1. Archaeotourist: A Novel Tourist Type in Heritage Tourism.
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Erdoğan, Hasan Ali, Birsen, Aynur Gülenç, and Bilim, Yasin
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations , *CULTURAL property , *TOURISM , *TOURIST attractions , *ARCHAEOLOGY - Abstract
Archaeological heritage is one of the oldest attractions that have played a significant role in the promotion of cultural/heritage tourism. Due to its particular demand, we can speak of a specific type of tourist focusing on archaeological areas: the concept of archaeotourist. This study aims to define the 'archaeotourist' as a specific type of tourist in cultural/heritage tourism, exploring the interplay between archaeological heritage, archaeological knowledge, expectations and experiences in archaeological destinations. An interview methodology was used to support our definitional approach, and the results will provide a new conceptual perspective and close a gap in the archaeotourism literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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