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Original article | International Journal of Language and Education Research 2023, Vol. 5(1) 46-55

A Novel Tourism Approach: Child Tourism and Living Cultural Heritage  

Sunay Akkaya

pp. 46 - 55   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijler.2023.590.3   |  Manu. Number: MANU-2308-19-0002

Published online: April 15, 2023  |   Number of Views: 56  |  Number of Download: 453


Abstract

The tourism sector is commonly designed as a domain exclusive to adults. As a result, thematic classifications such as 'religious tourism, gastronomy tourism,' etc., are observed to be constructed and implemented with a tourism understanding aimed at adults. However, in Turkey, there is no tourism model based on the living cultural heritage that is designed specifically for children travelling with adults. This study aims to create space for children in the tourism sector in Turkey and contribute to the establishment of thematic spaces in cities, such as tales, narratives, children's activities, riddles, and traditional folk theatre, which are part of the cultural heritage that is still alive. In this context, data related to children, tourism, and cultural heritage from different countries around the world have been accessed via the internet. The document analysis method has been applied to obtain the related data. It has been observed that certain countries, especially Germany, have explored the relationship between child-family, cultural heritage, and tourism. Consequently, it is believed that the construction of children's spaces and areas in cities based on the relationship between child-living cultural heritage and tourism will bring innovation and diversity to the tourism sector in Turkey, resulting in the emergence of child-themed cities.

Keywords: Child tourism, cultural tourism, city, cultural heritage.


How to Cite this Article?

APA 6th edition
Akkaya, S. (2023). A Novel Tourism Approach: Child Tourism and Living Cultural Heritage   . International Journal of Language and Education Research, 5(1), 46-55. doi: 10.29329/ijler.2023.590.3

Harvard
Akkaya, S. (2023). A Novel Tourism Approach: Child Tourism and Living Cultural Heritage   . International Journal of Language and Education Research, 5(1), pp. 46-55.

Chicago 16th edition
Akkaya, Sunay (2023). "A Novel Tourism Approach: Child Tourism and Living Cultural Heritage   ". International Journal of Language and Education Research 5 (1):46-55. doi:10.29329/ijler.2023.590.3.

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