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Istanbul to host major tourism forum later this month
Istanbul
will host a major tourism event on Nov. 26-27, Turkish Tourism Investors
Association (TTYD) announced on Friday.
The
Tourism Investment Forum (TIF) 2024 will bring together international
investors, financial firms, hotel brands, innovators, and real estate
developers, among others, according to the association.
The
event is expected to attract over 1,000 participants representing nearly $10
trillion in the global tourism ecosystem.
Key
discussions will focus on strategies shaping the future of travel and tourism
investments, financing, emerging trends, luxury and lifestyle brands, cultural
and artistic initiatives, wellness, and medical tourism, the association said.
Organized
in partnership with Türkiye’s Investment Office, the World Travel and Tourism
Council (WTTC), and Questex, the event is sponsored by financial firm Akbank.
Image
Credit: © AA
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