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Traffic-related noise pollution in the town of Szczecinek (Poland)

Samołyk Mariusz, Tylkowski Jacek

Geography and Tourism

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2018

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Vol. 6, No. 2

139--145

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Increased intensity of automotive traffic has a negative impact on the human body, and on the safety and comfort of living. The hazards of transportation are primarily associated with road accidents, air pollution, noise and transport blockages. The present study includes a temporal and spatial analysis of the intensity of traffic-related noise in the summer season of 2015 in the tourist part of the town of Szczecinek. In addition, it includes a comparative analysis of the noise levels and traffic volumes in Szczecinek against the background of the village of Iwin. Assessment of noise pollution was carried out at a total of 37 different sites, both on working days and at weekends. A spatial image of noise intensity in the central part of Szczecinek was obtained, and sites with excessive levels of traffic noise were flagged. These locations are particularly burdensome to residents and cause a decrease in the tourist value of the city. Our tests confirmed the advisability of building a beltway for Szczecinek.

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The development of geocaching in the theory of a tourism area cycle of evolution by Butler

Samołyk Mariusz

Geography and Tourism

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2018

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Vol. 6, No. 2

41--46

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With improved economic standing of Polish society, growing salaries, increased average amount of leisure and technological advances tourism flows in Poland increase year by year. This is generated by both domestic travel and foreign arrivals. For about a decade the number of overnight stays provided to tourists, including those from foreign countries, have increased. Today tourism is among most rapidly developing and complex areas of social life. Tourism development has a series of consequences, both positive and negative. In order to remain competitive, tourist area requires proper management. This can be achieved by, among other things, implementing corrective action in response to the ever changing external and internal conditions. These may impact tourism intensity and quality and thereby tourism area lifecycle. The present paper attempted to differentiate geocaching stages of development in Poland based on the concept of tourism area lifecycle by Butler. Problem identification and recommendations for further actions aiming to cease or restore tourism functions were also at the basis for considerations. Individual stages of development were discussed based on two major geocaching websites in Poland. References were also made to worldwide trends and interests.

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Impact of Uzdrowisko Uniejów Park (Health Resort Uniejów Park) on tourism in the neighbouring municipalities

Samołyk Mariusz, Maciaszczyk Hubert

Geography and Tourism

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2018

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Vol. 6, No. 2

87--95

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Health tourism is part of the tourism market. To ensure proper functioning of a health resort, competition on the market of tourism services is a necessary prerequisite. In its developmental stage, a health resort has a limited impact on tourism functions in the region. In view of considerable differences in values referring to tourism intensity and tourist accommodation, the authors attempted to evaluate the impact of the health resort Uniejów on tourism development in the region. For the purpose of the present paper, the potential for economic activity was assessed based on the economic burden index, unemployment rate, persons employed, natural persons conducting business activity and tourism function index by Baretje, Schneider and Charvat, surveys and the analysis of tourists’ place of origin. Tourist accommodation of the study area is significantly imbalanced. The tourist and social potential of the Poddębice county remains uneven, highly polarized, with Uniejów municipality holding a dominant position. Tourism attracts private investors to Uniejów and adds up to a counter-productive dispersion of tourism destination.