Conceptual approaches concerning wine tourism

Abstract

The topic of scientific interest of the authors is the research of conceptual approaches regarding wine tourism. The purpose of this research is to elucidate the concepts and generalities regarding wine tourism. The concepts of wine tourism have been formed along with its evolution, and the defining aspects have varied according to the professional opinions of tourism specialists. Understanding the concept of wine tourism cannot be separated from the general concepts of tourism, tour, tourist, visitor, traveler, excursionist. At the same time, special attention is paid to revealing the features of wine tourism and its classification according to different aspects. The presented study is based on the official positions of International and National Tourism Organizations, legislative and normative acts, as well as views of foreign and domestic researchers. The present study was carried out based on the following scientific research methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison, grouping, systematization, etc. The authors' conclusions relate to the presentation of their own definitions of the examined concepts, as well as the scientific novelty regarding the elucidation of the features of wine tourism.