Background
Arikan, Irfan was born on January 1, 1953 in Bafra, Samsun, Turkey. Son of Muhsin and Naside Arikan.
Arikan, Irfan was born on January 1, 1953 in Bafra, Samsun, Turkey. Son of Muhsin and Naside Arikan.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1976. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism, Istanbul University, 1995.
Marketing representative International Business Machines Corporation World Trade Corporation, Istanbul, 1982-1983. Sales manager Delfin Hotel, 1984-1986. General manager Milta Holiday Travel, 1989-1990.
Lecturer Bogazigl University, 1990-1994, project coordinator, 1992-2000, head tourism administrative department, 1994-1998, associate professor, 1998—2005, professor, since 2005. Tourism consultant Miltur Travel Agency, Istanbul, 1999-2000, Duru Travel Agency, Istanbul, 1998-1999. Professional tourist guide Ministry of Tourism, Istanbul, 1987-2000.
With Turkish Navy, 1980-1982. Member Association Professional Tourism Writers, Journalists and Editors, Society for the Protection of Nature, Friends of Catalhoyuk (vice president 1997-2001), Travelers Club of Turkey, Association International Skal Clubs, Rotary (Sultanahmet club).
Married Cigdem Sever, July 15, 1996 (divorced 1999). 1 child, Alp.