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TGA Tourism Promotion and Development Roadmaps

Our center, in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, has initiated a series of studies to enhance the international tourism competitiveness of destinations in Turkey. Within this framework, promotion and development strategies for the provinces are being prepared and discussed in meetings attended by […]
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Kütahya Tourism Master Plan

The Kütahya Tourism Master Plan is a multi-stakeholder and strategic roadmap aiming to leverage the historical, cultural, and natural assets of the province through a sustainable tourism approach. The plan aims to make Kütahya’s unique identity visible in various thematic areas of tourism, support local development, and strengthen the province’s economic, social, and cultural structure […]
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Samsun Tourism Master Plan

Cappadocia University (KUN) has prepared the Samsun Tourism Master Plan with a scientifically based, participatory, and sustainable approach. As one of Turkey’s leading higher education institutions with expertise in tourism planning and destination management, KUN has analyzed Samsun’s natural, cultural, and socio-economic structure in detail to reveal the city’s potential in the field of tourism. […]
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Konya and Gaziantep: European Smart Tourism Candidacy Analysis

Evaluation of Konya and Gaziantep’s Candidacies for European Smart Tourism Capital In the project conducted to determine whether Konya and Gaziantep can become European Smart Tourism Capitals, the cities were evaluated in detail under the headings of sustainability, accessibility, digitalization, cultural heritage, and creativity. As part of the preparation for the application to the European […]
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Sustainable Gastronomy Criteria Project

This pioneering project, implemented under the leadership of Cappadocia University in collaboration with the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), adapts sustainability criteria for restaurants, developed for the first time in the world, to Turkish conditions. In this context, 9 pilot restaurants across Turkey were visited to […]
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The Project of Those in Anatolia

The “Anatolians Project,” implemented under the leadership of Cappadocia University and with the support of the Ahiler Development Agency, is a pioneering initiative that combines Turkey’s cultural heritage with sustainability and quality standards. The project aims to both preserve local products shaped by traditional Anatolian production methods and make them competitive in global markets. The […]
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Konya 2030: New Vision, New Strategies

“Konya 2030: New Vision, New Strategies,” aiming to increase Konya’s tourism revenue and competitiveness in the tourism sector, adopts a holistic development approach that guides the future while preserving the city’s cultural heritage. This strategic vision aims to make Konya a model city on a global scale, encompassing a wide range of areas from smart […]
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Amasya Tourism Master Plan Workshop

The Amasya Tourism Master Plan Workshop, held on July 21, 2025, was organized to evaluate the province’s tourism potential within the framework of sustainability principles and to create a strategic roadmap for the 2025-2030 period. The workshop, conducted with the participation of representatives from the public sector, private sector, civil society, and academia, addressed Amasya’s […]
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Mardin Tourism Master Plan Workshop

The Mardin Tourism Master Plan Workshop, organized to shape Mardin’s sustainable tourism vision, was successfully held with broad participation from the public sector, local administrations, industry representatives, academics, and civil society organizations. The workshop addressed priority strategies for preserving and passing on the city’s historical and cultural heritage to future generations, increasing tourism revenues, and […]
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Grape Festival

Kapadokya University signed an important cooperation agreement within the scope of the international “Grape Sayli Festival” (Uzum Sayli) held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Assoc. Dr. participated in the event as a guest of the festival. Halil Burak Sakal, as the Director of the Cappadocia University Social and Strategic Studies Application and Research Center […]
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