The "Child-Friendly Tourism Project," supported by the European Union Delegation and with support from the Alanya Tourism Operators Association for its pilot region initiatives in the accommodation sector, held its training at the Alanya Gardenia Hotel. At the meeting, it was emphasized that the project aims to strengthen a child-friendly and safe tourism approach and to raise awareness of children's rights. The project defines "child" as any individual under the age of 18, and it was highlighted that every child within the borders of the Republic of Turkey is under the protection of our state.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, HEALTH, AND COMMUNICATION WERE EXPLAINED.
'FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ARE CHOOSING ALANYA.'
Burhan Sili, the President of the Alanya Tourism Operators Association (ALTİD) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Hoteliers Federation (TÜROFED), emphasized the significant role of children in the decision-making process for family vacations, noting that a large portion of tourists who choose Alanya are families with children. He stated, "In order to provide reliable tourism, we support the 'Child-Friendly Tourism Project' initiatives, which focus on two key areas: structural aspects such as the risk of falls, the positioning of sockets and electrical appliances, and behavioral and approach methods towards children."
‘ALANYA SELECTED AS PILOT REGION’
Ayşegül Dursun Karaca, the Alanya representative of the project and Deputy Chair of ALTİD, made a statement on the subject: "As a result of our efforts to support the project, we ensured that Alanya was selected as the pilot region. The training programs for the Child-Friendly Tourism Project have begun. In these training programs, which will raise awareness on every issue related to children in the field of tourism, department managers from Alanya and the Antalya region received training throughout the day."
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