Kara Turizm, Terör Turizmi ve Türkiye Potansiyeli

Abstract

In this study, the "dark tourism" concept has been examined, types and examples are presented and dark tourism activities are evaluated from the perspective of the world and Turkey. Dark tourism applications and its current potential of Turkey is tried to be examined. As the study is a qualitative comprehensive research, it is based on literature review. In the light of the information obtained, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions are discussed as dark tourism potential of Turkey. Study displays a different approach to terror and tourism relation due to perspective for opening the region to dark tourism activities after the end of terrorism in the these regions with the steps taken for democratization.  The main objective of the study is to create awareness about dark tourism potential in the region. Due to few studies has been conducted on “ Turkey dark tourism potential”, this study will be a source  for further researches related to the subject.