Turkey's First and only Geopark Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark: A Qualitative Review
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The aim of the study is to examine the tourism attractions of Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark, Turkey’s first and only geopark, and to reveal the types of tourism based on sustainable tourism in the region.Qualitative research method was preferred in the research. In this context, field research was conducted in Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark, observation technique and interviews with local people were carried out. In the light of the findings obtained from the research, it has been revealed that Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark has cultural attractions as well as natural attractions in terms of tourism attractions. Types of tourism based on sustainable tourism in the region; ecotourism, camping-caravan tourism, youth tourism, bicycle tourism, third age tourism, health tourism, thermal tourism, cultural tourism, faith tourism, and gastronomy tourism. There are many tourism attractions that should stand out in the region where Kula Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark, which is promoted as Turkey’s first and only geopark, is located. While promoting the region and carrying out marketing activities after this promotion, all the values of the region and its natural and cultural tourism attractions must be taken into consideration and evaluated in their entirety.
Anahtar Kelimeler
geopark, geotourism, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, Turkey, Kula-Salihli
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