Niektóre problemy zagospodarowania turystycznego gór w Polsce

Some aspects of development of tourism industry in the mountains in Poland

The first part of the article deals with the beginnings of the first tourist associations. It should be noted that they were the associations dealing with mountain tourism. In Poland the organisation was founded in 1873 and was called the Galician Tatra Society. The second aspect is the specific nature of the mountains and its significance for man. In Poland the Tatras are the most characteristic in this respect. It is therefore necessary for the state authorities to participate in the economic projects affecting natural environment, particularly in the mountains. This problem is especially true with regard to Małopolska region. Next the issue of limitations to mountain tourism is discussed. The second part of the article deals with the participation of the State and local authorities as well as business companies in economic development of mountain regions. It discusses some aspects of the problems arising in the period of economic transfer to free - market economy and after its introduction. Finally. the article lists the tasks and enterprises witch are (should be) undertaken by the State, local authorities and business companies in close co-operation.