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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7509-963-1-0292

STRENGTHS AND THREATS OF TOURISM IN THE HRANICE KARST

Hana Vavrouchová1, Petra Oppeltová1, Jozef Sedláček2, Kristýna Kohoutková2
1 Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology, Faculty of AgriScience, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 3, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
2 Department of Landscape Planning, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 3, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic

The Hranice Karst is a globally unique area with many natural and cultural-historical characteristics. However, it should be pointed out that the potential of these values is largely untapped. The main problem is the need for a coordinated communication strategy for all stakeholders and a sustainable regional development plan. The orientation towards tourism is very promising and desirable. However, there needs to be more adequate infrastructure and services for tourists (and residents) based on sustainability and protective facilities. Territorial values are managed without meaningful linkages, and their management can often be considered inadequate. The most attractive site, the Hranice Abyss (the deepest flooded abyss in the world), was monitored in 2022 to provide an overview of visitor numbers and profiles. This site may be overloaded in the future. The monitoring confirmed the site's tourist attraction and transit character (only a minimum of visitors stay longer in the area; there needs to be more information about the area and a more comprehensive range of services). This text summarizes the points for a management plan to diversify the tourist offer, sustainable recreation and local benefits.

Keywords: sustainability, local landscape values, world unique, protection vs. development

pages: 292-295, Published: 2024, online: 2024



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