The Structure of the Tourism Sector in Turkey and Its Comparison with Some European Countries

Abstract

The tourism sector is a labor-intensive sector that produces composite products, where fixed capital investments are high and technological developments are rapidly developing. In terms of accommodation investments, it may not be flexible in a short time. It may also be sensitive to social, political and economic changes. This sector provides foreign exchange income to countries, increases employment and productivity, increases the power of international communication and interaction between countries, plays an important role in solving the foreign trade deficit and unemployment problems by contributing to the creation of an integrative climate and a peaceful environment. Due to these roles, the tourism sector has become the strategic priority of many countries around the world. Turkey, with its rich history, culture and natural values, has provided support to tourism investments and initiatives and carried out promotional activities in order to utilize its tourism potential. As a result of these efforts, the tourism sector has played an important role in economic and social life. In this research, a descriptive study was conducted in the scanning model and the general structure of Turkish Tourism, its management style and the tourism structures of Spain, Greece, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal and Italy in Europe and the tourism management structures of the countries were examined. According to the research results, similarities and differences in the management structure were tried to be determined.