TY  - JOUR
TT  - A Qualitative Analysis of Gastronomy Tourism Strategy and Action Plan
AU  - Yarış, Ahmet
AU  - Çakar, Kadir
AU  - Aykol, Şehmus
PY  - 2019
DA  - November
Y2  - 2019
JF  - Turizm Akademik Dergisi
PB  - Muharrem TUNA
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2149-1690
SP  - 289
EP  - 298
VL  - 6
IS  - 2
LA  - en
KW  - Gastronomy Tourism
KW  - Tourism Strategy
KW  - Tourism Planning
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