Legislation in the field of environmental protection as a factor of preserving tourist resource basis

Abstract

Tourism and environment are closely linked, whereas the environmental protection has fundamental importance for the future development of tourist destinations. Motivation of modern tourists is increasingly linked to the destinations guided by the principles of sustainable development, which is why the state as well as the local communities should pay greater attention to the efficiency of regulations related to the environmental protection. Even though, tourism in Serbia has been identified as one of the sectors with the greatest potential for development, it is necessary to do more about the system of environmental protection and conservation as well as the enforcement of regulations. The harmonization of laws in the field of environmental protection with the EU regulations affects tourism, which is expected to have an important stake in the future economic growth of the country.

Keywords

• tourism
• environment
• legislation
• EU
• sustainable development