Possibility of Application of the Triple Helix Model with the Aim of Sustainable Development of Republic of Srpska’s Spa

Abstract: This study aims to show how we can apply the Triple helix model to improve the development and management of the spa recreational poten­tial of the Republic of Srpska. The lack of a unique platform that would repre­sent the spa-recreational potential of the Republic of Srpska as a destination that is rich in visual content and is based on a segmentation model, was an in­centive for this paper. The research concept is based on the Triple Helix mod­el by bringing together higher education institutions, tourism small and me­dium enterprises, and government representatives. Also, the research aims to collect and analyze data on the possibilities of improving the business of spas through greater promotion of their activities.

9th International Scientific ERAZ Conference – ERAZ 2023 – Conference Proceedings: KNOWLEDGE BASED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, hybrid – online, virtually and in person, Prague, Czech Republic, June 1, 2023

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ERAZ conference partners: Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Maribor (Slovenia); University of National and World Economy – UNWE, Sofia (Bulgaria); Center for Political Research and Documentation (KEPET), Research Laboratory of the Department of Political Science of University of Crete (Greece); Institute of Public Finance – Zagreb (Croatia); Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Ohrid, University of St. Kliment Ohridski from Bitola (North Macedonia)

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