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Bariery rozwoju usług ekoturystycznych w województwie lubelskim
Barriers to the development of ecotourism services in Lublin province

Author(s): Jacek Witkowski
Subject(s): Economy, Geography, Regional studies, Tourism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego

Summary/Abstract: The theme of the article is the issue of the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas m a relatively new type of tourism which is an ecotourism. In the initial section the most important factors for its development were briefly discuissed. In the empirical part the results of the survey were presented, which was conducted among farmers pursuing their activities in the Lublin province. The main objective of the research was to determine what obstacles the owners see in this to be able to a greater extent than previously guided then products also to those who appreciate the ecological ways of spending free time. Among the issues that were raised in the questions are: assistance from the municipal offices. expertise and economic situation. Respondents major constraint in the development of then activities see in then own difficult financial position and then point to the lack of specific top-down support. At the same tune the owners of farms attach less weight to classical economic instruments, such as reductions in local taxes and fees.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 231-240
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish