DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2013, 5(2):78-91 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2013.014 
The self-transcending economic activity has led to the conflict between man and nature and shrink man, animal and plant habitats. As a result of globalization two opposite processes is taking place. The intensity of the two-way process indicates natural disasters, an increase of threatens ecosystem and biodiversity, which means human is pushing the limit.The risk of ecological footprint increases the threatened of area of bioproducts. Water and fertile arable land are essential for life, while the global biosphere maintainers are forests. According to assumptions, the restriction of human activity and smart management of the facilities are able...
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DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2013, 5(2):4-17 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2013.010
In my paper I analyse the development differences of Hungarian rural districts. The theoretical basis of the analysis is given by the theory of endogenous development and its indicators respectively. Recently, endogenous development has gained emphasis, and it has many approaches on which specific indicators may provide the fundamental basis of territorial development. The application of common elements may help to configure a framework which is suitable for carrying out measurements.After reviewing the literature regarding the topic, I aim at measuring the quantitative elements of endogenous development to which the reintroduction of districts...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2013, 5(2):18-29 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2013.011
The tourism sector produces the 8.5% of the Hungarian gross domestic product (GDP), provides 400 thousand workplaces and has an important role in improvement of commercial balance of the country. Moreover this sector makes a contribution in utilization of local resources as well as regional equalization and at the same time has a positive effect on quality of life. The key role of tourism is confirmed by the approximately one billion euros that serves the purposes of tourism development in Hungary between 2007 and 2013 supported by EU sources.In the last decades the mobilization of local resources gets a more significant role in development activities...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2013, 5(2):30-53 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2013.012
The article comprises definition of the region, microregion, regional product and regional brand product. It deals further with characterization of the development of regional brand products in the Slovak Republic, identifying meanings and values, namely those that bring knowledge of their factors, origins, and dissemination to small producers living in the countryside. Regional brand products in Slovakia have a short, less than 10 year history. Thus far, 8 regional brand products have been introduced with a further 5 brands to be introduced soon. Regional brand products are not equally represented across Slovakia. Thus far, no brands have yet to be...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2013, 5(2):54-77 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2013.013
The Lake Balaton Resort Area (Balaton Kiemelt Üdülőkörzet - BKÜ), created in 1996, is Hungary 's second most important tourism destination, and its role in the national economy is significant. The BKÜ has a special position in the development policy system in Hungary. This area is different from the status of NUTS 2 regions: it has less institutional privileges. It was frequently expressed local idea that self-development resources are necessary for the BKÜ, similar to the NUTS 2 regions. This did not happen in 2007-2013; "Balaton development program" or a Balaton Operational Program" was not created in 2007.The first part of the study reviews...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2013, 5(2):92-112 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2013.015