Hotels vs private accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia?

Available statistical data at the global and national levels show how much tour-ism hospitality suffered from period of declaration worldwide pandemic Covid-19 virus (March 2020) until its "de facto" abolition (March/April 2022). However, fact that tourism travel became almost primary need people in periods relaxation measures is also evidenced by available data. Examples countries world region indicate there was a change tourist movements, initiated changed needs demands tourists. For purposes this research, survey questionnaire formulated distributed electronically to e-mail addresses numerous users Serbia. The main goal paper utilization hotel accommodation capacities relation private during Investigate whether role hotels, which before were most used form accommodation, has declined (especially when it comes leading destinations Serbia - city, mountain spa centres), or trend choosing "safer place stay" experienced an expansion natural, non-urbanized environment. obtained can be useful, first all, managers industry, so according summarized results research recommendations given work, they adequately timely correct innovate their offer.