Pamukkale to be promoted to world

Eroğlu, pointing out how they would promote Pamukkale to the world, said: "Tourists coming to Pamukkale are taking into consideration the biodiversity of the area. We have begun studies into the diversity of Pamukkale. When we complete the research, we will use it to promote Pamukkale to the world." Pamukkale was recently included as one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites for its limestone travertine, which is a crystallized rock formation.

Denizli Governor Yavuz Erkmen accompanying the minister said it was pity that there was no a spa center in Pamukkale. "Both local and foreign tourists who come to Pamukkale bemoan the lack of a spa center. We believe that if a spa center was opened, lots of foreign tourists would come to Pamukale."

Stating that they had already allocated the land to build a spa center to the city council, Eroğlu said: "When work started here we were at least 5 million tourists in the first phase, then 10 million tourists. Due to this potential, we have to build a spa center here immediately. Then we should get in touch with international health institutions. We, as the government, will support you."

Famous for its rock formations, Pamukkale, known as "white heaven," welcomes record numbers of tourists each year. Last year domestic and international tourists to the area passed 1.4 million.