The Special Nature Reserve “Titelski Breg” (TB) is a protected area (PA) of category I, located in the AP of Vojvodina in the south-eastern part of Bačka. The reserve covers an area of 496 ha. A protection zone covering an area of 8643 ha has been established around the PA. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) states that this PA is classified as a category IV habitat and species management area. Its good geographical and traffic position and close distance to Romania and Hungary, as well as the nation’s major cities, make this PA accessible to a sizable number of both domestic and foreign tourists. There are numerous plant and animal species in the reserve, which makes this area unique. The population living around this reserve has an exceptional and valuable cultural heritage, which represents significant complementary tourist motives. To examine the state of sustainable tourism (SuT) in TB and the impact of SuT on the satisfaction of the respondents (SoR), the PoS model of study was used. The quantitative methodology in this research included a questionnaire as the survey instrument for residents and visitors. There were 630 respondents altogether (400 locals and 230 guests). Four aspects of sustainability, economic, social, cultural, and institutional, were used to analyze the state of SuT in this PA. The study’s findings show that SuT significantly affected the SoR. Analyzing the role that additional protected areas may have in SuT can be supported by the research outcomes. Additionally, the proportion of each sustainability characteristic in SuT can suggest guidelines for national programs that aim to develop PAs and tourist development at the same time.

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The importance of forest ecosystems in tourism and recreation to sustainable tourism (SUT) in protected areas (PARs) has been the subject of research in numerous studies. People are increasingly turning to nature and its values. To prevent impacts on forest ecosystems, protected area managers plan for SUT and recreation use. The SUT in the PARs is based on four main pillars of sustainability: ecological, economic, sociocultural, and institutional dimensions. In this study, the authors examined the significance of social and ecological elements in the evolution of sustainable tourism for residents and visitors of the Karadjordjevo Special Nature Reserve (Karadjordjevo), where the primary resource is the forest ecosystem. The aim of this research was to examine the state and prospects for the development of sustainable tourism in the nature reserve by observing the dimensions of sustainability. In addition, the aim was to determine whether sustainable tourism affects the satisfaction of residents and visitors of this nature reserve. The research employs a quantitative methodology and applies the Prism of Sustainability model, continuing the authors’ previous research of nature-based tourism on the Balkan Peninsula. Based on the analysis of 1240 replies, it may be inferred that the four facets of sustainability significantly influence the state of tourism and that SUT greatly affects respondents’ sentiments. The new insights from this research indicate that the respondents recognized the importance of sustainable tourism, although not all significant destination factors exist that can impact the protection of nature on the one hand and the development of tourism with no adverse environmental consequences on the other. The research results are important for the various SUT plans and documents related to the management of destinations with forest ecosystems.

This research analyzes the dynamics of entrepreneurial activity in European mountain regions during the post-pandemic period of 2021–2022, focusing on the evolution of 28 statistical indicators related to firm creation, survival, employment, and structural volatility. Based on Eurostat data and analysis performed using SPSS, the study highlights significant trends in entrepreneurial behavior, firm resilience, and labor market transformations. The results indicate a fragile balance between business births and closures, a decline in survival rates, and an increase in structural inequalities. Employment growth has slowed considerably, and many newly established firms operate on a small scale or informally. The study emphasizes the importance of digitalization, infrastructure, and governance in supporting sustainable economic recovery in mountain areas.Differentiated public policies, expanded data collection, and longitudinal analysis are necessary for a deeper understanding of these complex economic ecosystems and for strengthening their resilience.

Mountain entrepreneurship in the European construction sector faces significant challenges, stemming from the natural, geographical, and economic difficulties of high-altitude areas, particularly in Southeastern Europe. This article investigates the dynamics of mountain construction enterprises and identifies the factors of sustainability, vulnerability, and competitiveness that influence their performance.The study is based on substantial quantitative analysis, applying ARIMA models to a set of economic indicators collected from European databases (Eurostat), complemented by a synthesis of relevant literature. The results highlight high levels of forecasting uncertainty, reflecting the inherent volatility of these regions and countries.Nevertheless, certain trends related to firm survival, their size, and their impact on employment can be anticipated. The study emphasizes the importance of political support, entrepreneurial education, and innovation in enhancing the resilience of mountain SMEs.The paper proposes an integrated approach combining public policies, infrastructure, education, and digitalization to transform the mountain construction sector into a viable pillar of sustainable local, regional, national, and European development.