BEAUTY AND/OR THE BEAST?: FIRST GLANCE AT TÜRKIYE FROM THE INVENTORS OF CHANGE

Turkiye’s destination image before first visit

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DOI:

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

Palabras clave:

Perceived destination image,, Generation Z, Behavioural Intention, Türkiye

Resumen

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.

Biografía del autor/a

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

Cómo citar

Atar-Yılmaz, A., Akkoç, T., & Yılmaz, S. (2026). BEAUTY AND/OR THE BEAST?: FIRST GLANCE AT TÜRKIYE FROM THE INVENTORS OF CHANGE: Turkiye’s destination image before first visit. Revista Rosa Dos Ventos - Turismo E Hospitalidade, 18, e026010. https://doi.org/10.18226/21789061.v18ip026010