Efes Deneyim Müzesine Yönelik E-Şikayetlerin İncelenmesi (Analysis of E-Complaints about the Ephesus Experience Museum)

Authors

  • Ahu YAZICI AYYILDIZ
  • İsmail Burak HAYIT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63556/jotags.2026.1820

Keywords:

Ephesus Experience Museum, E-complaint, TripAdvisor, Google

Abstract

This study aims to identify the key factors leading to visitor dissatisfaction by examining online complaints shared on Google and TripAdvisor by individuals who visited the Ephesus Experience Museum, an award-winning digital museum located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the ancient city of Ephesus. The dataset consists of a total of 149 visitor reviews rated between one and three stars, collected from Google and TripAdvisor platforms in June 2025. The primary reason for focusing on low-rated reviews is to more clearly reveal the underlying sources of visitor dissatisfaction. The data were analysed using the MAXQDA 2020 software through a thematic content analysis approach, and main themes and subcategories were generated using an inductive coding method. During the coding process, the data were repeatedly reviewed to ensure consistency among themes, and the intensity of each theme was determined based on frequency distributions. The findings indicate that complaints are predominantly concentrated around pricing and price–performance perceptions (33.8%), inadequacies in content and narration (22.1%), the short duration of the experience and unmet expectations (16.5%), and issues related to technological applications (6.4%). By systematically analysing e-complaints within the context of the digital museum experience, the study contributes to the literature and provides practical implications for improving service quality from a museum management perspective.

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Published

30-03-2026

How to Cite

YAZICI AYYILDIZ, A., & HAYIT, İsmail B. (2026). Efes Deneyim Müzesine Yönelik E-Şikayetlerin İncelenmesi (Analysis of E-Complaints about the Ephesus Experience Museum). Journal of Tourism & Gastronomy Studies, 14(1), 866–882. https://doi.org/10.63556/jotags.2026.1820

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