Uluslararası Turizm için Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Stratejileri ve Politika Önerileri: Kırgızistan Örneği

Mehmet Sağır

doi:10.52791/aksarayiibd.1764242

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Sustainable Development Strategies and Policy Recommendations For International Tourism: The Case Of Kyrgyzstan

Abstract

This study aims to develop effective policies and strategies for international tourism, with a focus on creative tourism models that promote sustainable development targets. Kyrgyzstan's tourism industry's strengths, shortcomings, prospects, and hazards were evaluated using a SWOT analysis to inform the development of sustainable tourism policies. The results suggest that Kyrgyzstan needs integrated tourism policies to achieve its sustainable development objectives. These rules should encourage eco-friendly behavior, utilize digital technologies effectively, and ensure that local populations derive greater benefits from tourism. Moreover, accelerating the digitalization of Kyrgyzstan's travel industry and expanding green tourism projects will significantly reduce environmental impacts and enhance sustainable travel models. Ultimately, the research demonstrates that, with the implementation of the correct policies and strategies, Kyrgyzstan's tourism industry can become a significant contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. These steps will not only support environmental sustainability but also local community growth.

Keywords

Uluslararası Turizm için Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Stratejileri ve Politika Önerileri: Kırgızistan Örneği

Öz

Bu çalışma, sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerini teşvik eden yaratıcı turizm modellerine odaklanarak, uluslararası turizm için etkili politika ve stratejiler geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Kırgızistan’ın turizm endüstrisinin güçlü yönleri, zayıf yönleri, fırsatları ve tehditleri, sürdürülebilir turizm politikalarının geliştirilmesine bilgi sağlamak amacıyla SWOT analizi kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, Kırgızistan’ın sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine ulaşmak için entegre turizm politikalarına ihtiyaç duyduğunu göstermektedir. Bu kurallar, çevre dostu davranışları teşvik etmeli, dijital teknolojileri etkili bir şekilde kullanmalı ve yerel halkın turizmden daha fazla fayda sağlamasını güvence altına almalıdır. Ayrıca, Kırgızistan’ın seyahat endüstrisinin dijitalleşmesini hızlandırmak ve yeşil turizm projelerini genişletmek, çevresel etkileri önemli ölçüde azaltacak ve sürdürülebilir seyahat modellerini geliştirecektir. Sonuç olarak, araştırma doğru politika ve stratejilerin uygulanmasıyla Kırgızistan’ın turizm endüstrisinin, Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçlarının başarılmasına önemli bir katkı sağlayabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu adımlar yalnızca çevresel sürdürülebilirliği desteklemekle kalmayacak, aynı zamanda yerel topluluk gelişimini de teşvik edecektir.

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Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Policy and Administration (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mehmet Sağır ^*
0000-0002-7081-5462
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

September 29, 2025

Publication Date

September 29, 2025

Submission Date

August 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 17 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.52791/aksarayiibd.1764242

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https://izlik.org/JA34TZ49AC

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Sağır, M. (2025). Uluslararası Turizm için Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Stratejileri ve Politika Önerileri: Kırgızistan Örneği. Aksaray Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 17(3), 165-180. https://doi.org/10.52791/aksarayiibd.1764242