Research Article

The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province

Volume: 9 Number: 1 February 27, 2026
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The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province

Abstract

This study examines the roles of local governments in the tourism sector and their reflections on the perceptions of sector actors and citizens, particularly in the province of Nevşehir. The research employed quantitative methods, and data obtained through a survey conducted with 382 participants residing in the central, Ürgüp, and Avanos regions of Nevşehir was analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Participants' perceptions of local government tourism services were assessed based on demographic variables such as gender, age, education, income, and marital status. The findings show that the infrastructure and facility services provided by local governments in the region are perceived positively by the public, but there is a need for improvement in service delivery in areas such as cultural preservation and public interaction. In this context, it is emphasized that tourism should be considered not only as a tool for economic development but also for social and cultural development. It is concluded that local governments should take greater initiative in the development of local tourism and prioritize results-oriented.

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Ethical Statement

I declare that ethical rules have been complied with in this study.Ethics committee approval for the research was received from the Ethics Committee of Çankırı Karatekin University, with decision number 41 dated May 24, 2024.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Tourism Policy, Policy and Administration (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 27, 2026

Submission Date

November 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 22, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 1

APA
Bölükbaş, V. (2026). The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences, 9(1), 453-470. https://doi.org/10.53353/atrss.1815289
AMA
1.Bölükbaş V. The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province. ATRSS. 2026;9(1):453-470. doi:10.53353/atrss.1815289
Chicago
Bölükbaş, Vahit. 2026. “The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province”. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences 9 (1): 453-70. https://doi.org/10.53353/atrss.1815289.
EndNote
Bölükbaş V (February 1, 2026) The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences 9 1 453–470.
IEEE
[1]V. Bölükbaş, “The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province”, ATRSS, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 453–470, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.53353/atrss.1815289.
ISNAD
Bölükbaş, Vahit. “The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province”. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences 9/1 (February 1, 2026): 453-470. https://doi.org/10.53353/atrss.1815289.
JAMA
1.Bölükbaş V. The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province. ATRSS. 2026;9:453–470.
MLA
Bölükbaş, Vahit. “The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province”. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences, vol. 9, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 453-70, doi:10.53353/atrss.1815289.
Vancouver
1.Vahit Bölükbaş. The Role Of Local Governments In The Development Of Local Tourism: The Case Of Nevşehir Province. ATRSS. 2026 Feb. 1;9(1):453-70. doi:10.53353/atrss.1815289

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