Abstract:

In this study, based on the tourism sector's place on economy, National Accounts System 1993 about tourism incomes and Tourism Satellite Accounts System are being mentioned. Moreover, in order to gain reliable and comprehensive information about the relationship between tourism and other sectors and its place and importance for the national economy, information about updates in Tourism Satellite Accounts that has been collectively developed by international organizations. Turkey is using international methods and concepts in tourism income and expense accounts. According to the updates that have been done by international organizations, the updates in the definitions and concepts that Turkey has done about tourism statics are given place in this study. The national and international organizations' publications about this topic are analyzed, moreover, literature review was done. As a result of this research; as updates being made about gaining reliable and effective statics from Tourism Satellite Accounts System, it is determined that it’s been tried to be generalized in the world in order to be used effectively by international institutions.

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