Catod, Canakkale Tourism Companies, Hoteliers and Investors Association, has annouced its mid term targets. The President of Catod, Ali Akol told that they would like to have stronger relations with The Balkan Countries, therefore as a first step, it has been decided to participate the Thesseloniki Tourism Fair, which will be held between 03-07 November 2005. Mr Akol told that their aim is to attract great interest to Canakkale region. Doing so, effective promotion will be performed. Mr Akol also added that they would like to participate the World Travel Market (WTM) in London between 14 – 17 November, 2005 . It is told that the target would be the Australian and New Zealand tourists in order to stimulate the interest to Canakale. Mr Akol also stressed the importance of WTM for the promotion of Canakkale.