Local Holiday Trend: An Exploratory Study on Staycation

Abstract

This study employed an exploratory research method using a systematic review accessed from the WoS database articles without restrictions using the keyword staycation. Accordingly, staycation refers to people spending time in local destinations around their homes, usually within 50 miles, instead of traveling for a vacation. Staycations first became popular as an affordable alternative during the 2008 financial crisis and have become even more widespread with the impact of the pandemic. During the pandemic, travel restrictions, health concerns, and safety concerns have encouraged individuals to plan vacations at home or surroundings. Additionally, staycations are shaped by psychological factors such as spending quality time with family, escaping from daily routine, and loyalty to local communities. This study makes policy recommendations such as encouraging local tourism, increasing health and safety standards, and offering family-oriented holiday options. It emphasizes that staycation can constitute a substantial alternative for future tourism policies. Jel Codes: Z30, Z38, Z39

Keywords

• Tourism Alternatives
• Local Tourism
• Staycation

Yerel Tatil Trendi: Evde Tatil Üzerine Bir Araştırma

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, sistematik tarama yöntemi kullanılarak ‘staycation’ kelimesiyle WoS veri tabanında herhangi bir kısıt konulmadan ulaşılan makaleler üzerinden keşfedici bir araştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Buna göre staycation, kişilerin tatil yapmak için seyahat etmek yerine evlerinin çevresinde, genellikle 50 mil uzaklıkta, yerel destinasyonlarda vakit geçirmelerini ifade etmektedir. Staycation 2008 finansal krizinde ekonomik bir alternatif olarak ilk kez popülerleşmiş ve pandeminin etkisiyle daha da yaygınlaşmıştır. Pandemi sırasında seyahat kısıtlamaları, sağlık endişeleri ve güvenlik kaygıları, bireylerin tatil planlarını evde veya yakın çevrelerinde yapmalarını teşvik etmiştir. Ayrıca, staycation, ailelerle kaliteli zaman geçirme, günlük rutinden kaçma ve yerel topluluklara olan bağlılık gibi psikolojik faktörlerle de şekillenmiştir. Bu çalışma yerel turizmin teşvik edilmesi, sağlık ve güvenlik standartlarının artırılması, aile odaklı tatil seçeneklerinin sunulması gibi politika önerilerinde bulunmakta ve staycation'ın gelecekteki turizm politikaları için önemli bir alternatif oluşturabileceğini vurgulamaktadır. Jel Kodları: Z30, Z38, Z39

Keywords

• Turizm Alternatifleri
• Yerel Turizm
• Evde Tatil

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