SUMMARY Aspects that affect tourism in Slovakia suggest that one of the basic problems is the lack of investment in building accommodation facilities. In particular, equipment is needed that would ensure a return on investment with efficient management. The categorization of accommodation facilities and their classification marks, which classify them for individual quality classes, is […]

SUMMARY Currently, the utilization of architectural heritage in tourist services is very frequently asked for. The architectural monuments intesify the competitiveness of tourism, multiply the added value, and increase the number of visitors. But, this intensification capacity of monuments is limited and it is conditioned by the conservation of authentic cultural values. The function of […]

SUMMARY People with disabilities have the right to travel and they want to enjoy traveling and leisure experiences. However, their travel experiences are still characterized by transportation constraints, inaccessible accommodation and touristic sites, and inadequate customer services. There has been a call on the tourism providers to adopt Tourism to All principles as a foundation to achieve […]

Koliba as part of Slovak gastronomic culture

František Dorko, Veronika Kotradyová

SUMMARY The article focuses on the situation in regional gastronomy and how it is reflected in the material culture in Slovakia—which is part of our country’s cultural identity and plays a significant role in tourism as one of its pillars. Gastronomic culture encompasses not only traditional regional dishes or drinks, but also the way they […]