GÖREME TARİHİ MİLLİ PARKI’NIN SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR TURİZM AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
EVALUATION OF GOREME HISTORICAL NATIONAL PARK IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this research is to evaluate the Goreme Historical National Park in terms of sustainable tourism. In the study, firstly the literature, which is directly related with the research subject and method, was scanned and secondary datas were obtained. In the light of the secondary datas obtained, primary datas were collected by formal interview technique to allow the evaluation of Goreme Historical National Park with the help of SWOT analysis. As a result of the analysis of the datas obtained from the interviews, it is determined that the unique nature of the national park and its historical and cultural values are the most important strengths. The weaknesses of the Goreme Historical National Park are the lack of implementation of audits and decisions due to the fact that different institutions and organizations have a say in the area and that the necessary care is not given despite being protected. The most important opportunities identified are the National Park’s protection status by UNESCO and the incentives provided for tourism investments. Determined threats are; distorted housing, heavy vehicle traffic and mistakes made under the name of alternative tourism (tours with motorcycles, ATV’s and off road vehicles).

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