TOURISM Week and Chefs' Day are being celebrated for the 41st time in Alanya with the slogan “The prestige of countries increases with the widespreadness of tourism.” The events, which began with motorized teams passing by the Atatürk Monument alongside foreign guests residing in Alanya, commenced with the presentation of a wreath to Atatürk, speeches regarding the meaning and importance of the day, and the serving of food and beverages.
“WE ARE UNRIVALED IN TERMS OF PRICE AND SERVICE QUALITY”
Burhan Sili, President of the Alanya Tourism Operators Association (ALTİD) and Board Member of the Turkish Hotel Association (TÜROFED), stated in his speech, “Turkey, which has become an indispensable country in tourism, ranks 6th in the world among the countries hosting the most tourists. We are unrivaled in terms of price and service quality. Tourism mobility is increasing on a global scale, and countries are competing fiercely with one another in this sector, which is referred to as the smokeless industry. While it was observed that 25 million people traveled for tourism purposes in the world in the 1950s, this figure reached 1 billion 184 million in the year 2015. Within the framework of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) plans, it is projected that 1 billion 800 million people will participate in this movement in 2030. I believe that our country will be among the top 3 countries through the planning it will undertake in line with these goals.”
“37 THOUSAND TITLE DEEDS IN ALANYA BELONG TO FOREIGNERS”
Suat Çavuşoğlu, President of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) Alanya Regional Executive Board (BYK), stated that “our country, which serves as a bridge between Asia and Europe, is a center of attraction for tourists with its nature, history, cultural structure, and hospitable nation,” while Baki Budak, President of the Mediterranean Professional Chefs Association (AKPAB), said that Turkish cuisine, which is world-renowned in the field of gastronomy, has become a brand and that professional studies are being conducted regarding its development. Tourism Advisory Bureau Officer Zeki Güzel also said, “In our city, approximately 37 thousand foreigners from 79 countries are title deed holders. Our peaceful coexistence, which has lasted for years, has never been disrupted and will never be disrupted.” Following the performances by the Arıkan Yılmaz Dim Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School Folklore Team, a boat tour around the Alanya Peninsula was conducted with the participants as part of the celebration program.