Bartosz Szczechowicz

Bartosz Szczechowicz is an Associate Professor at the Bronisław Czech Academy of Physical Culture in Kraków, affiliated with the Faculty of Tourism and Recreation and the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Management. He serves as Deputy Director of the Institute and previously led the Department of Economics and Management. His academic career includes roles as a researcher, educator, and editor of the journal Folia Turistica.

Education:

• Master's in Management and Marketing (Specialization: Tourism Economy) from the University of Economics in Kraków (2004).
• PhD in Tourism and Physical Culture from the Academy of Physical Education in Kraków (2011).

Research Interests: Focus on tourism economics, marketing, and the interplay between tourism and physical culture. His work explores virtual reality in tourism, mountain tourism dynamics, and recreational physical activity. He employs interdisciplinary methods, combining economics and marketing research approaches.

Publications & Impact: Over 30 journal articles and book chapters, including co-authorship of Ekonomia z elementami opisu gospodarki turystycznej i rekreacyjnej, honored with a Ministerial Award. Recent work includes studies on VR in tourism and mountain area management.

Awards:

• 2024 Medal of the National Education Commission.
• 2018 Bronze Cross of Merit for scientific contributions.
• 2017 Golden Badge for contributions to physical culture.

Teaching & Leadership: Teaches economics and marketing across tourism programs. Supervised doctoral research and led projects on tourism policy and market analysis. Active in academic committees and editorial roles, including Deputy Editor of Folia Turistica.

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Polish Economic Society, Polish Marketing Society, and editorial boards of multiple tourism journals.