Continent Worldwide Hotels Showcases Strong Presence at GastroShow & Tourism Summit 2025

The event brought together leading professionals, investors, chefs, and hospitality experts from Türkiye and around the world.

Among the most notable participants, Continent Worldwide Hotels made a strong impression by presenting not only its hotel brands but also its boutique coffee brand Caldeza Coffee & More.Throughout the summit, the Continent stand welcomed a wide range of investors, hotel owners, and industry professionals, engaging in highly productive B2B meetings and networking sessions focused on franchise and management opportunities.

Ethem Zagikyan: “Gastronomy is now a strategic pillar of the tourism industry.”

Ethem Zagikyan, Chairman of the Board of Continent Worldwide Hotels, shared his thoughts on the event:

“GastroShow has evolved beyond being just a fair — it has become a visionary platform representing Türkiye’s new direction in gastronomy and tourism.Gastronomy today is an inseparable part of hospitality. We are redefining the guest experience through the blend of taste, wellness, and local culture.The connections and discussions we made during the summit were extremely valuable, both for our brands and for Türkiye’s global tourism vision.”

Zagikyan also emphasized the growing interest in Caldeza Coffee & More, noting:

“Coffee culture can no longer be considered separate from hospitality. With Caldeza Coffee, we aim to expand both boutique and franchise operations in Türkiye and abroad.”

Gürkan Boztepe: “GastroShow stands at the heart of Türkiye’s journey to becoming a global gastronomy brand.”

Gürkan Boztepe, President of the Gastronomy Association and founder of GastroShow, also commented on the success of the event:

“Our goal is not only to promote Turkish cuisine but to position it as a sustainable, healthy, and economically valuable asset.This year, with the ‘Health’ theme, we redefined the link between gastronomy and tourism.The participation of globally minded brands like Continent Worldwide Hotels adds tremendous value to our sector’s international growth.”

Productive Meetings and New Collaborations

The Continent Worldwide Hotels stand was one of the most visited throughout the summit, attracting major investors, hotel groups, and gastronomy brands.The brand’s representatives shared insights into upcoming hotel and F&B projects across Türkiye, the Middle East, and Europe — laying the groundwork for several promising partnerships and franchise discussions.

The Power of GastroShow

Supported by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, Istanbul Governorship, TİM, DEİK, MÜSİAD, and TOGEMDER, the GastroShow 2025 once again underscored its mission: to promote Turkish gastronomy worldwide and position gastronomy as a leading force in tourism.The event also featured high-profile speakers, academics, and international guests, offering new perspectives on sustainability, health, and culinary innovation.