TOURISM CONTRIBUTION TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT: BEST PRACTICE IN MACEDONIA

摘要: As one of the greatest sources for development, tourism is detected by many undeveloped and developing countries as only way-out economic prosperity. This research aims to investigate contribution regional development in Macedonia, highlighting South-West region best practice. In particular, paper makes an attempt explore compare eight planning regions from prospective, pointing according up-to-date results. For this purpose, it reports on analyses based stylized facts obtained secondary data spreading over a sample period 2004- 2011. The outcomes point fact that leading statistical Macedonia when referring issues. So, strongly recommends empirical evidence good example boosting through application. Furthermore, urges need identifying effective framework mitigating modest results creating sound public policies. Additionally, lies enriches poorly-developed academic work within scientific area Macedonia.