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Shusha – ECO Tourism Capital 2026 Perched majestically atop the mountains of Karabakh, Shusha stands as one of the most treasured cultural and historical cities of Azerbaijan. Founded in 1750 by Panah Ali Khan as the capital of the Karabakh Khanate, the city has long been admired for its strategic location, architectural heritage, and vibrant […]
At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, three sites of the ECO region were officially inscribed, marking Iran’s 29th, Tajikistan’s 5th, and Türkiye’s 22nd World Heritage Site. These registrations represent not only a remarkable and unprecedented event for the countries but also for the ECO region as a whole. With a total […]
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, 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 […]
Visa Requirements Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the destination country within the ECO region. Here’s a general overview: Tip: Always check official immigration websites or consult your travel agent for the most recent updates on visa requirements. Flight and Travel Conditions Traveling to ECO Member States is made easier with numerous […]
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Tehran – October 28 2024 The Economic Cooperation Organization convened a virtual meeting to discuss updates to the selection criteria for the prestigious “ECO Tourism Capital” initiative, which annually highlights a city from ECO Member States for its historical, cultural, and tourism potential. The meeting was attended by the representatives of the tourism authorities of […]
Tehran – October 9, 2024 On 9 October 2024, a virtual consultative meeting was held to advance Erzurum’s preparation as the ECO Tourism Capital for 2025. Key representatives from the ECO Secretariat, Turkish officials and local stakeholders attended the meeting, which focused on the upcoming celebration activities. Opening the meeting, ECO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador […]