The behavioral profile of domestic tourists in Kızkalesi and the problems of Kızkalesi as a tourist destination

Abstract

The aim of this exploratory research is to identify the behavioral profile of domestic tourists visiting Kızkalesi (Korykos) by investigating restaurant employees’ perspectives. Depending on the purpose of the study, convenience sampling was preferred and the data was collected by semi-structured interviews with 18 employees from 10 different restaurants on 9th July 2018. Two questions regarding domestic tourists’ pleasing and disturbing behaviors were asked to the participants. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and content analysis. The results of the study revealed the current state and the major problems about tourism in Kızkalesi, thus it is thought to have important contributions to tourism development in the area by showing the critical concerns.