Regional situation and performance evaluation of tourism development in the Pécs-Villány tourism area
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study examines the tourism situation and performance of the Pcs-Villny tourism area between 2018and 2023. The aim of the research is to analyse the effects of the pandemic, to explore the spatialrearrangements of the region and to examine the quantitative and spatial distribution of tourismdevelopment resources. In addition, the study will review the delimitation of the Pcs-Villny tourism area at the municipal level, as defined by Government Decree 429/2020 (IX. 14.). The results show thatthe region was not as severely affected by the pandemic as the national average, but in 2023 there was asignificant decline in the tourism sector. Another key conclusion of the research is that a more efficientand equitable allocation of development resources would also be crucial for the balanced development ofthe region.
Authors: Ádám Gyurkó, Tibor Gonda
Institutions: Eszterhazy Karoly Catholic University, University of Pecs
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407098471