Ekonomiczno-społeczne uwarunkowania rozwoju usług turystycznych na obszarach wiejskich w wybranych gminach powiatu krakowskiego

In the article the most important economic and social determinants of tourism and recreational services in rural areas in Krakow District were presented according to representatives of selected municipal self-governments. The research material included the results of survey carried out in six from seventeen communes of the county, possessing the best developed tourist infrastructure as well as the most attractive natural and cultural values. The survey questionnaire was used for the research. It contained questions about the factors for the development of tourist and recreational services in a given commune and questions connected with the role of local authorities in this process. The survey was completed by specialists from local governments who dealt with the promotion of the commune and tourism.