Costa Cruises high-level appointment in Turkey: New country manager announced
An important executive change has occurred at Costa Cruises, one of the prominent brands in cruise tourism in Turkey.
There has been a significant executive change in Costa Cruises' Turkey operations, one of the leading brands in the tourism and cruise sector.
Burak Çalışkan, one of the experienced names in the sector, started his duty as Costa Cruises Turkey Country Manager as of June 2026.
26 years of experience in the sector
With 26 years of experience in tourism, Burak Çalışkan made significant contributions to many areas throughout his career such as strategic management, development of B2B and B2C sales channels, crisis management, and travel technologies. Çalışkan was most recently the General Manager of MSC Turkey.
New role and goals
In his new role managing Costa Cruises Turkey operations, Çalışkan’s primary goal is to accelerate growth in the market by integrating the brand's global vision with Turkish tourism dynamics. Increasing brand awareness and strengthening the brand’s position in the Turkish market are also important focuses of the new period.
Agent network and technology-focused growth
In the new period, the aim is to develop strong B2B agent networks, use travel technologies more effectively, and bring cruise tourism to wider audiences. An innovative approach in management is adopted to enhance operational strength and ensure sustainable growth.
Opportunities in the sector
Burak Çalışkan, Costa Cruises Turkey Country Manager, noted that interest in cruise tourism is increasing, and said they will focus on developing strong collaborations with business partners and sector stakeholders in the new period to expand the market.
What are Costa Cruises’ activities?
Costa Cruises is an Italian cruise company based in Genoa and operating under Carnival Corporation. Serving on the world's seas for more than 75 years, the company transports passengers to over 200 destinations and offers comprehensive experiences on board ships and land tours. It operates across a wide geography from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, and from the Far East to South America.
