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Türkiye’s Mediterranean province of Antalya also aims to make a breakthrough in gastronomy…
Antalya, which aims to diversify tourism and boost the economy by promoting local values, is also establishing itself as a brand in gastronomy with its inventory of local products.
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With the aim of establishing Antalya, which welcomes millions of tourists every year, as a key player in the field of gastronomy, the Antalya Gastronomy Platform was established under the auspices of the Governor’s Office, focusing on geographical indications and certification efforts.
The platform conducted a detailed study covering Antalya’s central area and all its districts, compiling an inventory of products eligible for geographical indication certification.
Following extensive work, applications were made for many products eligible for geographical indication and registration. With applications for the registration of approximately 200 products and currently 19 registered products in Antalya, some restaurants and hotels have also begun to feature more of the city’s geographical indication and local flavours on their menus.
‘We are working with a spirit of mobilisation’
Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin told an Anatolian Agency (AA) correspondent that civil society organisations, municipalities, chambers, district governorships and universities are working with a spirit of mobilisation in the field of gastronomy.
Gastronomy routes to be created in Antalya…
Hakan Saatçioğlu, Chair of the Professional Hotel Managers Association, also stated that in order to promote gastronomy, the association will introduce the region’s geographically marked delicacies at its monthly meetings.
Güray Parlak, Chairman of the Restaurant, Food, Beverage and Entertainment Services Committee of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO), said that people are willing to travel thousands of kilometres for the sake of their palate.
Drawing attention to gastronomy as a strategic area, Parlak noted:
“Every certified product is an ambassador for that city. We are determined to make Antalya a city of gastronomy. Gastronomy is very important in diversifying tourism.”
