From 17 to 20 April, representatives from nine travel agencies in Turkmenistan visited the Turkish provinces of Rize and Artvin. The trip was organised by the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), according to the IIC of Turkmenistan.

The highlight of the trip was the ‘International Kachkar Tourism Fair’ in Rize. The Turkmen specialists explored the offerings of the regional market and held B2B meetings with Turkish partners.

The delegation visited weaving workshops, tea plantations, the historic centre of Chamlıhemshin, the Palovit Waterfall, Zilkale Castle, the Firtina Valley and Lake Borçka Karagöl. The programme also included rafting, a zip line and an introduction to local cuisine.

Following the visit, the parties identified areas for cooperation and the development of tourism products for the Turkmenistan market.