Turkish tourists are shaped into traveling behavior according to cultural preferences; this means that when they go outside their country, they try to be with local cultures, historical places, and cultural pleasures – these tend to be closely linked to their own profitable rich culture. Those references-inherit-subject-are becoming of most importance in emerging Turkish tourism, and where appropriate, they will be understood by all these interested destinations.

An Interest in History and Heritage

The most striking cultural preference of Turkish travelers is their profound interest in history and heritage. The history of Turkey can be traced back to many agents in time, such as the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Seljuk periods. Thus, Turkish tourists like to go places where there are historical monuments, ancient ruins, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The cities of Rome, Athens, and Cairo are very much visited by Turkish tourists because they are rich in history and have ancient monuments. From the Roman Colosseum to the Parthenon in Athens and pyramids of Giza, Turkish travelers take the pleasure of going to a place where they could admire the history and lives of its past people.

Food Exploration

Food clearly goes very much with Turkish culture, and it is an important factor in the travel experience of the Turkish tourist. If there is something really quite heterogeneously flavored, Turkish visitors expect to find it in any country when they are traveling. From French wine to Italian pasta and even Japanese sushi, Turkish tourists tend to be very much interested in experiencing any local flavor.

Food is not sustenance but an experience for many Turkish tourists. They mainly look for places in which the food is a part of the culture, such as tapas in Spain, regional dishes in Italy, or even street food culture in Southeast Asia. Most of the time, new food traditions had made them travel.

Shopping Preferences

Food and shopping are two of the most significant cultural preferences of Turkish-origin tourists. The Turks, however, are really fond of high-quality goods and indulge in luxury items like designer outfits, designer watches, and perfumes. European cities with their renowned shopping districts, like Paris’s Champs-Elysees or Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, are perfect destinations for high-end shopping by Turkish tourists.

However, they are also attracted to local markets and traditional crafts. At Marrakeck, Istanbul, or even Cairo, Turkish visitors like visiting bazaars to purchase handcraft, textiles spices, or tapestries as souvenirs of local artisanship.

Last Topic

Cultural exposure, culinary travel, and shopping are why Turkish visitors travel. Immersed by their desire for enticing places, most of which are beyond their countries, they desire to feel the history or heritage and, of course, taste the place’s food because it shapes all those around itinerary and even travel. As such, tourism boards and hospitality industries need to tailor their cultural values in attracting Turkish tourists.