PRE-LAUNCH RESEARCH OF AN INDOOR CAMPING MODEL

Authors

  • Roberta KONTOŠIĆ Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia
  • Iva SLIVAR Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia
  • Tamara FLORIČIĆ Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia

Keywords:

events, indoor camping, innovation management in tourism, sustainable accommodation model, temporary accommodation

Abstract

Indoor camping is an innovative accommodation solution aimed at accommodation event pariticipants close to the venue, especially in cases when a destination's accommodation capacity is insufficient. The concept of indoor camping combines the elements of campsites and hostels without catering services. It puts into use already existing buildings and requires their minimal aleration for tourism purposes. The temporary character of the building is what makes the accommodation model one of the kind because guests sleep indoors, on the floor, using their own sleeping bags. This allows a multifunctional use of the real estate and almost no required construction works. Other strength points are definitely the premier location and affordable prices.

The goal of thi spaper is to explore the attitudes of possibly affected stakeholders regarding the introduction of indoor camping. The research methodology includes structured questionnaire and interview with stakeholders and other scientific qualitative and quantitative methods of research. A SWOT analysis summarises the research as well as other observations and obstacles based on the researched development model.

The potential of indoor camping mightbenefit events, local communities, tourists and destinations. It could have the power to revive vacant  buildings or provide a new function for already existing buildings without, however, permanentlymodifying their common purpose. Since very basic special alterations should be needed, sustainable principles of tourism development are respected.

Author Biographies

Roberta KONTOŠIĆ, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia

Roberta Kontosic is an assistant at Faculty of Economics and Tourism "Dr.Mijo Mirkovic". Her points of interest are Event management, Sustainability. She is a team member at project: Education of individual innovators in innovation management.

Iva SLIVAR, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia

Iva Slivar is a senior assistant at Faculty of Economics and Tourism "Dr Mijo Mirkovic". Her points of interest are Destination management, Trends of tourism market and special experience through animation its measurement through consumers satisfaction.She is a team member at project Education of individual innovators in innovation management

Tamara FLORIČIĆ, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia

Tamara Floricic is an assistant professor at Juraj Dobrila University or Pula, Department of interdisciplinary studies, Culture and Tourism. Her field of work is related with accommodation facilities, tourism attractions and innovative forms od tourism organisation and marketing. She is a team member at project: Innovative accommodation facilities and tourist offer.

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Published

27.01.2017

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Business Economics, Sustainable Development, Public Administration and Law

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