DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):4-27 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.001 
Over the last couple of years, slow food has developed as a sustainable form of tourism capable of transforming rural destinations and their development. In the hustle-bustle that everyone goes through, people are constantly looking for oases of peace and ways to restart and be well, feel healthy. The paper started from the initial hypothesis H that slow food has a direct impact on the sustainable development of rural destinations, but we wanted to get information about what kind of gastronomy affects the sustainable development of rural destinations and how it happens? The research was carried out with the guests of two traditional restaurants where...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):28-54 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.002
Anchored in Expectancy Theory of Motivation, this study investigates how expectancy, instrumentality, and valence influence hotel employees’ intention to stay in the industry, while assessing the moderating role of technology support. The research was conducted among operational employees of four- and five-star hotels across fourteen provinces in Indonesia, yielding 388 valid responses through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire via online and analyzed via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings demonstrate that all three motivational components; expectancy, instrumentality,...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):55-73 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.003
This study explores the role of winery tours and tasting experiences in enhancing the marketing strategies of family-owned wineries in the Lake Neusiedl region of Austria. Drawing on the experiential marketing framework, the research examines how winery visits can build customer loyalty, drive repeat purchases, and elevate brand image. Using a netnographic approach, 1,895 customer reviews from Vivino were analyzed to assess visitor experiences, focusing on the dimensions of knowledge acquisition, entertainment, and aesthetic engagement. The findings reveal that educational aspects, particularly guided tours and wine tastings, significantly contribute...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):74-107 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.004
Approximately 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability, and this proportion is expected to rise in the future. Despite undoubted progress in recent decades, the participation of people with physical, organoleptic, intellectual etc. disabilities in tourism is often blocked by different mental, physical, organisational etc. barriers, or the lack of interest and attention on the part of tourism service providers, even in countries with a relatively high level of socio-economic development, and so the tourism sector is losing a significant economic opportunity, while accessibility is opening up a potential new customer base....
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):108-138 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.005
Abstract Tourism is not only an economic factor, but also has social and environmental impacts. In the case of Transcarpathia, it is especially important that tourists not only appear as transiters, but also leave the region enriched with real experiences. The EU offers several development programs targeting different regions and sectors, so the development of tourism in Transcarpathia can also benefit from EU funding. A key role in increasing the region's tourist attractiveness is the renewal of marketing and sales strategies. One of the most important aspects of EU projects is innovation, especially the integration of digital technologies into tourism....
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):139-162 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.006
This paper examines the role of the gastronomic offer in the rehabilitation of stigmatized tourist destinations through the application of a time-to-event analysis model. The main contribution of this study is reflected in the development of a model that quantitatively assesses the time required for the recovery of destinations following the implementation of strategic gastronomic initiatives. The paper provides deeper insights into the key factors influencing the recovery period, linking theoretical concepts of destination management with contemporary analytical methods. The findings of this study have broad applicability, enabling researchers, destination...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):163-180 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.007
Nowadays, sustainable tourism continues to shape contemporary tourism strategies. The study investigates rural residents’ attitudes toward sustainable tourism in Slovakia, with a specific emphasis on the environmental dimension and the identification of principal motives and barriers underlying these attitudes. A quantitative research design was adopted, operationalised through a structured online questionnaire administered between February and May 2025. The sample comprised 355 respondents living in rural areas of Slovakia. Findings indicate that the principal drivers for choosing sustainable destinations are the pursuit of novel experiences,...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):181-210 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.008
Sustainable development has emerged as a pivotal global objective in the contemporary era, exerting a profound influence on all facets of social and economic life. This imperative poses a significant challenge for museums and galleries. The objective of study is to examine the integration of sustainable development principles into the management practices of select museums and galleries in Slovakia. The analysis aims to identify the specific activities undertaken by these institutions to contribute to the realization of social, environmental, and economic objectives within the tourism. The analysis meticulously documents the prevailing practices concerning...
DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Regional Development and Tourism 2026, 18(1):211-279 | DOI: 10.32725/det.2026.009
At a time when traditional measures of societal progress such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fail to capture the complexity of human development, this study introduces two novel indices - the Ethics Perception Index (ETPI) and the Regional Ethics Perception Index (RETPI). These indices aim to fill a critical gap by quantifying the ethical and moral dimensions of societal progress. Building on established indices such as (but not limited to) the Economic Freedom Index and the Corruption Perception Index, the ETPI and RETPI incorporate indicators such as justice, equity and environmental sustainability to provide a comprehensive framework for ethical...