INVESTIGATION OF THE GLAMPING POTENTIAL IN ISPARTA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Year 2022, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 1 - 12, 30.06.2022

Nuriye Çepur Ali Dalgıç

Abstract

Glamping, which has become an increasing trend especially with the Covid-19 epidemic, can offer individuals unique experiences with different activities. Due to the limited capacity, the opportunity to be intertwined with nature, and the comfortable accommodation, the interests of individuals are increasing day by day. In this study, it was aimed to reveal the glamping potential of Isparta province and its surroundings. Within the scope of the research, interviews were held with academicians who have knowledge of Isparta province and have knowledge about glamping, and with senior managers of local governments. Interview technique was used in data collection. The interviews were held face-to-face between November 1, 2021 and January 15, 2022. As a result of the interviews, 21 valid data were obtained. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis method. As a result of the analysis of the data, it can be stated that the lake environment of Eğirdir district stands out for the glamping facility. Considering the diversity of recreational activities, accessibility, facilities, attractive factors, ancillary services, it can be said that Eğirdir is the most suitable area.

Keywords

Glamping, Glamping Potential, Pull Factors, Push Factors, Isparta

Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK 2209-A

Project Number

1919B012003060

ISPARTA İLİ VE ÇEVRESI GLAMPING POTANSIYELININ ARAŞTIRILMASI

Abstract

Özellikle Covid-19 pandemisiyle birlikte artan bir trend haline dönüşen glamping, bireylere farklı aktivitelerle birlikte eşsiz deneyimler sunabilmektedir. Kapasitenin sınırlı olması, doğa ile iç içe olma fırsatı vermesi, konforlu konaklama sunması gibi hususlardan dolayı bireylerin ilgilenimleri her geçen gün artmaktadır. Bu araştırmada, Isparta ili ve çevresi glamping potansiyelinin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında, Isparta ilini tanıyan ve glamping konusunda bilgisi olan akademisyenlerle ve yerel yönetimlerin üst düzey yöneticileriyle görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Isparta ilinin mevcut durumunu derinlemesine sunabilmek adına araştırma deseni “durum çalışması” olarak belirlenmiştir. Veri toplamada görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Görüşmeler, 1 Kasım 2021-15 Ocak 2022 tarihleri aralağında yüzyüze olarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmeler sonucunda 21 adet geçerli veri elde edilmiştir. Veriler betimsel analiz yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Verilerin analizi sonucunda, Isparta ili ve çevresinde Eğirdir ilçesinin göl kesiminin glamping tesisi için ön plana çıktığı belirtilebilir. Rekreatif faaliyet çeşitliliği, sulak alanların varlığı, erişebilirlik, tesisler, çekici faktörler, destekleyici hizmetler gibi hususlar dikkate alındığında en uygun alanın Eğirdir olduğu söylenebilir.

Keywords

Glamping, Glamping Potansiyeli, İtici Faktörler, Çekici Faktörler, Isparta

Project Number

1919B012003060

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