The impact of air traffic on tourist movement in Polish regions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61016/TZAP-2956-8048-18Keywords:
tourism development, air transport, tourism strategies, Polish regions, JEL: L83, JEL: Z32Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze how air traffic influences the development of tourism in Polish regions, particularly in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, between 2010 and 2023. The study utilizes data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS) and advanced statistical methods of multivariate analysis, such as Hellwig's measure, Perkal's method, and econometric modeling. The results show a moderate positive correlation (0.48) between air and tourist traffic in 13 regions (excluding voivodeships without airports) in 2023, indicating that higher air traffic generally increases tourist movement, although regional differences exist. In the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, the correlation is significantly stronger (0.93), highlighting the crucial role of air transport in the development of tourism in this region. An econometric model was developed, confirming the positive impact of the number of air passengers on tourist traffic, with a data fit of 87%. The study emphasizes the need to adapt tourism development strategies to the specific characteristics of regions to ensure sustainable development.
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