National parks have many fondions. They serve as nature reserves and, at the same time, they provide excellent recreation opportunities for millions of people worldwide. However, from the viewpoint of the regional local population they can also frequently restrict individual activities. For this...

The paper aimes at sketching influences of weather and climate on tourism. Weather and climate influence the supply and the demand of tourism. In connection with the climate change the discussions about the impact of weather and climate on tourisme are intensified. The paper will make things...

Mega events are nowadays seen as an important source to generate primary income and to overcome seasonality in tourism destinations. Special events therefore became one of the fastest growing types of tourism attractions. On the other hand, they are known to potentially have a disruptive impact...