摘要

Mining tourism is one of the niche forms of tourism, in recent years has become an opportunity for the development of former industrial regions or a complement of the tourist offer in the regions. In the article, it has been presented against other forms of tourism, and in particular against religious tourism. Attention was also drawn to the various aspects of industrial tourism in different regions of the world. The present study examines the way tourists perceive visiting mines and other geological objects. Do they believe that they practice mining tourism, or are engaged by the other aspects of the attractions of the visited underground? Survey data were collected from 120 students of two Polish universities, namely the University of Science and Technology in Cracow (AGH) and the University of Physical Education in Cracow (AWF). The research is based on the results of the self-administered questionnaire. Key findings have important implications for local governments and private enterprises engaged in tourism marketing in order to develop and manage a tourism product that meets the needs of their customers. So far, in the light of the world literature on the subject are not noticed this type of scientific inquiry. Therefore, it seems that undertaken subject deserves special attention.

  • 出版日期2017