Kaçkar Tourism Fair Opens to the World

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The promotional meeting for the fair, which will be held on April 17-18, 2026 at the Rize Central Tea Market Event Area, was attended by Rize Deputy Governor Abdullah Kurt, Artvin Deputy Governor Dilara Şenoğlu, Rize Deputy Mayor Abdulkadir Öksüz, Rizem Culture and Tourism Association President Burak Avcı, officials from the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), members of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TÜRSAB), sector stakeholders, members of the press, and numerous guests.

Rize Deputy Governor Kurt: The Fair Will Shape the Future of Tourism

Mr. Abdullah Kurt, Deputy Governor of RizeKurt emphasized that Rize is a unique destination with its plateaus, nature, and hospitality, and invited participants to experience the region.

“With its unique nature, vast plateaus, and deep-rooted cultural richness, Rize is a shining star in world tourism today. To make this potential more visible and to promote it with a sustainable approach, we are organizing a powerful gathering bringing together professionals, investors, and academics. The Kaçkar Tourism Fair is not just an event; it is a center where ideas that will shape the future of regional tourism and lasting collaborations will flourish. We invite all our guests to breathe in the nature on our plateaus and experience the ancient culture of the Black Sea firsthand, with the comfort offered by Rize-Artvin Airport.”

Artvin Deputy Governor Şenoğlu: Sustainable Tourism with a 2026-2030 Vision

Stating that the fair is an important platform for showcasing the region's shared tourism vision Ms. Dilara Şenoğlu, Deputy Governor of ArtvinIn his speech, he emphasized the following points:

“The Kaçkar Tourism Fair is a strategic platform that showcases the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of our region to the world and carries our shared tourism vision into the future. Artvin and Rize are two strong destinations that complement each other perfectly, growing through cooperation rather than competition. In line with our 2026-2030 tourism plan, we aim to spread tourism throughout the year across a wide spectrum, from nature sports to gastronomy, and to increase the length of stay and visitor satisfaction. With the ease of transportation provided by our new airport, we are implementing a sustainable development model while preserving our local values.”

Rize Deputy Mayor Öksüz: Our Gastronomy Studies Continue

Mr. Abdulkadir Öksüz, Deputy Mayor of Rize MunicipalityÖksüz stated that infrastructure and urban transformation projects are being carried out simultaneously for the development of tourism. He drew attention to social facility projects that contribute to local businesses, as well as initiatives in the field of gastronomy. “We are meticulously continuing the process of documenting our regional recipes. We support tourism with our cultural and physical projects.” dedicate.

Burak Avcı: The Region's Most Comprehensive Tourism Meeting

Burak Avcı, President of Rizem Culture and Tourism AssociationAvcı emphasized that the fair was the result of three years of work and that it was the first of its kind on this scale in the region. Avcı shared the following details: “Approximately 150 travel agencies and accommodation facilities will participate in the fair. Through B2B meetings with agencies we have invited from 16 countries, we aim to directly contribute to the regional economy. This event, where we will host nearly a thousand industry professionals, will be a vital collaboration platform for the development of regional tourism.”

Promotion Campaign with the "Discover Kaçkar" Strategy

The fair, which will be held at the Tea Market on April 17-18, 2026 under the auspices of the Rize and Artvin Governorates, "Discover Kaçkar" It is being implemented within the scope of the tourism strategy. The fair program, which focuses on nature, culture and gastronomy tourism, will include an event street, national and international sports tourism promotions and panels on sustainable tourism.

The Kaçkar Tourism Fair, aiming to contribute to the transformation process of tourism in the region, seeks to attract the attention of investors, strengthen economic development, and establish lasting international collaborations.