The Historical Evolution of Tourism in Modern Turkey: From the Pre-Planned Period to the Planned Period

Eric Zuelow states in his book that, democratic states, like fascist and communist ones, showed interest in tourism and leisure, though with differing approaches in interwar period. Historian Gary Cross emphasized that the paid holiday, evolving into a cherished entitlement in Europe post-war, fulfilled a deeply felt social need. Similar to totalitarian countries, leisure in democratic states served as a tool for building loyalty and a sense of shared purpose.