Research Article

ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY

Volume: 16 Number: 1 September 30, 2018
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ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the potential effects and expectations of ‘The Year of Troy’ on attracting tourists and sustainable growth of Canakkale. In accordance with these purposes, promotional activities and events carried out within the scope of ‘The Year of Troy’ were evaluated. In addition, interviews were held with stakeholders and national-international tourists participating in the events. Interviews were conducted face-to-face by applying a semi-structured in-depth method. As a result, it can be said that the interest of Canakkale in the national and international area has increased remarkably in the first half of the year with the declaration of 2018 as the Year of Troy. Local stakeholders are very hopeful about the positive impact of ‘The Year of Troy’ on Canakkale’s tourism and are continuing to work in this direction. It is also seen that the local stakeholders continue to be supported by the national government. It can be said that this support is an important determinant in the unification of local stakeholders and the revival of local tourism. It is necessary for national and local unity to be maintained and long-term growth plans to be carried out for the sustainability of this revival.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2018

Submission Date

July 10, 2018

Acceptance Date

September 29, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 16 Number: 1

APA
Eşitti, B., & Buluk, B. (2018). ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY. Journal of Management and Economics Research, 16(1), 85-101. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.442147
AMA
1.Eşitti B, Buluk B. ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2018;16(1):85-101. doi:10.11611/yead.442147
Chicago
Eşitti, Bekir, and Buket Buluk. 2018. “ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 16 (1): 85-101. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.442147.
EndNote
Eşitti B, Buluk B (September 1, 2018) ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY. Journal of Management and Economics Research 16 1 85–101.
IEEE
[1]B. Eşitti and B. Buluk, “ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY”, Journal of Management and Economics Research, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 85–101, Sept. 2018, doi: 10.11611/yead.442147.
ISNAD
Eşitti, Bekir - Buluk, Buket. “ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 16/1 (September 1, 2018): 85-101. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.442147.
JAMA
1.Eşitti B, Buluk B. ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2018;16:85–101.
MLA
Eşitti, Bekir, and Buket Buluk. “ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY”. Journal of Management and Economics Research, vol. 16, no. 1, Sept. 2018, pp. 85-101, doi:10.11611/yead.442147.
Vancouver
1.Bekir Eşitti, Buket Buluk. ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO CANAKKALE: THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE YEAR OF TROY. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2018 Sep. 1;16(1):85-101. doi:10.11611/yead.442147