A STRATEGIC SECTOR FOR THE AFRO-EURASIAN COUNTRIES: TOURISM
Abstract
Tourism that show a rapid development after World War II, is considered as one of the largest industry of the world. Tourism has a significiant effect on economy and plays an important role on the elimination of regional inequalities which are important problem both in developed and developing countries. In this study, the role and importance of tourism as a strategic choice in Afro-Eurasian countries is expressed. It is suggested that, tourism may be a strategy for reducing poverty. Strengths and weaknesss of tourism was analyzed and issues that need improvement are specified for these countries in our study. In this regard, whether a positive or negative change in the international tourism movements in Afro-Eurasian countries at the periods happened or not was tried to be determined. Additionally, number of tourists coming Turkey from countries into the Afro-Eurasian region. For this purpose, the number of international tourists and tourism revenues have been investigated using data of World Tourism Organization (WTO) and Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Consequently, it is expressed that tourism is a strategic product for the Afro-Eurasian countries.
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Primary Language
Turkish
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 26, 2016
Submission Date
December 4, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016