Gastronomi Turizminde Alternatif Bir Ürün: Barbaros Köyü “Çat Kapı Evleri” Uygulaması Örneği (An Alternative Product In Gastronomy Tourism: Example Of Barbaros Village “Unexpected Guest House” Applicatıon)

Abstract

As a result of the compulsion created by the interest in gastronomy, travels are called gastronomy tourism. The increasing demand for gastronomic tourism also reveals the necessity of product diversification in destinations. This requirement reveals the importance of the concept of alternative product. This research is very important because “Unexpected Guest House” is  not existing in literature and takes part in only Barbaros village in Turkey. The aim of the study is to explain “Unexpected Guest House” concept of literature and to present it as an alternative product to gastronomy tourism. Also active in the promotion of local dishes “Unexpected Guest House” application has been evaluated and presented as an alternative touristic product. In the study; semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 people within the scope of “Unexpected Guest House” application. The data obtained from these interviews were analyzed with descriptive analysis method. 29 questions were asked to the participants and they were asked to add them to the study. As a result of the study, it was found that “Unexpected Guest House” could be used as an alternative touristic product in gastronomy tourism. Various suggestions were made to the sector, public and academia for given results.