Tourism Management Expert, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Turkey
👨🏫 Furkan Baltacı is an esteemed academic in the field of tourism and hospitality management. With a robust background in tourism education and research, he currently holds the position of Associate Professor at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Baltacı has contributed significantly to the academic community through his research, publications, and mentorship of graduate students. He is passionate about integrating technological advancements into the tourism industry and enhancing sustainable tourism practices. 🌍✨
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Education
🎓 Furkan Baltacı obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Akdeniz University, Institute of Social Sciences, in 2005. He further specialized in tourism and hotel management, earning his degree from Balıkesir University in 2009. 📚🏨
Experience
🧑🏫 Furkan Baltacı has a diverse teaching and research background. He started as a Research Assistant at Akdeniz University and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, focusing on tourism management. In 2021, he became an Assistant Professor at Hasan Kalyoncu University, later advancing to Associate Professor in 2023. His roles have spanned various departments, including Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and Tourism Management. 🏨🍴
Research Interests
🔍 Furkan Baltacı’s research interests include technological advancements in tourism, sustainable tourism practices, and the impact of digital services on tourist experiences. He also explores the intersection of technology and ecological sustainability within the tourism sector. 🌱💻
Awards
🏆 Furkan Baltacı has supervised several theses and published numerous articles in international refereed journals. His research has been presented at various international conferences, showcasing his significant contributions to the field of tourism and hospitality management. 🎖️🌍
Publications
Baltacı, F., Başer, M.Y., & Çelik, M. (2024). Attitude towards service robots in tourism and hospitality services settings — The effect of multidimensional anthropomorphism and technology readiness. International Journal of Tourism Research, 26(4), 1-15. (Cited by: 9051537)
Çınar Baltacı, D., Durmaz, Y., & Baltacı, F. (2024). The relationships between the multidimensional planned behavior model, green brand awareness, green marketing activities, and purchase intention. Brain and Behavior, 14(6), 1-15. (Cited by: 9010716)
Baltacı, F. (2024). Changing perspectives of international second home tourists towards recreational activities in Türkiye. PODIUM Sport, Leisure and Tourism Review, 13(1), 83-111. (Cited by: 8966591)
Çıkmaz, G., Baltacı, F., & Kanuşağı, İ. (2024). Havacılıkta Dijital Hizmet Sunumunun Turistik Deneyim Üzerindeki Etkisinde Teknolojik Hazıroluşluğun Düzenleyici Rolü. Yaşar Üniversitesi E-Dergi, 19(73), 1-22. (Cited by: 8927425)
Baltacı, F., & Yıldız, A. (2023). Restoran İşletmecilerinin Hayalet Mutfak Girişimine Yönelik Bakış Açılarının Belirlenmesi: Gaziantep İlinde Nitel Bir Uygulama. Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences, 22(1), 1162-1179. (Cited by: 8266123)