Erasmus Students’ Engagement with UNESCO Heritage Sites and Consumption of PDO/PGI Products: a Comparative Study of Poland and Slovenia

Erasmus students show strong engagement with UNESCO heritage sites and local PDO/PGI products, driven by curiosity and academic mobility. A comparative study of Poland and Slovenia, involving surveys at the University of Gdańsk and the University of Primorska alongside field studies at key sites like Wieliczka Salt Mine and Škocjan Caves, revealed shared and unique patterns in student behavior. Findings suggest that heritage tourism can be enhanced through targeted marketing and educational initiatives, fostering cross-cultural connections and regional branding while supporting cultural preservation.

Maior, C. (2025). Erasmus Students’ Engagement with UNESCO Heritage Sites and Consumption of PDO/PGI Products: a Comparative Study of Poland and Slovenia. Studies of the Industrial Geography Commission of the Polish Geographical Society, 39(3). https://doi.org/10.24917/20801653.393.4