Industrial tourism theory and implemented strategies

Frew, Elspeth

doi:10.1016/s1871-3173(08)02002-8

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“…This significance lies in its multi-dimensionality, which shows in the large variety of tourism types, depending on the tourists' motivations (Gaworecki, 2007). One of these types is industrial tourism, sometimes treated as a part of other types, but more and more often considered to be a separate type (Soyez, 1986;Frew, 2008). An increasingly important element of tourism is the unique experience, which is a part of many tourist products offered as a part of experience economy (Richards, 2001;Pine, Gilmore, 2011).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is distinguished on the basis of the main purpose of tourist travel (see: Kowalczyk, 2001). It involves tourists visiting places the basic function of which is not tourism-oriented (Frew, 2008 (Robinson, 2002). Derek (2010) claims that industrial tourism includes visiting former industrial areas (old mines, factories), technology and industry-related buildings (hydrotechnological facilities, old machinery, mills) and museums.…”

Section: Industrial Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The structure of the tourist product offered in the Audi Forum Ingolstadt corresponds to the structure of the augmented product presented by Frew (2008). Tourists travel there because they want to see the factory (the core product) and the production process.…”

Section: Modern Car Industry As a Tourist Attractionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Quite similar to the Autostadt is the BMW Welt located in Munich (see : Piątkowska, 2014). The offer of the Autostadt is a good example of complex tourism product, typical of industrial tourism (see : Frew, 2008) but based on experiences and elements of experience economy (see : Stasiak, 2013).…”

Section: Fig 2 Facilities In the Audi Forummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The factory tours are typical elements of the industrial tourism product. The possibility to see how the products are made is a unique experience attracting tourist to such destinations as factories (Frew, 2008).…”

Section: Fig 2 Facilities In the Audi Forummentioning

confidence: 99%

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The tourist function in a car factory Audi Forum Ingolstadt example

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Horňák

2016

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series

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The article presents modern car industry and tourism issues. It is a case study of a multifunctional centre - the Audi Forum Ingolstadt, situated next to a large Audi factory in Ingolstadt, Germany. It was created in order to promote the Audi brand and provide service for the customers picking up their cars in Ingolstadt. It also performs tourist functions as it focuses on providing service for the people who arrive to visit the car factory, the Audi museum mobile and the region. The centre offers specific tourist products based on particular experiences, which may be included in industrial tourism. The facilities in the Audi Forum Ingolstadt are tourist assets in themselves; they may also be seen as tourist infrastructure. It is also a place where numerous events are held, attracting tourists. The Audi Forum Ingolstadt is an example of a multifunctional centre with distinctive tourist functions, situated on the premises of a large modern car factory.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Section: Industrial Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Modern Car Industry As a Tourist Attractionmentioning

confidence: 99%