Graduate Program in Sustainable Tourism Management.Doğan, EvinçAbedi, Nasim.2025-04-142025-04-142023Graduate Program in Sustainable Tourism Management. PSY 2023 O88 (Thes CMPE 2023 F57https://digitalarchive.library.bogazici.edu.tr/handle/123456789/21761It is expected from sustainable tourism development to preserve and ensure viable operations providing environmental, economic, and socio-cultural benefits in the long-term. Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in developing sustainable tourism by adding value to the lives of the local community and consequently creating a sense of identity or belonging. Therefore, it is important to enhance heritage quality and preserve the local culture, values, and traditions against negative impacts. In this aspect, the study investigates the modes and methods of heritage interpretation in connection to sustainable tourism development and the enhancement of cultural heritage value. Antandros ancient heritage site in Altınoluk tourist destination is selected for this study. The current methods of heritage interpretation specifically applied by the Antandros Association are investigated. For data collection, this research applied a triangulation of both qualitative data and methods. The data were analyzed with a hybrid thematic analysis approach. The main findings are: Firstly, cultural heritage is essential to become the fourth pillar in heritage destinations. Secondly, a holistic approach towards heritage presentation must be taken for Antandros sustainable tourism development. Finally, the role of heritage interpretation can be related to all heritage management aspects. In this respect, heritage interpretation can create a theme or brand through stories and myths for the destination. This association played an vital role in becoming a network connection for other stakeholders. Whereas the barriers were the insufficient cooperation of the public sector and the local residents in the region and financial support.Sustainable tourism.Cultural landscapes -- Turkey -- Antandros.xi, 166 leaves