Turkey to feature in 100 tourism fairs this year

By Ali Kemal Akan

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey with its unique nature, rich history and cultural texture will be promoted in 100 international tourism fairs on seven continents this year, said the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry on Friday.

Along with attending the most visited global tourism fairs such as ITB Berlin, WTM London, Arabian Travel Market, MITT Moscow, Turkey will be the honored guest of Oneworld Travel Market in India and SATTE New Delhi in 2018, said a statement from the ministry.

Turkey will spotlight one of its provinces, Kastamonu, which was selected as the Cultural Capitals of the Turkic World for 2018 in December, and the ancient city of Troy during the events, according to the statement.

Kastamonu is a Turkish province located in the country's northern part, near the Black Sea.

Meanwhile, Turkey's stand was recently designated best stand in the countries category by the Trade Fair Institution of Madrid (IFEMA) during the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR 2018 recently, said the statement.