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Subscription Vacations. The Subscription Economy in the Tourism Market: The Case Study of Poland Cover

Subscription Vacations. The Subscription Economy in the Tourism Market: The Case Study of Poland

Open Access
|Dec 2025

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to identify the scale of application of subscription models in the tourism market in Poland and to analyse experiences of Polish consumers using this model. The study was based on a literature review, case studies, and an online Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) survey among 350 respondents, 190 of whom used travel subscriptions. Guided by three research questions and two hypotheses, the analysis focused on the prevalence of travel subscriptions, the perceived benefits, and the influence of socio-demographic factors. The results have confirmed that booking platforms (33.1%) and accommodation (27%) are the most frequently used subscriptions, and that discounts (64.3%) and booking flexibility (44.1%) are key benefits, while personalisation and exclusivity play a secondary role. Age and income were found to significantly differentiate subscription usage and preferences, thus partially confirming the hypotheses. These findings provide practical recommendations for tourism companies on how to design, segment, and implement subscription models, which can help stabilise revenues and address the seasonality of tourism demand.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/quageo-2025-0043 | Journal eISSN: 2081-6383 | Journal ISSN: 2082-2103
Language: English
Page range: 57 - 72
Submitted on: Feb 10, 2025
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Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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© 2025 Ewa Markiewicz, Justyna Ziobrowska-Sztuczka, published by Adam Mickiewicz University
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.