MERSIN (İGFA) – EMITT, one of Europe's largest tourism fairs, brought together tourism professionals and holiday consumers for the 27th time. The fair opened its doors on February 6 and lasted for 4 days; Representatives from different countries, municipalities, leading companies in the tourism industry and business development experts came together with holidaymakers.
'BEST PROMOTION AWARD IN THE DESTINATIONS BRANCH' TO THE METROPOLITAN STAND THAT MAKES ITS MARK ON THE FAIR
The Mersin Metropolitan stand, which took its place at the fair, became a frequent destination for thousands of participants for 4 days. The stand, which was frequently visited by local and foreign participants as well as tourism sector representatives, attracted great attention, especially the Mersin Tourism Map application. With the application established by the Metropolitan Municipality, the participants discovered the historical, natural and cultural beauties of Mersin with the help of a map and took a tour of Mersin. In addition to promotional brochures and maps given to visitors at the stand, cezerye and lemon, unique to Mersin, were also served. The videos promoting Mersin, which were exhibited at the stand throughout the fair, fascinated the participants by revealing the beauties of the city. Mersin Metropolitan Municipality stand, which left its mark on the fair for 4 days, received the 'Best Promotion Award in the Destinations Category'.
ÖZDÜLGER: “AS A METROPOLITAN CITY, WE SHOWED OUR VISION IN THE BEST WAY AT EMITT”
Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Culture and Social Affairs Department Coordinator, Opera Singer Bengi İspir Özdülger said that they had a full fair for 4 days. Stating that the Metropolitan Municipality's stand was very appreciated this year as every year, Özdülger said, “As Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, we showed our vision in the best way at EMITT. With a new stand every year, we show how much importance we attach to this business and what quality work we do. We are very pleased to be doing this. Participation in the fair was very high. "We received great appreciation from citizens, tourism lovers who visited the fair, chambers, associations and sector representatives related to this business," he said.
“WE CROWN OURSELVES WITH AN AWARD EVERY YEAR”
Emphasizing that they do not compromise on quality in every work carried out as Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, Özdülger said, “We crown ourselves with an award every year. This year, we received the 'Best Promotion Award in Destinations'. We think it is a well-deserved award. As the Mersin Metropolitan stand, we think that we showed our difference, foresight, quality and approach in the best way. "We are happy and proud in this sense," he said.
MHOQDAH: “MERSİN STAND CAUGHT MY ATTENTION”
Musa Mhoqdah, who attended the fair from the Maldives and showed great interest in the Metropolitan Municipality's stand, stated that he liked the fair very much and that the Mersin Metropolitan stand in particular attracted a lot of attention and said, “It was a very big and beautiful fair. We had the opportunity to meet many people and learn new things. I also visited the Mersin stand because it caught my attention. Actually, there is a very serious potential here. "I had a good experience of what can be achieved by combining tourism and technology," he said.
GALİÇİ: “NEVER HAS ANY STAND MADE ME THIS EXCITED”
Greek origin Yani Galiçi, one of the visitors of the stand, emphasized that the Mersin stand was the most visually rich stand of the fair and said, “I have visited Mersin before, it is like a paradise. The city has improved greatly in terms of vision. The more you look at the images about Mersin, the more you see. I would like to promote Mersin in other places with the information I received from this fair. "No stand has ever excited me this much," he said.
BAYINDIR: “ALL STANDS CONSTRUCTED BY METROPOLITAN IN THE LAST FEW YEARS HAVE ALWAYS MADE A SOUND”
Hakan Bayındır, Chairman of the Board of Auditors of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) and Travel Agency Operator, pointed out that such fairs are very important for the promotion of cities. Saying that he found the Mersin stand very interesting, Bayındır said, “It is clearly seen in the Mersin stand that our Metropolitan Mayor is also a visionary. All the stands built by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality in the last few years have always made a splash. "This year, like the previous ones, is very successful and beautiful," he said.
Pointing out that local governments are the most important element in both marketing and promotion of the city, Bayındır said, “They first create the infrastructure of the city and then promote it. While travel agencies do marketing, municipalities support this marketing. An essential unity is required. What we have wanted for many years is for both local governments and the central government to contribute to the promotion of the city. Thanks to our president since he took office, we have always felt his support. Like the big brother of the city, he always came wherever we wanted and contributed. So, we are incredibly happy to walk the road with him. "I hope we will continue together in the coming periods," he said.
DEMİR: “THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY MERSİN METROPOLITAN METROPOLITAN WILL LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM”
Hotel manager Murat Demir also stated that he liked the stand of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and said, “The contribution of the fairs may not be seen immediately, this is a long-term work. It is a must to be at every fair. We need to promote you. Thus, awareness increases. The more we promote it, the more benefits it has. The investments and services to be made by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality will lead the development of tourism. It is pleasing for tourism professionals to participate and support such promotions. We need to cooperate. No one can do anything alone. "We are always ready for this cooperation," he said.
