The “2025–2030 Konya Tourism Master Plan Workshop,” which will shape the future of tourism in Konya, was held by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.
Speaking at the workshop held at the Selçuklu Congress Center, Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that the 2025–2030 Konya Tourism Master Plan Workshop, prepared in collaboration with Cappadocia University, serves as a model for other provinces as well.
Altay said, “Of course, at the heart of all this is Rumi. People want to come here, and what we need to do is offer them various alternatives—ensure that they truly experience Konya when they arrive. At the same time, we have strong brands. What made it possible for Rumi to be here is that this city was once a ‘darülmülk’—a capital. Our journey began with Çatalhöyük. There are very few cities in the world that have sustained urban life for 10,000 years. While some cities rose to prominence at certain times, they either lost their significance or disappeared entirely. In this sense, Konya is fortunate. It has a structure that conveys its culture and gastronomy. Therefore, we need to tell this story well.”
Emphasizing the need to highlight Konya’s gastronomy, Mayor Altay stated, “Gastronomy has now become one of the most important pillars of tourism. Of course, focusing solely on gastronomy is difficult for Konya, because when you have Rumi and the Seljuk capital heritage, it’s not just about food. But when you come to Konya, not only your soul but also your body will be nourished. Konya’s gastronomy is improving day by day. The new facilities built by our municipalities, the establishments opened by investors, improvements in venues, as well as their hygiene and quality, all present a significant opportunity for Konya’s gastronomy.”
Speaking at the program, Konya Governor İbrahim Akın stated that the Konya Tourism Master Plan, which sets out a vision for the future, is a highly significant development both for shaping Konya’s tourism strategies and for enhancing its competitiveness in the global tourism market.
As part of the preparations for the 2025–2030 Konya Tourism Master Plan, which will reshape Konya’s tourism strategies with a new vision, the “2025–2030 Konya Tourism Master Plan Workshop” was held by Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The workshop brought together stakeholders from the tourism sector, representatives from relevant public institutions, academics, and civil society organizations. During this interactive workshop, Konya’s tourism potential, destination diversity, and sustainable policies were thoroughly discussed.
