Antalya Governor Ersin Yazıcı thanked Burhan Sili, the Chairman of the Alanya Tourism Operators Association, on behalf of the Alanya hotel operators who demonstrated exemplary behavior during the disaster period and opened their doors to those affected by the earthquake.
The Alanya Tourism Operators Association (ALTİD) hosted a dinner event to honor the business owners who opened the doors of their tourism facilities during the disaster relief efforts. The event was attended by Antalya Governor Ersin Yazıcı, Alanya District Governor Dr. Fatih Ürkmezer, Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yücel, Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO) Chairman Eray Erdem, representatives from various chambers, associations, and institutions, as well as tourism facility owners.
During the event held at GoldCity Hotel, Burhan Sili, a member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Hoteliers Federation (TÜROFED) and the President of ALTİD, delivered the opening speech. He stated, "We have gained a much better understanding of the strategic importance of Alanya, one of the world's leading tourism cities, especially during the disaster period. With our accommodation facilities and our helpful people, we carried out the largest operation during this crisis. I offer my condolences to the citizens who lost their lives in the earthquake, and my deepest sympathies and patience to their families. I would like to thank all the representatives of the tourism facilities who we invited to this meeting and who, during this difficult time, put their hands in and acted selflessly."
ANTALYA Governor Ersin Yazıcı, who stated that Alanya managed the process very well during the devastating earthquake, said, "You and your employees opened not only your hotels, but also your hearts and minds. On behalf of the state and the nation, I sincerely thank you. This is a blessing. It comes with the blessing of guests. Alanya, in particular, took on a great burden and completed the process. I believe that Alanya's tourism season will also be abundant and prosperous."
'578,000 OVERNIGHT STAYS RECORDED'
Alanya District Governor Dr. Fatih Ürkmezer emphasized that Alanya was the region that reacted most quickly in the aftermath of the earthquake. He stated, "All institutions and our local people put their hands to the task. Our hotels opened their doors. Those who could not open their doors provided financial and moral support. Our earthquake victims stayed in our hotels for a total of 578,400 nights. With a volunteer army, our city made every effort in every area. I would like to express my endless gratitude to everyone who contributed."
Adem Murat Yücel, the Mayor of Alanya, also stated the following: "We are a city that, during periods of pandemic, war, and natural disasters, opens its doors to all of humanity, especially our citizens, and works tirelessly, day and night, upholding the values that define us. I would like to thank all the institutions and individuals who stood by us during these times. I once again express my gratitude to our people and hotel operators."