The value and benefit of the tourism sector to the country's economy is increasing more and moreevery day. It shows a very rapid development when compared with other sectors. When tourists comeup with the idea of traveling, several factors are effective in choosing their destination. These includevarious needs and expectations. Since one of the most important requirements of human nature is theneed to feel safe, it is difficult to talk about tourism under unsafe conditions. Security and securityperception are among the most important factors affecting the preferences of tourism demand.Countries and companies that understand this have made the perception of security in tourism amarketing strategy. The aim of our study is putting the importance of the tourism sector forward toobtain findings on security perceptions about the effects on Turkey's economy and regarding thesefindings, to depict the necessary works to be done accordingly.