The Regional Tourism Market Symposium took place from 13 to 15 May 2025 on the picturesque Kish Island, Islamic Republic of Iran. This significant gathering brings together tourism stakeholders from ECO Member States to foster regional cooperation, share innovative practices, and promote sustainable growth in the tourism sector across the region. The event was officially […]
6TH ECO MINISTERIAL MEETING ON TOURISM
ECO Tourism Ministerial Meetings are high-level meetings organized with the participation of the highest-level government officials responsible for tourism in ECO Member States in order to guide ECO’s work in the field of tourism. The most recent 6th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Tourism preceded by the 8th Meeting of the High-Level Experts Group on Tourism […]
Erzurum 2025
Erzurum, located in Eastern Türkiye, is one of Türkiye’s most historic and culturally rich cities. Erzurum is one of the 30 metropolitan municipalities of Türkiye. The city has a population of 745,000 as of 2024 and there are 20 towns. City’s economy mainly depends on agriculture and livestock. The ECO Tourism Capital for 2025, Erzurum […]
ECO Tourism Ministers Convene in Erzurum
The 6th ECO Ministerial Meeting on Tourism convened on 26 April 2025 in Erzurum, the ECO Tourism Capital for 2025. The gathering brought together tourism leaders from nine ECO Member States to discuss regional tourism cooperation and development strategies. ECO Secretariat also attended the meeting as well as the representatives of ECO Observers, the Organization […]
The ECO Tourism Capitals Selection Criteria Approved
The 294th Meeting of the ECO Council of Permanent Representatives (CPR) was held today at the Punjab Civil Secretariat in Lahore, Pakistan. The gathering marked a significant milestone as the first CPR meeting to take place in Lahore and the second hosted outside the ECO Secretariat in Tehran. Inaugurating the meeting, the Additional Chief Secretary […]
ECO Secretary General Participates in the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition
ECO Secretary General, Ambassador Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, and staff from the ECO Tourism Directorate participated in the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which commenced in Tehran on 11 February 2025. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Secretary General Dr. Khan held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Dr. Seyed Reza Saleh Amiri, Minister […]
Opening Ceremony of the Winter Games Marks the Beginning of Erzurum’s Year as ECO Tourism Capital 2025
Erzurum officially kicked off its year as the ECO Tourism Capital 2025 with the opening of the Winter Games, the first major international event in the city’s celebration. The ceremony began with a vibrant cortege walk, starting from Havuzbaşı City Square and making its way to the iconic Twin Minaret Madrasa. The festive procession, featuring […]