Türkiye and Greece sign tourism cooperation deal to boost rural, maritime sectors
New protocol aims to expand niche tourism collaboration, ease travel, and enhance mutual visitor flows
ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye and Greece have signed a bilateral protocol to deepen cooperation in tourism, focusing on joint development of rural and maritime tourism, along with enhanced connectivity and sectoral partnerships.
The agreement was finalized during the 6th Joint Tourism Committee Meeting held in Ankara, co-chaired by Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Nadir Alpaslan and Greece’s Deputy Minister of Tourism Anna Karamanli, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Speaking at the meeting, Alpaslan emphasized the importance of diversifying tourism offerings and proposed greater collaboration in agrotourism and maritime tourism — areas that utilize the geographical advantages of both nations.
“By working together in fields like rural and sea-based tourism, we can help strengthen local economies and respond to growing demand for alternative travel experiences,” Alpaslan said, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
Alpaslan further noted that improvements in transport infrastructure and the opening of new travel routes between Türkiye and Greece could significantly boost tourist exchanges.
He called for increased connectivity to enhance the comfort and accessibility of travel, which would also support deeper economic and cultural relations.
The deputy minister proposed additional measures to support the tourism sectors of both countries, including collaborative promotional campaigns, private sector engagement, and the establishment of shared certification systems to raise quality standards.
He also highlighted the potential of developing joint tourism routes between Türkiye and Greece to attract long-stay travelers seeking immersive experiences across both destinations.
At the conclusion of the committee meeting, Alpaslan and Karamanli signed the tourism cooperation protocol, reaffirming both governments’ commitment to joint development, enhanced marketing, and stronger bilateral ties in the tourism sector.
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