Karataş Municipality was awarded in the category of DIVE TOURISM TO NEW LIVES UNDER WATER with its Artificial Reef Studies.

The Mayor of Karataş, who received the best tourism project award of the year in the Turkey-Europe Business World Awards, which was held for the second time at the Radisson Blu Istanbul Hotel with the participation of many distinguished guests from the world of art, politics, economy, sports and media, in the organization of BHS Group, and Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Union (ATGAB) President Necip TOPUZ, in his speech at the award night;
“Within the framework of our project, a new habitat was created under the water. We saw that very valuable fish species settled in the region where there was no trace of life before. Sea creatures are looking for a safe habitat for themselves. It has been determined that the fish have started to lay their eggs in the new habitat created. These developments give us hope for the future of our district, Karataş, the pearl of the Mediterranean.

Finally, by receiving this award on behalf of all Karataş people, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this evaluation.” said.

The 1st Ordinary Assembly Meeting of Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Union for 2023 was held on 14.06.2023 with the participation of council members at the ATGAB union center.

Organized in partnership with ATGAB Tourism Union and Karataş Municipality, the performance of the Physically Handicapped Art Education Center Theater Group took the stage on Monday, June 12 at 11:30 at the Mehmet Akif Ersoy School Theater Hall.

Karataş District Governor Selami Alper ÖZKAN, Karataş Mayor and our union president Necip Topuz and Karataş District National Education Director Mustafa Buğrul had a fun time at the event.

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TOURISM WEEK MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT NECIP TOPUZ

Expressing that tourism provides foreign exchange to the country, creates employment opportunities, and affects social and cultural life, Chairman of Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Association Chairman TOPUZ said in his message celebrating Tourism Week:

Tourism has gained a feature that combines important social and humanitarian functions that affect economic, social and cultural life with its new mission at the national and international level. This feature has increased the interest in tourism in the world; has encouraged countries with expectations from tourism to compete for the development of this sector. From agriculture to industry, from construction to technology, from health to transportation, tourism has a very strong bond with all sectors. The development of tourism means the development of other sectors along with it. Tourism, as an indispensable locomotive power, will maintain its importance in every period.

Also, the language of Tourism is universal, its message is peace, adventure, discovery and happiness. It is one of the greatest vehicles for the convergence of cultures and one of the most important sectors in the development of a region. Where tourism develops, tolerance, love and reconciliation also develop there. It should not be forgotten that tourism has no color, language, religion or race, it should always be remembered that it is a connecting and unifying bond.

With these feelings and thoughts, I draw attention to the importance of tourism for a better future and a more developed Adana, I congratulate the Tourism Week of everyone in the tourism sector and offer my love and respect.

Feasibility Study for the “Karataş Transport Seaway Tourism Center Investment and Operation Project” supported by the 2022 Feasibility Support program carried out by the Çukurova Development Agency under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology Development Agencies General Directorate and carried out with the partnership of Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Association (ATGAB) and Karataş Municipality.

ATGAB Union President Necip Topuz, in a statement to the press; As a result of the research and analysis, the following predictions were reached in summary;
● Due to the appropriate infrastructure of the existing Karataş Fisherman’s Barn, the rate of conversion of feasibility into investment is high. It is aimed to realize the project in 1.5 years.
● The efficiency rate of the investment is high. The Benefit Cost Ratio of the project was calculated as 1.39.
● There are opportunities to gain competitive advantage in the market such as geographical location, socio-economic structure of our region. Potential customers’ interest in the project is above the minimum demand rates.

In the light of these results, I think that our project will be implemented quickly with the support of our state and our people, by gaining the attention of the investors in the sector and our Karataş district will become a tourism destination with its brand value increasing day by day by becoming a transportation network center.

I would like to express my gratitude to the institutions and people who contributed to the preparation of the feasibility. Finally, I wish the works to be beneficial for our region and call on all investors in the sector to evaluate the project. ” said.

Karataş Mayor and Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Association (ATGAB) President Necip Topuz, who made statements about the festivals success of the city of Adana;

“I would like to express once again the invaluable contribution of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey in making A dana,the city of festivals, a center of attraction in tourism. The contributions of our Ministry play a key role in bringing the festival activity in the city center to rural districts.

For example, the Ministry supported the 2nd National Blue Crab Film Festival, which was held in our Karataş district on August 12-13 and received approximately 2000 film applications from 104 countries of the world from different cultures.

In addition, Kızıldağ Highland Festival, which was held in Karaisalı district on August 26-27 as part of the Adana Culture and Art Festival from the Sea to the Highland , aiming to transfer the Highland activities, which are an integral part of our ancient nomadic culture, to new generations with a fresh spirit, was also supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

I see the branding of our Adana with festivals and festivities as a strategic move. I would like to thank every institution and everyone who contributed to the events both in the countryside and in the city center.”

A feasibility preparation protocol was signed for the “Karataş Transport Seaway Tourism Center Investment and Operation Project”, which was prepared under the leadership of Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Association(ATGAB) supported by #Cukurovakalkinmaajansi and in cooperation with Karatas Municipality

Subsequently, explorations were made in Karataş port and Hado Hatay Arsuz Madenli ports as part of field studies.
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The contract was signed for the “Karataş Transport Seaway Tourism Center Investment and Operation Project” prepared with the partnership of Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Association (ATGAB) and Karataş Municipality, which was entitled to receive support within the scope of Çukurova Development Agency (ÇKA) Feasibility Support Program in 2022.

The project contract was signed between ÇKA Secretary General Ahmet Rıfat Duran and Adana ATGAB President and Karataş Mayor Necip Topuz.

In a statement to the press about the project, President Necip Topuz;

Within the scope of a new sea route tourism center to be opened between Adana Karataş and the target region, ferries of advanced, comfortable and fast passenger/car ships suitable for modern transportation will be put into service, thanks to domestic and international networks. Superstructure facilities will be provided for the arrival of touristic ships in Karataş district.

The 207 kilometers and 2 hours 40 minutes road distance between Karataş Port and Arsuz Madenli Port will be reduced to 34 miles and 30 minutes by mutual sea bus services.

Karataş Blue Crab National Film Festival, which was held for the second time, started with the Ahmet Şafak concert together with the short film screenings.

The opening activities were attended by the Governor of Adana, Dr. In addition to Süleyman Elban, Karataş District Governor Fatih Ayaz, district mayors, representatives of public institutions and many art-loving citizens attended.

On the last day of the festival held at the Karataş Ata Park festival area, a foot tennis and beach volleyball tournament was held.

After the Award Ceremony of the Short Film Competition, which received nearly 2000 film applications from 104 countries of the world from different cultures, the festival program ended with the Zakkum concert.

We would like to thank the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their contribution to our festival, our jury members, our guests who participated in the festival and the employees who worked hard during the festival.

Within the scope of Çukurova Development Agency Feasibility Support Program for 2022; The application named “Feasibility Study for Karataş Transport Seaway Tourism Center Investment and Operation Project”, prepared with the partnership of Adana Tourism Development and Infrastructure Service Association (ATGAB) and Karataş Municipality, was found worthy of support.

ATGAB President and Karataş Mayor Necip Topuz shared his views on the project:

Our project is about the establishment and operation of a facility complex, which is considered as a center for domestic and international touristic passenger transportation by sea for Karataş Port, whose infrastructure will be expanded.

Necessary research and studies will be carried out within the scope of the project, and a guiding feasibility report will be prepared for investments and presented to the public and investors.

I would like to thank to Adana Governor Dr. Süleyman ELBAN with Çukurova Development Agency Board Members, and the Secretary General of Çukurova Development Agency and his colleagues for their interest and relevance in the application process.