A complexity perspective for antecedents of support for tourism development

Abstract

PurposeIn this study, the effects of negative tourism impacts, length of residency and nativity on support for tourism development were examined.Design/methodology/approachBecause understanding the attitudes of local people toward tourism support is complex, this study employed both symmetric (PLS-SEM) and asymmetric (fsQCA) approaches from a holistic perspective. A total of 336 individuals from Cappadocia, one of Turkey's most prominent tourist destinations, were surveyed.FindingsAccording to the symmetric method results, respondents' negative perceptions of tourism negatively affect attitudes toward tourism support. Native-born status acts as a moderating variable in the relationship between attitudes toward tourism support and the negative economic impacts of tourism. On the other hand, this study shows that the complex interactions of nativity and the negative impacts of tourism directly affect local people's attitudes toward tourism support.Practical implicationsThis study revealed that practitioners should adopt a comprehensive perspective to understand the attitudes of local people toward tourism support.Originality/valueThis study, in addition to the findings obtained via the symmetric method, reveals the complex interaction of the negative impacts of tourism, thus providing a roadmap to improve local people's attitudes toward tourism support by using asymmetric modeling.

Proposta de Rota Cultural Inovadora na Gestão de Destino da Região da Capadócia

“…As a result of the obtained data, it has been clearly seen that Cappadocia Region has a very rich cultural heritage in terms of both historical and archaeological accumulation. With its different geographical structure, its mystical attraction elements make the region more attractive in the context of visiting, and in this way, it hosts thousands of visitors every year (Dedeoğlu et al, 2021;Karakuş, 2019). In addition to being an alternative to coastal tourism and an important route of cultural tourism, the fact that it is a destination open to tourism activities throughout the year increases the attractiveness of the region.…”