Anatolia is an international tourism and hospitality research journal which has been published solely in English since 1997. The overall mission of Anatolia is to provide an outlet for innovative studies that will make a significant contribution to the understanding, practice, and education of tourism and hospitality, Specifically, the objectives of Anatolia are to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge through publication of high quality peer-reviewed research papers, reports and book reviews, while serving as a unique forum for case studies for instructional use. Anatolia also aims to heighten awareness of the Mediterranean region as a significant player in international tourism. Anatolia is dedicated to the provision of constructive, objective, and timely reviews of research papers through a double-blind review process by internationally well respected scholars.