Cultural Heritage Experience from the Perspective of Tourist Narratives on Tripadvisor: A Qualitative Study on “Olympos”

Authors : Burak Atasoy

Pages : 146-158

Doi:10.29023/alanyaakademik.1518045

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Publication Date : 2025-01-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Olympos, one of the Ancient Lycian Civilization Cities, is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the region to trace the footsteps of previous communities and cultural heritage. At this point, research was conducted to discover how tourists perceive the heritage experience in the ancient city of Olympos and what influences them. To answer the research question, tourist narratives were examined. The data was obtained from TripAdvisor, the world\\\'s leading travel platform. The narratives of 201 tourists who visited the destination between 2007 and 2023 were accessed, and comprehensive information was obtained through content analysis. The findings show that tourists visiting the ancient city of Olympos had a generally positive experience that combined history, culture, and nature. It has also been determined that visitors have an emotional, cognitive, and sensory response to visual and physical interactions. These reactions are thought to be the result of humans\\\' desire for positive experiences. Depending on the research findings and implications, some recommendations are made to tourism practitioners and academics.
Keywords : Miras Turizmi, Kültürel Turizm, Turist Deneyimi, Olimpos, Likya