Tourism Week message from TÜROB President Timur Bayındır...

In the message he issued on the occasion of Tourism Week, held April 17-22, the President of the Association of Turkish Hoteliers (TÜROB), Timur Bayındır, stated the following:

Born out of a sense of curiosity and discovery, tourism is the sector with the broadest sphere of influence; it provides significant added value to the national economy and, by strengthening cultural and social bonds, serves as an important instrument in fostering tolerance and universal peace.

With advancing technology and growing access to it, the perception of travel has taken on new meaning, and tourism has become one of people's most important motivations and needs.

Our country's geographical conditions and cultural diversity, combined with its developed infrastructure and skilled human resources, have enabled it to achieve international success in tourism.

Over the past two years, as a result of a number of chaotic events and security problems, Turkish tourism has unfortunately entered a difficult period. The fact that the sector, with its dynamic structure, has continued to carry out its work professionally and with unwavering faith reflects the strength of Turkish tourism. I celebrate Tourism Week with the entire tourism community, our valued tourism professionals, and our people, all of whom have shown resolve and spared no effort throughout this process, and I extend my love and respect to my esteemed colleagues,” he said.