The Impact of Core Competencies on Competitive Advantages & Success in Istanbul Tourists Companies

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of core competencies on competitive advantages and success in Istanbul tourist companies and how to sustain the success of these companies. An empirical study was conducted. Data were collected from 150 successful tourist companies in Istanbul using a survey. Statistical tools were used to test the hypothesis such as: descriptive analysis, spearman correlation, and multiple regressions. The research results indicate that there is a statistical significant relationship between core competencies, competitive advantages and company success. The core competence types with high impact were Strategic Focus and key staff skill, knowledge management systems, company facilities and infrastructure, dynamic capabilities and key work processes, and unique resources respectively