TEKNOFEST Revitalizes Tourism and Trade in Şanlıurfa
The festival, held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, increased hotel occupancy rates in the city, bringing great vitality to tradespeople and local commerce.
Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, TEKNOFEST has brought significant vitality to the city's tourism and commercial life.
Festival and Historical Meeting
The Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, TEKNOFEST, continues to welcome its visitors at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport. In the city, which hosts important archaeological sites such as Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, thousands of years of historical heritage meet Turkey's new-generation technologies.
Density in the City Center
Visitors who fill the festival area from the early hours of the morning visit the historical places in the city center during the rest of the day. Participants taste local flavors and show intense interest in 'sıra gecesi' (traditional musical night) events.
Economic Contribution and the Situation of Tradespeople
Thanks to the organization, there was a noticeable increase in the occupancy rates of hotels in the city. Restaurants, shopping malls, and regional tradespeople were quite pleased with the mobility experienced during the festival.
Evaluation by the Mayor
Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar stated that this major organization provides very valuable contributions to the promotion and economy of the city. Gülpınar noted that hotels are completely full and they have received very positive feedback from the tradespeople.