The attractiveness of the rural tourist product on the example of the trail “Lesser Poland Village Fragrant with Herbs”

Abstract

The purpose of this publication is to identify and evaluate the attractiveness of the rural tourism product in Poland. As an example to achieve the goal, a thematic trail was chosen, the leitmotif of which is inextricably linked with the village—“Lesser Poland Village Fragrant with Herbs”. The topic concerns an interesting, but at the same time little known, innovative tourist product in Poland and abroad. Thematic routes constitute a coherent and attractive offer for tourists. Promotion of cultivation and gastronomy based on dishes from herbs, as well as cooperation of agritourism farms in this area can bring tangible benefits both for themselves and for tourists. The thesis put forward in the paper is the statement that the cooperation of farms within the “Lesser Poland Village Fragrant with Herbs” trail may be a significant stimulus in improving their attractiveness and market position as well as diversifying the tourist product. The research results positively verify the thesis. The functioning of the trail significantly affects the market position of the member farms, improving the quality of their operation and professionalism. The article was created using compact books, magazines, as well as netographic information and an interview with selected agro-hosts and the director of the organization responsible for establishing the trail. The research method used in the publication is the analysis of existing data and an interview with the director of the SOT office and selected owners of the member farms of the discussed route.