Karadeniz Ekonomik İşbirliği Kapsamında Turizm Sektörüne Yönelik Yapılan Çalışmaların İncelenmesi

Abstract

Together with globalization, trade and social relations between countries have changed, competition has increased, and countries have directed new power balances. This situation has brought together countries with similar cultural and social values, especially with neighboring borders. In this context, international organizations such as the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) have been formed and new strong partnerships have been established. Geographical proximity and social relations are also reflected in commercial movements and have brought common goals. In the 1980s, the process of change in the Eastern European countries and the Soviet Union accelerated. This process, in which Turkey has also been found, brought together the countries bordering the Black Sea and creating a favorable environment for regional integration initiatives of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) has led to the emergence of the idea. This idea was realized in 1992 with the participation of eleven countries. Thus, commercial and social cooperation towards the Black Sea Region gained strength. The commercial and cultural collaborations that took place among the member countries that came together under the BSEC played a role in the development of tourism. On the other hand, tourism helps to establish warm relations among the member countries. However, since the Black Sea region has extremely rich resources in terms of agriculture, energy, natural resources, natural physical properties and cultural values, tourism in the region is developing rapidly. The development of tourism in the region is also important in terms of ensuring regional development. This study aims to reveal the contribution of the BSEC to the development of tourism in the Black Sea Region. In order to reach the desired objectives of the study, literature review was conducted and the meetings of the BSEC since its establishment were examined, the decisions taken for tourism, practices and future targets were presented and evaluated under the headings.