Türkiye Launches India Destination Promotion Event in Kolkata
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey successfully initiated the first leg of its six-city destination promotion series in Kolkata, focusing on expanding tourism ties with India.
The Ministry of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) successfully initiated their 2025 India Destination Promotion Event with a vibrant kick-off in Kolkata. Hosted at Gallery Hyatt Centric, this event began an ambitious six-city series aimed at enhancing tourism ties between the two nations.
The event featured B2B meetings between Turkish suppliers and Indian travel partners, with a focus on luxury travel, MICE sectors, and wedding destinations. Presentations highlighted Türkiye’s evolving tourism landscape, building on previous year’s successes.
Significant figures like Onur Gözet stressed the importance of cultivating deeper connections with Indian travellers by showcasing both iconic and lesser-known Turkish destinations.
The event’s timing capitalized on a 20 percent increase in interest towards Türkiye from Indian visitors in 2024, underlined further by Turkish Airlines and IndiGo’s support, bolstering travel connectivity.
