The Alanya International Beach Sports Center, a visionary project of the Alanya Municipality, recently completed and is now preparing to host its first major event. The Alanya leg of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, considered the champions league of volleyball, will take place between June 11th and 15th, featuring the participation of 112 teams from 29 countries. The press conference held at the newly built center was attended by Alanya Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik, Deputy Mayor Murat Levent Koçak, Advisors to the Mayor Abdurrahman Açıkalın, Faruk Konukçu, and Sadık Dizdaroğlu, Vice President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation Alper Sedat Aslandaş, Tournament Director Oğuz Değirmenci, President of the Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Eray Erdem, President of the Alanya Association of Tourism Operators Burhan Sili, representatives of associations and non-governmental organizations, national athletes, and members of the press. The program began with video presentations detailing the establishment of the facility and the organizations planned for the near future. Technical information was provided to the participants during the meeting. Başak Koç, a former national volleyball player who presented the program, emphasized that the colors of the stands symbolize avocado, orange, and the sun, which are characteristic of Alanya. She also stated that the facility is environmentally friendly, with a zero carbon footprint.
ALTİD Chairman Burhan Sili, wishing success to the facility, said, "It is very important that such a unique facility, unlike any other in the world, is located in our Alanya. It will make significant contributions to both our country and our region. I believe that this type of facility will make a great contribution to Alanya's tourism, in addition to the sea, sand, and sun tourism that Alanya has been doing so far. Alanya is one of the first tourism regions and has always achieved firsts. This facility will ensure that tourism in the region continues for a longer period and will improve Alanya's image."