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Age-Friendly City (AFC) Concept in Development of Senior Tourism

Üçüncü Yaş Turizminin Geliştirilmesinde Yaşlı Dostu Şehir (YDŞ) Teması

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According to the results of the research, in contrast to different views regarding senior tourism according to the cities’ relations with tourism and the characteristics of the city, there is a positive consensus to develop senior tourism in all three cities, and practical recommendations were discussed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The main purpose of this study is to draw attention to the issue that cities which have the certificate of Aged Friendly City (AFC) can be developed as a senior tourism destination.
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Key Findings & Data:The interviews were conducted with the 63 interviewees from the authorities in Muratpaşa, Kadıköy and Mersin municipalities.
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Conclusion & Impact:According to the results of the research, in contrast to different views regarding senior tourism according to the cities’ relations with tourism and the characteristics of the city, there is a positive consensus to develop senior tourism in all three cities, and practical recommendations were discussed.
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The main purpose of this study is to draw attention to the issue that cities which have the certificate of Aged Friendly City (AFC) can be developed as a senior tourism destination. In the senior tourism, the characteristics of the destination are more important than the personal motivational factors. Local governments play an important role in this process. In this research, the certified AFC’s in Turkey, Muratpaşa/Antalya, Kadıköy/Istanbul and Mersin Metropolitan Municipality were examined the case to be ready for the senior tourism. Semi-structured interview method was used in the research. The research questions formed as scenarios. The interviews were conducted with the 63 interviewees from the authorities in Muratpaşa, Kadıköy and Mersin municipalities. According to the results of the research, in contrast to different views regarding senior tourism according to the cities’ relations with tourism and the characteristics of the city, there is a positive consensus to develop senior tourism in all three cities, and practical recommendations were discussed.

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Bu çalışmanın temel amacı Yaşlı Dostu Şehir (YDŞ) ünvanı almış şehirlerin aynı zamanda, üçüncü yaş turizmi destinasyonu olarakgeliştirilebilmelerine dikkat çekmektir. Üçüncü yaş turizminde destinasyonun özellikleri, kişisel motivasyon unsurlarından dahaönemlidir. Bu süreçte yerel yönetimlere önemli roller düşmektdir. Bu araştırmada, Türkiye’de YDŞ ünvanı almış, Muratpaşa/Antalya, Kadıköy/İstanbul ve Mersin Büyükşehir’in üçüncü yaş turizmine hazır olma durumları incelenmiştir. Araştırmada yarıyapılandırılmış görüşme yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Görüşme soruları, senaryolar şeklinde düzenlenmiştir. Muratpaşa, Kadıköyve Mersin belediye yetkililerinden toplam 63 kişi ile görüşme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, bölgelerin turizmleilişkileri ve şehrin özelliklerine göre üçüncü yaş turizmi ile ilgili farklı görüşlere rağmen, her üç şehirde üçüncü yaş turizminingeliştirilmesinin uygun olduğu yolunda olumlu görüşbirliği olduğu görülmüş ve öneriler ortaya konmuştur.

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KOZAK, M., ACAR, D., ÇİFTÇİ, E. Z. (2019). Age-Friendly City (AFC) Concept in Development of Senior Tourism. Turizm Akademik Dergisi, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 2, 99–114. https://ajindex.com/articles/368637

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