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Ocena jakości mobilnych map turystycznych na podstawie wybranych kryteriów
Quality assessment of mobile tourist maps based on selected criteria

Author(s): Wojciech Pokojski, Kamila MARCZEWSKA
Subject(s): Maps / Cartography, Tourism, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: application; mobile tourist maps; tourism; mobile cartography; quality assessment criteria; interactive map;

Summary/Abstract: The development of tourism and with it the development of tourist infrastructure, has significantly influenced the lives of many people who use various more or less advanced applications on their touch phones on a daily basis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality, correctness and functionality of mobile tourist maps based on selected criteria. Then their usefulness was checked by means of appropriate research methods. The weaknesses and strengths of tourist mobile maps were noticed and described in detail. Colorful screenshots presenting sample functions of the applications were also included. To sum up the conducted research, relevant conclusions were formulated. Advantages and disadvantages of the studied mobile tourist maps were noticed and solutions were suggested that could enrich particular applications in terms of their functionality.

  • Issue Year: 67/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 61-73
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish