Tourism Economics, Management and Policy Research (TEMAPOR)

Adventure tourism motivations.

Elbek Kalbekov — 2024-04-30

From the literature review, it can be concluded that there is a growing demand for adventure tourism, with tourists visiting previously undiscovered destinations. Despite the rise in demand for adventure tourism around the world in recent years, little research has been done on the motivations of adventure travelers, particularly in developing countries such as Kyrgyzstan. A survey was conducted as part of this study to better understand the motivations of adventure travelers. The findings are based on surveys completed by 385 people who participated in adventure tourism activities in Kyrgyzstan. To better understand travelers' motivations, a push and pull factor method was applied in this study. The target population of the study was foreign tourists visiting the country. As the results show, novelty, experience change, fun and enjoyment, escapism, a new sensation, relaxation, and relieve from stress and tension were identified as important push factors. Interestingly, the attractiveness of the physical environment is the sole significant pull factor. These findings also showed that the environment is significant in attracting tourists to Kyrgyzstan. They also show that the other pull factors have an insignificant impact on tourists.

An Examination On The Social Perception and Practices Shaped Around Stuffed Sheep Sausages

İBRAHİM ÇEKİÇ — 2024-04-30

This study was carried out to determine the shape and content characteristics of stuffed sheep sausages, one of the traditional offal dishes of Turkish culinary culture, and the social perceptions and practices around stuffed sheep sausages. The secondary data of the study is through literature review; The primary data was obtained using an unstructured interview technique from five cultural transmitters over the age of forty who are fluent in traditional culture and reside in the provinces of Hatay and Gaziantep. As a result of the content analysis made on the data obtained, it was determined that the stuffed sheep sausages made in Hatay and Gaziantep provinces showed traditional differences in terms of structure; it has been determined that it has taken on a metaphorical structure in the process (perception of elegant food, perception of a source of healing and perception of a sign of respect) and incorporates social practices related to some stages of life. It is thought that the study will be an important resource for those who want to understand the deep ties between food culture and social relations.

GREEN PURCHASING BEHAVIOR OF LOCAL PEOPLE: THE CASE OF BISHKEK

İbrahim Gündoğdu — 2024-04-30

Green purchasing that aimed protect the natural resources and promote the sustainable travel experiences has an important role in tourism industry. Nowadays, with worldwide issues like resource depletion, air pollution, and climate change, raising awareness has become essential. This study aims to examine the green purchasing behavior of local people residing in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and to determine whether they differ in terms of demographic characteristics. As locals are among the key players in sustainable tourism, their environmental attitudes are significant, therefore this study is expected that contribute to the literature and promote environmental awareness. In this context, a survey was applied to 290 consumers residing in Bishkek city using convenience sampling method. According to the findings, green purchasing behavior was collected in 5 dimensions: environmental concern, perceived consumer effectiveness, perceived environmental knowledge and green purchasing intention. However, it has been revealed that there are statistically significant differences between some dimensions of green purchasing behavior and gender, age and education variables. As a result of the research, it was determined that the attitudes of local people in Bishkek towards green purchasing behavior were at medium and high levels and some suggestions were presented.

ALMATI CITY WITH ITS GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIVE PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO RECEIVE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATES

Mustafa Akturfan — 2024-04-30

Economic developments all over the world have had an impact on the tourism sector as well as other sectors. Tourism, which has a dynamic structure, has become an important industry in recent years by local governments, especially country governments, as it directly affects the economy of the region, region and country. In particular, destinations with local themes aim to become a center of attraction for tourists and grow in the field of tourism by highlighting these. One of the steps taken to achieve this is the geographical indication system. This research; The aim is to reveal the products that have the potential to receive geographical indication in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, and to develop suggestions for tourism stakeholders and local governments in obtaining geographical indication of these products. In addition, it is aimed to emphasize the importance of establishing this system for all Turkish states, especially Kazakhstan, by drawing attention to the importance of the geographical indication system for tourism. With this aim and target, 25 participants who volunteered to participate in the research, managers and operators of tourism establishments serving in the city of Almaty, were interviewed and their menus were examined. It has been determined that 14 products from the local and traditional dishes included in the menus of the businesses have the potential to receive geographical indication. According to the research results; It has been suggested that similar research should be carried out throughout the country to increase the number of specified products, that all tourism stakeholders, especially local governments, should work in commissions to obtain geographical indications, and that these products should be included in the menus of tourism establishments, adhering to their original recipes.