He visited Oklahoma State University (OSU) - Center for Hospitality and Tourism Research (CHTR) as a visiting scholar from June to October 2011. During his visiting, he continued his research entitled �Cross Cultural Research on Special Interest Travelers: Cases from State of Oklahoma (USA) and Aegean Region (TURKEY)�. Thanks to the databases and resources provided by CHTR and OSU. His research interests include tourism marketing, consumer behavior, and special interest tourism. 23. Adnan Turksoy