Perceptions of Local People Living in Touristic Regions for Recreative Activities: Example of Cappadocia Region

Abstract

Tourism and recreational activities affect the visitors to the destination as well as the local people positively and negatively. Therefore, the perceptions of local people, who are an important stakeholder in the tourism regions, towards the development of recreation activities should be investigated and necessary planning should be made in line with the results. The aim of the research is to determine the attitudes of local people living in tourism regions towards recreational activities in the region and to determine the effects of recreational activities on the public. In the research, face to face interview technique was used as data collection method. The data of the study were obtained by interviewing 22 people residing in Cappadocia Region in December 2019. As a result of the study, it has been determined that the local people are not disturbed by the tourism activities in the region. In addition, it has been determined that the most positive results of the tourists coming to the region have the most impact on income and employment, and the negative result is that it creates price expensive.