Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he is happy to have a long-established and national institution like ATSO, which has guided the economy of Antalya and Turkey with its history spanning 3 centuries. “Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry has always been referenced and the pride of our community with its experience and reputation brought by 140 years, the corporate structure it has continuously strengthened, the projects it has implemented and the work it has brought to Antalya. In fact, Antalya has become a symbol of the transformation of the Turkish economy with its great success story in the economy. It has become the shining star and brand city of this great region, which encompasses not only Turkey, but also the entire Mediterranean, and has done so by our entrepreneurs who will receive their well-deserved awards in a moment. Antalya CCI has also grown and developed in a manner worthy of Antalya.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the tenacious work of ATSO and its members played a huge role in Antalya becoming a city of agriculture, tourism, trade, production and exports.

Emphasizing that Antalya CCI is an interpreter of the voice of its members by keeping the pulse of the business world in Antalya in the best way, it has stepped in to solve its problems and has concluded them as well, the TOBB President continued:

“Today, ATSO has come to serve its members to the same standard as the most powerful chambers in Europe and has certified this accreditation. With a contemporary, innovative and member-oriented working approach, it has carried its historical responsibility in the best way. This decisive and rational vision of our chamber, professional management style, is a great win for Antalya. I wholeheartedly congratulate the architects of all these achievements, especially my brother Davut Çetin, who is also my colleague in TOBB management, the Board of Directors, the Assembly, the professional committees, our secretary general and my working brothers. I would like to express my gratitude to all our members who have worked here since its establishment, and I pay tribute to those who have passed away. I wish you many years of success with this 140-year-old historic institution. I wholeheartedly congratulate our companies, members and all entrepreneurial brothers and sisters who will receive awards for their contributions to Antalya.”