About
Halil Ibrahim Karakan is a Lecturer at Gaziantep University, affiliated with the Tourism and Hotel Management Vocational School in the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services Department. He holds a Doctorate in Tourism Management (2019) and a Master's in Business Administration (2012) from Mersin and Gaziantep Universities, respectively.
- Associate Degree in Law Justice (Open Education), Anadolu University (2022)
- Licence in Accommodation Management, Mersin University (2007)
Research Interests focus on Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism, Hotel Management, Digital Marketing in Hospitality, and Consumer Behavior. His recent work explores reverse diaspora tourism, urban air mobility acceptance, and eco-tourist behavioral patterns.
Scientific Awards include the 2016 Science Encouragement Award from the Economic Development and Social Research Association. He serves as Head of Department (2024) and previously held roles as Erasmus Coordinator (2014-2016) and Deputy Head of Department at Gaziantep University.
