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Marmara Region


TGA

About This Course

The Marmara Region is a unique destination, which offers rich ancient and modern history, long coastlines, diverse climates, and ancient cultures as the geographical and metaphorical bridge between the continents of Europe and Asia. Home to the Turkish capital of İstanbul, the region is Türkiye’s economic, cultural, and historic hub.

As a major tourist destination, the capital city of İstanbul and the surrounding cities and sites of natural beauty across Marmara offer diverse options to visitors: amazing sports opportunities, stunning archaeological and architectural landmarks, exquisite hotels and camping destinations, famous UNESCO heritage sites, bike and hiking trails, gorgeous bays, rivers and lakes, stunning viewpoints, and shopping at hotspots such as İstanbul’s Grand Bazaar.

During this course, you receive valuable information to meet the needs of different customer profiles and acquire the skills to sell the Marmara Region as a global tourist destination.

What Will You Learn

You will learn about the Marmara Region and its main cities and tourism offerings. Touristic highlights of the region will be grouped according to city and type of activity.

Route ideas will help you design your itineraries in the most suitable climate to suit your customers’ tastes and interests. Culinary traditions of the region as well as nature and outdoor activities and sports opportunities will be showcased.

This course will outline the experiences on offer for all types of visitors, including city breakers, families, foodies, nature lovers, and history enthusiasts.

Requirements

Computer, Internet

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