ANKARA Ankara has been officially declared the “2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital ” by the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), following the 10th meeting of tourism ministers held in the Turkish capital. The announcement was made by Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, who presented Ankara's candidacy for the designation and outlined the city's cultural, historical and diplomatic significance. The meeting brought together tourism ministers and senior officials from Turkic