The occupancy rate in hotels in the Northern Aegean has exceeded 70%
In Edremit, one of the major holiday destinations in Balıkesir's Northern Aegean region, tourism businesses have completed their preparations for the upcoming 9-day holiday, with hotel occupancy rates reported to have exceeded 70%. Tourism professionals expect occupancy rates to surpass 90% with last-minute reservations.
Ahmet Çetin, President of the Edremit Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the high interest in hotels in the Kaz Mountains, stating, "Our Edremit region is ready for the 9-day long holiday with its seaside hotels, coastal hotels, and boutique hotels in the Kaz Mountains. During the holiday, our boutique hotels in the Kaz Mountains are almost fully booked. These charming hotels offer a peaceful and serene environment for a relaxing holiday and are currently prepared and ready to welcome guests."
Çetin emphasized that transportation to the region has become easier with highways, the Çanakkale Bridge, Troya Tunnels, and Koca Seyit Airport, stating, "Of course, our coastal hotels are also ready. Our region is a valuable part of the Northern Aegean. We are expecting citizens from major cities, especially those coming to rest, during the 9-day holiday. We are a region that is more accessible and reachable under favorable conditions. The connections from Çanakkale and Bursa to Istanbul via two highways, the opening of the Çanakkale Strait Bridge to traffic, the opening of the tunnels, and the increased number of flights at Edremit-Koca Seyit Airport make the Edremit Gulf a more sought-after and desirable destination."
Ahmet Çetin, expressing satisfaction with the 9-day holiday among tourism professionals, said, "We, along with our businesses, are ready for the long 9-day holiday. This holiday before the summer season is a great initiative. It will energize and revitalize tourism businesses, thus providing economic value to the region. We consider this important and express our gratitude to the authorities for this initiative."
Inviting vacationers to Edremit, Çetin added, "We look forward to welcoming our citizens and valued vacationers to the Edremit Gulf, the Northern Aegean, the Kaz Mountains, and the pleasant atmosphere of Edremit."
Fatih Ergün, Chairman of the TÜRSAB Çanakkale-Balıkesir Regional Representative Board, stated, "In our discussions with agencies and hotels, we have observed great interest and high occupancy. Our region, hotels, and agencies will experience busy days. We believe it will be a good holiday period and a strong start to the season."