Understanding Generation Z

Turkiye’s destination image before first visit

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18226/21789061.v18ip026010

Palavras-chave:

Perceived image, Generation Z tourism, Destination branding, Travel behaviour, Türkiye

Resumo

The destination image, a subjective concept, can vary not only among tourists from different nations but also among potential tourists from different generations. This study investigates perceived image of Türkiye among Generation Z tourists from various nations who have never travelled to Türkiye before. The study adopted a qualitative research approach, collecting data through semi-structured interviews and analysing them using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that destination atmosphere and perceived social environment are the most influential factors in shaping Türkiye’s destination image, whereas political and economic factors have a lesser impact. Additionally, the study identified a shift in preferences regarding accommodation and transportation types among Generation Z compared to previous generations.

Biografia do Autor

Ayşe Atar-Yılmaz, Ondokuz Mayis University

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism Management, Bafra, Samsun, Türkiye. ORCID: 0000-0002-9060-6684. E-mail: ayse.atar@omu.edu.tr.

Taner Akkoç, Ondokuz Mayıs University

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism Management, Bafra, Samsun, Türkiye. ORCID: 0000-0002-2196-3266. E-mail: taner.akkoc@omu.edu.tr.

Sümeyye Yılmaz, Ondokuz Mayis University

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism Management, Bafra, Samsun, Türkiye. ORCID: 0009-0005-4650-5893. E-mail: sumeyye.200018@gmail.com.

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Publicado

2026-05-07

Como Citar

Atar-Yılmaz, A., Akkoç, T., & Yılmaz, S. (2026). Understanding Generation Z: Turkiye’s destination image before first visit. Revista Rosa Dos Ventos - Turismo E Hospitalidade, 18, e026010. https://doi.org/10.18226/21789061.v18ip026010