Amidst the backdrop of the Middle East/Gulf situation, ITB 2026 opened its doors to the global tourism industry. It stands as the most significant trade show in our region and is a crucial trendsetter for the industry's future. Unfortunately, just days after the conflict in the Middle East, discussions largely focused on this issue, and the Middle East halls were notably empty as our colleagues from the region were unable to travel to Berlin. We attended the show with a sense

Temple Tree Hospitality: A Milestone for Sustainable Tourism Development in The Gambia On January 31, 2026, PMA Group's CEO Ahmet Pandır had the privilege of standing alongside fellow shareholders of Temple Tree Hospitality, senior government representatives, community leaders, and H.E. Adama Barrow  to mark the foundation stone ceremony of Temple Tree Hospitality in Tanji. This was not simply a ceremonial milestone. It represents the formal beginning of a long-term, professi

A timely conversation on climate policy, global expectations — and the road to COP31 in Türkiye This morning, New Republic Public Affairs held an enlightening COP30 Breakfast Meeting at their Stockholm offices, assembling a distinguished panel of climate experts, policy analysts, and sustainability leaders. With COP30 still fresh in everyone's thoughts, this session offered a valuable opportunity to discuss the accomplishments, shortcomings, and the necessary acceleration of

Lumi Tours  and Conti Resorts  were pleased to take part in this year’s Travel News Market, held on 27 November  at Annexet  within Global Stockholm . The event brought together a strong crowd of tourism professionals from across the industry. The main spotlight was on the 2026 season —from capacity planning and destination strategies to demand trends and product development. The overall outlook is positive, with continued interest in both leisure travel and differentiated re

Amsterdam didn’t just host the world’s largest marine equipment trade show this year — it hosted the entire global spirit of SF Marina International . At the annual get-together during the METSTRADE Show , teams from SF Marina’s worldwide offices — including the newly energised SF Marina Türkiye  — gathered under one roof for a day filled with sharp insights, forward-looking discussions, and a shared excitement about what’s coming next for our industry. The atmosphere was exa