impact of tourism on the sustainable development of rural areas Warmia and Mazury voivodeship

Diversification of rural areas usage in the Warmia and Mazury has an im-pact on different levels of infrastructural development in its individual parts. This difference is a directly affects the quality of living conditions and opportunities for tourism activities. The causes of varying levels of infrastructural development are: the location is a lot of the bigger cities, state border, the promotion of tourist products and tourist development in rural areas.The aim of this paper is to present the results of studies on the effects of tourism activities on sustainable rural development and promotion of ecological habits among rural residents. The paper describes the risks associated with tour-ism activity in rural areas and features of sustainable tourism. ...

Tourist management of protected areas – the case of Biebrza National Park

In recent years, a very trendy and popular holiday destination has become the Biebrza National Park. Biebrza Marshes - the largest wetland complex in Eu-rope are the most popular tourists. The reason for visiting the Biebrza National Park is need for contact with nature, bird watching and fishing.Aim of this study is to present quantitative and qualitative changes have occurred in recent years in the tourist economy of the Biebrza National Park. An analysis of statistical material and documents obtained at the Park. The analysis presents trends of seasonality and tourist attractions. ...