Evaluation of The Contribution of Geographical Marked Products to The Development of Amasya Tourism

Abstract

Geographical indications; These are the official registration symbols that indicate the region where a product is produced, show the basic features of the product, and ensure that these features are preserved and the products are passed on to future generations. It is important that local products have geographical indications in order to highlight the different aspects of products produced in other regions, to determine quality standards and to prevent imitations. Geographical indications symbolize a strong history and culture as well as being unique. With its centuries-old history and rich culture, Amasya is one of the destinations with a high potential for geographical indication. 14 local products of Amasya are registered with geographical indication. The aim of this study is to examine the geographical indication products of Amasya and to make suggestions for these products to contribute to Amasya tourism. In the study, document analysis method was used to obtain data, secondary sources were used, especially the data of the Turkish Patent Institute were examined as the main source. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the majority of the products registered with geographical indication in the Amasya region are food, and that these products are widely produced and consumed by the local people in the region, which is an advantage in terms of the sustainability of the products.