The paper was presented at the international conference T2M 2006 in York, U.K.
Tourism resources can be understood as material objects, natural or antropogenous by nature, having the potential to provide an opportunity for tourism and be at the same time transformed into a resource of certain economic value. The material (physical) form of such a resource, however, is not sufficient – the necessary prerequisites include:
a) subjective assessment of the potential by society (the impact of economic circumstances, individual opinions and attitudes, perception, political conditions, technological progress, etc.);
b) supplying a wide range of tourist services that can meet people's needs (general infrastructure, including transport structure, receptive facilities, entertainment and sports facilities, and other services).