THE DETERMINATION OF PERCEPTION OF COMING TOURISTS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE DESTINATION IN THE FETHIYE DESTINATION: KAYAKÖY SAMPLE
FETHİYE DESTİNASYONUNA GELEN TURİSTLERİN KÜLTÜREL MİRAS DESTİNASYONUNA YÖNELİK ALGILARININ BELİRLENMESİ: KAYAKÖY ÖRNEĞİ

Author : Doğan KUTUKIZ -- Abdullah USLU - Doğan ÇAPRAK
Number of pages : 41-58

Abstract

This study is a research to determine the perceptions and evaluations of tourists coming to Kayaköy, one of the cultural heritage sites. Within this scope, the evaluations of tourists (domestic and foreign)coming to Kayaköy are subjected. Another feature of the study is the fact that it is the first work on Kayaköy in the field of tourism in our country. In this study, it is aimed to determine the current situation of Kayaköy in the destination of Fethiye within the scope of national and international cultural heritage in terms of tourists, additionally it is aimed to make proposals forth epreservation and development of kayaköy's cultural heritage. In recent years, tourists are turning to touristic product requests that are different from those of sea, sand and sun tourism.In this study, the definition of cultural heritage in general, the importance of preservation and cultural heritage and the historical process and characteristics of Kayaköy will be emphasized. As a result of the work, a number of suggestions about Kayaköy will be presented along with scientific contributions.

Keywords

Kayakoy, Cultural heritage, Perceptions of Tourists

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