Balkans | Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Yavuz attended the International Tourism Forum in Albania

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Balkans |  Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Yavuz attended the International Tourism Forum in Albania

Özgül Özkan Yavuz, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, participated in a panel discussion entitled “The Role of Governments in Shaping Future Tourism Agendas” that was held as part of the International Tourism Forum held in Albania.

Yavuz, speaking in the organizing committee within the framework of the forum, which started yesterday at the Convention Center in the capital Tirana and ends on April 5, said that Turkey attaches great importance to the tourism sector.

Emphasizing that Turkey is among the 10 largest countries in this sector, Yavuz said, “Last year, we were able to receive 52 million international tourists and generate an income of $46 billion. Millions of people in Turkey have been directly or indirectly employed in such a valuable industry.” For us. It is an important industry for us. We want to introduce new and different types of tourism.” He said.

Stating that Turkish hotels and restaurants are famous and have strong products in terms of coastal tourism, Yavuz indicated that they like Turkey want more green and sustainable tourism, and they are preparing new policies for the sector together with operators.

Reminding them that they have successfully implemented the Safe Tourism Certification Program during the pandemic process, Yavuz said, “I believe that Turkey will be among the most sustainable destinations with our new Green Tourism Certification Program. We need to continue our activity and hard work for our beautiful industry.” Use the phrase.

The forum, which is organized by the Albanian Ministry of Tourism and Environment in cooperation with the United Nations World Tourism Organization, opened yesterday with the participation of high-ranking officials from the country and the region, especially Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirella Comparo and UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili, as well as ministerial participants from the countries of the region, delivered speeches at a panel discussion entitled “The Role of Governments in Shaping Future Tourism Agendas” held within the framework of the Forum.

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