Bulut BAĞCI
Bulut Bağcı is a Turkish tourism executive and the President of the World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI), a global tourism think tank headquartered in London.[1][2]
Bulut Bağcı | |
|---|---|
| Born | Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Alma mater | Boğaziçi University |
| Occupation(s) | Tourism executive, think tank leader |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | President of the World Tourism Forum Institute |
| Website | bulutbagci.com |
Early life and career
[edit]Bağcı was born in Turkey. He completed a bachelor's degree in Tourism Administration from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul in 2009.[3]
He began his career in the hospitality industry and held key positions in international tourism investment projects, including collaborations with Hilton International.[4] His early work contributed to tourism development across parts of Africa and the Middle East.[3][5]
In 2015, he became the President of the World Tourism Forum Institute. Under his leadership, the Institute launched the Global Tourism Forum, an international series of summits and events designed to promote sustainable tourism, investment, and public-private cooperation. Events have been held in countries including Turkey, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, and Indonesia.[6][7]
In November 2022, Bağcı was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Gabon in Antalya, Turkey.[8]
Publications
[edit]Bağcı has authored several books combining tourism, leadership, and historical biographies, including:[9][10]
- Thomas Cook: 1841 Modern Turizmin Doğuşu
- Mansa Musa: Mali İmparatorluğu 1312–1337
- Mareşal: Idriss Deby Itno
- *Imran Khan’ın Yolu: Pakistan’a Doğan Güneş
References
[edit]- ^ "Bulut Bağcı". TRT World Forum. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Bulut Bağcı". Travel Tomorrow. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ a b "Bulut Bağcı – Biography". World Tourism Forum Institute. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "WTFI Live". live.worldtourismforum.net. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ https://eksisozluk.com/bulut-bagci--2135046
- ^ "About WTFI". World Tourism Forum Institute. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ https://www.worldtourismforum.net/magazine
- ^ "Bulut Bağcı named Honorary Consul of Gabon in Antalya". bulutbagci.com. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Books-Bulut-Bagci/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABulut%2BBagci
- ^ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kutsal-%C4%B0kona-Bulut-Ba%C4%9Fc%C4%B1/dp/6057682599