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Başak ÖZYURT is a Researcher at Trakya University's Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism Management and Hotel. She holds a BSc from Bilkent University (2015), MSc from Trakya University (2021), and is pursuing a PhD at the same institution. Her research focuses on sustainable tourism development, digital transformation in hospitality, ethical practices, culinary tourism, and cross-border collaboration in the Turkic world.
Her work explores topics like the impact of slow city movements in post-war regions, technology adoption in airports, and refugee integration in the labor market. She has conducted studies on organizational socialization in accommodation businesses and the role of whistleblowing in curbing unethical tourism practices.
Publications show a thematic focus on innovation (e.g., IoT applications, smart building identification) alongside socio-cultural issues like child-friendly hotel perceptions and Syrian refugee employment challenges. Research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry needs.
