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Artificial intelligence applications were introduced for tourism

Artificial intelligence-supported programs designed to offer solutions to the difficulties people face while planning a holiday, which made it to the finals in the startup competition at TEKNOFEST Izmir, the aviation, space and technology festival organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3) and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, are being introduced in Izmir. TEKNOFEST Izmir opened its doors Yıldız Technical University student Berra Yetgin told the AA correspondent that they thought of the application with her friend who had difficulties in planning her trip in the Erasmus program. Explaining that with the application, users can create travel plans by answering questions prepared with artificial intelligence infrastructure, Yetgin said: "Our priority is to market Turkish tourism abroad. Turkey is one of the most traveled countries in the world. There are 50 million tourists. Daily spending is over a thousand dollars. People want to spend their time in the most productive way. All you have to do is hit the road. Our motto is 'Dream, plan and act.' Efficient, planned trip from start to finish..." Yetgin added that the application design started with 3 people, 2 students and 1 software developer, and the number of people in the team increased to 15. "We want to bring the tourists who come in summer also in winter" Vildan Köse, a 3rd year student of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Health and Technology University, from the team that designed another application, said that they made it to the finals in the competition held in the field of tourism technologies. Köse stated that the starting point of the application, which they developed as a group of 6 people, was "a suitable place to go after school or the best option for a holiday." Stating that they want to benefit the tourism sector, Köse said, "We also want to provide 12-month tourism. We want to bring the tourists who come in summer also in winter. We have an artificial intelligence screen. Without a travel guide, 'I will go to this route.' "When you say it, it creates a path. In practice, there is also the opportunity to communicate in different languages to overcome language barriers."

'Local products meet tourism in rural Kaş' project

With the 'Local products meet tourism in Kaş rural area' project, it is aimed to construct the rural culture of the district as an ecotourism product and to transform local values into income sources and employment elements for the people of the region. The project, which is entitled to be supported in the district within the framework of the Social Development Support Program (SOGEP), carried out by the Western Mediterranean Development Agency (BAKA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, is expected to bring social and physical gains to the public. The project in question was planned under the ownership of Kaş Municipality, in cooperation with the District Governorship, Public Education Center and Antalya Non-Forest Services Branch Office. In this context, Kaş Yörük Migration Road will be revived as an ecotourism route. Income will be provided from rural-specific Barak Rug, Gömbe Tarhana, Margaz Grape, İslamlar Tahini and Kaş Olive Oil Soap. Exhibition and sales area “Local Product Marketplace Display Area” will be established and these products of local producers in the district will be brought to the consumers. With this aim, the building, which was undertaken by Kaş Municipality in Kalkan District, is being renovated. Kaş Mayor Mutlu Ulutaş examined the works in the project on site and received information from the authorities on the subject. In Kalkan, the places located in the building on an area of approximately 1,428 square meters next to the Family Health Center will not be sold or rented in any way. Citizens in rural areas will be able to exhibit and sell their products for free here. Products can be purchased from points to be determined in the center of Kalkan and Kaş. Barak Cultural Center On the other hand, a cultural center will be established in Boğazcık Village in order for the Barak Rug to be accepted especially in the international market and to increase its value. This center, where Barak Kilims will be introduced and women will be trained in weaving, will be turned into a place for ecotourism enthusiasts to visit. On the Kas Yörük Migration Road, tourists will be able to take rug weaving lessons from village women in the plateaus, where they take a break as part of the tour, and visit the Barak Cultural Center. It was reported that 50 percent of the works on the project have been completed and it is planned to be completed in January next year.

'Kars City with Its Historical Identity Project' works have started

Kars Within the framework of the 'Kars City with Historical Identity Project', which is supported by the Competitive Sectors Operational Program, financed by the European Union Pre-Accession Financial Assistance Fund (IPA) and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and will bring 1 million tourists to Kars when completed, While the walls of historical places are cleaned of paint, the roofs, windows and doors of the buildings are restored in accordance with the historical texture. The 'Kars City with Historical Identity Project', prepared by the Serhat Development Agency (SERKA) and financed by the European Union (EU) Pre-Accession Financial Assistance Fund, was implemented in Kars city center and Ani Ruins. The historical texture of Kars is brought to light with the works started in Haydar Aliyev Street and Ani Ruins in the city center. While the project, worth 50 million liras, excites the people of Kars, the Baltic Architecture buildings in the city, which have been idle for many years, are brought back to their original condition. Within the framework of the project, where dozens of teams work meticulously at the same time, it is planned to preserve the rich historical cultural texture and transfer the rich heritage to future generations with various improvement works to the historical buildings in Kars city center. When the project is completed, 22 registered and 12 unregistered buildings, 7 of which are public buildings, on Haydar Aliyev Street will be brought to Kars tourism. With the project, a touristic route of approximately 680 meters will be created by renovating the pavement, lighting works, landscaping works, assembling sign boards and street furniture on Haydar Aliyev Street. The "Kars City with Its Historical Identity Project" is planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

Togg's selling process begins

Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology, said that Togg will be available for sale this week. Emphasizing that Togg is also an inspiration for technology entrepreneurs, Kacır said, "We will embark on a new production journey with Togg. This week, Turkey's car, Togg, will be on sale.Togg will not only be one of the most successful electric car brands in the world, it will also be instrumental in the birth of many technology initiatives. Togg's electric vehicle software and hardware are realized by the national companies of this country." The first model of Togg to go on sale will be a C-segment SUV.

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Artificial intelligence applications were introduced for tourism

'Local products meet tourism in rural Kaş' project

'Kars City with Its Historical Identity Project' works have started

Togg's selling process begins