Historical meeting on the tourism potential of the Phrygian Valley

Ayazini Village Metropolis and the historical Phrygian Valley witnessed an important tourism transformation. Important names came together at the meeting organized to highlight the natural and historical beauties of Afyonkarahisar and increase the tourism potential of the region.

The meeting was attended by Afyonkarahisar Governor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kübra Güran Yiğitbaşı, Deputy Governor Betül Büyükkılıç and Deputy Deputy Governor Harun Reşit Han, İhsaniye District Governor İsmail Bildirici, as well as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies Firuz Bağlıkaya and Board Member Talip Aldemir, heads of regional representation boards and representatives of travel agencies

While the Phrygian Valley has been known for its fascinating structure since ancient times, the rich cultural heritage of Ayazini Village also attracts attention. The natural cave houses, historical churches and ancient ruins in the region are indispensable stops for tourists. The main agenda of this meeting focused on how to develop tourism in Ayazini Village and the Phrygian Valley in a sustainable way.

Yunus Yılmaz, President of Phrygia Culture and Tourism Association, said in his speech at the meeting: “We will intensify our efforts to promote the unique natural and historical beauties of the Phrygian Valley to a wider audience. The region has a great potential for tourism and we aim to make the best use of this potential.” In addition, issues such as strengthening tourism infrastructure, organizing training programs for local people to benefit more from tourism and increasing regional cooperation were also discussed.

Zeynep Karakol, Vice President of the Phrygian Culture and Tourism Association, said, “The Phrygian Valley has a strategic importance for both domestic and international promotions. Any development to be made here will make a great contribution to Turkey's tourism diversity.” After the detailed meetings, travel agencies and regional representatives met with the local people and took a souvenir photo.

The meeting was a strategic meeting where the steps to be taken to make Ayazini Village and the Phrygian Valley stand out not only with its historical and natural beauties, but also as a touristic destination were determined. It is expected that the tourism activity in the region will increase and more tourists will discover the region in the coming periods.