During various engagements in Türkiye, Mexico’s Minister of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marques, following his participation in a Mexico Promotion Meeting in Istanbul, spoke to an Anadolu Agency (AA) correspondent about various aspects of Türkiye-Mexico tourism relations, including the rising popularity of Turkish series in his country.
Torruco, highlighted the significant impact of Turkish TV series on Mexicans’ interest in visiting Turkey, praising Turkish leaders for their successful promotion through popular shows and films.
Torruco mentioned conducting meetings with tourism operators and airline officials in Türkiye, referring to the success of the “Operation Knock on Doors” initiative, which helped transform Mexico City from a business hub into a tourism destination.
He emphasized Mexico City’s transformation into the second-most visited city in Latin America after Cancun, attributing part of this success to promotional efforts targeting Turkish tourists.