Bożena Alejziak

Dr. Bożena Alejziak is a Professor at the Department of Tourism and Recreation, Bronisław Czech Academy of Physical Education (AKF) in Kraków, Poland. She specializes in tourism studies, education science, and youth development. Her research focuses on tourism's role in education, health promotion, labor market needs, and sustainable tourism practices. She has held leadership roles such as Head of the Career Office at AKF and Chair of the Quality Assurance Committee.

Her academic achievements include over 50 peer-reviewed publications, 3 monographs, and contributions to projects like the World Youth Days study in Kraków. Key awards include the Rector's Honor Award (2017) and the Medal of the National Education Commission (2017). She collaborates with institutions like the Małopolska Tourism Organization and conducts research on tourism trends, labor market analysis, and international student mobility.

Research interests span youth tourism behavior, educational tourism, health tourism, and workforce competency development. She emphasizes tourism's role in personal and professional growth, particularly for students. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, influencing tourism policy and educational curricula in Poland.

Grants include EU-funded projects on labor market analysis and tourism education. She leads international research teams and contributes to tourism policy recommendations for regional development. Her expertise is reflected in teaching programs on career planning and tourism management.

Bożena Alejziak is actively involved in academic networks such as the Polish Pedagogical Society and has organized conferences on tourism education. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to tourism studies, integrating environmental, cultural, and economic perspectives.