The Future of Salt Lake Basin and Evaluation The Context of Sustainable Destination Management As An Attractivenes
Abstract
This research was prepared with the aim of evaluating the current and future situation of the Salt Lake basin which is a natural attraction and home to many endemic species, as well as an important route in the migration routes of birds, with different scienti c perspectives such as ecological and sustainable destination manage- ment. Within the scope of the research, the technical information about the Salt Lake basin was obtained by interviewing with the biologists, geologists and environmental engineers who are related to the Salt Lake basin, and in addition to these negotiations, the local administrators working in the settlements around the basin and the relevant public authorities, a SWOT analysis was carried out in order to enable the implementation of alternative tourism vehicles as the future of the lake basin and as an attraction. The results obtained from the research indicate that the region can be consciously protected as an attractiveness element within the scope of alternative tourism with an effective tourism planning considering the ecological elements.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Business Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Yusuf Acar
AKSARAY ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TURİZM FAKÜLTESİ
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 30, 2017
Submission Date
November 8, 2017
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 9 Number: 4