Tatlisu Mayor and Cittaslow Representative Ahmet Hayri Orçan took part in the International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF2026), representing northern Cyprus on an international stage.
During a dedicated panel titled "Slow Cities in a Fast World – Local Life, Authentic Experiences," participants examined the role of the Cittaslow movement in boosting tourism and supporting local economies. The session was moderated by Lokman Atasoy, Advisor to the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and Technical Coordinator of Cittaslow Turkey.
Alongside Orçan, Cihat Albayrak, Mayor of Perşembe in Ordu, and Habil Dökmeci, Mayor of Sivrihisar in Eskişehir, shared the initiatives their respective municipalities have undertaken in line with the slow city philosophy.
Cittaslow KKTC Technical Coordinator Şenay Tekiner and Cittaslow Yeniboğaziçi Coordinator Mehtap Sayıner also opened a dedicated stand at the fair, informing visitors about the movement and its activities in northern Cyprus.
