A Warning from TUROB to Sabah Newspaper...

Dear Erdal Safak

Editor-in-Chief of Sabah Newspaper

Dear Mr. Safak,

As the Sector most adversely affected by the pandemic, we are striving to overcome the difficult period we are in through public-private sector cooperation within the framework of the applicable Laws. The hotels and accommodation establishments operating in our country continue their activities under the meticulous supervision of the competent authorities, in compliance with the conditions of the 'Safe Tourism Certificate' implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as well as the measures put into effect by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior within the scope of coronavirus precautions through the decisions taken by the Provincial Public Health Boards.

In this regard, a report appearing in the "Gunaydin" supplement of today's edition of your Newspaper, through generalization, contained accusations, insinuations and expressions directed at our sector that, in addition to being far removed from the realities of our sector, have greatly saddened us.

We would like to state that, despite all the negative developments experienced, as the Tourism and Accommodation Sector we will continue to create added value and contribute to our country's economy and employment, and that we regard our media organizations, the most important means of communication with the public, as our most important business partner on this path.

Respectfully,

TUROB - Association of Turkish Hoteliers

Board of Directors