First day of the WTM London Tourism Fair comes to a close

TÜROB - the Association of Turkish Hoteliers is taking part in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the most prestigious international events in the global tourism sector, held at the ExCeL exhibition centre in London, the capital of England. On the opening day, TÜROB President Müberra Eresin, Vice President Hediye Güral Gür, Secretary General İsmail Taşdemir, and Board Members Mustafa Topaloğlu and Ayhan Hacıbektaoğlu met with sector professionals at the TÜROB stand.

Regarded as one of the most important global platforms shaping the future of tourism, WTM London offers a unique opportunity to follow the main trends in the sector, monitor global tourism movements, and establish new strategic partnerships. With an event programme full of panels, meetings and conferences, it will be the meeting point for the ideas that set the direction for the sector.

During the fair, TÜROB President Müberra Eresin met with numerous officials, foremost among them Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Türkiye's Ambassador to London Osman Koray Ertaş, Director General of Promotion Timuçin Güler, Director General of Investments and Establishments Neşe Çıldık, TGA Deputy Director General Dr. Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu, Istanbul Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Hüseyin Keskin, Fatih Mayor Ergün Turan, İTO Board Member and TUGEV Deputy Chairman Bahadır Yaşık, and TÜROFED President Dr. Erkan Yağcı.

The organisation of the Türkiye stand, located in the European section of the fair, is being carried out by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). Covering a total area of 909 square metres, the Türkiye section hosts 76 sub-exhibitors (hotels, agencies, unions, associations and foundations), including TÜROB - the Association of Turkish Hoteliers.
Commenting on the fair, TÜROB President Müberra Eresin said: "WTM London 2025 is one of the most important gatherings bringing together global tourism professionals, and it provides important insights that will help shape the future of our sector. As TÜROB, we are delighted to take part once again in this important event. Throughout the fair, while closely following the tourism trends and sector dynamics for 2026, we will also hold valuable talks with sector stakeholders. With 4,047 stands from 180 countries around the world, this fair is an important opportunity to strengthen Türkiye's position in the international market and to lay the groundwork for new partnerships."

WTM London 2025 will remain open to tourism professionals, sector representatives and visitors until Thursday, 6 November 2025.

For more information: www.wtm.com