CONTRIBUTION OF THE JOURNAL"FOLIA TURISTICA" IN RESEARCH AND POPULARITIES OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE SCOPE OF KRAJOZNAWSTWO (SIGHTSEEING)

In: Folia Turistica, Band 50, S. 29-30

Abstract

Purpose. The aim of this article is to present the contribution of the "Folia Turistica" journal to the promotion of sightseeing knowledge.

Method. On the basis of content analysis, articles related to sightseeing were selected which, considering their content, were qualified into four thematic groups: theory and methodology of country lore, sightseeing value, objects and sightseeing routes, and others (biograms of prominent figures related to touring and reviews of sightseeing publications).

Findings. The review article presents topics related to sightseeing published in 30 articles. The topics discussed in the articles are described, indicating their importance for the development of local lore.

Research and conclusions limitations. The research is limited to the content of 49 issues of" Folia Turistica" journal.

Practical implications. The article may be helpful for tourism activists, researchers and academic teachers conducting classes in the field of tourism and for students of tourist educational fields.

Originality. Original work, based on the inventory of the journal's content.

Type of paper. Review article.