Antalya Tourism Fair hosts media awards and regional business meetings

The International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF) has introduced the inaugural ATF Tourism Media Awards to recognize excellence in tourism journalism. Winners include Kadir Toprakkaya of TOURMAG for the Tourism News of the Year regarding Cappadocia, academic and journalist Işık Tuncel for the Jury Special Award, and Anadolu Agency photojournalist Seyit Konyalı for the Tourism Photograph of the Year featuring Tuz Gölü.

In conjunction with the fair, regional tourism hubs such as Alanya are utilizing the platform to pursue 2027 season targets. Alanya will host a dedicated 48-square-meter stand to conduct B2B meetings with international tour operators and travel agencies. The strategy aims to diversify the region's appeal beyond traditional beach tourism by highlighting Seljuk heritage, sports tourism, and cultural events.