SINGAPORE, 16 MAY 2025: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (T\u00dcRSAB) as its newest Association Partner, marking a significant step in strengthening international collaboration across Travel & Tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based in Istanbul, T\u00dcRSAB is one of the world\u2019s most established and professional tourism organisations, representing nearly 16,000 member travel agencies across T\u00fcrkiye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Established in 1972, the Association has long played a leading role in shaping T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s tourism landscape and driving industry development through advocacy, professional training, and strategic representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operating through 34 Regional Representative Boards and 15 Expert Committees encompassing all major tourism industry segments, T\u00dcRSAB is dedicated to raising professional standards and enhancing global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its core activities include protecting the rights of travel agencies, delivering industry-focused education programmes, and actively promoting the sector both nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson said: “We welcome T\u00dcRSAB into our global network of leading Travel & Tourism voices. T\u00fcrkiye is a vital part of the worldwide tourism economy, and T\u00dcRSAB’s expertise makes it a valuable contributor to our shared vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs we shape a more sustainable and innovative future for the sector, T\u00dcRSAB\u2019s insights and collaboration will help ensure inclusive growth and long-term resilience. We look forward to their active participation and to strengthening ties with T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s dynamic tourism industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
T\u00dcRSAB President Firuz Ba\u011fl\u0131kaya commented: \u201cAs the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (T\u00dcRSAB), which continues its way with determination as the world’s largest tourism professional organisation, it is very important for us to participate in an important international organisation such as the World Travel and Tourism Council.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe believe that WTTC will add value to T\u00dcRSAB as an international organisation, and likewise, T\u00dcRSAB will make significant contributions to WTTC with its experience and knowledge of more than half a century. With the mutual synergy of WTTC and T\u00dcRSAB, world tourism will greatly benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Association also plays a key role in international representation, ensuring Turkish tourism is effectively positioned globally. Through this partnership with WTTC, T\u00dcRSAB is poised to contribute to broader sector-wide discussions on policy, sustainability, innovation, and economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SINGAPORE, 16 MAY 2025: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (T\u00dcRSAB) as its newest Association Partner, marking a significant step in strengthening international collaboration across Travel & Tourism. Based in Istanbul, T\u00dcRSAB is one of the world\u2019s most established and professional tourism organisations, representing nearly 16,000 member […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":251385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4174,267],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-251357","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-associations","8":"category-europe"},"yoast_head":"\n