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Turkish regional tourism and gastronomy development

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Turkish regional authorities are implementing strategies to diversify tourism and boost local economies. In İznik, official Hasan Duşlu has emphasized that increasing visitor numbers must translate into direct benefits for local tradespeople and producers, advocating for a model that integrates historical sites with local gastronomy, ceramics, and olive production to encourage longer stays. In Kuşadası, a mobilization initiative aims to transform the area into a year-round destination by leveraging its 39-kilometer coastline, Blue Flag beaches, and historical sites like the Pygele Ancient City and Güvercinada through environmental and cultural investments. Culinary tourism continues to expand through major regional festivals. The GastroAntep International Gastronomy Festival, themed ‘The Era of Experience: Gastronomy, Agriculture, Tourism, and Hospitality’, recently concluded. Gaziantep Mayor Fatma Şahin highlighted the city’s potential in the global gastronomy ecosystem, noting that approximately ten local businesses are working with the Michelin Guide for potential star recognitions. To attract international visitors, officials are exploring direct charter flights with Turkish Airlines to target markets in Japan, China, and South Korea. In Hatay, the Gastro Antakya Culture and Gastronomy Festival has commenced. Local officials, including Antakya District Governor Abdullah Akdaş and Mayor İbrahim Naci Yapar, noted the event’s significance for morale and recovery following the February 6, 2023, earthquakes. ~~The~~ Regional festival ~~features chef demonstrations, traditional workshops for products~~ activity has expanded further. Gaziantep is scheduled to host the GastroANTEP festival from October 3-11. In Ankara, the Culture Road Festival has introduced 60 culinary points to highlight specialties like ~~kömbe~~ Ankara döneri. Tekirdağ hosted its 1st International Gastronomy and ~~aşur,~~ Viticulture Festival, while Adana is preparing for its 10th International Adana Taste Festival. In Afyonkarahisar, the VIII. International GastroAfyon Tourism and ~~displays of geographically indicated local goods.~~ Taste Festival plans to attempt a Guinness World Record with a 257-meter long table.

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