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A look for low season tourist profile: Antalya Region of Turkey example

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This paper investigates the profile of low season tourists who visit Antalya Region of Turkey. The research findings belong to their opinions regarding destination and quality of services. At the same time additional information on demographic aspects of sampled tourists can be followed from the research. In order to satisfy tourists, providing information about their likes and dislikes is always important. Primary goal of this paper is to be a potential part of future marketing strategy for Antalya Region.

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  1. School of Tourism & Hotel Management, Akdeniz University, 07058, Arapsuyu Campus, Antalya, Turkey

    A. Akin Aksu

  2. Estoril Higher Institute for Hotel & Tourism Studies, Estoril, Portugal

    Ana Cristina N. Silva

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Ana Cristina N. Silva was an “Erasmus Student”.

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Aksu, A.A., Silva, A.C.N. A look for low season tourist profile: Antalya Region of Turkey example. Qual Quant 43, 317–332 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-008-9180-0

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