COP31's contribution to Antalya tourism is expected to continue in 2027

Kavaloğlu stated that organizing the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change, which Türkiye will host for the first time, in Antalya will make a significant contribution to the tourism sector.

Stating that as COP31, one of the world's most important and largest organizations, approaches, their excitement as tourism professionals from Antalya increases, Kavaloğlu stated that they expect 70-80 thousand participants from abroad within the scope of the conference.

Pointing out that Antalya has the accommodation and tourism infrastructure that can host international organizations of this size, Kavaloğlu noted that extensive work has been carried out on the EXPO area and the city's infrastructure for the organization.

Kavaloğlu thanked the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, for his contribution to the efforts to bring the organization to life, and said that COP31 will show internationally that Antalya has the capacity to hold large-scale conferences.

"From now on, we will have the chance to host very serious congresses."

Stating that COP31 will increase Antalya's recognition in international organizations, Kavaloğlu said, "Antalya will prove that it has the capacity to host large conferences and events with COP31. There will be aftershocks of this. From now on, we will have the chance to host very serious congresses." he said.

Stating that the organization will create an important promotion opportunity in the international arena, Kavaloğlu noted that Antalya may be preferred for other international meetings to be held after COP31.

Kavaloğlu pointed out that the organization's contribution to the tourism sector will not be limited to the period in which the conference will be held, and said, "Every positive activity carried out in our country, with positive results, will definitely be reflected in 2027 and the coming years. COP31 will be the best example of this." he said.

Explaining that Antalya is located in an important geography in terms of international tourism mobility, Kavaloğlu added that despite the difficulties in the region, the sector has the experience and acumen to cope with these processes.