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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY
Öz
Tourism is a strategic sector that contributes to both global and local economies. Its key functions include supporting economic growth, generating foreign exchange, improving the balance of payments, and increasing national income. Due to its labor-intensive nature, tourism creates significant employment opportunities and promotes economic diversification and regional development through indirect effects on sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services. Moreover, tourism positively impacts infrastructure investments, strengthening economic foundations and supporting national modernization. Effective management of tourism’s effects on domestic prices is essential to maintain local living standards. Tourism revenues play a critical role, especially in developing countries, in addressing trade deficits and maintaining foreign exchange reserves. The sustainability of tourism is closely linked to the preservation of natural resources, the protection of cultural heritage, and the integration of local communities into economic development processes. Findings indicate that the long-term success of the sector depends on the implementation of policies aligned with environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles. This study is a literature review examining the economic impacts of tourism for the period 2000–2023. Secondary data from reliable national and international sources were used, presented in tables and graphs, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study specifically evaluates tourism’s effects on the balance of payments, national income, exports, employment, regional development, and infrastructure investments. In conclusion, the study highlights the multifaceted role of tourism in economic growth, regional development, and social welfare, emphasizing that strategic management and sustainable policies play a central role in maximizing benefits for both local communities and the broader economy.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Spor ve Dinlence İşletmeciliği
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Ekim 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
5 Şubat 2025
Kabul Tarihi
29 Ağustos 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2
APA
Uçar, İ. H. (2025). ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi, 14(2), 330-371. https://doi.org/10.7460/turar.1633694
AMA
1.Uçar İH. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY. TURAR. 2025;14(2):330-371. doi:10.7460/turar.1633694
Chicago
Uçar, İbrahim Halil. 2025. “ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY”. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi 14 (2): 330-71. https://doi.org/10.7460/turar.1633694.
EndNote
Uçar İH (01 Ekim 2025) ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi 14 2 330–371.
IEEE
[1]İ. H. Uçar, “ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY”, TURAR, c. 14, sy 2, ss. 330–371, Eki. 2025, doi: 10.7460/turar.1633694.
ISNAD
Uçar, İbrahim Halil. “ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY”. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi 14/2 (01 Ekim 2025): 330-371. https://doi.org/10.7460/turar.1633694.
JAMA
1.Uçar İH. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY. TURAR. 2025;14:330–371.
MLA
Uçar, İbrahim Halil. “ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY”. Turar Turizm ve Araştırma Dergisi, c. 14, sy 2, Ekim 2025, ss. 330-71, doi:10.7460/turar.1633694.
Vancouver
1.İbrahim Halil Uçar. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM: A THEORETICAL EVALUATION ON TURKEY. TURAR. 01 Ekim 2025;14(2):330-71. doi:10.7460/turar.1633694