Özet:

This study aims to measure the perception of the local people living in Erzincan about tourism and Erzincan tourism. In this context, a survey was conducted with the local people living in the center of the Erzincan province with the easy sampling method between March 2017 and July 2017. The analysis was carried out by 387 surveys. In the study, local people perceive the economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism in a positive direction. The local people pointed out that the increase in investments for the development of tourism in Erzincan, the involvement of the local people and all sections in all activities to be carried out, and the existing tourism potential is not sufficiently exploited. However, he believes that tourism activities will contribute to the provincial economy, the promotion of Erzincan and the necessary sub-structure elements are lacking. There have also been significant differences between the demographic characteristics of the local population and the perception of tourism.

Anahtar Kelimeler: