European Union and Turkey's tourism policy: The economics influences of tourism industry

The aim of this research is to analyse European Union?s and Turkey?s tourism industry and economic politics by discussing comparatively. Furthermore it is also intended to review the measures of tourism industry?s effect on economics.As a result of this research, it is determined that neither European Union nor Turkey developed executive policies for Turkey?s tourism industry however European Union had made various regulations. Correspondingly, it is appeared that Turkey also improved law on the basis of European Union regulations and performed collaboration with European Union.Also, it is perceived that there has been more and more increase in demand on tourism industry and this reap lasting benefits for both Turkey?s and European Union?s economy. However it is considered that there is absolute necessity for European Union and Turkey to make tourism policy and put it into effect otherwise it would get difficult to gain the expected positive results in the future.Key Words: European Union, Turkey, Tourism, Tourism Policy, Economic Effect