Regional Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (smes) in the Prešov Region with Focus on Tourism

This paper deals with aspects of regional environment on the basis of an example from eastern Slovakia and focuses on the development of SMEs, mainly in the Prešov Region. It analyzes characteristic features of the region's environment with respect to the EU and Slovakia (demography, economy, market conditions, education, technology, infrastructure, resources, etc.). In the conclusion of the paper, suggestions for the development of SMEs according to analyzed aspects are presented.