<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This research attempts to answer whether Cittaslow is a myth or an effective model for development for Taraklı, a small town in the Sakarya province of Turkey. The study was designed and analysed using the mixed method research model. The results are as follows. Since Taraklı became a Cittaslow, the number of tourists increased which ultimately helped to fight against unemployment and also increased income of people. Women's participation in the labour force had increased and their representation in public places was enhanced. Important steps were taken towards the preservation of cultural heritage. Along with quantitative and qualitative improvements in green areas, the local people's awareness of environmental protection has increased.</p></abstract>

This research attempts to answer whether Cittaslow is a myth or an effective model for development for Taraklı, a small town in the Sakarya province of Turkey. The study was designed and analysed using the mixed method research model. The results are as follows. Since Taraklı became a Cittaslow, the number of tourists increased which ultimately helped to fight against unemployment and also increased income of people. Women's participation in the labour force had increased and their representation in public places was enhanced. Important steps were taken towards the preservation of cultural heritage. Along with quantitative and qualitative improvements in green areas, the local people's awareness of environmental protection has increased.

‘Cittaslow’: An Alternative Model for Local Sustainable Development or Just a Myth? Empirical Evidence in the Case of Tarakli (Turkey)

Quaestiones Geographicae

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This research attempts to answer whether Cittaslow is a myth or an effective model for development for Taraklı, a small town in the Sakarya province of Turkey....

	Frequency	Percentage (%)
Traditional architecture	134	74
Desire to be within natural life	80	44
Cultural attractions	69	38
Proximity to residence	47	26
A slow city	45	25
Local food products	40	22
Popular destination	25	14
Easy access	23	13
Other	21	12
Affordable rates of accommodation, transport, food & beverage etc.	14	8

‘Cittaslow’: An Alternative Model for Local Sustainable Development or Just a Myth? Empirical Evidence in the Case of Tarakli (Turkey)

Data publikacji: 18 gru 2020

Zakres stron: 23 - 37

Otrzymano: 10 sty 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2020-0029

Słowa kluczowe
Cittaslow, sustainable development, slow tourism, Taraklı, Turkey

© 2020 Öznur Akgiş İlhan et al., published by Sciendo

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Factors affecting the choice of Teraklı as a preferred tourist destination.

‘Cittaslow’: An Alternative Model for Local Sustainable Development or Just a Myth? Empirical Evidence in the Case of Tarakli (Turkey)

Data publikacji: 18 gru 2020

Zakres stron: 23 - 37

Otrzymano: 10 sty 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2020-0029

Słowa kluczoweCittaslow, sustainable development, slow tourism, Taraklı, Turkey

© 2020 Öznur Akgiş İlhan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Public License.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Factors affecting the choice of Teraklı as a preferred tourist destination.

Słowa kluczowe
Cittaslow, sustainable development, slow tourism, Taraklı, Turkey