This study aimed to determine the current situation and the sustainability of tourism in Çanakkale, one of the most popular tourist attractions, within the process of creating a sustainable tourism destination. In this regard, a qualitative study was conducted through interviewing the stakeholders connected with tourism in Çanakkale. It was anticipated that the interviews held would reveal the stakeholders’ views on the current situation of tourism in the city, the destination structure to be created and in the city center of Çanakkale and its organization within the context of developing a sustainable destination in the city. The study benefited from the interview technique using semi-structured questionnaire forms. The study was also supported by document analysis. Within the scope of the study, 24 stakeholders were interviewed, including the central government, local government, private sector, civil society organizations, and other categories. According to the findings of the study, the general view is that tourism in Çanakkale is not at the desired level due to various reasons although Çanakkale has a high tourism potential. Lack of organization is considered one of the most important reasons for this by the stakeholders that participated in the study. Furthermore, according to the stakeholders, it is necessary that a destination management organization be established and the central government should help this management in terms of leadership and financial resources
Sustainable destination Destination organization Destination management organization Çanakkale
Bu çalışmada, sürdürülebilir bir turizm destinasyonu oluşturulması sürecinde önemli turizm ziyaretçi merkezlerinden biri olan Çanakkale’de, turizmin mevcut durumunun ve sürdürülebilirliğinin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda Çanakkale’de turizmle ilişkili olduğu tespit edilen paydaşlarla görüşülerek nitel bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Yapılan görüşmelerle paydaşların ildeki turizmin mevcut durumu hakkındaki görüşleri ve ilde sürdürülebilir destinasyon geliştirme bağlamında Çanakkale kent merkezinde oluşturulabilecek bir destinasyon yapısı ve örgütlenmesi hakkında paydaş görüşlerinin açığa çıkarılması ön görülmüştür. Araştırmada yarı yapılandırılmış anket formuyla görüşme tekniği uygulanmıştır. Ayrıca doküman analiziyle de araştırma desteklenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında merkezi yönetim, yerel yönetim, özel sektör, sivil toplum kuruluşları ve diğer kategoriler altında toplam yirmi dört paydaşla görüşülmüştür. Araştırma bulgularına göre genel görüş; Çanakkale’nin turizm potansiyelinin yüksek olmasına rağmen, çeşitli nedenlerden dolayı Çanakkale turizminin istenilen düzeyde olmadığı şeklindedir. Bunun önemli nedenlerinden bir tanesinin örgütlenme eksikliği olduğu, araştırmaya katılan paydaşlarca ifade edilmektedir. İldeki paydaşları bir araya getirecek bir destinasyon yönetim örgütü kurulması, merkezi yönetimin oluşacak örgüte liderlik ve finansal kaynak konusunda öncülük yapması gerektiği paydaşlar arasında öne çıkan başka bir görüş olmuştur.
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the current situation and the sustainability of tourism in Çanakkale, one of the most popular tourist attractions, within the process of creating a sustainable tourism destination. In this regard, a qualitative study was conducted through interviewing the stakeholders connected with tourism in Çanakkale. It was anticipated that the interviews held would reveal the stakeholders’ views on the current situation of tourism in the city, the destination structure to be created and in the city center of Çanakkale and its organization within the context of developing a sustainable destination in the city. The study benefited from the interview technique using semi-structured questionnaire forms. The study was also supported by document analysis. Within the scope of the study, 24 stakeholders were interviewed, including the central government, local government, private sector, civil society organizations, and other categories. According to the findings of the study, the general view is that tourism in Çanakkale is not at the desired level due to various reasons although Çanakkale has a high tourism potential. Lack of organization is considered one of the most important reasons for this by the stakeholders that participated in the study. Furthermore, according to the stakeholders, it is necessary that a destination management organization be established and the central government should help this management in terms of leadership and financial resources.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | June 1, 2014 |
Published in Issue | Year 2014 |