Hospitality & Tourism

Advances in Hospitality and Tourism

Tourism in Turkey
A Comprehensive Overview and Analysis for Sustainable Alternative Tourism

Editor: Ahmet Salih Ikiz PhD

Tourism in Turkey

Published. Available now.
Pub Date: June 2021
Hardback Price: see ordering info
Hard ISBN: 9781771889384
E-Book ISBN: 9781003084235
Pages: 184pp w/ index
Binding Type: Hardback
Series: Advances in Hospitality and Tourism
Notes: 10 color and 1 b/w illustrations

Tourism in Turkey: A Comprehensive Overview and Analysis for Sustainable Alternative Tourism is an informative study that analyzes the Turkish tourism from a variety of different perspectives and sheds light on its vast economic and social impacts. The volume takes into account Turkey’s popularity as a tourism destination that attracts many visitors, compared to the other popular destinations, yet its per capita earnings is low and suffers from declining foreign visitors. This volume emphasizes sustainable alternative tourism as a way forward.

The Turkish hospitality and travel sector contributes significantly to the country’s GDP and is responsible for a considerable level of employment in Turkey. The volume discusses the development stages of tourism sector in Turkey in the light of policy changes that parallel the economic, political, social, and administrative transformations in Turkey. With the country’s favorable location, existing potential, mega projects, and ambitious targets set for 2023, the tourism sector needs to implement sustainable tourism measures in order to grow.

The book considers the history of Turkish tourism, regional touristic places and special destinations, government policy and plans, demand pattern of visitors, hospitality and gastronomy sector, coastal marinas and impacts, health tourism, religious tourism, and more.

Key features of the volume:

  • Emphasizes the potential of Turkish tourism.
  • Analyzes the main determinations of the tourism market.
  • Explores the importance and branding of Turkish destinations around the globe.
  • Discusses government policies and future expectations in the sector.
  • Considers alternative touristic assets.
  • Provides an overview of Turkish foreign policy in relation to the hospitality sector.
This enlightening volume provides an abundance of research that will be valuable for academia and tourism professionals.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. General Framework of Turkish Tourism: Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index and Turkey
A. I. Ikiz

2. The Place and Importance of the Tourism Sector in the Turkish Economy
O. Bahar and N. Çelik ?lal

3. Critical Review of the Tourism Planning History of Turkey
U. Caliskan

4. Alternative Types of Tourism That Can Be Applied for Sustainable Tourism in Turkey
L. Karadag

5. An Evaluation of Cittaslow (Slow City) Movement in Turkey in Terms of Sustainable Development
Asli Karatas and Gülay Örmeci Güney

6. The Importance of Local Products Related to Tourism: An Analysis of Turkey’s Geographic Indicator Map of Local Attractions
H. Kosker and Z. Kurtulay

7. Touristic Preferences of Citizens Resident Abroad and Foreigners: Discriminant Analysis Application
Toylan, N. Vatansever, and I. Akhisar

8. The Importance of Environmental Management Practices in Hotels
U. Avci, U. Turgut, and F. Gumus Dönmez

9. A Critical Evaluation of Social and Environmental Impacts of Tourism Development in Turkey
M. Tuna and M. Mutlu

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editor: Ahmet Salih Ikiz PhD
Political Science and International Relations, Mugla Sitki Koçman University, Turkey

Ahmet Salih Ikiz PhD, is on the faculty in Political Science and International Relations at Mugla Sitki Koçman University, Turkey. He holds MSc degrees in International Financial Management from Istanbul University and International Trade and Finance from Lancaster University. He completed his PhD on the shadow economy and economic growth in Turkey at Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey. He has published on EU studies, the shadow economy, and the Turkish economy. He had taken research trips to Russia, Kazakhstan, and abroad.




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