Dalya Altuntepe is a cultural tourism expert and the founder of nüma, a Germany-based travel company specialising in heritage-oriented travel and destination representation. She has played an active role in shaping tourism strategies across Central Asia. In 2024, she was honoured with the Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Award. She’s passionate about carpets, cartography and Turkic culture — especially the threads that connect tradition with identity across generations and geographies.
When I received an invitation to attend the International Carpet Festival in Baku, I already had some expectations. As a tourism professional with a focus on […]
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