Socio-Cultural Benefits of Tourism: The Example of the Una National Park (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

9th International Thematic Monograph: Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era

Lejla Žunić ORCID

Ajša Uzunalić - University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina ORCID

Abstract:

Tourism and geographical development throughout the greater area of the Una National Park (NP Una) have resulted in multiple social and cultural benefits, improving the tourism environment. In addition to its distinctive natural beauty, the park’s larger territory connects rural communities and various cultural and archaeological sites. The modern trend of “returning to nature” boosted the growth of visits and the popularity of this ecotourist destination. Interviews and field observations were conducted along with studious examinations of relevant scientific literature and strategic documentation. Tourism has launched the development of tourism and supporting infrastructure, international cooperation, and cultural amelioration in NP Una and its surrounding environment, highlighting the vital role of national parks in local development.

9th International Thematic Monograph: Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era - 9th International Thematic Monograph: Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era

Published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans; Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Ohrid, North Macedonia

ISBN: 9788680194943 , ISSN: 26835673 , DOI: 10.31410/tmt.2024-2025

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Suggested Citation

Žunić, L., & Uzunalić, A. (2025). Socio-Cultural Benefits of Tourism: The Example of the Una National Park (Bosnia and Herzegovina). 9th International Thematic Monograph: Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era (pp. 411-433). Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans; Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Ohrid, North Macedonia. https://doi.org/10.31410/tmt.2024-2025.411