Tourism is one of the most important service sectors that has the potential to grow and develop itself continuously. In this respect, it has a significant impact on society not only at the national level but also in the international arena. Tourism demands products from different industries and consists of various consumption activities. Tourism means different things to different people. For this reason, tourists have different travel motivations. At this point, tourism develops together with society and industry to meet the different expectations and needs of tourists.

Breaking the sea-sand-sun trinity that people think of when it comes to tourism and introducing new alternatives is an important step to ensure sustainability in tourism. For this reason, alternative tourism has emerged in order to diversify tourism, offer different experiences to tourists and ensure sustainability by spreading tourism to all seasons. Alternative tourism is to create an important area for planned tourism based on the carrying capacities realized with the participation of all stakeholders in the development of destinations.

People turn to alternative tourism types to gain new experiences, experience emotions they have never experienced before and spend unique moments. People's curiosity leads them to explore new destinations and have different personal experiences. One of the alternative tourism that people prefer according to their interests is romance tourism. In this context, tourists enjoy.