Turkey’s travel fair carries on

ISTANBUL The EMITT Tourism Fair will go ahead, 26 to 29 January, despite recent terrorist attacks in Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines has confirmed a 30% discount on air fares for registered delegates attending the EMITT Tourism Fair.

Despite frequent security scares and the recent nightclub shooting that killed 13 foreign tourists, organisers say they are confident the event will succeed in attracting around 1,300 travel agents from 90 different countries.

But unlike previous years, there are still empty spaces in the exhibition hall.

Freezing temperatures and snow storms have also closed Istanbul’s main airports, this week.

EMITT Tourism Fair organisers are attempting to drum up support from exhibitors and have extended the  application deadline for hosted buyers.

Hosted buyers are eligible for three nights complimentary accommodation in four and five-star hotels in Istanbul and roundtrip transfers to and from Ataturk airport.

The show focuses on Turkey’s outbound travel market that represents around 12 million trips annually.

sourced:ttrweekly.com