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Towards the end of 1960, 220 large companies, 11 of which belong to the state sector and 209 to the private sector, operate in various manufacturing branches in Izmir. Izmir, which can be perceived as the starting point of Turkish tourism in the 1970s, becomes a leading city especially in the recognition of Turkey and tourism. Izmir, which also became a filming set in the movies of the period, is flooded with many local and foreign visitors. With the foundation of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, which was laid and put into operation in the 1980s, direct flights also increase. Today, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport connects many cities to Izmir with domestic and international flights with its new international airport. Today, Izmir continues to host local and foreign visitors 12 months a year with its unique archaeological heritage, such as Bergama and Ephesus, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, inspired by its history. Thermal tourism and third-age tourism with the health issue that has been in the memory of the city since its history, congress tourism with fairs and events, cultural tourism with its unique cultural heritage, cruise tourism with its port history are being developed. Some images are taken from @necipkoni5421 archive. We thank him. Content preparation: AkifTanrıkulu