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The purpose of the research is to determine the size of the relations between tourism stakeholders, which are quite important in the management of tourist destinations in the provinces of Burdur and Isparta, which are two important regions of the Lake Area, in an effective management context. The research method is used in accordance with the purpose of the research. The data was collected through semi-configured interviews, participating observations and the examination of written and visual documents relating to the relevant location. The analysis of the data is carried out by the method of the analysis of the content. Research findings have shown that although the area has a lot of tourist advantage, it is not enough to benefit from this advantage. At the same time, the sub- and upper structure of tourism, promotion and marketing, image, investments and projects, stakeholders have disadvantages in relationships with each other and as a result, effective destination management is not provided in the site. Therefore, it has been found that to ensure effective destination management in the area and to develop local tourism, the interests between stakeholders need to be increased in planning, leadership, coordination, cooperation, communication, participation in decision-making, information sharing and commitment.