Abstract:

This study was conducted within the framework of the concept of tourist typology, which is based on the conceptualizations of tourism movements. However, instead of creating a tourist typology, the study focused on examining foreign tourist groups in Türkiye. The main objective of this research was to evaluate the changes and transformations in the typology of foreign tourists between 1923 and 2023. During this period, the study interpreted the transformation process of tourist typology by considering the travel motives and demographic characteristics of foreign tourists. The research employed qualitative research methods, specifically literature review and document analysis. To achieve this, reports published by tourism institutions in Türkiye and academic research were compared through document analysis. The findings of this analysis revealed the international tourist movements in Türkiye and the periodic changes in the tourist typology. Consequently, between 1923 and 1980, foreign tourists in Türkiye were mainly qualified cultural tourists and Hippies. From 1980 to 2000, they were predominantly described as mass tourists. Finally, between 2000 and 2023, the visitors were classified as post-tourists due to the visits of various tourist groups.

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