Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Issues

Yazarlar: ["Havva UZUN", "Rabia ERSAN"]

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DOI:10.51525/johti.1288503

Anahtar Kelimeler:Agro-Turizm,SWOT Analizi,Alternatif Turizm,Jeotermal Kaynaklar

Özet: Agro-tourism, which has gained importance in recent years and is one of the alternative tourism types, has emerged with the combination of agriculture and tourism concepts. Turkey has a convenient potential for agro-tourism with its geographical location, climatic conditions, rich water resources and diverse vegetation. Agricultural production and tourism sector have an important place in the economy of Sandıklı. Sandıklı's climatic characteristics and geothermal resources allow for richness of agricultural products. In this study, the agro-tourism potential of agricultural products grown in Sandıklı district was evaluated with SWOT analysis. As a result of the SWOT analysis, it is seen that the strengths of the district in terms of agro-tourism potential are very high. The district, which has a rich culture and deep-rooted history, shows diversity in terms of natural resources and socio-cultural values. In addition, it has been determined that this diversity has an extremely convenient area for use within the scope of agro-tourism. It has been seen that it will be possible to evaluate the agricultural activities carried out right next to the thermal tourism enterprises within the scope of agro-tourism. As a result of the study, it has been determined that Sandıklı can be an agro-tourism center with agro-tourism activities to be implemented with a good planning, taking into account the carrying capacity of the district resources and sustainability principles.

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