TTAA halts promotion of Turkey, Azerbaijan tourism
TTAA
) has initiated a boycott on selling and promoting tourism for Turkey and Azerbaijan, effective Friday morning. The action will remain in force till they receive further directives from the Indian govt.
The decision stems from Turkey and Azerbaijan's support of Pakistan in opposition to India's counter-terrorism efforts.
TTAA president K Vijay Mohan said Andhra Pradesh sends approximately 8,000 travellers to Azerbaijan annually, adding that the sector contributes between Rs 600 and Rs 750 crore through package costs and shopping. Additionally, about 3,000 tourists visit Turkey, generating roughly Rs 300 crore in package costs, visa fees, and shopping expenditure.
Popular Turkish destinations for tourists include Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya.
Istanbul serves as a historical and cultural centre, Antalya offers coastal attractions, while Cappadocia is distinguished by its distinctive rock formations.
Additionally, the Indian govt has cancelled the ground-handling licence of Celebi, a Turkish firm providing services at Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Bengaluru, Kannur, and Hyderabad airports, citing national security considerations.
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Meanwhile, TTAA has separately written to Pieter Elbers, CEO of
Indigo Airlines
, requesting to review their partnership with Turkish Airlines. "If Indigo has any national spirit, it should cease its code share arrangement and tie-ups with Turkish Airlines and also never use the Indigo-Turkish Airlines code share arrangement to travel to the West via Ankara," the TTAA president said in the correspondence.
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