# Economic and tourism development in Trabzon

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-tourism-development-in-trabzon
> Updated: 2026-09-21T14:37:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Erkut Çelebi, President of the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO), has initiated discussions regarding economic and industrial development in the Trabzon region. 

In Araklı, efforts are focused on enhancing industrial infrastructure through the development of the Araklı Organized Industrial Zone to increase production capacity. The strategy involves integrating industrial growth with the local agriculture, fisheries, and tourism sectors.

In Uzungöl, stakeholders are working to expand the tourism season from a summer-only model to a full 12-month operation. To attract more visitors, particularly from Europe, officials are considering investments in winter tourism such as ski facilities and cable cars. Local representatives have also identified critical infrastructure needs, including improved waste management, water infrastructure, natural gas access to lower heating costs, and solutions for seasonal traffic congestion.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Uzungöl aims for 12-month tourism season

Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials are working to expand Uzungöl's tourism season to 12 months by developing winter sports and improving local infrastructure.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uzungl-aims-for-12-month-tourism-season

### 2026-09-19: Erkut Çelebi discusses industrial and tourism development in Trabzon

TTSO President Erkut Çelebi met with stakeholders in Araklı and Uzungöl to discuss developing the Araklı Organized Industrial Zone and extending Uzungöl’s tourism season to 12 months.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erkut-elebi-discusses-industrial-and-tourism-development-in-trabzon

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