Antalya will show the world that it is a safe tourism destination

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Antalya will show the world that it is a safe tourism destination

ATSO President Davut Çetin said, "The season was postponed to the end of April. Preventing the epidemic with the measures to be taken in about 40 days and thus gaining the summer season is the right strategy. Antalya will show the world that it is a strong and safe tourism destination with an exemplary and determined struggle."

Davut Çetin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO), noted that the Corona virus epidemic, which has emerged in China and spread all over the world, adversely affects the economic and social life, but there is no benefit in panic. Çetin said, "We would like to emphasize that there is no need for panic in the face of a problem that has been on the world agenda for about 3 months. There is no benefit and panic in the face of a problem that has been on the world agenda for about 3 months. Due to ecological conditions, virus mutation and spread are candidates to be an ordinary problem of our age. In a few years "Panic in every flu virus is incompatible with scientific facts."


"It is important that the public and workplaces comply with the hygiene rules"

Cetin voicing Turkey's border controls that initiate and timely virus intensify measures together with interest, "risk groups thanks to China and other countries' experiences and rules that must be followed is known. Public places, on public transport, mass production, adherence to hygiene rules in trade and service establishments The protection of risk groups is the most important issues.Some companies have set an example by intensifying and publicizing daily hygiene measures. he will continue to fight the epidemic in the best way possible. With the popularization of mass tests, it will be possible to achieve much faster results. "


"We will follow the speculative price movements"

Stating that the inspections have been initiated by the Ministry of Commerce against exorbitant and speculative price movements in some products recently, Çetin said, "Our chamber will follow the complaints coming from our citizens and sectors in this regard. gave the message.


"Postponing the tourist season to April is the right strategy"

"Corona virus has a special significance for Antalya due to its impact on the tourism sector," said Çetin, "Our Minister of Culture and Tourism Ersoy announced that the opening of the tourism season was postponed until the end of April at the press conference and during our meeting with them. Undoubtedly, this struggle cannot be won not only with the efforts of the tourism sector; all Antalya must be mobilized for success, we must act with cooperation and solidarity. We must create confidence by sharing our risks and precautions with the world public as of May. I believe that we will win with good performance. "


KGF credit package

Çetin said, "The government is in preparation of various support measures for the sectors that will be affected by the problems in the coronavirus and the world economy. KGF support decision, such as the KGF loan package, has passed the TBMM Plan and Budget Commission. Increasing this amount and determining the priority sectors will also be useful. In addition, it is necessary to provide support to all sectors and businesses in urgent need such as tax, deferment in SGK premium payments etc. Support of tourism and tourism-related service, trade and industry sectors is vital for Antalya.Our Ministry of Tourism will announce the support package for the sector in the coming days. Reservation decreases in December will affect agency and accommodation companies and supplier industry and commercial enterprises, so providing support to overcome temporary troubles and also from May It is necessary to prepare a strong promotion and marketing campaign. "


"Support for airline companies is urgent and priority"

Expressing that the aircraft supports will be a guarantee of strong performance in the high season, Çetin said, "The strong entry of airline companies into the season is one of the priority issues at this stage. By supporting them, they should be ensured to protect their aircraft fleets. Therefore, the most urgent support should be given to the airline companies that experience severe demand decline in the first stage. With these measures, we believe that we will see a better development in economy and tourism starting from May Antalya is a strong and safe tourism destination with an exemplary and determined struggle.