Thesis Type: Postgraduate
Institution Of The Thesis: Uludağ Üniversitesi, Turkey
Approval Date: 2012
Thesis Language: Turkish
Student: PINAR AYDIN
Supervisor: İSMAİL BÜLENT GÜRBÜZ
Abstract:In paralel to rapid economical, political and technological developments; there have been important changes in tourism aspects recent years. Gradually, ecological tourism takes place of mass tourism. The role of ecological tourism in development of local areas makes it an important sector. Using the rich touristic potential of our country, will help the underdeveloped regions to develop and will correct the interregional imbalances.The area of search in this work has been choosen for its tourism potential. The Mountain Region of Bursa is composed of Büyükorhan, Harmancık, Keles and Orhaneli. These provinces which have very broad culturel and natural heritage, have an alternative potential for natives and foreigners. It was also aimed at with this study that. Again with this work, the display of types of ecological tourism, which will make an important contribution to improvement and economy of these underdeveloped regions relatively to other regions of Bursa and support regional improvement in these regions, is aimed. According to these goals, all the literature about this subject is searched and natural and cultural sources of the region are analyzed.At the result of this study, important values which are the sources of eco-tourism in the view of geography, history and socio-culture, are confirmed. In accordance with these values and with the help of observations and researches, existing and potential tourism activities are evaluated and classified. Winter Tourism, Health and Thermal Bath Tourism, River Tourism, Hunt Tourism, Picnic Areas and Restin Accomodations in Forests, Trekking, Plateau Tourism, Tourism, Cave Tourism, Caravan and Camping Tourism, Photography Tourism, Bicycle Tourism, Rural Tourism, Gastronomy Tourism. Those all above are evaluated as potential tourism activities.Within the context of this study, the values and potential areas which ascertained as possible source of suggested eco-tourism classes, may be the center of eco-tourism with the help of local authorities, support of university and possible forthcoming public investments in this area.