Conceptual Analysis of Recreational Activities in Rural Tourism: A Study in Sinop Province
Conceptual Analysis of Recreational Activities in Rural Tourism: A Study in Sinop Province

Author(s): Buse Kekec, Defne Egirmen, Duygu Ayaz, Gul Erkol Bayram
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Methodology and research technology, Rural and urban sociology, Tourism, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Academia Română, Filiala Iași Institutul de Cercetări Economice și Sociale „Gheorghe Zane”
Keywords: Sinop Province; Rural tourism; Recreational activities; Conceptual analysis;
Summary/Abstract: Sinop Province has a very convenient structure in terms of the use and development of rural tourism activities. The city, which home to different bird species, lakes, waterfalls, nature park, plateaus and many other natural beauties in the region, is also rich in cultural and historical terms. The aim of the study is to examine and develop rural tourism recreational activities in the province of Sinop. The study aims to increase the demand for rural tourism, to ensure the development of rural facilities, and to evaluate the infrastructure and superstructure by examining the recreational activities carried out within the scope of rural tourism in the province of Sinop from a conceptual perspective. The research is important in terms of supporting the socio-cultural and economic development of the people of the region, strengthening the relationship with the tourist, contributing to the development of the region. It is important in terms of contributing to the development of the region, its sustainability and the correct use of productive natural areas that can be brought into tourism.

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