ECOTOURISM WITH REFERENCE TO THE PROTECTED AREA OF BRIJUNI NATIONAL PARK

Definiranje pojma ekoturizma različito je diljem svijeta. Sam koncept navedene vrste turizma drugačije se doživljava i definira u Europi s obzirom na npr. Ameriku. Ekoturizam nije razvijen kao neki drugi oblici turizma, s obzirom na to da na njega spada samo 3-7% svjetskog turističkog tržišta. Poseban je naglasak stavljen na stvaranje svijesti o očuvanju okoliša, nezagađenost prirode te doprinos održivom razvoju cijelog područja i lokalne zajednice. Zaštitom specifičnih područja pridaje se posebna važnost njihovom očuvanju. Tako su u Hrvatskoj najznačajnija područja nacionalni parkovi, parkovi prirode, posebni rezervati te ostala zaštićena područja u sklopu kojih se razvija posebna vrsta turizma, uz koju se vežu pozitivne i negativne stavke. Nacionalni park Brijuni spoj je prirodnih ljepota i kulturnih spomenika najviše vrijednosti. Danas predstavlja elitnu turističku destinaciju, s vrlo bogatom florom i faunom, dugom poviješću, te specifičnim građevinama. S obzirom na veliku posjećenost te proglašenje nacionalnim parkom, Brijunsko otočje mora biti pod velikom zaštitom očuvanja prirode.The definition of ecotourism varies in different parts of the world. The very concept of this type of tourism is differently understood and defined in Europe in comparison to, for example, North America. Ecotourism is not developed as some other forms of tourism, considering the fact that it makes only 3-7% of the world tourist market. Special emphasis is put on: creating the awareness of environment protection, non-contamination of nature, as well as support for the sustainable development of the entire area and local community. Protection of specific areas affirms the particular importance of their preservation. Most significant such areas in Croatia are national parks, nature parks, special reserves, as well as other protected areas wherein a particular type of tourism is developed, with some positive and negative aspects. The Brijuni National Park is a bond of natural beauty and cultural monuments of the highest value. Today it presents an elite tourist destination, with very rich flora and fauna, long history and specific buildings. In view of its high attendance and its status of a national park, the Brijuni islands require strong protection of nature conservation