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Conflicting Perspectives of Residents in the Karpaz Region of Northern Cyprus towards Tourism Development

Gunsoy, Esra; Hannam, Kevin

Authors

Esra Gunsoy

Kevin Hannam



Abstract

The development of tourism has recently emerged as a key factor for the remote Karpaz region of Northern Cyprus. Due to its relatively unspoilt nature and well-preserved traditional lifestyle, community tourism was chosen as the most appropriate product for the regional Northern Cyprus government. This research explores community tourism development in the Karpaz region and evaluates its sustainability by taking into consideration the needs, expectations and concerns of community residents. A qualitative methodological research approach was employed and the study found that there are significant conflicting attitudes between different community residents towards tourism development due to the cultural differences between Turkish settlers and Turkish Cypriot residents. It is concluded that the changing nature of the community due to the migrations from the mainland constitutes both a significant opportunity and threat for the sustainability of the social and cultural identity of Northern Cyprus in terms of its real and imagined “Cypriotness”.

Citation

Gunsoy, E., & Hannam, K. (2012). Conflicting Perspectives of Residents in the Karpaz Region of Northern Cyprus towards Tourism Development. Tourism Planning and Development, 9(3), 309-320. https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2012.688067

Journal Article Type Article
Online Publication Date May 25, 2012
Publication Date 2012-08
Deposit Date Aug 2, 2016
Journal Tourism Planning & Development
Print ISSN 2156-8316
Electronic ISSN 2156-8324
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 9
Issue 3
Pages 309-320
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/21568316.2012.688067
Keywords Karpaz, Northern Cyprus, community tourism, sustainability ,
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/322550