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Antalya Tourism Fair 2026 preparations and program

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Preparations for the 8th International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF 2026) have been finalized for the event 2026), scheduled to take place from for October 26 to 28 at the ANFAŞ Congress and Tourism Center. Organizers highlighted Antalya’s status as Center, have been finalized. During a global capital for resort-based tourism, noting that press conference, Ayhan Gök, the city’s Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism, noted that Antalya’s tourism standing is comparable to major nations. The fair’s program has been announced under the theme ‘Hospitality Intelligence.’ Sponsored by Türkiye İş Bankası and partnered with Kilit Hospitality Group, the event will feature over 130 speakers delivering more than 3,000 minutes of presentations across nations, suggesting that if the ATF Main Stage and Focus Stage. The first day will include an opening session titled ‘Meeting city were a country, it would rank 24th in the Heart of United Nations World Tourism for Turkey,’ featuring a keynote by Rixos Hotels Founder and Chairman Fettah Tamince regarding the global expansion Organization rankings. Kaan Kaşif Kavaloğlu, President of Turkish brands and AKTOB, described the transformation of resort tourism. fair as a world-class event, while founder Selçuk Meral noted that the previous year’s fair hosted over 40,000 visitors. The fair’s program, themed ‘Hospitality Intelligence,’ features over 130 speakers. Key components include the ATF Tourism Cities Summit 2026 will also be held, where mayors and tourism managers will discuss urban tourism, nature-based experiences, and new travel routes. Additionally, the fair has introduced the inaugural ATF Tourism Media Awards to recognize excellence in tourism journalism, with honors given to Awards, which recognized Kadir Toprakkaya, Işık Tuncel, and Seyit Konyalı. Konyalı for excellence in journalism. Regional hubs like Alanya are utilizing using the platform to prepare for future seasons. For instance, Alanya will host a dedicated stand to conduct B2B meetings with international operators, aiming to diversify its appeal through promote Seljuk heritage, heritage and sports tourism, tourism. As the fair commenced on October 26, industry leaders gathered to discuss the sector's future. Davut Günaydın, Vice President of TÜRSAB, called for a new roadmap focused on increasing revenue rather than just visitor volume. He noted that despite geopolitical tensions and cultural events. market challenges in Russia, Iraq, and Iran, Turkey remains strong, with approximately 80% of Antalya’s tourists arriving through organized distribution channels. Additionally, the Nevşehir Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated to promote Cappadocia’s international visibility and sustainable development.

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