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Impacts of Cittaslow philosophy on sustainable tourism development

Ecem Ince (Faculty of Tourism, Eastern Mediterranean University, via Mersin 10, Turkey)
Deniz Iscioglu (Faculty of Business and Economics, Eastern Mediterranean University, via Mersin 10, Turkey)
Ali Ozturen (Faculty of Tourism, Eastern Mediterranean University, via Mersin 10, Turkey)

Open House International

ISSN: 0168-2601

Article publication date: 3 June 2020

Issue publication date: 28 August 2020

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Abstract

Purpose

Sustainability concept exists in the soul of the Cittaslow (slow city) philosophy. This protest movement is mainly based on the philosophy of sustainability by promoting the “slowness” perspective and the concept of sustainable development at the local level. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impacts of Cittaslow (slow city) philosophy on support for sustainable tourism development in North Cyprus. In this context, this research study is concentrated on the influences of Cittaslow practices on support for sustainable tourism development with dimensions in terms of socio-cultural, economic and ecological aspects.

Design/methodology/approach

This study was based on a quantitative research approach to observe the significant effects and meet the objectives. The data were collected randomly by self-administrated questionnaires from residents who are living in the slow cities (Yeni Bogaziçi, Mehmetçik, Lefke, Geçitkale and Tatlisu) at North Cyprus.

Findings

The partial least squares approach to the structural equation model was used to analyze the data. The research results were discussed the critical issues and consequences in the management of slow cities.

Originality/value

The slow city concept is a very significant movement that emphasizes the importance of local differences and sustainability. There is a lack of knowledge about the effects of Cittaslow membership and efforts on sustainable tourism development in North Cyprus. The critical factors and implications were pinpointed for enhancing sustainable tourism development in slow cities.

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Citation

Ince, E., Iscioglu, D. and Ozturen, A. (2020), "Impacts of Cittaslow philosophy on sustainable tourism development", Open House International, Vol. 45 No. 1/2, pp. 173-193. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-04-2020-0011

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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