Characteristics and work motivations of Goreme tourism entrepreneurs

Abstract

This study aims to identify the characteristics of small scale tourism enterprise in Goreme town and their work motivations. Data was collected with the questionnaire technique. Questionnaire was applied to 126 small-scale tourism enterprisers situated in Nevsehir, Goreme town. As for enterprisers, they are family organizations with background over 10 years. Majority of them accommodation facilities composed of pension and hostels. Enterprisers have been found to start business life to evaluate the opportunities, be stimulated with economical factors, protect family heritage, to set up business, give importance to financial success.