1. Göreme (Cappadocia): examining the hostel experiences of tourists.
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Seyitoğlu, Faruk, Çakar, Kadir, and Karataş, Gülçin
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USER-generated content ,ONLINE comments ,TOURIST camps, hostels, etc. ,TOURISTS ,EXPERIENCE - Abstract
The objective of the present research is to understand hostel experiences of travellers visiting hostels operating in Göreme province of Cappadocia region. Within the context of user-generated content data were collected from online reviews and comments at hostelworld.com online platform and content analysis has been utilized to examine data. Results indicated differences as well as commonalities prior researches in terms of hostel experiences' characteristics. The findings show that hostel experiences are multifaceted and heterogeneous based on factors of cleanliness and facilities, location, atmosphere, security, staff/owner, price/value for money, social atmosphere, food experience, authentic experience and memorable experience. The presence of food, authentic and memorable experiences have emerged as distinct factors accelerating the quality of hostel experiences that travellers gain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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