Tourism and Success TRNC ceremony held in Kyrenia

Under the auspices of the TRNC Government and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment, the “Tourism and Success TRNC” ceremony organized by Hayriye Vurdu Organizasyon took place in Kyrenia. The event was held at one of the city’s prestigious hotels — Les Ambassadeurs Hotel.

The evening was hosted by Gizem Özdilli and Korhan Saygıner. The ceremony brought together representatives of art, television, business, and tourism. Among the guests were well-known figures from culture and show business, as well as representatives of the state protocol.

Participants in the award ceremony:

• Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu
• Minister of Public Works and Transport Prof. Dr. Erhan Arıklı
• 5th President of the TRNC Ersin Tatar

They personally presented the awards to the evening’s laureates.

Contribution to tourism development:

The “Tourism and Success TRNC” award aims to recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to the development of Northern Cyprus’s tourism potential and achieve success in various fields — from hospitality and gastronomy to art, medicine, and media.

The organizers emphasized that the ceremony became an important platform for showcasing the TRNC’s tourism vision and strengthening the country’s image.

Some of the award winners:

• Özge Taşker Falyalı — Investor of the Year
• Bülent Ersoy — Lifetime Achievement Award
• Işın Karaca — Best Pop Singer of Turkey and the TRNC
• Osman Alkaş — Actor of the Year
• İvana Sert — Fashion Icon and Tourism Ambassador
• Op. Dr. Hasan Birtan — Best Cardiovascular Surgeon
• Chef Mouflon — First and Best Nature Chef of the TRNC
• Ömer Akama — Influencer of the Year

A total of 41 awards were presented during the ceremony.