The Role of Free Trade Zones in The Development of Regional Tourism and Economic Activities

Saeid Foroughi; Abdullah Karaman

Araştırma Makalesi

The Role of Free Trade Zones in The Development of Regional Tourism and Economic Activities

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 20, 136 - 153, 30.12.2025

Öz

Free trade zones have been established as a key policy component to accelerate the implementation of infrastructure projects and economic development and create sustainable employment. In this regard, tourism, with its unique characteristics, can be considered as one of the main investment options in these areas. This research aims to investigate the role of free trade zones in the development of regional tourism and economic activities. Given the necessity and importance of the research, the research method used in this qualitative research is descriptive. free trade zones can play a significant role in the country's economy by having features that help increase exports, create employment, attract foreign investment, and attract domestic and foreign tourists. One of the key aspects of free zones is the creation of job opportunities for residents. Also, these zones help preserve the cultural identity of the community by promoting local culture and traditions. This not only helps to attract tourists interested in local culture and history but also strengthens the sense of belonging and pride among residents. The development of tourism in free zones not only leads to the improvement of the local economic situation but also helps to increase national income and strengthen the country's tourism industry. These positive economic impacts make free zones recognized as important economic centers in the country.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Free Trade Zones , Economic Development , Sustainable Employment , Tourism

Etik Beyan

The authors declare that national and international research and publication ethics were followed in the article. In case of any violation, the Çatalhöyük International Journal of Tourism Research bears no responsibility, and all responsibility rests solely with the authors of the article.

Destekleyen Kurum

Bu çalışmanın hazırlanması süresince herhangi bir bireyden ya da kurumdan aynî ya da nakdî bir yardım/destek alınmamıştır.

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Teşekkür

The authors would like to express their gratitude to the Editor and the reviewers for their time, valuable comments, and suggestions during the evaluation of the article.

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Bölgesel Turizm ve Ekonomik Faaliyetlerin Geliştirilmesinde Serbest Ticaret Bölgelerinin Rolü

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 20, 136 - 153, 30.12.2025

Saeid Foroughi , Abdullah Karaman

Öz

Serbest ticaret bölgeleri, altyapı projelerinin ve ekonomik kalkınmanın uygulanmasını hızlandırmak ve sürdürülebilir istihdam yaratmak için önemli bir politika bileşeni olarak kurulmuştur. Bu bağlamda, kendine özgü özellikleriyle turizm, bu alanlardaki ana yatırım seçeneklerinden biri olarak düşünülebilir. Bu çalışma, serbest ticaret bölgelerinin bölgesel turizm ve ekonomik faaliyetlerin geliştirilmesindeki rolünü araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın gerekliliği ve önemi göz önüne alındığında, bu nitel araştırmada kullanılan araştırma yöntemi tanımlayıcıdır. Serbest ticaret bölgeleri, ihracatı artırmaya, istihdam yaratmaya, yabancı yatırım çekmeye ve yerli ve yabancı turistleri çekmeye yardımcı olan özelliklere sahip olarak ülke ekonomisinde önemli bir rol oynayabilir. Serbest bölgelerin temel yönlerinden biri, sakinleri için iş fırsatları yaratmasıdır. Ayrıca, bu bölgeler yerel kültürü ve gelenekleri teşvik ederek toplumun kültürel kimliğini korumaya yardımcı olmaktadır. Bu, yalnızca yerel kültür ve tarihle ilgilenen turistleri çekmeye yardımcı olmakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda sakinler arasında aidiyet ve gurur duygusunu da güçlendirmektedir. Serbest bölgelerde turizmin gelişmesi yalnızca yerel ekonomik durumun iyileştirilmesine yol açmakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda ulusal gelirin artırılmasına ve ülkenin turizm endüstrisinin güçlendirilmesine de yardımcı olur. Bu olumlu ekonomik etkiler serbest bölgelerin ülkede önemli ekonomik merkezler olarak tanınmasını sağlamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Serbest Ticaret Bölgeleri , Ekonomik Kalkınma , Sürdürülebilir İstihdam , Turizm.