DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF RIVER TOURISM IN TURKEY: THE CASE OF ANTALYA
DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF RIVER TOURISM IN TURKEY: THE CASE OF ANTALYA

Summary/Abstract: The development of river tourism in a region and its transformation into a development economy must be within the framework of certain plans, programs, policies or strategies. In principle, sustainability approach should be adopted in these plans and policies. The purpose of this study is to propose solutions for the development of the river tourism in Antalya, the sustainability and the protection of the resources. In this study, firstly a general theoretical framework about river tourism will be presented. In sample of Antalya, the general situation and potential of river tourism in Turkey will be examined. It will focus on the policies and strategies that need to be done in order to contribute to the development of river tourism in Antalya and the development of the region and the country. SWOT analysis will be carried out in order to determine the situation and potential of the rivers of Antalya and to contribute to tourism opening and development; strong and weak points; threats and opportunities will be determined.

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