The Eco Day organized by Büyükkonuk Municipality attracted great interest from tourist patients who are in our country to receive health services.
Ahmet Savaşan, Founding President of Cyprus Health Tourism, said that tourist patients who are in our country to receive health services also showed great interest in Büyükkonuk Eco Day.
It is important to turn to alternative tourism activities...
Pointing out the importance of utilizing the resources of regions with high tourism supply potential and unspoiled natural, historical and socio-cultural attractiveness in a planned manner and in accordance with the principles of conservation and utilization, Savaşan emphasized the necessity of turning towards alternative tourism activities that will ensure product diversity in tourism.
Participation in cultural events is increasing...
Stating that today's tourism demand is moving towards nature, history and culture-oriented travels rather than sea, sand and sun, Savaşan pointed out that the participation in the festivals organized all over our country, especially the Eco Day held in Büyükkonuk, is increasing day by day both from Northern Cyprus and abroad.
An important tool for image building...
Stating that national or international cultural events are one of the most important tools used to create an image in modern tourism on a national or international scale, Savaşan said that festivals both reinforce friendship between the people of the world and encourage people to see new places by fueling curiosity about new cultures and lives.
Visitors' propensity to spend is on the rise...
Emphasizing that festivals, which are primarily organized for the local community, are now attracting international attention with the tourism potential they create, Savaşan said: “Festivals and events are an important part of the tourism industry and are a powerful tool to attract tourists during the off-season and to create awareness and a positive image of the region. Such events contribute to the local economy by developing the local tourism industry, especially in rural areas. The ever-increasing spending tendencies of visitors not only increase revenue for the regions, but also increase public investments.”.
Great impact on local development...
Underlining that today, especially developing countries see tourism as a tool to earn foreign currency, increase employment and income generation opportunities, gain economic independence and eliminate regional and local imbalances, Savaşan said that festivals within the scope of cultural tourism make a significant contribution to local development.
It also contributes to the national economy...
Pointing out that festival-style events, which are an important tool in the promotion of countries in general and regions in particular, have a great place in revealing cultural identity and introducing it to the world, Savaşan emphasized that festival-style events are not only an entertainment area, but also contribute to the economy of regions and countries.

Sennaroğlu: We are happy with the interest we have received...
Emphasizing that their main goal is to revive the forgotten Cypriot culture and to pass it on to future generations, Büyükkonuk Mayor Ahmet Sennaroğlu said that Eko Day was realized at the end of a very meticulous work and that they were pleased that it attracted great interest from both within the country and abroad.

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