Geography of inbound tourism and transboundary tourism-and-recreation region-building in Sweden

Sweden’s tourism industry stands out for its large contribution to the development of national economy. The vast size country makes it possible trace differences in incoming tourist flows from neighbouring countries. This circumstance accounts novelty this study, which lies viewing geography perspective theory transboundary tourism-and-recreation region building. Interregional structure help identify country’s cross-border regions and delineate their borders. research employs statistical cartographic methods. flow Sweden grew steadily until 2020. However, Covid-19 crisis has led a drastic reduction number tourists. Based on 2019 statistics, findings confirm existence developed mesoregion that brings together Germany, Denmark, Sweden. formation boasts strong links. There are another five mesoregions: Sweden-Norway-Denmark, Middle Sweden-Norway, Sweden-Norway-Finland, Sweden-Finland, South Sweden-Finland. tourists visiting mesoregions indicates degree latter.