﻿{"id":1152,"date":"2024-10-31T09:28:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T06:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/?p=1152"},"modified":"2024-12-16T09:32:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T06:32:19","slug":"a-new-vision-for-mugla-tourism-from-mugla-metropolitan-municipality-mayor-ahmet-aras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/en\/a-new-vision-for-mugla-tourism-from-mugla-metropolitan-municipality-mayor-ahmet-aras\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Vision for Mu\u011fla Tourism from Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality held the introduction meeting for the Mu\u011fla Tourism Research and Strategy Development Platform it has launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction meeting for the Mu\u011fla Tourism Research and Strategy Development Platform, which aims to confidently carry Mu\u011fla, the tourism capital, into the future, was held at the T\u00fcrkan Saylan Contemporary Life Center of the Metropolitan Municipality. Hosted by Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras, the meeting aimed to holistically plan the future of Mu\u011fla tourism and brought together Mente\u015fe Mayor Gonca K\u00f6ksal, Platform Coordinator Cumhur G\u00fcven Ta\u015fba\u015f\u0131, Mu\u011fla Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council Chair H\u00fcseyin \u00d6zcan Koray, TUREB Chairman Abd\u00fclkadir Hakan E\u011finlio\u011flu, T\u00dcRSAB Vice President Hasan Eker, T\u00dcROFED Vice President B\u00fclent Uysal, TURY\u0130D President Kaya Demirer, tourism professional Y\u00fccel Okutur, former Tourism Minister Mehmet Bahattin Y\u00fccel, and numerous citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction meeting of the Mu\u011fla Tourism Research and Strategy Development Platform began with a tourism presentation by Coordinator Cumhur G\u00fcven Ta\u015fba\u015f\u0131. The presentation outlined the platform\u2019s plans and projects.\u00a0 The platform aims to establish Mu\u011fla as a strong tourism brand, covering every corner from Bodrum to Fethiye, and from Marmaris to Dat\u00e7a. It also seeks to showcase Mu\u011fla\u2019s thousands of years of cultural heritage to visitors through tourism.\u00a0 Another key objective of the platform is to ensure that tourism\u2019s economic contributions extend beyond businesses to include artisans, producers, and the local community, providing a source of livelihood for them. Therefore, the platform aims to integrate alternative tourism models, such as agricultural tourism and gastronomy tourism, to incorporate Mu\u011fla\u2019s local values into tourism experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1154\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-6-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ta\u015fba\u015f\u0131: \u201cWith this project, we will move forward on the path to becoming a global brand.\u201d<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cumhur G\u00fcven Ta\u015fba\u015f\u0131 stated, \u201cOur shared responsibility is our future, and sustainability for our future is not a necessity but our norm. Mu\u011fla is advancing rapidly toward becoming a global brand, not only with its natural beauty but also with its social solidarity, local values, and hospitality. Today, with the vision of Mu\u011fla as a Global City, established by our Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras, this platform will become a center where steps will be taken to turn this vision into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" style=\"width:631px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mugla-Buyuksehir-Belediye-Baskani-Ahmet-Arastan-Mugla-Turizmine-Yeni-Vizyon-5-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gonca K\u00f6ksal: \u201cMu\u011fla will find its well-deserved place in the tourism sector.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mente\u015fe Mayor Gonca K\u00f6ksal stated, \u201cWe have unwavering faith that the tourism sector will get its rightful share in Mu\u011fla. With your presence and support, I believe we can achieve this through collective wisdom. Having Mr. Cumhur G\u00fcven Ta\u015fba\u015f\u0131, who possesses extensive expertise in finding solutions for both our province and our country, at the forefront of these efforts is a great opportunity for us. I extend my gratitude to him and his team and wish them success in their work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>K\u00f6ksal: \u201cMu\u011fla\u2019s brand value will emerge.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also noted that, \u201cMu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras, coming from the tourism sector, has the capacity to address issues and propose solutions together with you. I believe that this platform, by bringing together all representatives, stakeholders, and partners of the tourism sector, will evaluate all sector-related challenges along with proposed solutions. Steps will be taken to enhance Mu\u011fla\u2019s brand value and bring tourism to the position it truly deserves.&nbsp; I am confident that this platform will contribute significantly to our province, especially to our 13 valuable districts, each with its unique characteristics and qualities. I believe that every district will shine even brighter. My belief in advancing the sector while maintaining a balance between preservation and usage is unwavering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayor Aras: \u201cMu\u011fla is rapidly advancing toward becoming a global brand, not only with its natural beauty but also with its social solidarity, local values, and hospitality.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras emphasized that all components of tourism should come together to address Mu\u011fla as a whole. He also stated that tourism should not only focus on the present but also plan for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Aras stated:&nbsp; \u201cThe Tourism Research and Strategy Development Platform is an important step in positioning Mu\u011fla not only as the heart of tourism but also as a pioneer city in environmental awareness and cultural preservation. Developing tourism by preserving Mu\u011fla\u2019s historical, cultural, natural, and human values is undoubtedly a shared goal for all of us.&nbsp; In this context, with all its components, this platform will operate with a vision that sees tourism as an inseparable part of our city while prioritizing sustainability. We believe that tourism should not be viewed merely as an economic force, but as a development model that encompasses society as a whole.&nbsp; While aiming to make Mu\u011fla a strong tourism brand covering every corner\u2014from Bodrum to Fethiye, and from Marmaris to Dat\u00e7a\u2014it is also our responsibility to pass on the cultural heritage of these lands, which span thousands of years, to future generations. This is not just about tourism as a source of income; it is also about preserving our collective memory and natural heritage.&nbsp; Mu\u011fla is rapidly advancing toward becoming a global brand, not only with its natural beauty but also with social solidarity, local values, and hospitality. The platform we established today will be a center where the steps to turn this vision into reality will be taken.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality held the introduction meeting for the Mu\u011fla Tourism Research and Strategy Development Platform it has launched. 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