Objective:
The subject of this research is aromatic, medicinal and spicy cultures as part of cultural heritage and tradition. The research goal is to examine the possibilities of developing cultural, rural, health and wellness tourism based on cultural heritage. All these forms of tourism are developing rapidly because they have an important economic, social, cultural, educational and scientific role. Istria as part of Croatia belong to the Mediterranean area, the cradle of aromatic, medicinal and spicy cultures that can significantly contribute to the creation of new tourist attractions and product innovations.
Context:
The landscape is one of the most important elements of the tourism offer and the new aromatic plantations will raise the level of experience of nature. This implies the ecological cultivation of aromatics, which creates the conditions for other stakeholders to get involved in the process of organic production and become a source of rural development. Sustainable tourism includes all forms of tourism that respect all the natural, constructed and cultural environment of the host country and the interests of all parties involved. Sustainable tourism planning should respect the rights and needs of local people, lifestyles and culture and their right to influence the development of local resources.
Contacts:
Dino Buršić, dinob@sumins.hr, https://sumins.hr/