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Konsumpcja w fanoturystyce w ujęciu ekonomii doświadczeń
Consumption in fan tourism from the perspective of experience economy

Author(s): Elżbieta Nawrocka, Joanna Krupa
Subject(s): National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Tourism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: consumption; experience economy; fantourism; fantourist;

Summary/Abstract: The desire to take a rest, have an adventure, gain new experiences have always been the motivators for undertaking tourist trips. However, experience has been perceived differently in the last two decades. Personal feelings, sensations and experiences have become the basic value acquired by the consumer-tourist. The article addresses the concept of experience economy as one of the most important models describing the economy of the 21st century. The article presents the assumptions of experience economy concept and their application to study consumption in fan tourism, along with the examples of interpretation of its objectives. Fan tourism is one of the phenomena which are quickly gaining popularity and are inextricably linked with influencing tourist experiences. The purpose of the article is to identify the assumptions of experience economy and use them to describe consumption in fan tourism. The methods of analysis and criticism of the source literature as well as synthesis were applied in the article. The article is of an overview and conceptual nature.

  • Issue Year: 35/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 163-176
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish