08.10.2015 Marmaris / Muğla

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Marmaris Chamber of Commerce (MTO) and met with Board Chairman Mehmet Baysal and Council Members.

Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that Marmaris is one of the most prosperous counties of Turkey and said, "Allah has graced Marmaris with all manner of riches. I can say this as someone who has been all over Turkey. I was in Bingöl two days ago. Comparing both Marmaris has a lot to be thankful for."

Reporting that a population increase of 18% has been observed in Marmaris resulting from its prosperity, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they have secured a promise from the Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in regards to offsetting the insurance premiums of seasonal workers at the end of the season by the government.

Pointing out that seasonal workers are let go at the end of the season, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, "This stems from the extremely high tax burdens placed on employers - almost at 50%."

Also accompanying Hisarcıklıoğlu during the visit were TOBB Vice Presidents Halim Mete and Ali Kopuz, TOBB Board Treasurer Faik Yavuz, TOBB Board Members Salih Zeki Murzioğlu, Necdet Özer, Cengiz Günay, Bülent Karakuş and Yahya Toplu