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Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine whether the city break movement constitutes an effective tourism policy example for achieving local development through public policies. Design/Methodology: Purposive sampling method was preferred in order to examine the research subject in depth. In this context, the sample of the research consists of 13 tourism stakeholders in the Isparta region. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for the research, and the interview technique was preferred as the data collection method. The obtained data was analyzed using the Maxqda program. Findings: The analysis results indicate that visitors participating in the city break movement are influenced by Isparta's natural and cultural assets and perceive it to be advantageously located in terms of transportation. However, it reveals that there is an insufficient level of policy specifically tailored to city break visitors. Additionally, online information and communication systems are frequently used for obtaining information, and post-trip evaluations and feedback are commonly conducted. Other findings suggest that inter-institutional collaborations are mostly procedure-based, although institutions frequently engage in local policies and activities. Considering the results, Isparta is deemed to be a region rich in city break potential, and city break movements can be considered an effective policy for development. However, it is also believed that there is a lack of sufficient efforts and activities for city break in Isparta, and the development of public policies specific to this area is necessary to contribute to the local development. Limitations: The research sample consists of tourism stakeholders in Isparta. This element constitutes the main limitation of the research. Originality/Value: This study is distinguished by its exploration of the relationship between local development and the city break Movement.

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