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Author-Name: Mustafa Yılmaz
Author-Name: Metin Kılıç
Title: Building-Inspection Activities in the Public Sector and Problems Encountered
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Public building supervision is based on the control of the construction of public buildings such as reconstruction or maintenance. These activities are carried out by technical personnel working within the public body.  Various problems are encountered at this stage. In order to mitigate these problems, the aim of the study was to evaluate the personnel of Karabük Special Provincial Administration, which is engaged in Building Inspection activities in the public sector, and to produce solutions to shed light on the general public. Semi-structured interview technique was used in the study. Twelve questions in five groups were asked to the interviewers and their answers were received. The answers received were interpreted and transferred under the problem and possible solution suggestions. The opinions of the technical staff of the Karabük Special Provincial Administration; At the same time, it is predicted that it can provide solutions to the problems of technical personnel in all state institutions.
Keywords: Building inspection; public building inspection; building inspection problems
Journal: International Journal of Applied Economic and Finance Studies
Pages: 1-12
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Year: 2020
Month: September
DOI: 10.68099/ijaefs.2020.111
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Author-Name: Volkan Altıntaş
Author-Name: Eda Hazarhun
Title: Tourist Guides Perspectives on the Gastronomy Tourism Potential of Izmir
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Today, the gastronomic values of destinations have become an attraction for local and foreign tourists and have started to play an important role in the definition of destinations. İzmir has hosted many civilizations throughout history and the cultural richness of these civilizations enriched the cuisine of İzmir. In this study, it is aimed to reveal the perspectives of tourist guides on the gastronomic tourism potential of Izmir. In line with this purpose, face-to-face meetings were held with 10 Professional Tourist guides registered in the chamber of tourist guides in Izmir. The data obtained from the interviews were subjected to content analysis, which is one of the qualitative research analysis techniques. As a result of the content analysis five themes were determined such as, 'Gastronomy Elements of Izmir', 'Izmir's Local Products and Dishes with Geographical Indications',' Promotional Works of Izmir Cuisine ',' Tourist Guides' Perspectives on Gastronomy Expertise 'and' Gastronomy Tours Held in Izmir ' . In the research, olive oil dishes and herbs (Mallow, Tangle, Sea Beans, Sinkonta and Olive Oil Artichoke), street delicacies (Kokoreç, Mussel Kumru, Söğüş) fish and seafood, Alaçatı Herb Festival, Seferihisar Mandarin and Urla Artichoke Festivals and Köstem Olive Oil Museum are among the prominent gastronomy elements. In addition, İzmir Boyoz, İzmir Kumru, İzmir Lokma, İzmir Şambali, Aegean Fig, Seferihisar Tangerine and Urla Sakız Artichoke are among the local products of İzmir with geographical indications. It has been revealed that in order to promote İzmir cuisine, it is necessary to organize local festivals, attend tourism fairs, open culinary museums, carry out social media advertisements and make applications for geographical indications for local food and products. Finally, most of the tourist guides emphasized that the guides should specialize in the field of gastronomy and training seminars should be held in order to provide this specialization.
Keywords: İzmir; gastronomy tourism; tourist guides
Journal: International Journal of Applied Economic and Finance Studies
Pages: 13-37
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Year: 2020
Month: September
DOI: 10.68099/ijaefs.2020.112
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