DOI - Vydavatelství Mendelovy univerzity v Brně

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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-082-5-0321

Visitor Monitoring and Identification of the Benefits of Podyjí National Park for Regional Development

Kristina Somerlíková ORCID...1, Radka Redlichová ORCID...1
1 Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic

Tourism plays a crucial role in regional development, particularly in peripheral regions with limited economic alternatives and higher unemployment rates. The COVID-19 pandemic, subsequent inflation, and rising energy prices have significantly impacted the tourism sector. This study focuses on the effects of these crises on the tourism industry in the Podyjí National Park, a protected area in the Czech Republic. It highlights changes in cross-border cooperation, the resilience of local entrepreneurs, and their ability to adapt to crises. Using a combination of visitor-monitoring methods, including automatic counters, surveys, GIS, and interviews with service providers, the research evaluates the economic, environmental, and social impacts of tourism in the region. The results show that Podyjí National Park serves as a tourism magnet, contributing to regional economic development by supporting local businesses and attracting investment. At the same time, it emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between tourism growth and nature conservation, ensuring the park's long- term sustainability. The findings offer valuable insights for park management and for the sustainable development of tourism in protected areas.

Klíčová slova: Podyjí National Park, Visitor Monitoring, Sustainable Tourism, Regional Development, Indicators

stránky: 321-326, online: 2026



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