PARTNER CONTENT FOR TÜRKIYE TOURISM PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TÜRKIYE MODERN AND ANCIENT
Erkan Yagci from Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency on a safe and fascinating destination to offer to leisure and business travelers
Türkıye straddles Europe and Asia and offers rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and a wide range of experiences whether visitors are here for adventure, history, relaxation or business.
Why is now a good time to consider Türkıye as a destination? Türkıye is open to tourists from all countries. Our motto is: ‘Move forward and experience the best of Türkıye’. We’re the first country in Europe to launch a Safe Tourism Certification program. Launched by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in summer 2020, it comprises a wide range of measures covering everything from transport and accommodation to the health of staff and visitors.
What do you think would surprise people about Türkıye? Türkıye offers a wide range of travel experiences and spans thousands of years of cultural, religious, and spiritual heritage. The country is the homeland of numerous ancient civilizations — one of the oldest dates back to the Neolithic period, as seen at the ruins of Göbeklitepe. In 2019, museums and historical sites across Türkıye were visited by more than 35
million people.
What does Türkıye have to offer the MICE market? The nation is an experienced host destination and one of the world’s preferred meeting points for international events.
