The Slow Cities of Turkey were introduced to the world at the Cittaslow Turkey kiosk on the 36th BIT Milano Tourism Fair between 11-14th February 2018.
BIT International Tourism Fair, one of the most influential tourism fairs in the world, opened its gates in Milan, Italy. The Cittaslow cities in Turkey also participate in the fair among many national tour operators.
Turkey’s Cittaslow capital Seferihisar and 13 Cittaslow cities, Gökçeada, Yenipazar, Yalvaç, Taraklı, Halfeti, Uzundere, Akyaka, Vize, Perşembe, Şavşat, Göynük, Gerze and Eğirdir Municipality representatives will be present at the fair to introduce their cities and Turkey’s Cittaslow accomplishments to the international tourism representatives from all over the world.
Seferihisar Mayor Tunç Soyer also stated the significance of this fair: "The delegates of Seferihisar and other Cittaslows in Turkey represent their towns in BIT Milano fair, which one of the most important tourism fairs in the world. Italy is where Cittaslow are born. That’s why we would like to introduce Turkey’s accomplishments and rich Cittaslow potential in Italy.”
The fair will end on February 14th, 2018.