The 7th International Resort Tourism Congress, which will be organized by the Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers Association (AKTOB), is set to take place in Antalya on Nov. 29-30.ccording to a written statement by AKTOB, developments in Europe and Russia as well as the situation in the region will be evaluated at the 7th International Resort Tourism Congress held under the main theme of "the future of tourism and tourism of the future."

In addition, the place and future of Turkish tourism for the year 2017-2018 and thereafter, as well as short, medium and long-term expectations in the sector will be discussed by the major actors in the tourism industry.

AKTOB's statement also indicated that the tourism sector, which went through a difficult period in 2016, entered the year of 2017 with hope.

Approximately 1,000 people including high-level representatives from the sectors of finance, consulting, investment, business, management and supplier brands and firms along with all sections of tourism in the domestic and international travel industry, are expected to participate in the congress.