TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu boosts Şanlıurfa tourism during five‑day event
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The festival was held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport from 30 September to 4 October, filling hotels and extending the local tourism season.
Event schedule and venue
TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu took place at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport and lasted five days, from 30 September to 4 October.
Tourism impact
Şanlıurfa’s provincial culture and tourism director Aydın Aslan said the festival promoted the region’s science, technology, gastronomy, archaeology and cultural values and attracted visitors from neighbouring provinces, which filled all hotels and increased the number of accommodation days.
According to two reports, the event extended Şanlıurfa’s tourism season until December.
Show flight
The Turkish Stars performed a demonstration flight at the festival site.
Digital platform for youth
Civil Aviation General Manager Kemal Yüksek said TEKNOFEST plans to support a digital platform for young people.
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