(Posted 24th October 2026)
The Heart of Tourism |
| Dear Tourism Professionals & Members of the Press, Only 48 hours remain until ATF Türkiye, the most productive tourism gathering in Türkiye and the Mediterranean, opens its doors. Held under the motto “We Meet for Türkiye,” ATF Türkiye will bring the tourism world together at ANFA? Antalya Expo Center on 26–27–28 October 2026. The panel programme is set, stands are going up and B2B meeting calendars are filling fast: with two days to go, excitement at ATF26 Türkiye is at its peak. Held under the main sponsorship of Türkiye ?? Bankas? and with Kilit Hospitality as main partner, ATF26 Türkiye brings tourism trade, technology and the industry’s vision for the future together under one roof this year, under the theme “Hospitality Intelligence.” Preparing to welcome tourism professionals from more than 100 countries, ATF26 Türkiye will spend three days hosting new-season contracts, international partnerships and the conversations that will shape the future of the industry. |
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What’s On at ATF Türkiye This Year?
| ? | More than 100 countries, over 40,000 professional visits: The tourism world will meet in Antalya for three days. |
| ? | A €54 billion trade table: The leading travel agencies taking part in ATF26 have a combined annual trade volume of more than €54 billion and a passenger capacity of over 56 million. |
| ? | More than 2,500 hosted buyers: Selected from over 20,000 applications, international buyers with purchasing and contracting authority will hold one-to-one B2B meetings with exhibitors. Only 1 in 8 applications was approved. |
| ? | Over 240,000 beds: The hotel brands at ATF have the potential to host more than 6 million tourists a year. |
| ? | 335 stands, more than 1,000 brands: From hotels to tour operators and from destinations to tourism technology, every part of the industry will meet in the same halls. |
| ? | 3 stages, more than 100 speakers, over 3,000 minutes of content: Panels, talks and presentations on the Main Stage, Focus Stage and Pitch Stage will address the tourism agenda. Fettah Tamince will deliver the keynote speech on 26 October. |
| ? | Hospitality Intelligence: The approach and manifesto book developed by ATF Founding Chairman Selçuk Meral will be introduced for the first time at ATF26. |
| ? | ATF Tourism Cities: Cities and local leaders will discuss city branding, year-round tourism, and gastronomy and culture routes. |
| ? | ATF Genç (Youth): Under the motto “You Are the Heart of Tourism,” young people will meet industry leaders. |
| ? | ATF26 Startup Hub: Tourism technology startups will reach decision-makers through B2B meetings and Pitch Stage presentations. |
| ? | Sustainability: Waste management and decarbonisation work will be carried out in collaboration with Bioscore Sustainability, and visitors can calculate their carbon footprint in ATF World. |
| ? | ATF Tourism Media Awards: The awards will be presented on 27 October. |
| ? | ATF World: Entry will be with QR-coded digital cards, and B2B meetings, the programme and announcements can be followed in the app. |
