Economic Effects of Recreational Theme Parks: The Case of Istanbul Theme Park Cover Image

Rekreasyonel Tema Parkların Ekonomik Etkileri: İsfanbul Tema Park Örneği
Economic Effects of Recreational Theme Parks: The Case of Istanbul Theme Park

Author(s): Ilgın Mutlubaş, Selman Bayrakçı, Ceyhun Can Özcan
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Sociology of Culture, Accounting - Business Administration, Marketing / Advertising, Tourism
Published by: Gazi Üniversitesi- Turizm Fakültesi
Keywords: Theme parks; Istanbul Theme Parks; Economics Impact;

Summary/Abstract: The theme park market is growing steadily in recent years the worldwide. Strong customer demand nurtures this growth. These parks have become a part of tourism not only because of their size and the large number of people they entertain, but also because of their economic and social impact. Theme parks affect not only the economy of the country in which they are established, but also the economic conditions of the people living in that region. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Istanbul Theme Park on the economic income of the people living in the region. This study, which was prepared to determine the economic impacts of Istanbul Theme Park in Istanbul, was prepared with a quantitative research approach. The data were obtained by using questionnaire method. According to the results obtained; Although “Socio-Cultural”, “Crowded” and “Density”, “Environmental”, “Services” and “Taxes”, which are independent variables, affect the economic return of local residents, “Attitude of the Residents” had no significant effect. In this study, it is suggested that policy makers should give more importance to the rational design and management of theme parks in terms of regional development and sustainability of destinations.

  • Issue Year: 4/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 823-836
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Turkish