Abstract:

In addition to the direct and indirect contribution of the tourism sector to the economy, tourism investments have been recovered in normal conditions for many years, with high capital ratio, extremely sensitive and vulnerable to political, social, natural and economic events, and therefore risky investments for entrepreneurs. This situation reveals the need for the states to implement the legal regulations that the sector needs to ensure that the economic and social benefits provided by the tourism sector continue to increase. Among these practices, entrepreneurs have an important place with incentives and supports to invest in the tourism sector. The aim of this study is to evaluate tourism incentives and support from the point of view of stakeholders. In particular, the tourism encouragement and support provided by different institutions have been evaluated from the point of view of tourism stakeholders. In the study, the quality research method was used, 5 representatives of the tourism sector and 5 public institutions managers were consulted. According to the research, some of the business/association managers have been aware of tourism support and incentives, while some have not been sufficiently aware of this. Therefore, it will be appropriate that the public agencies are more promoting activities. Public institutions should not only provide encouragement/support, but also provide consultancy services to/associations. When applying for tourism incentives/supports, the application steps should be shortened, the bureaucratic processes should be reduced. In projects that require large investments, public institutions should enter into greater cooperation with the private sector.

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Abstract:

In addition to the direct and indirect contribution of the tourism sector to the economy, tourism investments are normally fragile and highly sensitive to political, social, natural and economic events, which take many years of return and are risky for entrepreneurs. This situation necessitates the requirement of states to implement the legal regulations required by the sector in order to ensure the continued economic and social benefits of the tourism sector. Among these implementations, incentives and supports that guide entrepreneurs to investment in tourism are important. The aim of this study is to evaluate tourism incentives and supports from the perspective of stakeholders. Especially, tourism incentives and supports given by different institutions were evaluated from the perspective of tourism stakeholders. Qualitative research method was used in the study and interviews were conducted with 5 tourism sector representatives and 5 public institutions managers. As a result of the research, some of the business / association managers were aware of tourism support and incentives, while others stated that they did not have enough information about this issue. Therefore, it would be prudent for public institutions to engage in more promotional activities. Public institutions should not only provide incentives / support, but also advise businesses / associations. When applying for tourism incentives / supports, application steps should be shortened and bureaucratic procedures should be reduced. In projects requiring large investments, public institutions should cooperate more with the private sector