ATF25 Announced the Tourism Design Awards with the Slogan “GOOD DESIGN, GOOD TOURISM”

ATF25 ANNOUNCED THE TOURISM DESIGN AWARDS WITH THE SLOGAN “GOOD DESIGN, GOOD TOURISM”

The International Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF) offers a new platform where tourism meets creativity: Tourism Design Awards.

ATF25, which will be held for the 7th time at Antalya Expo Center on October 22–23–24, 2025, opens its doors this year with the theme of “Sustainable Hospitality.” Tourism Design Awards, an ATF production, will reward original designs shaping the future of tourism on an international scale.

MANIFESTO OF THE TOURISM DESIGN AWARDS

Tourism is not just about journeys; it is a blend of cultures, emotions, and experiences, and every experience begins with design. Tourism Design Awards was born from this belief: to redefine tourism through the language of design and to introduce creative visions to the world.

VISION OF THE TOURISM DESIGN AWARDS

ATF Founder and President Selçuk Meral:

“On our journey that began in 2019 with the motto ‘Tourism is a National Matter’, we have put forth a new vision every year. With the Tourism Design Awards, we are adding another strong theme to this vision: design. Because the future of tourism will be written with the power of design.”

Tourism Design Awards Coordinator and Jury President Yakup Burak Akay:

“We believe that every experience begins with design. With the Tourism Design Awards, we are redefining tourism through the language of design and introducing the creative visions of the future to the world.”

AWARDS IN 7 MAIN CATEGORIES

  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design
  • Landscape Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Graphic & Advertising Design
  • Software & Digital Design
  • Social & Experiential Design

Projects will be evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, user-centricity, aesthetic value, sustainability, technology integration, and cultural harmony.

JURY PANEL 2025

Academics & Science World

  • Prof. Dr. Osman Arayıcı – Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Interior Architecture
  • Prof. Dr. Zuhal Kaynakçı Elinç – Dean of Akdeniz University Faculty of Architecture (Landscape Architecture)
  • Prof. Dr. Sedef Doğaner – Dean, School of Architecture & Design, Wentworth Institute of Technology (USA)
  • Prof. Dr. Şebnem Ertaş Beşir – Akdeniz University Faculty of Architecture
  • Prof. Dr. Oğuz Özyaral – Vice Rector of Belek University (Gastronomy)
  • Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Ergün – Near East University, Graphic Department / Digital Artist
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgü Özturan – Akdeniz University Faculty of Architecture
  • Dr. Lecturer Benan Çelikel – Head of Industrial Design Department

Professional Organizations & Academic Representatives

  • Sr. Interior Architect Yakup Burak Akay – Tourism Design Awards Coordinator, Jury President
  • Lecturer Hikmet Başaytaç – Akdeniz University Faculty of Architecture / Chamber of Interior Architects Antalya Branch Board of Directors
  • Architect Hasan Çerçiler – Chamber of Architects Antalya Branch President
  • Interior Architect İsmail Gökçen Tosun – Chamber of Interior Architects Board of Directors

Design & Industry Experts

  • Gökay Karacabey – Award-winning Industrial Designer
  • Özgür Ergün – Digital Marketing & Artificial Intelligence Specialist (Tourism-focused)

Public Institutions

  • Dr. Ömer Ersoy – Ministry of Industry and Technology, Ankara Provincial Director

Tourism NGO Presidents

  • Yusuf Hacısüleyman – ATSO President
  • Kaan Kavaloğlu – AKTOB President
  • Hakan Saatçioğlu – POYD President
  • Burhan Sili – President of ALTİD
  • Ugursal Uğur – President of SKAL Antalya
  • İlhan Arıdıci – President of KETOB
  • Hasan Yetkil – President of AKOED
  • Recep Yavuz – President of City Council Tourism Working Group

Communication & Media

  • Emre Noyan – Antalya Advertisers Association
  • Güldal Sığınç – Antalya Public Relations Association

This strong jury structure will ensure that projects undergo a comprehensive, impartial, and meticulous evaluation process.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS AT THE GALA NIGHT

✨ The awards will find their owners at a magnificent ceremony to be held on October 22, 2025, as part of the ATF25 Welcome Night.
🏆 Winning projects will be presented to visitors in a special exhibition area throughout the fair.

  • Application deadline: September 10, 2025
  • Announcement of finalists: September 25, 2025
  • Announcement of winners: October 10, 2025

📌 Applications: tourismdesignawards.com
📌 Program: antalyaturizmfuari.com

 

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