Dynamics and directions of local changes in the tourist function in Lublin voivodeship in the years 2000-2015

Abstract

JEL codesC43, L83, O18 Abstr actTourism development in an area may be assessed, inter alia, on the basis of tourist function indices determined on the premise of the capacity of the accommodation sector and the occupancy rate recorded. The subject of this paper is to identify, present, and analyse the directions of changes the tourist function in the Lublin voivodeship has undergone with respect to its particular poviats. The research methods included the use of indicator methods on relevant Polish Central Statistical Office data from the years 2000 and 2015. The findings showed a time trend of the changes in the accommodation potential and tourist traffic recorded in accommodation facilities. Changes in the tourist function were estimated on this basis. Puławski, Włodawski, Janowski, and Zamojski poviats ranked highest in respect of all the tourist function indices measured (Schneider, Charvat, and Defert). They possess significant amounts of natural and cultural resources and exhibit a relatively well-developed infrastructure. Geographically, they are concentrated in three areas which cover the main tourist regions of the Lublin voivodeship.