Preferencje turystów w polskich Karkonoszach jako podstawa tworzenia produktu turystycznego obszaru

Background. The Karkonosze Mountains enjoy great popularity as they try to satisfy various preferences of tourists visiting this region. Identification of these preferences is helpful to improve the tourism product. A survey carried out directly on a trail is claimed to be the best way to know tourist preferences. Materials and methods. The aim of this study is to identify tourist preferences in the Karkonosze region. The questionnaire respondents were asked to fill out included questions about their motives and length of the visit, preferred tourist attractions, weaknesses of Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba, transportation within the region, quality of guide service, accommodation and gastronomic facilities. Results. The research gave rise to creation of a perfect tourism product for individual tourism in a summer season. Conclusion. It occurred that comprehensive residence services with Internet access are most preferred. A flexible and wide range of pastimes and transportation within the region also play a significant role.