@article{2013,title={TÜRKİYE’DE TURİZMİN GELİŞMESİ: GELİŞME SÜRECİ, SORUNLAR VE BEKLENTİLER},abstractNode={This article reviews some of the developments which, since 1980, have taken place in the tourism industry of the Turkey. Also possible future state of Turkey tourism were discussed. The topics are placed in their political, economic and institutional context. The focus is on foreign visitors. Visitor characteristics, popular destinations and the problems facing the tourism industry are discussed. Tourism, particularly in developing countries, can provide important contributions to economic and social development. Especially since the 1980s, in both senses of the tourism in Turkey has made important contributions. However, in Turkey the development of tourism in the form of mass tourism has led to a variety of environmental problems. For this reason, recent times changes have occurred in the country's tourism policy and strategy. The future, for the increase social, economic and environmental positive aspects of the tourism constituted to various attempts. Accordingly tourist to the Turkey are likely to continue to be the rather more specialized interest groups. Presently, various cultural tourism destinations such as cultural and mountainous areas is expected to increase tourism market. This will also encourage domestic tourism. Also various tourism policies are needed to improve tourism infrastructure, promote the integration of tourist services, maintain visitor numbers and encourage guests to stay longer, visit additional locations and increase tourists spending. This is carried out by the joint of efforts particularly the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other stakeholders. },author={Ayşe OKUYUCU},year={2013},journal={The Journal of Academic Social Science Studies}}