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How to Effectively Build the Image of an Emerging Destination

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Fig. 1.

Examples of tourism resources in Lublin Province: A – the water reservoir in Krasnobród; B – typical agro-forest landscapes of Lublin Province; C – the steep points in the Tanew river bed and a tourist path in the Roztocze region; D – the historic wooden chapel in Górecko Kościelne; E – forests in the Roztocze National Park; F – St Paraskeva Greek Catholic Church in Nowe Brusno.
Source: photo C taken by Teresa Brzezińska-Wójcik; the remaining photos taken by Ewa Skowronek.
Examples of tourism resources in Lublin Province: A – the water reservoir in Krasnobród; B – typical agro-forest landscapes of Lublin Province; C – the steep points in the Tanew river bed and a tourist path in the Roztocze region; D – the historic wooden chapel in Górecko Kościelne; E – forests in the Roztocze National Park; F – St Paraskeva Greek Catholic Church in Nowe Brusno. Source: photo C taken by Teresa Brzezińska-Wójcik; the remaining photos taken by Ewa Skowronek.

Indexes documenting the degree of tourism development in Lublin Province in 2018_

ProvinceNumber of tourist accommodation facilities per 100 km2Index
Tourist function by Bartje-Defert (beds in accommodation facilities per 100 inhabitants)Tourist traffic intensityTourist accommodation infrastructure (accommodation facilities users)Density
Schneider’s (accommodation facilities users per 100 inhabitants)Charvat’s (tourists’ overnight stays per 100 inhabitants)accommodation facilities (beds per 1 km2)tourist traffic (tourist accommodation users per 1 km2)
Lublin1.91.350.9108.340.61.143
Position of Lublin Province among Poland’s 16 provinces139131391515

The structure of the respondents’ answers regarding the place of stay in Lublin Province_

RespondentsPlaces/regions
LublinZamośćKazimierz DolnyPuławyNałęczówChełmRoztoczeregionZwierzyniecŚwidnikWłodawaBiłgorajSzczebrzeszynKrasnystawKozłówka
visiting (N=191)N1344837171712166443222
%70.1625.1319.378.908.906.288.383.142.092.091.571.051.051.05
visiting for tourist purposes (N=101)N68252612107125442212
%67.3324.7525.7411.889.906.9311.884.953.963.961.981.980.991.98
visiting for other purposes (N=90)N66231157541001010
%73.3325.5612.225.567.785.564.441.110.000.001.110.001.110.00
Chi-square p0.820 0.3650.016 0.8985.570 0.0181.633Y 0.2010.068Y 0.7950.009Y 0.9262.529Y 0.1121.216Y 0.2701.965Y 0.1611.965Y 0.1610.010Y 0.9200.397Y 0.5290.397Y 0.5290.397Y 0.529

The purpose of travel given by the respondents who were staying in Lublin Province_

Purpose of travelRespondents
[number][%]
tourist10152.9
other, including:9047.1
   business3538.9
   visiting family2932.2
   visiting friends2730.0
   education1617.8
   other55.6

Comparison of the promotional campaigns for Lublin Province in 2008-2018_

YearName of campaign / Advertising sloganObjectiveCost (in EUR*)
2008‘Lubelskie great for the weekend’Presenting the most popular tourist places in the region: Lublin, Zamość, Kazimierz Dolny, Chełm, Nałęczów; Demonstrating the province as an interesting destination for a weekend trip;97,000
2009‘Lubelskie—switch off tension, switch on power’Showing the region as a place to relax and ‘charge the batteries’;178,000
2010‘Lubelskie—may the moment last’Showing the region as a place to relax and rest in nature, as well as the pleasant emotions related to it;333,000
2011‘Lubelskie Brand’Promoting the province as a place producing tasty and healthy foods by combining many years of tradition with innovative solutions in agriculture and the food industry;No data
2011‘Lubelskie. Savour life!’Building an image of the Lublin region as an ecological food centre and an interesting destination, where it is possible to taste the culinary richness, but also to ‘try’ culture, benefit from the beauty of nature, and follow one’s passions;222,000
2011–2012‘The Tastes of Lubelszczyzna’220,000
2014‘Lubelskie—for a while or longer’Showing the province as an area that inspires people to be active in various spheres;With regard to tourism, promoting the region as a recreational place where it is possible to enjoy life and feel free;With regard to business, showing the area as a region that is attractive for starting and developing business activity;222,000
2014‘Enjoy Lubelskie’161,000
2014‘The Lubelskie Brand connects us’Promoting the economic potential of the region and local providers of products and services;No data
2015‘Lubelskie. The best because it’s ours!’Building the image and recognisability of food products coming from the Lublin region;No data
2016‘The power is in us!’Promoting the potential of the province, which lies in people, technology, science and the natural environment.No data
2017–2018No promotional campaigns

Components determining tourist attractiveness of Lublin Province according to the respondents_

Groups of componentsTypes of componentsRespondentsChi2, p
totalvisiting for tourist purposesvisiting for different purposes
N%N%N%
1. Attractionshistorical-cultural11359.166968.324448.89Chi2=7.435, p=0.006
natural5126.703534.651617.78Chi2=6.925, p=0.009
recreational4221.992524.751718.89Chi2=0.954 p=0.329
created63.1443.9622.22Chi2Y=0.074, p=0.786
unique52.6210.9944.44Chi2Y=1.079, p=0.299
2. Support services and facilities73.6676.9300.00Chi2Y=4.661, p=0.031
3. People-related factors73.6654.9522.22Chi2Y=0.379, p=0.538
4. Other63.1443.9622.22Chi2Y=0.074, p=0.786

Characteristics of the respondents_

Demographic factorsSample details
gender [% (N)]malesfemalesno data
41.36 (109)57.07 (79)1.57 (3)
age [% (N)]under 2021-3031-4041-5051-6061-70over 70no data
8.38 (16)26.17 (50)19.90 (38)18.85 (36)10.99 (21)12.04 (23)1.05 (2)2.62 (5)
education [% (N)]elementarymiddle schoolvocationalsecondarycollegehigher vocationaluniversity (MA)no data
0.52 (1)2.62 (5)3.14 (6)27.23 (52)8.38 (16)12.56 (24)42.93 (82)2.62 (5)
place of residence [% (N)]countrytown with fewer than 20,000 inhabitantstown with 20-50,000 inhabitantscity with 51-100,000 inhabitantscity with 101-200,000 inhabitantscity with 201-500,000 inhabitantscity with over 500,000 inhabitantsno data
11.00 (21)13.61 (26)5.76 (11)13.61 (26)4.71 (9)4.71 (9)43.98 (84)2.62 (5)
province [% (N)]ŁódźMazovia
54.45 (104)45.55 (87)

Attributes determining the tourist attractiveness of Lublin Province, quoted by the respondents_

GroupsTypesAttributesRespondentsChi2, p
totalvisiting for tourist purposesvisiting for different purposes
determining tourist attractivenessN%N%N%
1. Attractionshistorical-culturalhistorical monuments8544.505251.493336.67Chi2=4.231, p=0.040
historical past147.331211.8822.22Chi2Y=5.192, p=0.023
cultural events and institutions168.38109.9066.67Chi2Y=0.296, p=0.587
historical spatial layout157.8587.9277.78Chi2Y=0.055, p=0.816
culinary heritage105.2443.9666.67Chi2Y=0.263, p=0.608
naturalattractive natural areas4322.513130.691213.33Chi2=8.222, p=0.004
forests21.0500.0022.22Chi2Y=0.630, p=0.427
parks21.0521.9800.00Chi2Y=0.397, p=0.529
national parks42.0921.9822.22Chi2Y=0.152, p=0.697
gullies10.5200.0011.11Chi2Y=0.003, p=0.954
river falls10.5200.0011.11Chi2Y=0.003, p=0.954
recreationalbeautiful landscapes/beautiful locations2613.611817.8288.89Chi2=2.514, p=0.112
geographical landscapes52.6232.9722.22Chi2Y=0.017, p=0.896
greenery (lush greenery)52.6221.9833.33Chi2Y=0.017, p=0.896
good condition of natural environment63.1421.9844.44Chi2Y=0.313, p=0.576
climate21.0510.9911.11Chi2Y=0.397, p=0.529
createdplaces of entertainment/ attractions63.1443.9622.22Chi2Y=0.074, p=0.786
uniquenumerous attractions21.0500.0022.22Chi2Y=0.630, p=0.427
genius loci21.0500.0022.22Chi2Y=0.630, p=0.427
shopping malls10.5210.9900.00Chi2Y=0.003, p=0.954
2. Support services and facilitiestourist infrastructure52.6254.9500.00Chi2Y=2.839, p=0.091
bike paths52.6254.9500.00Chi2Y=2.839, p=0.092
other (marketing)10.5210.9900.00Chi2Y=0.003, p=0.954
3. People-related factorslocal inhabitants’ friendliness and good atmosphere for recreation73.6654.9522.22Chi2Y=0.379, p=0.538
4. Otherlocation42.0943.9600.00Chi2Y=1.965, p=0.161
simplicity21.0500.0022.22Chi2Y=0.630, p=0.427

The structure of the respondents’ answers regarding the tourist attractiveness of Lublin Province_

RespondentsAnswers
YesNoI do not know
visiting (N=191)N144938
%75.394.7119.90
visiting for tourist purposes (N=101)N88211
%87.131.9810.89
visiting for other purposes (N=90)N56727
%62.227.7830.00
Chi2Chi2 = 16.045
pp < 0.001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/quageo-2023-0034 | Journal eISSN: 2081-6383 | Journal ISSN: 2082-2103
Language: English
Page range: 143 - 156
Submitted on: Nov 15, 2022
Published on: Dec 20, 2023
Published by: Adam Mickiewicz University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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