Escape rooms – a new phenomenon in the tourism space of Krakow
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Krakow, escape rooms, tourism in Krakow, tourism in the cityAbstract
Escape rooms, although a relatively new attraction in the tourism landscape of Krakow, they now represent a visible element of the cultural offer of the city. Currently, there are 48 escape rooms in Krakow, they are located in 19 places. Escape rooms are a new type of attraction, combining the virtual world known from computer games, with the real world. An important group of customers are tourists, including visitors from abroad. Article aims to map the development of the phenomenon in Krakow and its impact on the current cultural offer of the city.References
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