1.1. Research Strategy

In line with the research strategy, it is aimed to actively establish collaborations with public and private institutions/organizations regarding national and regional needs. According to this purpose, Tourism Management Department plans to hold internal and external stakeholder meetings for public and private sector collaboration.

1.1.1. R&D Policy

Our research policy is to prioritize academic research that will contribute economically and humanly to the tourism industry at national and regional levels and support local development and quality of life.

1.1.2. R&D Strategy, (Compliance with Local/Regional/National Development Goals)

The program aims to carry out research activities in line with proper and sustainable development of the tourism industry in determining national and local priorities in accordance with the 10th Development Plan (2014-2018) implemented by the Ministry of Development of the Republic of Turkey, the Turkey Tourism Strategy (2023) created by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey and the 3rd Tourism Council Report (2017).

1.1.3. Research Opportunities

The library facilities within the university for research and development activities provide access to both national and international publications and prepare the ground for research. Our university has versatile research and application opportunities to conduct research in line with national and international developments, needs and stakeholders' expectations.

1.1.4. Priority Areas

While determining priorities, innovations related to tourism are followed at international and national levels, meetings are held with stakeholders at local level; academic studies and social activities are carried out.

1.1.5. Joint Research Activities

The program supports interinstitutional research activities as part of its research strategy.

1.1.6. Research Platforms

The faculty members of the department participate in academic meetings and fairs held at international level.

1.1.7. Ethical Values

It is carried out based on the core values of the institution.

1.1.8. Research Outputs

Awards and achievements received within our department or the university are announced on the university social networks and website to which the institution is affiliated.

1.2. Integrated Policies

The department carries out research activities in accordance with the 10th Development Plan (2014-2018) implemented by the Ministry of Development of the Republic of Turkey and Turkey Tourism Strategy (2023) created by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey in establishing sustainable policies by determining the priorities of the country and the region.

1.3. Contributory Policies

The department plans to organize academic, sectoral and community-focused meetings and events by collaborating with various actors of the tourism industry and interacting with the local community.

1.4. Development Goals

Taking into account the 10th Development Plan (2014-2018), studies are carried out with the stakeholders of tourism industry, aiming to strengthen local development and serve the interests of the country.

1.5. Cultural Contributions

It is aimed to carry out national and international academic publications and to provide cultural contributions to internal and external stakeholders of tourism.