Evaluation of Bolu Yedigöller National Park in terms of Glamping Tourism Potential

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the qualities of glamping tourism which is focused on eco-tourism and sustainable tourism and which supports the development of the country by appealing to high-income families and contribute to the literature and to reveal the glamping tourism potential of Yedigöller National Park in Bolu. In this study, descriptive method is used. Within the scope of the research, the researches about glamping tourism and Bolu Yedigöller National Park have been evaluated by using 2023 Turkey tourism strategy and secondary data. Also SWOT (GFZT) analysis of the region was performed by using observation method in the study. As a result of the research, it is understood that glamping tourism in Turkey is still a new sector. Yedigöller National Park can be said to have a very high potential for glamping tourism due to its preserved natural structure and Bolu's location within the 2023 eco-tourism corridor.