Programy cezhraničnej spolupráce ako nástroj rozvoja cestovného ruchu

Tourism is a factor in regional development and, as an important sector of the economy, also has positive effects on other areas of the national economy. Border regions within the European Union make significant contributions to the socio-economic well-being of Europe. The aim of this paper is to identify the impact of a selected cross-border cooperation program of the European Union on the development of tourism in Slovakia. The methodology is based on a literature review and secondary data analysis. The implemented selected cross-border cooperation program contributed to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage and the development of tourism included cultural events, educational workshops, the restoration of monuments, the creation of virtual tours and the establishment of walking and cycling routes. The program and its activities are evaluated based on the predefined criteria and the value of these joint cross-border projects lies in their ability to present cultural heritage to a wider audience of potential visitors.