Geotourism / Geoturystyka
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ISSN 1731-0830
e-ISSN: 2353-3641
Issue Date
2016
Volume
Number
No. 3-4 (46-47)
Description
Journal Volume
Geotourism / Geoturystyka
(2016)
Projects
Pages
Articles
Valorisation and categorisation of the geosites in the Podtatrze area (Southern Poland)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2016) Chrobak, Anna
The aim of this paper is to propose, valorise and categorise the geosites in the Podtatrze Area (Southern Poland). There are 46 geosites available in geodatabases (PGI, PAS and AGH) at this area. The author suggests next 28 geopoints, which can be used in geotourism. They were valorised by the Pereira and Pereira (2010) and Rybár (2010) methods and categorised. This area contains multiple geotourism attractions including interesting flysch geological settings, landslides, peatbogs, limestone klippes, various types of rivers with small gorges and paleontological sites. The increase in the number of tourists in the Podtatrze region may additionally provide numerous tangible benefits in the future, including sustainable tourism, less “congestion” in the Tatra Mountains, more economic diversity and new job opportunities.
The development of the thermal tourism market in Poland
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2016) Dryglas, Diana; Hadzik, Andrzej
Thermal tourism in Poland has been gaining in popularity for over a decade now. This refers to both the supply and demand sides of the market. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to describe the current situation, as well as the prospects of formation and development of the thermal tourism market in Poland. To do that, a number of research methods had to be employed, including a critical analysis of literature on the subject, statistical data analysis, a case study (the example of Poland), methods of observation and inference by deduction within the scope of the research question asked. Based on the results of secondary research and an in-depth review of literature on the subject, one can conclude that Polish thermal tourism market is not growing steadily. On the one hand, there is considerable consumers' interest in using geothermal pools, while on the other the geothermal potential for medical and recreational purposes remains unexploited.
A conception of a mountain geopark in a SPA region; example of a projected Geopark »Wisłok Valley - The Polish Texas«, in the Krosno region
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2016) Wasiluk, Radosław; Radwanek-Bąk, Barbara; Bąk, Bogusław; Kopciowski, Robert; Malata, Tomasz; Kochman, Alicja; Świąder, Andrzej
The Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute (PGI – NRI), in cooperation with AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow carried out the project of new geopark in Poland – »Wisłok Valley – The Polish Texas«. It is located in the Polish Outer Carpathians (SE part of Poland). Oil fields, mineral water, nappe tectonics and other geological components of the Outer Carpathians constitute important elements of the geodiversity of this region. The area is located in the Krosno neighbourhood and encloses a zone of about 1000 km$^{2}$. The Iwonicz-Zdrój – Rymanów-Zdrój SPA region is also included in the research area. It covers 20 municipalities of the Podkarpackie province. For the project of the Geopark, a geotouristic map, geosites, geological-educational paths, website, advertising brochures, geological-educational tables and a movie were made, which promote geotourism. The final product will be targeted at regional and local public administration bodies, national and landscape Parks, the State Forests National Forest Holding and local tourist organizations.
The development of the industrial city Hodonín (Czech Republic) from the perspective of tourism
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2016) Klempa, Martin; Bujok, Petr; Porzer, Michal
This article deals with the development of tourism and the transformation of a small, but significant for its industrial past, Southern Moravian town of Hodonín and its surroundings. The history of the city is briefly summarized and put in context with the progressing industrialization of the region (production of lignite and hydrocarbons, followed by a significant reduction of industries and, consequently, resulting touristic activities). Specifically, the most attractive regional touristic activities, such as enotourism, cyclo-tourism and water tourism, are listed in this paper. In particular, cyclo-tourism is strongly linked with enotourism as most of the cycling trails (included into the Greenways network) pass through the best known wineries in the area, and they also form a functional system of communication routes with basic cycling trails in the Czech Republic. The progress in the development of water tourism is, by contrast, enabled by industrial advancements, where the Baťa Canal (an important technical monument) has been utilized as a waterway. Eventually, the Museum of Oil Mining and Geology in Hodonín attractively introduces the tourists into the history and present state of oil and gas production in the region.
The potential of the Sudetes Mountains for the development of geotouristic products
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2016) Rogowski, Mateusz
The Sudetes Mts. have a large potential where geotourism can develop, because of their most diverse geological structure and landforms in Poland. It is essential to perform a complete diagnosis of the geotouristic potential within this region. Up until now, different kinds of activities were developed in this region associated with geotourism, such as the establishment of associations, creation of educational footpaths, thematic maps, flyers, educational centers and a geopark. The aim of this paper is to present the potential of the Sudetes Mountains as geotouristic products. »First-rate« regions can be distinguished with defined offers. Thanks to these offers, a trans-border geotourist product network can be created.