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Въздействия на споделената икономика в туризма
Impacts of the Sharing Economy in Tourism

Author(s): Yana Doneva
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: sharing economy; tourism; Bulgaria
Summary/Abstract: Tourism is a service-dominated sector and, as such, it is entirely subject to the particularities of consumer behavior. In last years, we have witnessed a change in the way we communicate in society, which has influenced consumer attitudes and points of view towards leisure. Following the trend of socialization and sharing, the sector and governments are going through a phase of reconfiguring the business environment so that it is conducive to its participants. The report examines the sharing economy and its impacts on tourism. The goal is to define the concept, to highlight the consequences and problems of the phenomenon for the tourism industry in Bulgaria.