Cikloturizam u Međimurskoj županiji

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Cycle Tourism in Međimurje County
• Author: Leona Matotek
• Mentor: Ivan Šulc (mentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Science; (Department of Geography); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-09-23, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE; Geography

Abstract

Cikloturizam je rastuća i održiva grana turizma koja se zadnjih godina sve više razvija u Zapadnoj Europi promovirajući zdravlje i rekreaciju. Iako je cikloturizam najviše zastupljen u Zapadnom svijetu, Hrvatska je također prepoznala njegov potencijal te se uključila u europsku mrežu biciklističkih ruta. Povoljan geografski položaj Međimurske županije i raznolik reljef su omogućili razvoj cikloturizma koji je danas jedan od tri glavnih turističkih grana u Međimurju. Uz suradnju s okolnim državama i lokalnim zajednicama razvila se kvalitetna cikloturistička ponuda. Međimurje je prvo u Hrvatskoj uvelo posebnu oznaku kvalitete Cyclist Welcome za ugostiteljske i smještajne objekte koji nude sadržaj prilagođen biciklistima. Brojnost biciklističkih ruta, kvaliteta usluga i manifestacija također je na vrlo zadovoljavajućoj razini. Poseban će naglasak u ovom radu bili na razvoju cikloturizma u Međimurju te na sadašnjem stanju cikloturističke ponude Međimurja. Kako bi se dobio bolji uvid u trenutno i buduće stanje biciklističkog turizma proveden je intervju s djelatnicom Turističke zajednice Međimurske županije. Cilj rada je utvrditi sadašnje stanje turističke ponude cikloturizma u Međimurskoj županiji i dati kritički osvrt na strateške razvojne dokumente koji se bave cikloturizmom te se osvrnuti na daljnje planove razvoja cikloturizma.

Abstract (english)

Cycle tourism is a growing and sustainable branch of tourism that has been increasingly developing in Western Europe in recent years, promoting health and recreation. Although cycling is the most represented in the Western world, Croatia has also recognized its potential and joined the European network of cycling routes. The favourable geographical position of Međimurje County and its diverse terrain have enabled the development of cycling tourism, which is today one of the three main types of tourism in Međimurje. In cooperation with the surrounding countries and local communities, a quality cycling tourist offer has been developed. Međimurje was the first county in Croatia that introduced a special quality label Cyclist Welcome for catering facilities and accommodation that offer content adjusted to cyclists. The number of bicycle routes, the quality of services and events is also at a very satisfactory level. Special emphasis in this paper will be on the development of cycling tourism in Međimurje and the current state of the cycling tourism offer of Međimurje. In order to get a better insight into the current and future situation of cycling tourism, we interviewed an employee of the Tourist Board of the Međimurje County. The aim of this paper is to determine the current state of the tourist offer of cycling tourism in Međimurje County and to give a critical review of strategic development documents dealing with cycling tourism. Also, it will be discussed about further plans for the development of cycling tourism.

• Keywords: Međimurska županija; cikloturizam; biciklizam; turizam; biciklističke rute
• Keywords (english): Međimurje County; cyclotourism; cycling; tourism; cycling routes
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:217:755641
• Study programme: Title: Geography; specializations in: Undergraduate University Study in Geography; Course: Undergraduate University Study in Geography; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) geografije (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) geografije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2021-10-29 09:04:02