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Erciyes tourism and infrastructure development

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The Erciyes ski resort in central Turkey is undergoing a strategic transition toward becoming a year-round tourism destination. Recent winter season data indicates the resort hosted 3.3 million visitors, contributing an estimated $250 million to the national economy. To support this growth, significant infrastructure and hospitality investments are underway, including the construction of the Xperia Luxury Erciyes hotel, new parking facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer bypass road. Under the leadership of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç, the region is implementing a ‘12-month tourism vision.’ Erciyes A.Ş. is expanding summer offerings such as gondola rides, trekking, cycling, ATV safaris, and camping. To further diversify seasonal activities, ~~the municipality has begun construction on~~ a 1,100-meter mountain coaster designed by Outdoor ~~Factory. This project, which includes rail installation~~ Factory has completed its assembly phase and ~~the construction of a service building, aims to offer night riding~~ is undergoing test runs and safety inspections. Planned features include night riding, electronic ~~scoring systems.~~ scoring, and an automatic photography system. The region is also strengthening its high-performance sports capabilities. The Erciyes High Altitude Camp Center has become a key training ~~hub for professional swimming clubs,~~ hub, hosting events such as ~~Bolu Swimming Club~~ the Academy Erciyes Cup 2026 youth football tournament and ~~Tuğçe Kaplandeniz Sports Club. This follows~~ a beach volleyball competition. To support professional athletics, a new tartan track is being installed at the ~~development~~ center. Ahmet Karadağ, President of ~~new athletics tracks intended to make~~ the Turkish Athletics Federation, stated the facility is intended to become a ‘premier global high-performance and training ~~hub.’~~ hub,’ providing a world-class alternative to traditional high-altitude training locations like Kenya or Ethiopia. To support hospitality expansion, the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality has announced a tender to auction a 2,036-square-meter tourism development plot in the Melikgazi district, specifically zoned for hotel development, with an estimated value of 23 million TL.

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