Tourexpi
TÜRSAB,
based in Istanbul, is one of the world's most established tourism
organizations, representing nearly 16,000 member travel agencies across
Türkiye. Founded in 1972, TÜRSAB has played a pivotal role in shaping the
country's tourism landscape through advocacy, training, and strategic
representation.
Julia
Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, welcomed the partnership: "We are
thrilled to have TÜRSAB join our global network. Türkiye’s dynamic tourism
sector and TÜRSAB’s experience will greatly contribute to shaping a more
sustainable future for the industry."
Firuz
Bağlıkaya, President of TÜRSAB, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration:
"Joining WTTC is a significant milestone for TÜRSAB. We believe our
expertise will add value to the Council’s efforts, and the mutual synergy will
benefit global tourism."
With
this partnership, TÜRSAB aims to actively participate in international tourism
discussions, focusing on policy, sustainability, and innovation, while further
promoting Turkish tourism on the global stage.
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Credit: © AA
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