Trip.com Group urges tourism industry to collaborate on supporting victims of Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Trip.com Group, a leading global online travel services provider, is offering aid and assistance to help victims of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes through the Turkish earthquake relief initiative and is urging businesses in the tourism industry to collaborate and support the impacted communities and individuals in any way possible.

To support community recovery, Trip.com Group has donated 3,400 emergency supply packages - including sleeping bags, folding beds, blankets, and moisture-proof mats in partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Shanghai.

The supplies will then be sent to Istanbul and Adana, where they will be distributed to affected communities to help with the recovery process.

Trip.com Group Chief Executive, Jane Sun notes "we are deeply concerned about the widespread destruction caused by the earthquake and saddened to see so many people affected.

"As a global company, we are responsible for providing relief support in times of need. We urge businesses in the travel industry to collaborate and support the impacted communities and individuals in any way possible. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time."

The 7.8 Magnitude earthquake hit southern and central Turkey, and northern and western Syria on 6th February. A subsequent 6.4 quake struck the area a fortnight later.

In response, governmental bodies and companies worldwide have contributed to providing crucial support in the form of rescue and relief efforts.

Trip.com Group, with its Trip Cares initiative, previously launched medical relief to support global communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to provide international assistance worldwide in times of crisis. 

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