TUROB President Eresin visits Gastronometro Director Thomae.

Turkish Hoteliers Association (TUROB) President Muberra Eresin visited Gastronometro Director Maximilian J.W. Thomae and celebrated Gastronometro's 10th anniversary. The visit was also attended by TUROB Secretary General Ismail Tasdemir and Gastronometro Operations Manager Unal Yilmaz.

Offering an assessment during the visit, TUROB President Muberra Eresin said: "Launched in 2015 by Metro Turkiye under the leadership of one of our sector's leading chefs, Maximilian J.W. Thomae, Gastronometro stands out as Turkiye's first gastronomy discovery platform. It has been positioned as a meeting point for all stakeholders of the sector, from chefs to students, from suppliers to buyers, from restaurant and hotel operators to flavor enthusiasts, and from gastronomy writers to researchers. With this center coming into operation, gastronomy awareness in our country has begun to develop significantly. With its carefully designed structure, from training and activity spaces to kitchen and service sections, Gastronometro has become an inspiring center for all sector stakeholders. As TUROB, the inter-high-school competitions we have organized over the past four years in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, Metro Turkiye and Gastronometro have both contributed to our country's tourism education and played an important role in bringing young chefs into the sector. The contributions Gastronometro has made to our sector over its 10-year journey are extremely valuable. I believe these contributions will continue to grow in the period ahead. As TUROB, we take great satisfaction in our ongoing strong cooperation with Gastronometro; and I thank Gastronometro Director Mr. Thomae and his entire team, as well as the Metro Turkiye management, for the valuable contributions they have made and continue to make to our sector."

Gastronometro Director Maximilian J.W. Thomae, for his part, said: "As Turkiye's first gastronomy discovery platform, we are proud to celebrate our 10th anniversary this year, and we thank you very much for this meaningful visit. Throughout this journey, we have hosted numerous events such as training programs, seminars, masterchef gatherings, competitions, award ceremonies, tasting events and talks, adding value to our country's gastronomy and inspiring many chefs. For us, it is not only about moving forward, but about moving forward together. Today, Gastronometro has become a platform that appeals to a very broad audience, from chefs to students and from producers to gastronomy enthusiasts. Every success is the result of steps taken together. With the goal of turning Turkish cuisine into a global brand, we will continue our work and the realization of our new projects with determination."

We thank Gastronometro Director Mr. Maximilian J.W. Thomae for his gracious hosting and hospitality.