Held with the support of TGA, which operates to strengthen Turkey's tourism brand internationally, promote its destinations, and develop high-value-added tourism, the event marked a significant step further strengthening Belek's position in the global luxury tourism market.
Recognized as one of the most important commercial platforms for the luxury travel sector in the CIS and Baltic countries, Luxury Travel Mart brings together travel advisors catering to high-income groups, luxury tour operators, and the world's leading accommodation brands. With its powerful network of over 16,000 industry professionals, LTM is among the most influential international gatherings in the luxury tourism sector.
Luxury Travel Mart is considered one of the most prestigious meetings in the industry through events it has previously held in major international luxury tourism centers such as Moscow, Almaty, Baku, and Cannes.
The fact that the event was held for the first time in Belek once again demonstrated the destination's rising power in the international luxury tourism market, its global brand value, and its position among the world's elite tourism centers.
During the event, luxury travel advisors, travel designers, tour operators, and industry representatives from around the world had the opportunity to closely examine the high-standard tourism infrastructure, privileged service approach, and world-class resort experience offered by Belek.
The intense interest shown in the destination by professionals who guide the travel preferences of high-income guests was among the most important gains of the event.
BETUYAB President Ali Özdoğan stated that the event was a significant milestone for Belek's international positioning, saying: "The fact that one of the world's most respected luxury travel organizations, Luxury Travel Mart, is being held for the first time in Belek is one of the strongest indicators of the level our destination has reached and its international reputation.
Today, Belek is recognized not only as Turkey's but also as one of the Mediterranean's and the world's leading luxury tourism centers." Özdoğan continued: "We are very pleased to have brought this important event to life with the valuable cooperation and coordination of our Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA).
TGA is an extremely important structure that strengthens Turkey's tourism brand on a global scale, increases the visibility of our destinations in international markets, and attracts high-value-added visitors to our country. The hosting of Luxury Travel Mart in Belek is one of the concrete examples of this successful cooperation.
""The fact that Belek now takes its place among the events Luxury Travel Mart has previously held in major world luxury tourism centers like Moscow, Almaty, Baku, and Cannes is extremely valuable and a source of pride for our destination.
Positioned as Turkey's luxury tourism capital, Belek is home to the world's most exclusive resort hotels, world-standard golf courses, strong tourism infrastructure, and superior service quality. The region is a unique destination chosen by international guests not only for its accommodation quality but also for its sports, gastronomy, wellness, and lifestyle experiences.
Emphasizing that hosting Luxury Travel Mart in Belek is of great importance for the region's future, Özdoğan continued: "We are pleased with the extremely positive evaluations of our participants regarding Belek. We desire for this event to continue in Belek in the coming years and become a tradition.
Such international events will further strengthen Belek's leading position in the global luxury tourism market." The event also demonstrated the ability of the Belek tourism sector to act in unity and solidarity.
While hotels and tourism facilities operating in the region were strongly represented at the event, the participation of the world's most prestigious hotel and resort brands once again showcased the event's value on an international scale.
Participants included globally recognized luxury accommodation brands such as Four Seasons, Raffles, Shangri-La, Kempinski, Le Méridien, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Groupe Barrière, The Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis. LTM management and participants expressed their desire for the event to be held in Belek in the coming years and become a tradition.
The positive feedback received throughout the event once again confirmed Belek's strong position in the international luxury tourism market. Today, Belek stands out as Turkey's luxury tourism capital with its high service standards, strong tourism infrastructure, sustainable tourism approach, safe structure, and world-class facilities.
With its favorable climate spanning most of the year, unique natural beauty, leadership in sports and golf tourism, rich gastronomic culture, and international brand value, Belek continues its determined rise on the global tourism stage.
Belek stands out as one of the Mediterranean's leading luxury resort destinations, where the world's most exclusive resort hotels are gathered together, with its strong infrastructure, high service standards, and safe structure.
With its forest-surrounded natural setting, views of the Taurus Mountains, temperate climate spanning most of the year, world-standard golf courses, and rich cultural heritage, the region attracts attention on an international scale not only as a holiday destination but also as a lifestyle, sports, gastronomy, and experience-focused center.
Under the leadership of BETUYAB, it is aimed for Belek to host not only internationally prestigious events like Luxury Travel Mart but also high-profile events in different fields. In this direction, next year's event calendar has already begun to take shape intensively.
Particularly as Belek is among the most important golf destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean, it is planned for the region to host more international golf tournaments, professional and amateur golf events, golf fairs, and industry meetings in the upcoming period.
With its world-famous golf courses, year-round favorable climate, and top-tier accommodation infrastructure, Belek strengthens its position as one of the most important global centers for golf tourism with each passing year. Additionally, it is aimed to bring new events to the region within the scope of sports tourism, convention tourism, gastronomy events, and international industry meetings.
Belek's strong infrastructure, high bed capacity, international transportation network, and superior service quality make the destination a preferred center for international events throughout all twelve months of the year.
These developments will further increase the international brand value of Belek, Turkey's luxury tourism capital, while continuing to strengthen the destination's visibility and competitiveness on the global tourism stage.
In line with BETUYAB's vision, it is aimed for Belek to further consolidate its position in the coming period not only as a leader in luxury tourism but also as one of the Mediterranean's leading centers for golf, sports, convention, and international event tourism.
