The Impact of Tourism Clusters on the Development
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Wpływ klastrów turystycznych na rozwój i konkurencyjność regionów
The Impact of Tourism Clusters on the Development And Competitiveness of Regions

Author(s): Małgorzata Borkowska-Niszczota
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: tourism clusters; benefits; growth; competitiveness; region

Summary/Abstract: This article is of theoretical and empirical nature. The aim of the first part ofthe article – the theoretical considerations – is the presentation of benefits (external)for the region, which may arise from the operation of cluster structures as relativelynew business models, in particular the activities of tourism clusters. The second partof the study is based on the results of surveys. Presents the regional benefits, perceivedby entities operating within the Polish tourism clusters. It also presents their opinionsabout the effectiveness of clusters as instruments of regional development and enhancingtheir competitiveness, and the impact on the smooth implementation of the concept ofsustainable development. The paper also highlights the specificity of tourism clustering.

  • Issue Year: 30/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 145-164
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish