The destiny of an underdeveloped rural destination: an ethnographic research approach

TEMİZ S., Atsiz O., Ramkissoon H.

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, cilt.29, sa.3, ss.321-351, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/10941665.2024.2324173
  • Dergi Adı: Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.321-351
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Destination development‌, ethnography, rural destination, tourism behaviors, Yozgat
  • Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study explores the tourism behavior of an underdeveloped destination-Yozgat located in Turkey using different techniques of ethnographic research approach. We use longitudinal data, gathered sequentially from the same place over time for the data analysis. Three main factors (18 themes including 58 indicators) that identify characteristics of an underdeveloped destination are determined and illustrated. The research outputs will aid scholars and destination practitioners in understanding such a destination characteristic.