The aim of the International Mediterranean Tourism Symposiums is to determine, record and raise awareness of the natural, cultural, historical, tangible and intangible cultural heritage and all other touristic attractions with certain scientific methods in order to ensure the development of the region within a social, cultural and economically sustainable development model.The name of the symposium, formerly the Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Symposium, was changed to the International Mediterranean Tourism Symposium so that it could address the entire Mediterranean basin. The places, subjects and dates of the National and International Mediterranean Tourism Symposiums held so far are as follows: