One of the biggest tourism project od Istanbul, Rixos Tersane Istanbul, has opened its doors to customers as of 2th of September.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu participated the opening ceremony held by the Rixos Group.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Erdogan emphasized the city's popularity, citing Istanbul's role in hosting major international events such as the NATO Summit, the U.N. Humanitarian Summit, and the 13th Islamic Summit.
He said that Istanbul has welcomed global leaders and dignitaries, reinforcing its status on the world stage.
The president underscored Türkiye's vast tourism potential, offering a variety of opportunities spanning history, faith, culture, nature, health, and gastronomy. He advocated for year-round tourism, aiming to expand beyond just coastal attractions.
Investments in Türkiye’s cultural heritage have revitalized the sector, evidenced by increases in tourist numbers, average expenditure per tourist, and length of stay.
He highlighted Istanbul's inclusion in the Michelin restaurant guide in 2022, which significantly promotes Turkish cuisine.
Erdogan also pointed out that modern infrastructure, including airports and highways, as well as the elimination of terrorism in southeastern and eastern regions, have enhanced tourism opportunities in Türkiye.
Istanbul’s continued growth and development
At the ceremony, Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy spoke about Istanbul's ongoing development in culture and tourism. He noted that the city, a centerpiece of Turkish-Islamic civilization, continues to grow with new cultural and tourism values. Istanbul set a record by hosting over 10 million visitors in the first seven months of the year.
Ersoy emphasized the importance of investing in culture and arts to enhance tourism, and emphasized the ongoing efforts to restore Istanbul's cultural and historical heritage.
