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ALIDAS Alanya Cruise Port was proud to host the 43rd General Assembly of MedCruise in November 2013

The mission of MedCruise is to promote the cruise industry in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, by creating vital networking and developmental opportunities for its members. The General Assembly brought the member ports and other cruise industry professionals together, giving them a valuable platform to help to grow their business.

43rd MedCruise General Assembly in Alanya

Alanya Joins The European Network For Accessible Tourism (ENAT)

Alanya is pleased to announce that it has become the first Turkish Associate Member of the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT).

Alanya leads the way in disability accessibility in Turkey and has long been regarded as a role model for other centres of tourism to follow. The Alanya Tourism Managers Fellowship (ALTID) places particular importance on its long term Accessible Tourism Project, the results of which have included the Alanya Municipality Accessible Park and Recreation Centre, together with the Kleopatra Beach at Damlataş, Turkey’s first truly accessible beach.

Alanya continues to invest in improving its facilities, including enhancements around the Cruiseport such as seaside footpaths, marine artefacts and an attractive and educational Maritime Museum in the ancient Dockyard. In addition work continues  to increase accessibility to historical sites and other amenities, and to increase its accessible hotel accommodation.

Further information can be viewed at http://tourismforall.org.tr/Haberler-Duyurular/DECISION_OF_%E2%80%9CCARRYING_ON_ACCESSIBLE_TOURISM%E2%80%9D_FROM_ALTID/309