Affiliate Marketing in Tourism and Its Implementation by Travel Bloggers


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Çeşmeci N.

Contemporary Studies and Theories in Tourism, İrfan Yazıcıoğlu,Özgür Yayla,Alper Işın,Can Aktuna,Eren Yalçın, Editör, Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., Berlin, ss.227-239, 2024

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Yayınevi: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Berlin
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.227-239
  • Editörler: İrfan Yazıcıoğlu,Özgür Yayla,Alper Işın,Can Aktuna,Eren Yalçın, Editör
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The first main objective of this study is to make a general assessment of the status of affiliate marketing in the tourism industry based on the relevant literature. The second aim of the research is to determine whether travel bloggers in Türkiye are involved in affiliate marketing, how they use affiliate marketing methods, and which affiliate programs’ products they most frequently prefer in their blogs. This research is designed as qualitative exploratory research that uses a multiple case study method. The blogs of the most well-known travel bloggers in Türkiye who attract many visitors will be evaluated. The clues to be obtained by analyzing their affiliate marketing tools will assist in a more comprehensive understanding of the marketing dynamics within the tourism industry and guide those who will engage in entrepreneurial activities in this field. In addition, it is thought that this study will contribute to the field of tourism marketing from a theoretical point of view and provide a basis for more detailed research on the subject.