ERRATUM TO:What doesn’t work in the European cohesion policy? Development challenges of the inner periphery after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Authors:Paweł Churski, Czesław Adamiak, Anna Dubownik, Maciej Pietrzykowski, Barbara Szyda Original Article Citation:Quaestiones Geographicae, volume 43, No 4, pp. 75-93, 2024DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/quageo-2024-0038 Erratum DOI:https://doi.org/10.14746/quageo-2024-0038.e Description of the Error:The legend in Figure 2 was incorrectly prepared in the publication. The description of the two types of FUAs identified as part of the grouping performed was changed. Incorrect legend description:Category 4 - First-order inner peripheriesCategory 5 - Second-order inner peripheries Correction:Correct legend description:Category 4 - Second-order inner peripheriesCategory 5 - First-order inner peripheries This correction does not affect the scientific results or conclusions.This correction affects the following elements: The applied correction clearly affects the description of the research results and enables a correct spatial interpretation of the obtained grouping results, as described in the article text. The description in the article does not require correction. The change was made to ensure the layout description aligns with its presentation on the map.
This article analyses the multifaceted impact of foreign military presence (FMP) on local communities in Poland, with a particular focus on the broader social, economic, and environmental consequences of foreign military bases (FMBs). Grounded in an interdisciplinary theoretical framework drawing on concepts from regional development, behavioural geography, and sociology, the study explores how the presence of NATO forces transforms local spaces and civil-military relations in a post-socialist country. Employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates both qualitative and quantitative techniques and draws on diverse data analysis methods, the article examines four locations hosting foreign military infrastructure. The findings reveal a complex and context-dependent picture of FMB impacts on local communities which report numerous social and economic benefits while also expressing concerns related to environmental degradation, infrastructural burdens, and perceived security risks. Public attitudes towards FMP are shaped by a range of socio-demographic and contextual factors, including the previously rotational nature of troop deployments, which has hindered the development of long-term integration. The study also highlights a discrepancy in social attitudes between local leaders and residents. The article concludes with recommendations aimed at enhancing civil-military cooperation and supporting more sustainable and inclusive local development strategies. It also outlines directions for future research, particularly comparative studies in other regions experiencing intensified foreign military engagement.
This article investigates participatory tourism through two objectives: clarifying how experiential forms of travel contribute to tourists’ pursuit of authenticity and subjectivity and examining how these practices shape the social production of space. Responding to gaps in existing tourism theory, the study employs a conceptual research design based on theory adaptation. Drawing on Henri Lefebvre’s spatial triad and revisiting foundational ideas from MacCannell and Urry, we synthesise contemporary literature with illustrative case observations to construct a theoretical framework suitable for understanding participatory tourism within modern social conditions. The analysis demonstrates that participatory tourism, with its demand for experience, challenges traditional models portraying tourists as passive recipients of staged authenticity. Activities such as long-term stays, volunteer engagements, and experience-based interactions enable tourists to step beyond scripted frontstage environments and engage with spaces commonly reserved for residents. These practices illuminate how travellers renegotiate their social roles and reclaim agency in shaping their travel experiences. Using Lefebvre’s concepts, we show how such forms of participation contribute to the production of social space by blending perceived, conceived, and lived dimensions, often extending tourist influence into everyday and residential settings. The study further highlights how digital platforms and online interactions, while not treated as empirical objects of measurement, function as mechanisms through which tourists participate in spatial meaning-making. Overall, the article argues that Lefebvre’s framework offers a productive lens for understanding participatory tourism as a socially generative phenomenon and for reconsidering the evolving roles of tourists within contemporary tourism spaces.
This article focuses on the tools used in the strategic planning process and the involvement of various stake-holder groups based on the results of a survey. A computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) survey was conducted for the purposes of this study. Of the responses received, 150 were used for the analysis in this article. The most commonly used methods for developing strategies within the study group are SWOT analysis, whilst the most popular techniques for gathering information are open and internal workshops, statistical data analysis and surveys. An attempt to verify three hypotheses indicates that the broad involvement of stakeholders (quadruple helix approach) favours the diversity of methods used, but it is still unknown whether it influences the use of the scenario approach. The analysis also did not confirm a statistically significant relationship between the size of the municipality and the use of advanced planning techniques. The results of the study indicate the need for further exploration of this subject area in order to clarify the basic relationships.
The fragmentation of national approaches underscores the need for international research to better understand the preferences and limitations of tourist travel for people with disabilities (PwD). This study, conducted between 2023 and 2024 on 1175 PwD across eight European countries, follows a standardised methodology under the Erasmus+ programme. It examines participation, preferences, and barriers in tourism based on disability type, providing a broader, cross-national perspective. The presentation of findings in multiple national languages ensures the inclusion of diverse PwD voices in the global discussion. The results highlight differences in endogenic and exogenic factors influencing travel decisions and experiences, as well as varying needs for support and accessibility solutions. Key conclusions emphasise the need for further research and action in three areas: barriers to travel differ by disability type; need for pre-travel support systems; and customised assistance and accessibility solutions. Beyond their academic value, these findings have significant practical implications for the tourism industry, supporting the development of more inclusive services, improving service quality, and enhancing market competitiveness.
