Mehmet Nuri Ersoy receives WTTC leadership award for Turkish tourism

Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has received the ‘WTTC Global Champion Award for Outstanding Leadership in Travel & Tourism’. The award was presented during a gala dinner at the 26th WTTC Global Summit held in Valletta, Malta, on October 8.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recognized Ersoy for his efforts in strengthening Turkey’s position in global tourism, increasing the sector's competitiveness, and fostering cooperation between the public and private sectors. The award also highlights strategies to develop tourism destinations and promote Turkey’s cultural and natural heritage internationally.

Ersoy stated that the award is an international recognition of Turkey’s tourism vision and the collective efforts of the industry. He emphasized the commitment to developing a stronger, greener, and more inclusive tourism model that spreads travel throughout the year and across various regions of the country.