Turkish, Greek tourism professionals unite for collaboration

Turkish and Greek tourism professionals came together in a meeting organized by Intra Tourism and its Greek partner, Visitaegean DMC, to explore opportunities for enhancing tourism relations between the two countries.

Key Highlights from the Event
The event featured Turkish tour operators and showcased Destination Management Company (DMC) services offered in Greece. Discussions centered on leveraging the tourism potential between Turkey and Greece, with leaders from both sectors sharing their visions.

Ertuğrul Karaoğlu, Chairman of Intra Tourism, highlighted the importance of increased flight connections between the two nations:

“With the rise in scheduled flights between Turkey and Greece, we are fully prepared to serve this growing potential. I founded Intra Tourism in 1980, and our partnership with Visitaegean DMC takes our Greek expertise to the next level.”

Theodoros Makris, partner at Visitaegean DMC and owner of Mazi Travel & Event, emphasized their 35 years of experience in making Greece more accessible:

“With our extensive expertise, we offer programs catering to all needs, from classical cultural tours to incentive groups. Thanks to direct flights by Aegean Airlines, the Greek experience is now more reachable than ever.”

Building a Tourism Bridge

The meeting marked a significant step in strengthening cooperation between Turkish and Greek tourism sectors. Turkish tour operators gained deeper insights into opportunities in Greece, while Visitaegean DMC’s broad range of services garnered substantial interest.

This collaboration is expected to bolster tourism ties between the two nations, paving the way for new partnerships that will enhance Turkish travelers’ access to Greek destinations and further unlock the region’s tourism potential.