@article{article_1730974, title={The Role of Marketing Indicators in the Development of Tourism and Regional Economic Activities}, journal={Çatalhöyük Uluslararası Turizm ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi}, pages={1–17}, year={2025}, author={Foroughi, Saeid and Karaman, Abdullah}, keywords={Turizm Endüstrisi, Pazarlama, Bölgesel Ekonomi, Turizm Potansiyeli, Turizm Gelişimi}, abstract={The tourism industry, as one of the world’s leading industries and one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, is a strong driving force in social, cultural and economic fields, capable of shaping and transforming numerous organizations. This industry has attracted public attention as a modern service industry and a means of establishing connections between nations and people worldwide. Attention to this industry is especially significant in countries that are rich in historical, and cultural resources and natural attractions. The advancement and enhancement of a nation’s tourism sector can be significantly influenced by the implementation of efficient marketing strategies and metrics. The role of marketing in the development of the tourism industry is very important and influential. Marketing in this field involves the use of various methods and strategies to attract and stimulate those interested in travel and tourism. Therefore, the need for research on tourism marketing is more than ever. In this regard, this research was conducted to examine the role of free trade zones in the development of tourism and regional economic activities. The importance of tourism development, analysis of the marketing environment, characteristics, stages, application, benefits and role of marketing in the development of the tourism industry and regional economy were examined as dimensions of the subject. Given the necessity and importance of the research, the research method used in this qualitative study is descriptive. Due to the lack of marketing, the role of this industry in developing countries has become less prominent than in the past. The development of the tourism industry as one of the strategies for diversifying the country’s income sources should be given more attention by the country’s planners and politicians. Today, marketing efforts are much more important than production and sales. Therefore, if a country has sufficient facilities and tourism potential but does not consider marketing techniques and introduce this attraction in its plans, that country will undoubtedly not be successful in the growth and development of its tourism industry and economic activities. Therefore, to achieve progress in tourism, it is very necessary to pay attention to the appearance of recovery. It should be noted that tourism development and marketing are closely related in this process and can affect different aspects of each other.}, number={14}, publisher={Selçuk Üniversitesi}