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Türkiye wins TTG ‘Destination for Change’ award for sustainable tourism
The Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) has received the ‘Destination for Change’ award at the TTG Travel Industry Awards 2026 held in London. This inaugural award, presented by the Travel Trade Gazette, recognizes destinations that implement environmentally friendly and inclusive tourism practices through concrete projects.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy highlighted that the award recognizes Türkiye’s efforts in sustainable and accessible tourism. Key initiatives include the expansion of environmental practices in accommodation facilities and the development of accessible public beaches to ensure all visitors can enjoy coastal amenities.
As part of a government-level cooperation agreement signed with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in 2022, Türkiye has implemented the Environmental and Cultural Sustainability Program. To date, more than 2,500 accommodation facilities in the country have earned international GSTC certification.
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Global Sustainable Tourism Council · London · Mehmet Nuri Ersoy · Travel Trade Gazette · Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency
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- [● 4 SOURCES] More than 2,500 accommodation facilities in Türkiye have received international GSTC certification. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.odatv.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) won the ‘Destination for Change’ award. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.odatv.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] TTG presented the inaugural ‘Destination for Change’ award at the TTG Travel Industry Awards 2026 in London. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.odatv.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Türkiye has implemented accessible public beach projects to ensure inclusive tourism. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.odatv.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the award for sustainable and accessible tourism. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.odatv.com · www.yenisafak.com