ECTAA'S 132ND BIANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD IN PRAGUE

The 132nd Mid-Year Meeting, organized by the European Confederation of Travel Agents and Tour Operators Associations (ECTAA) in Prague on May 28–29, 2026, was attended by Numan Olcar, Chief Advisor to the President of TÜRSAB, representing TÜRSAB.

The main agenda of the meeting, held at the Diplomat Hotel Prague, was “Crisis Management.” The program addressed the impacts of geopolitical developments in the Middle East on the tourism sector, passenger safety, and public–private sector coordination during crisis periods.

During the meeting, Türkiye's field experiences and sector practices gained during crisis periods were shared, and it was noted that Türkiye's expertise in this area serves as an important reference for the European tourism sector. Additionally, discussions were held regarding the strengthening of cooperation between ECTAA and TÜRSAB and the revitalization of EMTTAS initiatives.

Numan Olcar participated as a speaker in the “Industry Outlook: Impact on Travel and Tourism” session held on May 28, sharing his insights on the perspective of destinations near crisis zones, risk management approaches, and the sector’s current challenges.