The Creation of the Model Threshold Tourist Area Life Cycle of the Functional Urban Area of Kołobrzeg

Abstract

This research will attempt to modify the Tourist Area Life Cycle (TALC) previously developed by R.W. Butler. The author of the modified TALC introduces the premises of the Threshold Theory by B. Malisz, based on the research of Kozłowski. The effect is creating a model of the Threshold Tourist Area Life Cycle (TTALC). The theoretical model and its course were then tested on the basis of the Functional Urban Area of Kołobrzeg known as FUA. This is one of the most developed types of Polish tourist regions. To confirm its development, threshold crossings identified the thresholds supported by the development of technical infrastructure, accommodation facilities, the number and size of the usable area of the housing, as well as “second houses” and “second apartments” (houses/ apartments in addition to permanent dwellings). The purpose of the study is to test TTALC based on the selected tourist destinations included in the FUA, including the health resorts of Kołobrzeg.

Keywords

• Kołobrzeg
• functional urban area
• threshold theory
• tourist area life cycle
• threshold tourist area life cycle