Foça officials promote sailing and sports tourism in Izmir

Tourism officials and industry leaders met in Foça, Izmir, to discuss the expansion of sports tourism, specifically focusing on sailing, yachting, and wind sports. Dr. Sadık Doğruer, the Izmir Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism, emphasized that achieving 12-month sustainable tourism requires diversification, noting that sports play a vital role in this strategy.

Mehmet İşler, President of the Aegean Tourist Enterprises and Accommodations Association (ETİK) and Vice President of the Turkish Hotel Association (TÜROFED), highlighted the region's goal to become a recognized center for sailing and wind sports. He noted that a series of Turkish Championships across various disciplines is scheduled to take place between October and December, which is expected to boost local tourism activity.