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Producing alternative tourism routes using network analysis to promote Seferihisar cittaslow concept

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  • Nermin Merve Yalçınkaya

    (Cukurova University)

  • Deniz Arca

    (Dokuz Eylül University)

  • Hulya Keskin Citiroglu

    (Directorate of Investment Monitoring and Coordination)

Abstract

The Cittaslow (Slow city) movement, which established in Italy in 1999, can be considered as the symbol of the association of small cities spread across many regions of the world (33 countries, 297 cities). Cittaslow status, which is achieved by the natural resources and cultural heritage components of the cities, aims to protect the local unique structure of each cittaslow and to pass it on to new generations. However, today, the situation observed in slow cities constitutes a paradox; tourism pressure and visitor density which contrasts with the Cittaslow Status. This study aims to contribute to the elimination of the infrastructure problems arising from the intense tourism demand in Cittaslow Seferihisar and the paradox between the “slow philosophy” and intense tourism pressure. This study focuses on producing alternative tourism routes used GIS and Network Analysis methods for Cittaslow Seferihisar with the aim of supporting sustainable tourism activities with sustainable decision-making processes. In addition to the technical process carried out in the study, a proposal for a Strategic Action Plan for Seferihisar and other slow cities in Türkiye has been prepared, taking into account the legal planning system in Türkiye, in order to present the approach based on the methodology of the study as feasible actions.

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  • Nermin Merve Yalçınkaya & Deniz Arca & Hulya Keskin Citiroglu, 2025. "Producing alternative tourism routes using network analysis to promote Seferihisar cittaslow concept," Information Technology & Tourism, Springer, vol. 27(3), pages 705-737, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:infott:v:27:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s40558-025-00319-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s40558-025-00319-1
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