معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muharrem AVCI serves as a full-time faculty member in the Tourism Guidance Department at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Tourism since 2011, previously holding positions in the Faculty of Education from 1980-2011. His academic career spans over four decades with concurrent administrative roles including Deputy Dean (2015-2017, 2019-2021), Mevlana Exchange Program Coordinator, and Faculty Board Member.
- PhD in Tourism (1996), Istanbul University
- MA in Tourism (1990), Istanbul University
- BA in Foreign Language Education (1986), Dokuz Eylül University
- Associate Degree in Foreign Language Education (1977), Gazi University
His research focuses on Tourism Guidance, Sustainable Tourism, and Environmental Management in Tourism, with particular expertise in Religious Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Anatolian Spiritual Routes. His work explores the intersection of faith traditions, cultural identity, and tourism development, especially regarding Evtad-ı Erbaa (Anatolia's Four Spiritual Pillars) and UNESCO commemorative programs.
His 114 publications demonstrate evolving research trends from foundational studies on Kastamonu's tourism potential (1988) to contemporary analyses of faith tourism, sustainable gastronomy, and pandemic impacts on health tourism. Recent work emphasizes UNESCO's role in cultural heritage tourism, spatial dynamics of religious sites like Hagia Sophia, and therapeutic nature-based destinations.
- 1. Uluslararası Türk Dünyası Turizm Sempozyumu Plaketi ve Teşekkür Belgesi (2015)
As primary thesis advisor for 20 graduate students, he has mentored research on faith tourism, cultural heritage management, and regional tourism development. His 5 research projects include the Historical Independence Road and Campus Digital Museum initiative (2021-2023) and UNESCO 2019 Sheikh Şaban-ı Veli Year Educational Support Project. His work connects academic research with practical tourism development through collaborations with local communities and international institutions.