25^th Meeting of the COMCEC Tourism Working Group

The 25^th  Meeting of the COMCEC Tourism Working Group was held on September 15^th-16^th, 2025 in Ankara, Türkiye, with the theme, “Improving the Quality and Sustainability in Heritage Tourism in OIC Countries”.

The Meeting was attended by the representatives of 18 Member States. Representatives of the COMCEC Coordination Office, Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), Research Centre for Islamic History, art and Culture (IRCICA) and  Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA).

The Representatives of the Member States shared their experiences, achievements, and challenges regarding heritage tourism in their respective countries. The participants also deliberated on the aforementioned theme and considered the study “Improving the Quality and Sustainability in Heritage Tourism in OIC Countries” commissioned by the COMCEC Coordination Office.

In addition to the research report prepared on the aforementioned theme, the case studies were discussed in detail at the meeting. Along with the opinions and suggestions of the participants and the findings revealed within the scope of the relevant study, the draft policy recommendations on the subject were formulated.

For further information regarding the Meeting, follow the links below:

• Agenda
• Programme
• Presentations Made During the Meeting
  • Outlook
  • Research Report
  • Lessons Learned
  • Burkina Faso
  • Iran
  • Türkiye
  • IRCICA
  • UNESCO
  • CPF
• List of Participants
• Publications
• Report on “Improving the Quality and Sustainability in Heritage Tourism in OIC Countries”.