Experience can be defined as the acquired output of an individual related to an event, product or process. In the current literature, there are limited number of studies on the meanings attributed to the ‘‘memorable’’ part of the experiences, towards ''memorable'' the use of positive expressions such as funny, pleasant or usually entertaining, and enjoyable remains open to debate. Therefore, it is thought that this study will contribute to the literature with aim to reveal the memorable reflections of the tourist guides. Primary and secondary data sources were used in the study. In this context, related studies in the literature were investigated. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a total of 12 participants within the scope of qualitative research. Participants were asked a total of 10 demographic and occupational status questions and one question suitable for the research purpose.
The findings were coded by descriptive analysis. The analysis was completed by identifying the categories and placing relevant codes and key phrases under the categories. As a result of the research, under the theme of Memorable Trip Experiences a total of six categories emerged: Fun/Pleasure (earning money from the game of chance in the first experience abroad); Problem-Solving Skill (disappearing and setting the route in a practical way to the group without noticing it); Cooperation/Sharing/Solidarity (leaving Caretta Caretta turtle cubs in the sea with the group); Exploring/Learning (information learning that grape can be given during the visit of the hospitalized British); Positive and Emotional (peace of mind when helps disabled individuals); Negative and Emotional (the death of the touristic consumer on the trip, in the face of a dramatic event in history so the tourist guide deals with the sad individual of the group/empathy). These results provide some guidance to other tourist guides and guidance candidates.
In parallel with the literature, it is possible to say that the role of the tourist guide as being helpful and emotional, having empathy ability, possessing and warning like parents, and practically problem solving point to a different importance among professions.
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Konular | Turizm (Diğer) |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 30 Haziran 2020 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2019 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 14 |