Tourist Destination

e-ISSN: 3023-6169

Publisher: Bekir Bora DEDEOĞLU

Tourist Destination

Period: The journal is published biannually, with two issues released each year in July and December. e-ISSN: 3023-6169

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Issue: Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)

Vol. 2, No. 1 (2024) • pp. 1-12 • Theoretical paper

The role of leadership and emotional intelligence in destination management: A conceptual review

Seçkin Kodal

This study examines the importance of leaders' emotional intelligence skills in the tourism sector and their impact on both employee performance and destination management. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability of leaders to understand and manage their own emotions and the emotions of others and to behave accordingly. In the management of tourism destinations, high levels of emotional intelligence in leaders can have positive effects not only on employee motivation and job satisfaction, but also on the sustainability and competitiveness of the destination. This article discusses the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership within a theoretical framework and discusses the applications of these two concepts in the tourism sector and especially in destination management. By analyzing the research in the literature, the effects of emotional intelligence on leadership and its benefits in the context of destination management are emphasized and practical suggestions are presented in this framework.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13284064

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Vol. 2, No. 1 (2024) • pp. 13-23 • Theoretical paper

The role of destination carrying capacity within the framework of flow theory

Yusuf Karakuş, Eren Erkılıç

This study addresses the critical relationship between tourist destination carrying capacity and flow theory. In this way, a framework has been drawn by focusing on its complex impact on sustainable destination management. Tourism carrying capacity, defined as the maximum number of tourists that a destination can accommodate without compromising environmental integrity, the well-being of local people or visitor satisfaction, is of central importance in ensuring long-term sustainability. At the same time, flow theory, which defines the state of commitment and satisfaction experienced by individuals, provides an important framework for improving the quality of tourist experiences. This article argues that balancing the carrying capacity of a destination with the principles of flow theory is vital for both environmental sustainability and high-quality visitor experiences. Although issues related to carrying capacity are frequently studied, providing a perspective within the framework of flow theory can provide a better understanding of the existing realities of destination management mechanisms. In this context, the originality of this study is that the literature is examined from a theoretical perspective and the problems related to carrying capacity management are explained from different perspectives. As a result of the theoretical findings, managerial and theoretical suggestions are presented.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13331419

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Vol. 2, No. 1 (2024) • pp. 25-33 • Research Papers

The Future Role of Edible Insects: A Study on Perception and Acceptance among Chefs in Mersin Province

Yunus Doğan, Cevat Ercik, Akın Akpur

The aim of this study is to determine the approaches regarding the incorporation of edible insects into Turkish cuisine in the event of a potential food crisis. In this context, data were collected using a semi-structured survey technique. The participants of the study consist of 15 professional chefs operating in the province of Mersin. The obtained data were analyzed through content analysis using MAXQDA software. The researchers tabulated and explained the coding of participants' responses and the frequency analyses of the words used. According to the research results, it was determined that the prevailing opinion among the chefs is that edible insects would currently be negatively received by customers. However, in a scarcity situation, they could be integrated into Turkish cuisine through blending and fusion cooking techniques.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13982774

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Vol. 2, No. 1 (2024) • pp. 35-42 • Theoretical paper

Environmental, social and economic dilemmas of outdoor recreation and tourism: A conceptual research

Ayten Özçelik, İlker Gül

Tourism activities encompass a wide range of experiences. Industrialized tourism in our country is clustered in specific locations with hotels, restaurants and entertainment areas and is planned in the same way as industrial areas. Facilities and regulations are part of tourism development. On the other hand, tourism also manifests itself in open spaces and nature. Camping activities, caravan tourism activities, nature walks can be counted among common recreational activities. Unlike established tourism activities, such outdoor recreational activities are relatively unregulated by the legislator and have a high degree of mobility. While they bring the economic effects of tourism to areas where there is no facility, they also bring environmental, social and managerial impacts. At this point, such open space recreations, which can be spread over large areas, provide economic benefits throughout the country, while also presenting environmental and social dilemmas as a problem. This conceptual discussion aims to draw on the existing literature and research to identify the problems associated with open space activities and to provide implications for policy makers and tourists.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14253819

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