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GEOTOUR & IRSE 2012
Fig. 4 Northern Hungary‟s micro-regions on the basis of the eigenvalues of the „Economic activity” and
„Tourism supply” factors, Source: Own calculations based on HCSO data
Miskolc and Tiszaújváros micro-regions‟ tourism supply significantly falls short of their
economic performance. The capital necessary for tourism development may come only partly
from internal resources. Developments implemented several years ago have had their effects
on the Tiszaújváros micro-region. The level of development of the tourism sector, however,
does not justify the appearance of a large number of investors from outside. I view the
greatest opportunities in the area of developing services and attractions related to the Tisza
River in order to maintain growth, since this kind of „through traffic‟ is less likely to interfere
with the industrial nature of the region. The development necessary for further growth is
expected from the local government of Tiszaújváros.
The Sátoraljaújhely micro-region is alone in its group with around-average “economic
activity” and above-average “tourism supply”. The development of tourism supply seems to
have come to a halt in the past 4-5 years; therefore, it is likely that the number of guests
cannot be significantly increased without the continuous involvement of resources (primarily
from grant funding). Only developments of minor volume, necessary for tourism
development, may come from regional resources.
The Gyöngyös and Sárospatak micro-regions have about-average economic opportunities and
about-average “tourism supply”. The Sárospatak micro-region is in the period of dynamic
growth, the Gyöngyös micro-region is in a period of slight decline. Only minor investments
are expected from internal resources; they can expect central regional development sources
for maintaining and launching growth.
The Salgótarján, Balassagyarmat, Kazincbarcika and Hatvani micro-regions‟ about-average
“economic activity” is coupled with below-average “tourism supply”. Their low-level tourism
performance is stagnating, or shows the signs of decline. Investments necessary for tourism
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