| Summary: | Veliki Bački Kanal (VBK) is a very important waterway in Serbia and part of the
Danube-Tisza-Danube hydro-system. VBK runs through the central part of Bačka, connecting
the rivers of Danube and Tisza, and as such possesses high unused tourism potential. In
order to develop tourism in this region, local residents’ attitudes are being investigated
in relation to the use of VBK for recreational and tourism purposes. The data obtained are
analyzed in the statistical program SPSS. The sample comprised 500 respondents in ten
settlements. In order to use a particular water surface for recreation and tourism
development, it is necessary to have water of adequate quality. Water quality of
watercourses is determined on the basis of the water quality index (WQI), a qualification
system for describing water quality of surface waters. The research results showed that
along the entire course of VBK, there are sections which are clean and entirely suitable
for tourism development and sections which are completely degraded. Local residents have
positive attitudes towards tourism development of VBK, in particular towards rural and
ecotourism development. The results obtained offer an opportunity to determine guidelines
which can influence tourism development in these and similar areas.
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