Partners Organizational partners The strategy cannot be implemented without the active participation numerous organizations and parties. The strategy enlists the parties that are to be contacted, invited and involved in the adaptation and implementation of the strategy. This list is (not exhaustive) naming the key stakeholders (organizations and bodies) that most definitely should join forces in order to turn the strategy to practice. Czech Republic Hungary Poland Romania Slovakia Serbia Ukraine Ministry for Regional Development Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports Ministry of Culture Ministry of Transport Czech Tourism Protected Areas, DMOs, Local Action Groups (LAGs) LEADER, municipalities and regional administrations in the Carpathian region of the country Ministry for National Economy (Tourism and Catering Department), Deputy Secretary for Tourism Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of National Development, National parks, protected areas and local and regional tourism organizations located in the Carpathian region of the country Minister of and Tourism Polish Tourist Organisation Ministry of Infrastructure and Development Advisory Centres of Agriculture Tourism) Silesian, Malopolska & Subcarpathian Regional Tourist Organizations National protected areas and local and regional tourism organizations located in the Carpathian region of the country National Tourism Authority (Ministry of Economy) Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration Ministry of Culture General Secretariat of the Government National administrations (National Forest Administration) Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development Ministry of the Environment National parks, protected areas and local and regional tourism organizations Ministry of Economy blic enterprise of National Park Djerdap National parks, protected areas and local and regional tourism organizations located in the Carpathian region of the country Ministry of Culture and Tourism State Tourism Administration of Ukraine National parks, protected areas and local and regional tourism organizations located in the Carpathian region of the country
Sdružení vinařů (Association of Wine Makers), inspirace (Czech Inspiration) Local Action Groups (LAGs) Zöldutak Módszertani Szövetség (green ways), Levegő Munkacsoport (environment protection), “Nimfea” Environment and Nature Conservation Association Polish Federation for Rural Tourism - Gospodarstwa Gościnne, Polish Hotel Trade and Tourism Association, T he Conferences and Congresses in Poland Association, Association of Polish Spa Communities Polish Tatra Society Carpathian Heritage Society, Poland, Naturalists Club Bratislava Hotel Association, Lavex - cableways and ski lifts, Historical Hotels of Slovakia, Slovak Association of Rural Tourism and Agro Tourism Slovak Tourist Guides Associations Young Researchers of Serbia During the implementation stage of the strategy the NGO and industry partners’ list will be completed based on the recommendations from partner countries and NGOs.
Government Resolution No 1242 (2004); State Tourism Policy Strategy in the Czech Republic (2007-2013) Concept of the State Tourism Policy for 2014 - 2020 of Hungary in the New Szechenyi Plan until 2015 Programme for (Quality of life in rural areas and of rural economy) Master Plan for Romania 2007 – 2026. National Strategy for Ecotourism, a Sustainable strategy for the Carpathian in phase of the Slovak Republic until 2020 Marketing Strategy of the Slovak Tourist Board for 2011 – 2013. National Strategy for of cycling and mountain biking in the Slovak Republic of the of Serbia (Law on tourism) Role of n/d n/d n/d Carpathians are highlighted among the most attractive regions The Carpathian were recognized through smaller parts such as ‘Small and ‘White n/d n/d Main focuses (2012) establishing the network of geoparks, certification for local ; National Tourism Service Quality System), which will result in the creation of the Czech service of Szechenyi Recreation Card (SzRC) (National recreation card), quality of Hungary new focus on rural tourism and on the promotion of agritourism co-financing tourism projects in public – public partnership (in mountain areas, seaside areas), ecotouristic labeling destination as a concept n/d n/d 2013 resorts, 2015), certifications
Focus areas Products/services investors find interesting What sustainable practices needed? Countries Rural tourism Repositioning the existing accommodation, green practices Using local materials, products, building autenthic, green facilities, identifying the unique experience promises of “Carpathians Rural Lifestyle” Carpathian wide Slow movement Developing new agritourism networks Sustainable agriculture, broaden the Carpathian Culinary Heritage Network Carpathian wide Heritage tourism Hotel developments in (historic and business) cities Complex and balances supply of accommodation establishments at destinations; development of thematic roads Carpathian wide Geotourism Specialized tour operator services Sustainable management, maintainance of the paths, code of behaviour for tourists (e.g. Carpathian wide Adventure tourism Specialized tour operator services Sustainable management, maintainance of the paths, parks, code of behaviour for tourists (walking, horse riding, cycling/biking) Poland, Slovakia, the Ukraine, Romania Ecotourism Building eco, green lodges Visitor management issues in national parks, green certification, code of behaviour for tourists Carpathian wide Baths, mountain healing Repositioning existing spas and developing new ones, using climate therapy as USP of Carpathians Assuring access for locals, offering products, therapies, treatments Romania, Hungary, the Ukraine, Serbia, Slovakia Dark Sky Parks Developing special themed eg. Dark Sky Parks (see appendix) Visitor management, code of behaviour for tourists Poland, Slovakia, the Ukraine, Romania, Serbia Tourism products that can be considered but with special attention and considerations Skiing and cross country skiing Building green lodges, developing ski resorts Sustainable Slopes Poland, Slovakia, Romania, the Ukraine Service improvements Accommodation Developing eco-lodges Eco-certification, identifying “Carpathian accommodation (architecture, food, additional services) Carpathian wide Transportation Transportation infrastructure (airports, especially) Complex transportation infrastructure developments, zoning, identifying non-motorized areas, villages, developing local public transport (eg. bus transfers) Carpathian wide
sites, Rural tourism high Nr of n/d about development private quite developed, authentic rural is rare, some good examples can be seen in the mountain areas high Nr of rural but only a few can be definied as authentic agri-touristic accomm., tour operators specialized for rural / geo tourism rural tourism is widely spread through the whole (about 30 counties out of 41 at the national level) and it is in a continous process, being a major of tourism in the Romanian 47 rural and agro touristic (inc. ranches, diaries) are selected by the NTO, rest of them in the mountain regions, with a wide offer of additional touristic products, and green label some marked private, mountain on the webpage of National Park Djerdap, private in Estern Serbia and on the Danube Region strong folk culture, local products, and tasting tours Slow movement Slow Food Czech Republic Slow Food Hungary Slow Food Poland Slow food Romania It is not a clear tourism product Slow Food Slovakia Small Carpathian Wine Route Slow Food Serbia n/d Quality of life n/d Budapest (special index to TQOL) specific research to Poland n/d n/d n/d Valachian Open-air Museum 4 UNESCO heritage sites 5 world heritage site (inc. Krakow) plenty of world heritage sites (eg. painted churches in Bucovina, Medieval Fortified Churches of wood churches in in Walachia, Fortres in more than dozen of UNESCO sites, castles, churches, natural values. culture of Lepenski Vir, ancient and medieval monuments, archeological site Gamzigrad (Felix Romuliana) - UNESCO World Haritage Site; Viminacijum – Roman City and Legionary Fort; Tabula Traiana-a Roman cultural, historical towns, castles (eg. Uzhorod) folk culture
Orastie and Sighisoara) and immaterial world heritage (Calusul – traditional dancing and Doina – traditional songs) and national and local cultural attractions (e.g. local museums) and traditional dayly life. memorial plaque; Golubac fortified town, archeological site; Smederevo fortified city and temporary capital of Serbia in the Middle Ages Products Republic Hungary Poland Romania Slovakia Serbia Ukraine hiking, biking hiking, biking, canoing, caving hiking, biking, canoing hiking, biking, caving, windsurfing hiking, fishing, hunting, biking hiking, biking, caving, horse riding, caving, kayaking Adventure tourism paragliding paragliding, adventure caving rafting, snow scooters, dog sledding Nordic cross skating hiking, Nordic walking, biking, caving, ranger camps canyoning, rafting, paragliding, dog sledding, snow scooters, climbing, rafting, balloon flights, ski cross country ski. freeride, rafting, free climbing, biking, hiking paragliding, caving rafting, balloon flights, caving Ecotourism mainly in protected areas, organised trips eg (butterfly tour: n/d mainly in national parks, the of is varied, cave tours in mainly in protected areas, national parks, the of Recognised methodology for defining and evaluationg ecotourism destination performances, about 10 plenty of educational paths in and outside of national and natural parks (well structured Visitor Centre in Donji Milanovac, mainly in NP Djerdap, mainly in protected mainly in national parks with and stable, providing hiking trails
about events, campaigns Aggtelek National Park is unique is varied, as well as events, campaigns destinations in progress of being officially recognized, an ecotourism cerification scheme for small and administrated by AER) and a national association (AER) with more than 20 tour-operators plus a complex offer provided by guides and complementary local services. information on the website of NTO, though ecotourism – as product – is not highlighted) areas and NP Djerdap, the development of is varied as well as events Health tourism mineral spring (eg. Luhačovice) climate therapy in Matra mountain (mofetta, sanatorium) mineral springs (eg. Krynica Spa), salt therapy (Wieliczka – researcher of salt therapy: Feliks Boczkowski) A variety of natural therapeutic factors (e.g. a third of the mineral water spring from Europe, mofeta, solt mines and lakes) and spas and health resorts spreaded throughout the whole Carpathians (e.g. Vatra Dornei, Praid, Slanic Moldova, Tusnad, Covasna, Sangeorz Bai, Slanic Prahova, Govora, Olanesti, Calimanesti, Baile Herculane, Baile Felix, Ocan Sibiului) several spa towns, mineral springs, climate therapy (eg. Spa Vysoké Matliare, Tatranska Polianka spa, Starý Smokovec) Banja – mineral spa, Banja/ Gamyigrad Spa/natural springs of warm mineral water, Banja Ždrelo - Ždrelo Spa and Wellness salt therapy at Solotvyno salt lakes Carpathians position The Carpathians is not The Carpathians is not Several offers of guided tours, “Explore the Carpathian garden” Mountain tourism, and the The mountain regions are Highlighted among the 10 most
Natural resources in the Carpathian countries Natural resources Czech Republic Hungary Poland Romania Slovakia Serbia Ukraine National parks, protected areas 3 14 23 21 23 1 19 Health tourism resources spa town of Luhačovice (respiratory illnesses) Teplice nad Bečvou spa towns and wellness hotels in the mountain regions (as Eger, Visegrád) and climate therapy in Matra 10 spa towns (eg. Rabka, Krynica - mainly mineral spring, but salt, climate therapy as well!) see above thre is a national strategy for Health and Spa Tourism and an extended network of resorts in the whole Carpathians (see above 8.3) several spa towns, mineral springs, climate therapy (eg. Spa Vysoké Matliare Tatranska Polianka spa, Starý Smokovec) Gamzigradska Banja – mineral spa mineral healing spas (eg. Lumshori) Nature trails several hiking trails several education trails, though the quality of hiking trails varies a lot hiking trails, guided hiking trips, specialized tour operators network of marked trails in the whole Carpathians network of hiking trails (well structured, deep information on the website of NTO) hiking trails, visitor centre groomed hiking trails or signs are very rare Biking paths several biking trails biking trails popular mainly in the and mountain biking in the mountain regions bike trails at different level, type organized biking tours, and under develpemnt biking destinations and trails marked cycling Eurovelo 6 organized cycling tours (mainly automobile roads) Sustainable tourism – strategic point of view Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy, is under development, while Czech service quality system is under implementation Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy, of hotels, different of destinations are improved locally Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy, green hotel certification Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy, ecotourism destination criteria developed, and work in progress for an national awarding schemes and other private awarding schemes (e.g Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy (Low on Tourism) Sustainable tourism is highlighted in the national strategy (Low on Tourism)
List of Protected Areas in Carpathians (Carpathian Parks, 2013) Czech republic SPRAVA CHKO BESKYDY SPRAVA CHKO BILE KARPATY SPRAVA CHKO PALAVA Hungary AGGTELEK NATIONAL PARK BÜKK NATIONAL PARK DUNA-IPOLY NATIONAL PARK GÖDÖLLÖI-DOMBVIDÉK PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA HEVESI FÜVES PUSZTAK PROTECTED LANDSCAPE HOLLÓKŐ PROTECTED LANDSCAPE KARANCS-MEDVES PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA KESZNYÉTEN PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA LAZBÉRC PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA TARNAVIDEK PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA TOKAJ-BODROGZUG PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA ZEMPLEN PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA Poland BABIOGORSKI NATIONAL PARK BIESKIDU MALEGOO LANDSCAPE PARK BIESKIDU SLASKIEGO LANDSCAPE PARK BIESKIDU ZIWIECKI LANDSCAPE PARK BIESZCZADZKI NATIONAL PARK BRZANKI PASMA LANDSCAPE PARK CIEZKOWICKO - ROZNOWSKI LANDSCAPE PARK CISNIANSKO - WETLINSKI LANDSCAPE PARK CZAMORZECKO - STRZYZOWSKI LANDSCAPE PARK DOLINY SANU LANDSCAPE PARK GOR SLONNYCH LANDSCAPE PARK GORCZANSKI NATIONAL PARK JASLISKI LANDSCAPE PARK MAGURA NATIONAL PARK PIENINSKY PARK NARODOWY POGORZA PRZEMYSKIEGO LANDSCAPE PARK POPRADZKI LANDSCAPE PARK TATRZANSKI NATIONAL PARK WISNICKO - LIPNICKI LANDSCAPE PARK Romania APUSENI NATURE PARK BUCEGI NATURAL PARK Serbia DJERDAP NATIONAL PARK Slovakia BIELE KARPATY PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA Ukraine CARPATHIAN BIOSPHERE RESERVE
(all of homes Core indicators Number and Title Topic Area Measures No 1 Tourism Volume and Value Tourist impact presence Same-day visitor impact presence Number of tourist nights per Daily spending per tourist. Number of same day visitors per month. Daily spending per same day visitor. Relative contribution of tourism to the destinations economy i.e. tourism generated income as a percentage of GVA (gross value added) of the destination No 2 Tourism Enterprises Performance Productivity competitiveness of businesses Occupancy rate in commercial accommodation per month and average for the year. Percentage of tourism enterprises participating in cooperative marketing. Average REV PAR (Revenue per available room) in destination No 3 Customer Satisfaction Fulfilment of customer expectations Percentage of visitors that are satisfied with overall experience. Percentage of repeat/return customers (within 5 years). rating by visitors. Number of available beds per 100 residents.
No 4 Community/Social Impact Carrying capacity of the destination Community acceptance Number of tourists / visitors per 100 residents. Number of second/rental homes per 100 homes. Percentage of local residents who are satisfied with tourism in the destination (per month/season). Percentage of local residents directly or indirectly benefiting from tourism. Percentage of employees in tourism holding relevant qualification at basic, intermediate or higher level. Percentage of tourism enterprises where the employees receive any training. No 5 Quantity and Quality of Employment Contribution to employment of resident population Direct tourism employment as percentage in employment. Percentage of jobs in tourism that is Percentage of “non resident” employees by month. Local unemployment rate by month. Percentage of employees in tourism who indicate they are satisfied with their jobs. Ratio of average wage per employee in tourism to average wage in destination. Percentage of employees in tourism holding relevant qualification at basic, intermediate or higher level.
Percentage of tourism enterprises where the employees receive any training. No 6 Gender Equality Gender equality Average wage in tourism for women compared to men’s employment. Percentage of men and women in tourism employment. No 7 Equality - accessibility Inclusion for those with special needs Percentage of sites considered accessible. Percentage satisfaction level of customers with disabilities. Percentage of hotels with accessible Participation in recognised accessible information schemes (0 – 100%). Percentage of visitor attractions/sites that are recognised information schemes (0 – 100%). Availability of local public transport system and vehicles that are accessible for wheelchair users (bus, tram, metro, light railway, taxi, mini bus) (Yes/No) to each modal category. No 8 Reducing transport impact Reducing the impact of travel per visit/stay Reducing the impact of travel per visit/stay Average length of stay of tourists (nights). Average length of stays same day visitors (hours). Average km travel by tourists to and from home to destination. Average Km travel by same day visitors from and to destination. Percentage usage of different modes of transport (Public/private and type) for arriving tourists and same day-visitors. Percentage of visitors using local/soft mobility services (definition of soft). No 9 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation re climate change Percentage of tourism infrastructure (hotels, others) located in “vulnerable e.g. flood risk, avalanche. Presence of destination climate change adaptation strategy and plan Percentage of tourism enterprises that are involved in “adaptation” response and actions.
No 15 Landscape and Biodiversity Protection Quality of landscape and biodiversity Quality of environment Percentage of destination (geographical area in km2) that is designated for protection. Existence of positive trends in land use changes and the amount of urban and agricultural/industrial sprawl and other related negative land use changes. Percentage of local enterprises committed to actions to support local biodiversity and landscape protection, conservation and management. Percentage of visitors and residents complaining about litter and other environmental pollutions in the destination. No 16 Lights & Noise management Maintaining and improving tranquillity Saving dark zones Existence of local strategy and plans to reduce noise and light pollution (Y/N.) Percentage of visitors and residents complaining about noise and light pollution. Community and private business measures to reduce and light pollution (Y/N). No17 Effective destination management and access to information for consumers Presence of a destination management organisation or institutional arrangements that involving public and private stakeholders in decision making processes for tourism development and promotion. Percentage of Community satisfied with community involvement and their influence in the planning and development of tourism.