Abstract:

The main objective of this study is to perform an analyze on the opportunities and effects of "One Belt One Road - A Contemporary Silk Road Initiative" of China on Turkish tourism. The countries and cities on the route shall be undoubtedly affected by means of culture and tourism. The human resource of Turkey, trained in tourism, will accelerate transferring management knowledge and skill to the countries involved in "One Belt One Road" initiative. It appears to be that Turkey will be positively affected by the Contemporary Silk Road initiative by means of tourism. As a matter of fact, the trade relations with China and the increase in number of Chinese tourists visiting Turkey set example for this. It is seen that more empirical studies are needed regarding the synergy brought by the tourism potential of the countries within the corridor of Contemporary Silk Road and the expected level of success.

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