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Authors: Ivana Janković, Miloš Ćirić, Igor Stamenković

Abstract: Professional satisfaction of employees is certainly one of the factors towards the success of catering and tourism companies. The aim of this paper is to determine level of job satisfaction and see the key reasons for termination of employment in the hospitality and tourism sector. The methodology used in this paper is based on a questionnaire. The target group for this research are employees in the hospitality and tourism sector of the Republic of Serbia. 136 respondents participated in the research, the results are presented using descriptive statistics. The obtained results show that the positive aspects of work are monetary stimulation, while the negative aspects are generally insufficient funds for work. As for the reasons for leaving the organization, the focus is mainly on employee dissatisfaction with the salary or some health problem.

Keywords: job satisfaction, quitting the job, hospitality, tourism, Serbia.

DOI: 10.5937/turizam27-31736

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Received: April 2021 | Accepted: February 2022

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Authors: Sonja Nikolić, Isidora Radonjić, Zorana Miloradović

Abstract: More and more people go/return to nature seeking recreation, relaxation, stress/anxiety relief, socializing with like-minded persons, etc. Not all of them know what they can stumble upon walking through various terrains. We wanted to check how much hikers/mountaineers and those who took a course for excursion and hiking guides know about venomous snakes present in Serbia and the basic first aid in the case of a bite. For this purpose, we designed a questionnaire containing 20 simple questions that addressed recognition, ecology, distribution, the basics of venomous snakes’ conservation, first-aid measures, and people’s feelings regarding these reptiles. Results suggest that our target group is agreeably well informed given the amount and quality of easily accessible data for Serbia. However, some misconceptions were detected that must be corrected. There are indications of an increase in mountain/adventure tourism in Serbia, which is partially conditioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, we must invest additional effort in examining and educating both mountaineers and “plain” tourists so both the people and snakes would stay safe. To achieve this long-term goal, we should exchange knowledge and experiences with experts from various fields, i.e. biology, medicine, tourism, economics, geography, etc.

Keywords: Outdoor recreation; Mountaineering; Serbia; Snakebites; First aid.

DOI: 10.5937/turizam27-37069

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Received: April 2022 | Accepted: December 2022

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Authors: Bettina Tóth, György Vida, Sándor Papp, Gyula Nagy

Abstract: In our study, we analysed the pre-pandemic Hungarian gastro festival offer based on their topic, spatial and temporal characteristics, using media content analysis and advanced statistical methods. Based on the results, the Hungarian gastro festivals can be divided into several categories according to their theme and the emphasis of their theme. The examined festivals were mainly held in rural areas, most of them did not perform tourist functions, they can be
defined as local, community events. According to the time characteristics, Hungarian festivals typically last for 1-2 days or are organized for 1-2 years. They are held primarily during the main tourist season, but some festival themes are also off-season. Based on our results, there is a correlation and difference between the theme, spatial features and temporality. The theme also influences the schedule, length and age of the festivals, while some themes can be linked to a city or countryside, and some themes are more relevant to tourism. Festivals are time-varying phenomena in terms of both number and territorial significance.

Keywords: food festival, food tourism, K-mean cluster, One-way ANOVA

DOI: 10.5937/turizam27-33958

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Received: Sepetember 2021 | Accepted: May 2022

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Authors: Marija Cimbaljević, Aleksa Panić, Danijel Pavlović, Vanja Pavluković, Tatjana Pivac, Sanja Kovačić, Uglješa Stankov

Abstract: This study aimed to conduct an examination of prior research on tourism destinations’ competitiveness to shed light and broaden the field of knowledge on the topic.The review focuses on 45 practical and applicable studies that addressed the competitiveness of tourism destinations. The findings indicatethat half of the analyzed articles are model-driven research, while Crouch and Ritchie’s model is one of the most frequently applied models among articles. It has been shown that there are different perceptions and views of destination competitiveness on the demand and supply side. The majority of the study on destination competitiveness is based on a supply side given their experience and deeper knowledge of tourism businesses. The research also seeks to identify the most common indicators of competitiveness to understand the creation of tourist offers, as well as the advantages and disadvantages. Finally, it was important to give a more thorough overview of tourism competitiveness in Serbia and reveal any potential knowledge gaps in the literature and provide guidance for further research.

Keywords: tourism competitiveness, destination competitiveness, competitiveness models, indicators, Serbia

DOI: 10.5937/turizam27-42000

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Received: December 2022 | Accepted: February 2022