| dc.description.abstract | In the last 20 years, tourism has become one of the sectors that many countries prioritize and develop policies around. This growing sector has a significant impact on the economy and culture. A review of the literature reveals that scientific events (conferences, panels, symposiums, etc.) investigating this impact are quite limited. To examine this effect, the "Tourism, Economy, and Culture Congress" was organized in collaboration with Sivas Cumhuriyet University and International Balkan University, hosted by International Balkan University from May 8-10, 2024. Through this congress, it was aimed to conduct studies on the relationship between tourism, which holds an important place for the economies of countries, and economy and culture, thereby producing ideas that will lead to development in this field. During the congress, it is planned to create a platform to bring together academics and researchers from the fields of tourism, economy, and culture. This congress is abbreviated as ITEC 2024, meaning the International Tourism Economy Congress. It is planned to continue in the following years as ITEC 2025 and 2026. In its first year, the congress attracted great interest with 189 papers and 301 participants from 23 countries. Scientists have made academic contributions to the literature with their specific and in-depth studies on the effects of tourism on the economy and culture. These studies have provided a portfolio from the field to entrepreneurial business people and politicians. We extend our gratitude to the institutions supporting the congress financially and morally (TİKA, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, International Balkan University, Kilis 7 Aralık University) and the scientists. We look forward to seeing you again at ITEC 2025 and greet you all with respect. | tr |
