SURF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES IN ALAÇATI SURF SPOT

The main objective of this research is to analyze and evaluate the perceptions and opinions of employees and visitors on sustainable surf tourism in seven surf centers in a popular tourism destination called Alaçatı, Turkey. Based on the interviews in seven schools by using the semi-structured interview technique, research findings revealed that construction and housing around the surf destination should be limited and natural texture should be preserved in the bay area. Formation of surf camps for kids from various age groups are critical for the development of surf tourism industry. Innovative windsurf related activities should be organized to attract the attention of domestic and international visitors. This exploratory research sheds a light in this field of study for researchers, practitioners and sports tourism professionals.

SÖRF TURİZMİ GELİŞİMİ: ALAÇATI SÖRF NOKTASINDAKİ PERSPEKTİFLER

Araştırmanın temel amacı, popüler bir turizm destinasyonu olan Alaçatı, Türkiye’deki yedi sörf merkezinde çalışanların ve ziyaretçilerin sürdürülebilir sörf turizmi hakkındaki fikirlerini ve algılarını değerlendirmek ve analiz etmektir. Yarı-yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği kullanılarak yedi okul içerinde yapılmış mülakatlar temelinde, araştırma sonuçları şunları ortaya koymaktadır; Sörf destinasyonunda inşaat ve yerleşim alanı sınırlı olmalıdır ve koydaki doğal doku korunmalıdır. Sörf turizm endüstrisinin gelişimi için farklı yaş gruplarından olan çocukların olduğu sörf kamplarının oluşumu kritiktir. Yerel ve uluslararası ziyaretçilerin dikkatini çekmek için yenilikçi rüzgar sörfü ile ilgili faaliyetler organize edilmelidir. Bu keşifsel araştırma, bu alanda çalışan araştırmacılara, uygulayıcılara ve sporla ilgili turizm profesyonellerine ışık tutmaktadır.

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