Abstract:

The aim of the study is to determine the demographic characteristics of the tourists participating in adventure tourism activities in the Cappadocia Region, their motivation to participate in adventure tourism, their satisfaction levels and their intention of revisit. The field research model method was used in the research, and the questionnaire, which is a quantitative research technique, was used as a data collection tool. The sample of the study was 470 tourists visiting the Cappadocia Region. The collected data were analyzed with the SPSS 22.0 statistical analysis program; the motivation of tourists to experience adventure tourism; the highest is the pursuit of calm; Following this, it has been determined that obtaining cultural knowledge and traveling budget are other sources of motivation. It is concluded that personal / social development is the lowest motivation source for tourists. In addition, it has been determined that the tourists coming to the region are generally satisfied with the region, they intend to visit the region again, and there is a moderate significant relationship between satisfaction and revisit. Participating tourists generally from the Cappadocia Region; that they were satisfied with the activities and the time they spent in the region; It was also concluded that satisfaction levels predicted revisit tendencies at a statistically significant level.

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