Abstract

In terms of culture, art and gastronomy, Urfa sira nights are the basis for an important recreational activity. Recreational activities in these regions provide tourism awareness, as well as the benefits of introducing local Urfa cuisine, which is very rich in culinary culture, and Gastronomy leads to the recognition of tourism in the region. The aim of this research is to encourage recreational activities by promoting recreational activities such as Urfa sira 'nights' effects on gastronomic tourism and contributing to the development of regional tourism. In this study, the required data were tried to be compiled using a semi-structured interview technique. The results of this research were analyzed to determine the participants' attitudes, expectations, satisfaction levels, intentions to return and gastronomic tourism awareness, in addition to the effect of recreational activities on gastronomy tourism. Nevertheless, recreational activities are thought to provide insight into scientific research on the gastronomic tourism relationship.

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