The role of tourism and second homes in the forming of identity of the regions and of regional identity of population
2010
Abstract
The contribution deals with regional identity and identity of regions and focuses not only residents but also temporary users (holiday-makers, second home owners) and research methods. The questionnaire structure is presented, with the objective to analyze interactions among groups of actors in the municipalities, position and attitudes of second n home owners and users.
Essential results from field surveys are assessed. Also the primary elaborations indicate significant roles of temporary residents in forming of regional identity and identity of regions.