The 21st Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair (EMITT), organized under the corporate sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and Turkish Airlines (THY), with the support of KOSGEB, in partnership with the Turkish Hoteliers Federation (TÜROFED) and the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TYD), has opened at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center. At EMITT, which is the world's 5th most comprehensive tourism fair attended by Minister of Culture and Tourism Nabi Avcı and featuring destination promotions from 80 countries, the Alanya promotion is being conducted under the umbrella of the Alanya Tourist Operators Association (ALTİD).
“ALANYA DELEGATION IN ISTANBUL”
Istanbul Governor Vasip Şahin, Antalya Governor Münir Karaoğlu, and TAV Marketing Coordinator Serkan Karahatay drew attention among the important names visiting the Alanya stand. Antalya Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism İbrahim Acar. Officials made evaluations regarding the general course of tourism. Alanya Municipality and Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation (ALTAV) President Adem Murat Yücel, ALTİD President and TÜROFED Board Member Burhan Sili, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) Alanya Regional Executive Board (BYK) President Suat Çavuşoğlu, Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO) President Mehmet Şahin, ALTAV Vice President Mehmet Dahaoğlu, Alanya Journalists Association (AGC) Board Member Mehmet Çelik, AK Party District President Mustafa Berberoğlu, and ALTAV Board Member Kasımoğlu Kerim Yılmaz took part in the promotional activities and meetings.
“DOMESTIC MARKET HAS GAINED EVEN MORE IMPORTANCE”
Stating that they have begun contacts at EMITT, which is considered one of the five most prestigious tourism fairs in the world, Alanya Municipality and ALTAV President Yücel said, “70 countries and 800 participants are taking part in the fair. We have been participating in this fair, which the global tourism sector considers very important, for 17 years. We are focusing on domestic market promotions here, which have gained even more importance for a sector deeply affected by world-scale terrorist incidents and economic crises. We are explaining to both citizens and industry dynamics that Alanya is one of the most peaceful and safest cities in the world, and we are stating that we will provide facilitation for the steps they will take for Alanya.”
“WE ARE UNITED”
Stating that they held important one-on-one meetings with source market agency and tour operator representatives at EMITT, which was held for the 21st time this year, TÜROFED Board Member and ALTİD President Burhan Sili said, “Since last year, we have focused on promotional activities in the domestic market as well. We are working to close the deficit consisting of foreign markets through the domestic market. The active involvement of all Alanya institution representatives here strengthens our position in the sector.
“HOLIDAY SEASON SHOULD BE SPREAD ACROSS REGIONS OVER TIME”
"It is very important for the tourism sector that school holiday planning in the domestic market is differentiated by region and spread over a wider period of time. We had the opportunity to discuss this issue, which is also on the government's agenda, with influential names here. I hope it will be finalized in the near future and provide benefits in terms of overcoming the current situation the sector is in," he said. He added, "The fair, which will last four days, will close its doors on Sunday evening, January 29."