An integrated SWOT–extended PIPRECIA model for identifying key determinants of tourism development: The case of Serbia

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https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS.9271

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extended PIPRECIA method, SWOT, Serbia, strategy, tourism

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This paper proposes a new integrated model based on SWOT and extended PIvot Pairwise RElative Criteria Importance Assessment (PIPRECIA) that offers a systematic approach to strategic planning in tourism. The applicability of the proposed integrated model is demonstrated through a case study defining the main determinants of tourism development in Serbia. The result emphasizes the strategy Improving the organization, management, and enhancement of tourism development as the highest priority for implementation. The model facilitates decision-making in tourism, and its key advantages are its suitability for application in group decision-making and its simplicity.

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Popović, G., Stanujkić, D., Mimović, P., Milovanović, G., Karabašević, D., Brzaković, P., & Brzaković, A. (2021). An integrated SWOT–extended PIPRECIA model for identifying key determinants of tourism development: The case of Serbia. Acta Geographica Slovenica, 61(2), 23–40. https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS.9271

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