and medium-sized cities; Pedestrian safety; Sustainable development; Rural regions; Tourism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36126-6_38

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