Tourism Economics, Management and Policy Research (TEMAPOR)

Investigation of Its Adaptation to The Slow Food Trend: on The Example of KTMU Faculty of Tourism

Kamila Zazvadze — 2023-09-29

In this study, the attitudes of the students of Kyrgyzstan-Turkish Manas University, Faculty of Tourism towards Slow Food and consumer behaviours towards its adaptation to the present day were examined. In line with this study, a total of 103 people from all classes of the Faculty of Tourism participated in the attitudes of students towards the Slow Food movement. In the research, the questionnaire form was prepared and applied online. It was determined that the young generation is very loyal to the Slow Food movement and respects traditional food production methods and local cultures. Four hypotheses are given, the confirmation or refutation of which will be shown by the results of the study. Correlation test was applied for the hypotheses. It sheds light on the cultural importance of cuisine by examining its nutritional characteristics and importance. Slow Food emphasises the importance of preserving local culinary cultures and traditional agricultural practices. This ensures that local food diversity is maintained and that traditional recipes and cooking techniques continue. The preservation of this cultural heritage strengthens the identities and bonds of communities. In addition, this study emphasises the importance of preserving and reintroducing traditional dishes with different alternatives for the development of gastro-tourism.

A Conceptual Evaluation of Revenge Tourism

Didem Kutlu — 2023-09-29

Many industries, particularly tourism, have suffered as a result of the bans and limitations implemented in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic, which affects the entire world. Individuals' travel preferences have shifted toward domestic tourism and outdoor settings that they deem reliable, with the relaxation of enforced limits and restrictions and their removal over time. Travel after the pandemic has revealed a phenomenon called “revenge tourism”, which is combined with the desire of people to compensate for the holidays they have lost. The psychological tension, pressure, and distancing from the daily routine experienced by individuals due to Covid -19 have given rise to this trend. Since the person engaging in revenge tourism behaves in a way that indicates a willingness to spend more money and stay longer, this form of travel will be crucial for capturing pre-pandemic global tourism data. In this study, international articles, papers, book chapters, and research notes written in the academic field were examined by systematic review method in order to examine revenge tourism more closely. 31 publications that can be accessed from the Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases and written in English were evaluated. In line with the articles examined; it was determined that negative emotions such as exhaustion, anxiety, and fear caused by the epidemic triggered revenge tourism, and destination preferences shifted towards nature and open-air areas.

Quality Perception and Satisfaction Levels of Customers on e-Services of Holiday Websites

Halil İbrahim Karakan — 2023-09-30

This research aims to explore how different demographic factors affect customers' perceptions of quality and satisfaction with electronic holiday websites. A survey was conducted and 392 participants provided data. Factor analysis identified three factors of customer perception: ' informative', 'secure' and 'quality'. In general, participants perceived the quality of holiday websites positively. When examining the effect of demographic factors on quality perception and satisfaction, it can be concluded that gender, age, education and marital status do not make a statistically significant difference. However, it was observed that customer satisfaction with holiday websites varied according to monthly income. This contrast was particularly evident between low and high income respondents. In particular, those with higher incomes reported lower perceptions of the quality of holiday websites.

Small Game and Big Game Preferences of Hunters in Turkey in Their Hunting Activities

Osman Özer — 2023-09-30

Hunting tourism varies nationally according to the habitats of game animals.

For example, while grouse hunting is carried out in forests with tall trees in

Russia and Scandinavian countries, in countries with steep cliffs such as

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, partridge hunting is carried out within the

scope of hunting tourism.

Since the east of Turkey has different geographical shapes as steppe and

forest in the west, the habitat of game animals also differs. In this research,

the promotion of game animals in Turkey and hunters reveal the most

preferred game animals by tourists.

It has not been found that any research has been done in this field in Turkey

so far . In this context, it is aimed that the research will contribute to the

academy by providing resources for future scientific studies. In addition, it

is aimed that the stakeholders in the hunting tourism sector will be useful

and guide in terms of supply and supply of accommodation, equipment, tools

such as cartridges and rifles according to the hunting tourists' game

preferences

Slow Food Current and Investigation of Its Applicability to Sille Village

Özge Arslan — 2023-09-30

In the era of fast life and fast nutrition culture, Slow Food movement emerged as the pioneer of the preservation of local products, traditional farming methods and sustainability. While this movement is accepted as a resistance against the speed and homogenization brought by the modern world, it also stands out as an important source of inspiration for the food system of the future. As a platform between local food producers, cooks, environmentalists and food enthusiasts, Slow Food is committed to preserving cultural diversity and local flavors. The rich historical features and traditional food culture of Sille Village, which is one of the important touristic regions of Turkey, makes the village attractive both historically and gastronomically. The interaction between the principles of the Slow Food movement and the history, cultural heritage, tourist attraction and food culture of Sille Village both emphasizes the importance of sustainable tourism and reveals the positive effects of the preservation of cultural heritage on food culture. In this article, how the deep cultural roots and unique food culture of Sille Village are combined with the basic principles of the Slow Food movement is discussed, and the relationship between these two important concepts is examined in detail. At the same time, an analysis evaluating the applicability of the Slow Food movement in Sille Village is presented.

Opinions of The Kyrgyzstan Tourism Sector on The Visa Free Regime

Bakyt Turdumambetov — 2023-09-30

Competition in the tourism industry around the world is increasing, and some countries are actively using a visa-free policy to attract more tourists. The main purpose of this article is to empirically clarify and study the visa-free policy in Kyrgyzstan through a survey of workers in the tourism sector. Entrepreneurs, managers, guides, artisans, museum workers, employees of relevant government agencies and scientists specializing in the field of tourism took part in the survey. The questionnaire was filled out by 400 people, and 387 responses were found to be valid. The data collected from the survey was analysed by cross-tab analysis using a special statistical program (SPSS). At the end of the article is a discussion of the results obtained, on the basis of which directions for further research and proposals for improving tourism policy have been developed.

Determination of the Specific Qualities of Street Foods: A Metaphor Study on Backpackers

Adem Ademoğlu — 2023-09-30

Backpackers are individuals who aim to closely experience the local culture and traditions, engage in social interactions with communities, and participate in the lives of local communities during their travels to tourist destinations. These travelers prefer independent, flexible, and longer journeys. They act with a focus on experiential travel along with sustainable travel practices for preserving the natural environment. They especially have the desire to participate in local festivals, visit local markets, and experience local dishes and street food. The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of backpackers, an important element of gastronomic tourism, regarding street tastes through metaphors. The participants of the study consist of 109 backpackers who are active on social media platforms such as #sirtcantaligezginler, #interrailturkiye, and #couchsurfingturkiye. The phenomenology design, a qualitative research method, was employed in the study, and the purpose and content of the study were communicated to the backpackers. The data of the study were obtained by having the participants complete the sentence "Street tastes are like ......... for me. Because ..........". The participants' responses were classified based on frequency rates using content analysis for data analysis. Furthermore, a map of the words in the texts was created using the MAXQDA program. As a result, a total of 93 metaphors and 9 categorized themes for these metaphors were identified. It was determined that the theme with the highest number of metaphors is "presenting local flavors," and among all metaphors, the most commonly mentioned metaphor is the word "rainbow."