Nature Based Alternative Tourism in Protected Areas

The demands and needs of people, who have changed with economic, social, and technological developments throughout history, have also been reflected in travel cultures in the 21st century. Changing demands have directed tourism from mass movement to alternative options. The shift of people`s orientation towards protected areas, which are rich in natural and cultural resource values and allow alternative tourism types, has revealed the importance of establishing the protection-utilization balance of these areas. In this study, sustainable tourism and alternative tourism issues are discussed and the relationship between protected areas and alternative tourism is explained in line with the literature.