Publication details

WIND TURBINES IN TOURISM LANDSCAPES Czech Experience

Authors

FRANTÁL Bohumil KUNC Josef

Year of publication 2011
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Annals of Tourism Research
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Economics and Administration

Citation
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2010.10.007
Field Earth magnetism, geography
Keywords wind energy; landscape; perception; Czech Republic
Description This study proposes to assess and empirically verify possible negative effects from the construction of wind turbines on the landscape image and tourism potential of affected areas, using the example of two comparative recreational localities in the Czech Republic: one with the construction of a wind farm planned and the other with an already existing farm. The empirical research consisted of two mutually linked parts: a questionnaire survey and focused, semi-structured interviews. Emphasis was placed on the subjective perception of the phenomenon by tourists and local business representatives front the sphere of tourism. The analysis focuses also on the social-geographical factors that shape tourists attitudes to the wind energy development dilemma.

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