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Elementy konkurencyjności turystycznej na obszarze Polski
The Elements of Competitiveness of Tourism in Poland

Author(s): Kazimierz Niewiadomski
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: competitiveness; tourism; factors determining tourism; environment; distribution of tourism

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes the competitiveness of tourism in Poland, including major factors determining this competitiveness. The analysis showed large differentiation of intensity of tourism between voivodeships. Alongside are also the factors shaping the distribution of tourism. The evaluation indicated that main factors determining the intensity of tourism in certain area are factors not related to natural beauty but linked to the overall economic development, advantageous position if it comes to population, economic growth and broadly understood culture. Contrary, the factors like exceptional natural beauty and large percentage of woodlands play more important role in the areas with lower overall intensity of tourism.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 8.2
  • Page Range: 59-69
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish