ISTANBUL, December 9, 2021: Tourism Malaysia once again won the World’s Leading Country Tourism Board award at the Uzakrota Global Travel Awards 2021, which took place at Madame Tussauds in Istanbul last week. Organized by the Uzakrota Travel Summit, the annual event aims to recognize and reward industry players for …
Read More »Tourism Malaysia named world’s first country tourism board in Istanbul
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia, through its overseas office in Istanbul, Turkey, was recently named in the category of Best Country Tourism Offices in the World at the 2021 Uzakrota Global Travel Awards held at the Madame Tussauds museum in Istanbul. Tourism Malaysia, in a statement released Tuesday, December 7, said …
Read More »Istanbul, the world’s most affordable place to move: UK-based study
Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul has been chosen as the world’s most affordable city to settle in, according to a study by a UK-based credit broker. Research conducted by money.co.uk took into consideration factors such as house prices, cost of living and average salary to determine the most affordable places to …
Read More »My Life Story: Feeling Safe in Turkey
Growing up in the United States, finally Los Angeles to be exact, Turkey has always seemed like a distant and intimidating destination for my peers. But they didn’t know that every summer when I went to Turkey to see my father, I had the best time of my life. I …
Read More »Tourism sector misunderstood, insufficient support: association leader
The support promised by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism to the tourism sector following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has not lived up to expectations, said the president of the International Industry Association MICE (I -MICE), Hüseyin Kurt, in an opinion piece for the Turkish tourist information page …
Read More »Travel Turkey Izmir Fair 2022 will determine the route of global and Turkish tourism
Travel Turkey Izmir Fair 2022 will determine the route of global and Turkish tourism Izmir, the capital of Turkish trade shows, will bring together tourism professionals from around the world at the Travel Turkey Izmir trade fair and congress from December 2-4. Continuing their efforts to make Izmir one of …
Read More »Moldovan tourists fascinated by the atmosphere of Cappadocia in Turkey
Moldovan tourists are amazed by the natural, historical and cultural beauties of Cappadocia as direct flights have started to the central province of Nevsehir. Flights between the international airport in the capital of Moldova, Chisinau, and Cappadocia Airport in Nevsehir pave the way for those who wish to visit the …
Read More »“The Muslim World Needs Common Ground In A $ 7 Trillion Halal Economy”
The global halal economy, which was $ 4 trillion in 2017, has now reached $ 7 trillion, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Thursday at the 7th Global Halal Summit held with the 8th Halal Summit of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Oktay said the summit hosts nearly …
Read More »Emirates News Agency – WAM REPORT: UAE, Turkey aim to advance bilateral ties
ABU DHABI, November 22, 2021 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates and Turkey aim to strengthen and advance their bilateral ties. Within this framework, officials from the two countries held meetings and calls to discuss ways to strengthen their bilateral relations and a number of regional and international issues of …
Read More »Discussions on strengthening tourism cooperation between the Maldives and Turkey
Discussions were held on strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector between the Maldives and Turkey. Following a ceremony held at the President’s office where the Ambassador-designate of Turkey to the Maldives, Rakibe Demet ÅekercioÄlu presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, discussions took place on a wide range of …
Read More »Third Annual Turkey Trot Held at Raven Rock Golf Course
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Members of the Letcher County community held their third annual Turkey Trot on Saturday. Held at the Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins, the event featured a âfun runâ for the kids, a 5km run and a 10km run. Proceeds from the event were donated …
Read More »Pearls of the province of Izmir: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince
Turkey’s Aegean coast is full of beautiful places and choosing which one to visit, especially if you have limited time, can be a bit difficult. Izmir province itself has dozens of historical and natural attractions and it would be impossible to fit them all in one day, even if you …
Read More »Kikilias: tourism, a region where Greece and Turkey can cooperate
IZMIR – “We are living in a sensitive, sometimes difficult period, but we must all agree that tourism and travel are the framework in which we can and will be able to work even better together and cooperate,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Wednesday. . , while addressing the …
Read More »Thailand’s economy contracts, hopes of tourism-led recovery
Thailand’s economy contracted in the third quarter, official data showed Monday, but hopes for a gradual recovery are growing after the kingdom reopens to foreign tourists this month. The country recorded its worst performance last year since the Asian financial crisis of 1997, with an economic contraction of 6.1 percent. …
Read More »Foster Partners designs the Apple Store of Apple Bagdat Caddesi Istanbul
In Istanbul, new “Apple BaÄdat Caddesi“opened to buyers on October 22. The new store is located in the bustling BaÄdat Caddesi district, one of the most international and popular shopping areas and destinations in the Turkish city. The project – the result close collaboration between the Home + Partners architecture …
Read More »Rhode Island Tourism Industry Receives $ 10.6 Million Federal Grant
November 9, 2021Update: November 9, 2021 1:22 p.m. PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) – Rhode Island receives a $ 10.6 million boost from the federal government to help the state’s tourism and hospitality industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Daniel McKee said on Tuesday. The grant from the Ministry of Commerce’s …
Read More »Investment in zinc plant to reduce imports and generate billions of dollars
After eliminating terrorist elements in the eastern and southeastern regions of Turkey, where the terrorist organization PKK had carried out terrorist attacks against civilians and the country’s security forces for decades, investments began to pour into the provinces of the region. One of the latest such initiatives is Lineer Metal …
Read More »German conductor to perform, train in Turkey
ISTANBUL German conductor Frieder Bernius will perform in Turkey, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on November 4. class = “cf”> Bernius, founder and director of the Kammerchor Stuttgart (Stuttgart Chamber Choir), will conduct a series of concerts and formations in Istanbul and the capital Ankara. Hosted by …
Read More »Turkey experiences double-digit growth, international bodies also see 2021 stronger
Turkey’s economy is expected to post double-digit growth in 2021, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan said on Thursday, higher than the previous government’s forecast. “Although international institutions estimate growth of 9%, we believe that we will reach double-digit growth figures by the end of the year,” ErdoÄan said in a video …
Read More »Fully vaccinated air passenger infected with Covid found dead on Turkey-Germany flight
A fully vaccinated air passenger infected with the coronavirus was found dead in his seat after a flight. The Pegasus Airlines crew found the 51-year-old lifeless in his seat after flight 1043 from Istanbul, Turkey to Hamburg, Germany on October 25. The man, who was born in Russia and lived …
Read More »Istanbul surpasses last year’s tourist count in just 9 months
Turkey’s tourist metropolis, Istanbul welcomed 5.8 million tourists in the first nine months of this year, already surpassing numbers reached throughout 2020 when the sector suffered a severe blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. In September alone, some 975,916 tourists visited the city, according to official data from Istanbul’s Provincial Directorate …
Read More »Cave church attracts visitors for religious tourism
HATAY Saint Peter’s Church, considered a place of pilgrimage for Christians and considered the first rock church in the world according to some sources, has welcomed more than 62,000 visitors so far in 2021. class = “cf”> Located on the edge of Mount Habib Neccar in the southern province of …
Read More »Turkish Republic Day: Sustainable Tourism in Turkey – Supplements
TEXT: Türkiye offers many sustainable travel options for visitors concerned with the environment, seeking to minimize their carbon footprint and keen to recognize and protect local cultures while having unforgettable experiences. Ethical experiences for every type of traveler If you are interested in outdoor activities, Türkiye offers choices in every …
Read More »Strong Ukraine-Turkey Partnership Holds Key to Black Sea Security
As NATO reflects on its strategy in the Black Sea region and seeks to ensure stability and security in an increasingly turbulent environment, Ukraine and Turkey offer a model worth emulating by strengthening actively their strategic partnership by deepening political, military and technical cooperation. . This partnership includes an intense …
Read More »New finds at 9 million-year-old fossil site in Muğla
New fossil specimens have been found in an area dating back 9 million years near Kaklıca Tepe, in the Ãzlüce district of MuÄla in Turkey, where excavations began after its discovery by shepherds in 1993. Professor Berna Alpagut, professor in the anthropology department at Ankara University, said: âIn the excavations …
Read More »Antalya to benefit from COVID shutdown in Russia
MOSCOW / ANTALYA Antalya, one of Turkey’s hottest tourist attractions, braces for an influx of Russian holidaymakers later this month after Moscow ordered a week-long paid holiday nationwide from October 30 to curb COVID-19 infections amid record virus deaths. class = “cf”> Following the government shutdown decision, thousands of Russian …
Read More »Eastern Kentucky Golf Course Gears Up For Upcoming Thanksgiving-Themed Events
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Community leaders in Letcher County prepare for the third annual Turkey Trot. Double Kwik, Letcher County Tourism and Appalachian Timing Group are sponsoring the event. Officials at the Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins are hosting several Thanksgiving-themed races to celebrate the holidays. âWe actually …
Read More »Photo enthusiasts capture images of ancient sites in Turkey
Photography enthusiasts taking part in the fourth stop of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Turkey Photo Safari took photos of the ancient towns of Letoon and Xanthos in Mugla provinces and Antalya. The event, organized to present the cultural, historical and natural riches of Turkey which …
Read More »Turkey on the brink of climate catastrophe as lakes dry up and forests burn
From a distance, the white lake in eastern Turkey always looks wet. A greenish residue left by its waters creates a mirage of the hills above, but get close and all in there is nothing but cracked, hard mud. Locals say the lake, known as Ak Gol in Turkish, was …
Read More »Expo 2020 Dubai marks a new era of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Turkey (Envoy) – News
Turkey’s participation in Expo 2020 means “a new era of cooperation” and will increase tourism to his country, Turkish Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Tugay Tuncer said. The envoy, who visited the Turkish pavilion on Wednesday, said his country’s participation is also an opportunity to showcase Turkey’s robust and …
Read More »Natural wonders, warm colors, sensations: autumn in Borçka Karagöl
Nature displays the colors of her palette, painting remarkable autumn scenes for nature lovers in Karagöl, which literally means ‘black lake’, in the Borçka district of Artvin province in the northeast of the Turkey, where visitors come to immerse themselves in the warm colors and discover the passages in autumn. …
Read More »Turkey rejects orientalist approach to the African continent
âWe embrace the peoples of the African continent without any discrimination,â Turkish President Erdogan said in his address to the Angolan parliament as part of his four-day tour of Africa. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the Angolan parliament in Luanda, Angola, October 18, 2021. (AA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip …
Read More »Sustainable Tourism Market: Study on Future Growth Prospects
A new statistical survey study titled Sustainable Tourism Market examines some critical characteristics identified with the sustainable tourism market covering the condition of the industry, the review of the division and the target scene. The down-to-earth ideas of the market are referenced in a simple and unpretentious manner in this …
Read More »Pandemic travel news: Asia-Pacific vacations on the horizon
(CNN) – It was another good week in terms of reopening travel, as tropical havens including Fiji and Bali announced relaxed restrictions. And the Dominican Republic of the Caribbean celebrated its best month for tourism. Here’s what we learned on pandemic trips this week. 1. You may be able to …
Read More »Meat on Main: Turkey Toss fundraiser for Main Street: Greeneville | WJHL
GREENEVILLE, Tennessee (WJHL) – Main Street: Greeneville offers ready-to-cook turkey breasts during their Meat on Main Turkey Toss fundraiser. Those interested in purchasing a turkey breast can choose between a boneless smoked turkey breast with rosemary, garlic, or butter. Each breast weighs approximately 5 lbs. Turkeys will be provided by …
Read More »Polish-Turkish friendship gives hope to world diplomacy
With recent positive developments, especially in defense, Turkey and Poland, two countries sharing many commonalities in cultural history, cuisine and diplomacy, have stepped up their cooperation and bilateral relations. The constant developments and negotiations indicate that the two countries, both full members of NATO, wish to intensify their collaboration through …
Read More »Turkish Vice President and Vietnamese PM discuss trade and tourism – Middle East Monitor
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay spoke by phone with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday and discussed trade, tourism and the fight against the terrorist organization Fetullah (FETO), Anadolu Agency reports. FETO and its US-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, in which …
Read More »Turkey welcomes 16 minutes of international visitors between January and August 2021
The Turkish government is carefully and efficiently leading the vaccination campaign across the country. The number of tourist influxes to Turkey between January and August 2021, despite the pandemic, was recorded at 16 million. Of these, the number of international visitors who visited Turkey in August is around four million. …
Read More »No quarantine in Turkey for Indians vaccinated Covishield-Sputnik, to extend the same for Covaxin after the nod of the WHO | Indiafleurit
Indians who have received Covishield or Sputnik V vaccines can travel to Turkey without any restriction or quarantine. Once Covaxin obtains WHO approval, travelers vaccinated with the same vaccine will also be able to travel to Turkey without any restrictions, the country’s embassy in India said. According to the latest …
Read More »underwater museum allows divers to explore the wrecks of the Battle of Gallipoli | Smart News
Divers can explore the wrecks of 14 warships, including HMS Majestic and HMS Triumph. Direction of the historic site of Gallipoli Ready to dive deep into history, literally? Divers can now explore the wrecks of British and French ships sunk off the coast of Turkey during the Gallipoli campaign in …
Read More »Strengthening commercial and defense links – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Turkey is Bangladesh’s true sympathizer and good friend. Turkey was, is and will be with Bangladesh at the time of the crisis. Only the sky is the limit of Turkey-Bangladesh relations. According to recent Bangladeshi media reports, Bangladesh and Turkey have become closer and closer, with two main goals behind …
Read More »CCC spreads wings in Ankara, Turkey
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Ankara Chamber of Commerce in Turkey virtually signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to further strengthen trade, investment and tourism between Sri Lanka and Turkey on September 29 2021. Ankara Chamber of Commerce is the representative body of Ankara industrial and commercial entities, established in …
Read More »Restaurants and cafes in Turkey grapple with labor shortage
Restaurants and cafes had a lot to celebrate when Turkey finally lifted all its coronavirus lockdown measures in July. Yet their euphoria did not last long. They are now faced with a new headache: the lack of qualified personnel. To combat the increase in COVID-19 cases, Turkey reimposed curfews, weekend …
Read More »Insignia bearing the Great Seal of the United States found at the Turkish Fortress in Roman times
Zerzevan Fortress, a Roman military settlement in Diyarbakir, Turkey, houses a castle, houses and a recently excavated American button with the legendary eagle and the inscription “E Pluribus Unum” on it. Zerzevan Fortress in Diyarbakir Province, southeastern Turkey, was used as a military colony during the Roman Empire 3,000 years …
Read More »LI man pleads guilty to Turkey’s birth tourism program: US Attny
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY – A man from Long Island has admitted to participating in a Turkish birth tourism program that organized the entry of pregnant women into the United States under false pretenses to give birth so that their children were entitled to citizenship of the United States. birthright, the …
Read More »Iranian and Turkish experts discuss ways to boost health tourism
TEHRAN – An expert meeting in Van, Turkey on Saturday discussed collaborations and exchange of studies and experiences related to health tourism between Van and the Iranian city of Maragheh in the eastern province of Azerbaijan. Experts affiliated with the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Maragheh and …
Read More »Man admits role in ‘birth tourism’ program – Huntington Now
As part of his plea, Aksakal lost $ 397,500 as proceeds related to his role in the scheme. From January 2017 to at least September 2020, Aksakal and his co-conspirators announced a birth tourism program on two Turkish-language Facebook pages, www.facebook.com/ bebegimamerikadadogsun and Wwww.facebook.com/amerikadadogum.org, and a Turkish website https://amerikadadogum.org. Translated …
Read More »Travel news: Japan, Australia and Argentina reveal plans to reopen
(CNN) – It was World Tourism Day on September 27 this week, but it’s safe to say that it has been another bad year for tourism around the world. If you’re wondering where and when it’s safe to go, and what to do to get there, CNN Travel has you …
Read More »Turkish national pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud in multi-year ‘birth tourism’ program
A man from Long Island pleaded guilty to running a âbirth tourismâ program for years that brought 117 pregnant women from Turkey to the United States to give birth and obtain citizenship for their children. Ibrahim Aksakal, 49, of East Patchogue, NY, admitted to running websites and Facebook pages in …
Read More »Turkey speeds up approval of Paris climate agreement
Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan submitted the Paris climate agreement to Parliament on Friday for ratification. The president had earlier announced that the agreement, which will strengthen Turkey’s international position in the fight against climate change, is expected to be approved by parliament upon his return from summer recess on …
Read More »“Seats” found in a Roman Empire-era arena in Turkey
Archaeologists in western Turkey have discovered the 1,800-year-old equivalent of âlodge seatsâ in a giant arena dating back to the Roman Empire. During excavations in the ancient Pergamon Amphitheater, a large arena built to mirror the Colosseum in Rome, researchers discovered two seat blocks with inscriptions carved on the east …
Read More »Russian researchers participate in archaeological project in southeastern Turkey – science & space
ANKARA, September 30. / TASS /. Researchers from a number of countries, including Russia, are engaged in the Tas Tepeler (or Stone Hills) project in the city of Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey, where experts say humans are from harvesting to agriculture, said a spokesperson for the promotion and development of …
Read More »Turkey opens underwater park with submerged WWI ships
Memories of the First World War lie beneath the waters of Gallipoli. After a long wait, divers will be able to access the area from October 2, 2021. Canakkale, a Turkish town in the Marmara region, was the battleground for the Gallipoli campaign during WWI. During the campaign, the Allied …
Read More »Turkey suspends free medical care for Syrians
IDLIB, Syria – Turkey recently suspended the issuance of the Temporary Protection Identity Card – known as the Kimlik – for Syrian refugees in need of life-saving treatment inside Turkish territories, replacing it by a medical tourism document. On September 20, the medical coordination office of the Bab al-Hawa crossing …
Read More »Tarin asks for Turkish help to boost tourism and agricultural production
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin called on Turkey to help Pakistan in developing the tourism industry and improving agricultural production. In a meeting with Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, who visited him at the Finance Division on Tuesday, the Minister of Finance said Turkey …
Read More »Earthquake in Crete: do I have to cancel my travel plans and will I be reimbursed?
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete this morning. One person died and at least nine others were injured. The ongoing tremors have also affected Bulgaria, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Libya and North Macedonia. Greece and Turkey are both located on fault lines (geological fractures on the …
Read More »“Much more on the way” in Turkey-Poland defense cooperation
Defense and trade cooperation with Poland, which became the first NATO or EU member state to acquire drones from Turkey, will continue at an increased pace during the period to come, Turkey’s envoy to Warsaw said on Monday. Poland signed an agreement in May to purchase 24 armed unmanned aerial …
Read More »Turkish capital awaits ‘Midas Touch’ for ancient site
The photo taken on September 22, 2021 shows the ancient city of Gordion, located about 70 km southwest of the Turkish capital Ankara. (Photo: Xinhua) A woman wearing a face mask visits the Gordion Museum in Ankara, Turkey, September 22, 2021. The museum displays Bronze Age pottery, tools and other …
Read More »“Turkish-Russian deal in Idleb, Syria is moving slowly”
Turkey has agreed to differentiate between normal opposition forces and terrorists in northwestern Syria in Idleb as part of a deal with Russia, Moscow’s foreign minister said on Saturday. , Sergey Lavrov, adding that the process is moving slowly. âThere is a special agreement between the Russian leader and the …
Read More »VIP “seats” found in ancient amphitheater in Izmir, Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered private seats with names engraved on them during excavations in an 1,800-year-old amphitheater in the ancient city of Pergamon, in the province of Izmir, western Turkey. Excavations have continued at the Pergamon Amphitheater – an attraction in the archaeological world because of its resemblance to the iconic …
Read More »Stone Hills introduced to Şanlıurfa
ANLIURFA The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) showcased the Stone Hills, which are home to the earliest examples of sedentary life and social communities in the world, at an event organized at the Åanlıurfa museum. class = “cf”> The opening ceremony …
Read More »Greece braces for autumn storm with Turkey Over Sea pipeline | greece, politics
ATHENS – Signaling the end of a summer truce called not to frighten tourists from both countries, Greece and Turkey are lining up for a showdown over rights to the seas and Turkey is trying to block a possible route to the EastMed Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias informed his European …
Read More »Ireland among top four European countries for growth in flight search
Ireland is currently in the top four European countries for flight search growth, according to hotel revenue management systems company Lybra. Data included in the latest report on travel to Lybra found that searches for flights in Ireland rose 13% month-on-month, which currently ranks it in the top two European …
Read More »Jet2 has restarted vacations and flights to Turkey and you can already book for half a term
Jet2 and Jet2holidays restart Turkey vacations after latest UK travel update saw the country redlisted ahead of new travel rule changes in October Jet2 resumed flights and vacations to Turkey ( Image: Getty Images) Jet2 and Jet2holidays have resumed vacations in Turkey after the popular destination was one of eight …
Read More »UNESCO officials and Moldovan team explore food culture in western Turkey
AFYONKARAHİSAR In order to promote an exchange of culinary culture between Moldova and Turkey, members of the Turkish National Committee of UNESCO and a Moldovan delegation came to Afyonkarahisar province in southwestern Turkey to revel in the region’s world-renowned gastronomic heritage. The high-level delegation hosted by Governor of Afyonkarahisar Gökmen …
Read More »FPCCI welcomes trade by road with Turkey
KARACHI: Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Pakistan (FPCCI) welcomed the operationalization of road transport and trade between Pakistan and Turkey, a statement said on Wednesday. In a historic event, the first land transport cargo will be transported to Turkey via the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) Corridor from Pakistan. FPCCI …
Read More »Greek and Turkish mayors together on the sacred hill of the Acropolis
As reported by the Greek City Times, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is currently in Athens at the invitation of his Athenian counterpart, Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis. On Tuesday, the couple visited the Parthenon and Athena Nike temples at the Acropolis, sites the Turkish mayor was visiting for the first time. Overlooking …
Read More »Istanbul municipality under fire for buying contraband artifact
A seemingly kind act on the part of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) backfired amid criticism that the municipality has dealt a blow to the country’s struggle to recover the smuggled artifacts from the foreigner. The deputy secretary general of the municipality, Mahir Polat, on Monday shared a photo of …
Read More »Turkey’s Pamukkale Hot Spring Visitors Hope From Elevator Sector
Crowds of vacationers flocked to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pamukkale, known as the ‘White Paradise’, in Denizli province in western Turkey. The number of visitors has almost doubled from last year despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, giving a much needed boost to the morale of the local tourism industry. …
Read More »The best ways to reduce the cost of travel to Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the great metropolises of the world and the economic, cultural and historical center of the country. Istanbul is a fascinating city with a large number of tourist attractions. Istanbul will impress even the most monument-weary visitors. Once you have visited the city, you will not have …
Read More »Qatar Hotel Association holds virtual meeting with Turkish Tourism Investors Association
The Qatar Hotel Association (QHA) held its first virtual bilateral meeting with the Association of Turkish Tourism Investors (TTYD) on Saturday as part of its mission to form a global network with international partners in the hotel and hospitality industry. The meeting was attended by QHA President Sheikh Faisal bin …
Read More »Israel to start allowing small groups of vaccinated tourists into the country
Israel will today begin allowing small groups of vaccinated tourists to enter the country. Under the new measures, licenses Photo: Shutterstock Israel will today begin allowing small groups of vaccinated tourists to enter the country. Under the new measures, approved tourist groups of five to 30 tourists will be allowed …
Read More »Erdogan, Putin to discuss Syria in Sochi – Turkish officials
By Orhan Coskun ANKARA – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Russia later this month for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the violence in northwestern Syria, where Moscow and Ankara support opposing camps, two officials said on Friday Turkish. Turkey supports fighters who sought to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, …
Read More »3 cities selected for the European destination of excellence 2022
Today, the European Commission announces the three preselected destinations for the 2022 European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) competition. This initiative rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. Gürsu in Turkey and Middelfart and Thisted in Denmark convinced the panel of independent …
Read More »Turkey presents replica of Göbeklitepe obelisk at UN headquarters
A 1-scale replica of one of the T-shaped obelisks found at the Turkish prehistoric site of Göbeklitepe will be installed on the grounds of the UN headquarters in New York. Work on exhibiting the replica of the P18 obelisk at Göbeklitepe, located in Åanlıurfa province in southeastern Turkey, began on …
Read More »In Turkey, a water tomb becomes a park
A pre-dawn thunderstorm had purified the air and brought comfortable temperatures after days of 100-degree heat. As we exited the port of Seddulbahir, I could see, on the Asia Minor side of the Dardanelles, the hilltop site of the ruins of ancient Troy – first excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in …
Read More »Turkish hotels to close soon after UK ‘red list’ shatters hopes
By Ceyda Caglayan and Canan Sevgili ISTANBUL – When Britain announced Turkey would remain on its ‘red list’ of travel destinations last week, Onur Arican decided to close its boutique hotel on the Aegean coast earlier this year rather than wait a summer season that has derailed by COVID-19 and …
Read More »Turkey posts record economic growth of 21% in second quarter
Turkey’s GDP at current prices grew 52.4 percent to $ 188.6 billion from April to June 2021, according to the data. The recovery in the Turkish manufacturing sector continues with a figure exceeding the threshold for the third consecutive month in August. (AA) Turkey’s economy grew 21.7% year-on-year in the …
Read More »Cyprus ghost town welcomes over 200,000 visitors
VAROSHA More than 200,000 tourists have visited Varosha in Turkish Cyprus since the partial reopening of the coastal region to the public in 2020. Varosha had practically become a ghost town as it remained cut off from the world for around 47 years. Part of the region, roughly 3.5% of …
Read More »Calls for Turkey to be removed from red list as MP warns thousands of tourism jobs at risk
Calls for Turkey to be removed from red travel list as MP warns thousands of tourism jobs threatened by our “cautious approach” to reopen overseas travel Infection rates among passengers from Turkey almost halved to 1.7% Ministers review travel ranking with announcement scheduled for tomorrow Concerns over Turkey’s Covid data …
Read More »Egypt promotes yachting tourism after COVID pandemic plunge
Egypt is developing ways to promote recreational tourism, hoping it will bring significant economic returns to the state. At a Cabinet meeting in Cairo on August 5, tourism and transport ministers discussed ways to develop this type of tourism on the guidance of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to formulate a …
Read More »Underground city of Saint Mercurius: an underground journey through history
In every corner of Turkey, countless civilizations rose and fell, and the subsoil is no exception. The underground city of Saint-Mercurius, located in the city of Saratlı, in the central province of Aksaray, is one of these wonders. Welcoming a large number of visitors with its fascinating historical and architectural …
Read More »Replicas of Turkish “Gypsy Girl” mosaic sent to United States for display
GAZİANTEP Copies of 12 pieces of the “Gypsy Girl” mosaic, imported from the United States to Southeast Gaziantep in Turkey in 2018, have been sent for display in the US state of Ohio. class = “cf”> The rooms will be open to visitors at the Wolfe Center For The Arts …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – Turkey suspends leave for Antalya health workers “as influx of Russian tourists increases Covid infections”
Turkey has suspended annual leave for all health workers in the Mediterranean region of Antalya – the country’s most visited tourist area – until further notice as part of the latest efforts to limit the spread of the COVID virus. 19. The number of coronavirus cases in Antalya is at …
Read More »Drone footage shows devastation after wildfires ravaged Turkey’s pine forests
ICMELER, Turkey, August 9 (Reuters) – Until devastated by forest fires, the hills near the Turkish resort of Marmaris were covered with a thick forest of green pine trees. However, these same hills form a ghostly gray-brown landscape surmounted by stumps of trees blackened as sketched in charcoal. Drone footage …
Read More »Forest fires burn uncontrollably in Greece and Turkey as thousands flee | Forest fires
Thousands of people have fled wildfires burning uncontrollably in Greece and Turkey, including a large blaze just north of Athens that left one dead, as a long heat wave transformed forests in powder magazines and that the flames threatened populated areas, electrical installations and historic sites. Turkey’s wildfires, described as …
Read More »Turkey will stick to tourism targets as part of efforts to contain forest fires
Turkey said on Friday it would stick to its tourism and revenue targets for this season, while traders called on citizens to show their support by not canceling reservations amid the forest fires that are making rabies in the southern coastal regions of the country. The wildfires – described as …
Read More »Turkey Forest fires recover in hampered tourism sector | Voice of America
ISTANBUL – The forest fires that ravaged some of Turkey’s most popular destinations have shaken a nascent recovery in the country’s tourism sector, hampered for more than a year by the COVID-19 pandemic. Scenes of merry bathers flocking to coastal areas have turned nightmarish as fires have forced mass evacuations …
Read More »Fires in Turkey: Tourists and locals evacuated from resorts as forest fires spread
Turkey, Greece and Italy are the latest tourist destinations to feel the impacts of the climate emergency. Tourists who have bypassed travel restrictions are now forced to flee popular destinations where fires have approached very close to hotels and resorts. In Turkey, more than 120 fires have affected tourist areas, …
Read More »Who can travel to Russia in 2021?
International tourism is currently going through difficult times, but borders are gradually opening up with certain restrictions. Russia resumes air traffic with many countries and resumes issuing tourist visas. Who can enter Russia? Denis Grishkin / Moskva Agency The main document that regulates entry into Russia during the pandemic is …
Read More »Turkey’s COVID-19 cases rise as restrictions relax during Eid
Daily new COVID-19 cases in Turkey remained at over 8,000 on July 21 as images of vacationers at crowded beaches, bars and restaurants and large family gatherings to celebrate Eid dominated social media . The July 21 figure of 8,151 was a drop from the previous day’s tally of 8,780 …
Read More »Rich Turks Boost Consumption Amid Soaring Inflation
Home and car sales have increased and shopping malls and entertainment venues appear to be quite buzzing in Turkey, even as steadfast inflation and widespread unemployment continue to haunt the country’s struggling economy. What about this seemingly contradictory trend? Are Turks throwing barbecues on the flames of inflation? Soaring prices …
Read More »Senior Turkish officials celebrate Eid al-Adha
Senior Turkish officials on Monday released messages to mark the Islamic holiday of Qurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha. In his message to mark the holiday, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan said he hoped the bayram would bring peace to the world. “I pray to God that Saint Qurban Bayram …
Read More »Turks celebrate Eid holidays, flock to resort towns
ISTANBUL Turkey celebrates the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the second most important religious holiday after Eid al-Fitr. For the second year in a row, millions of people across Turkey are celebrating the holidays in the shadow of the pandemic, …
Read More »Why should you book a hot air balloon ride (and how to do it)
Visiting Cappadocia in a hot air balloon is an ethereal, dreamlike experience, and it’s not difficult to book a tour before you even get there. There are few experiences in Europe that offer the same incredible aerial views and resemble those from a hot air balloon. In a place like …
Read More »The losses of the world economy due to the tourist recession are calculated
The coronavirus pandemic, which swept the world in early 2020, has been a roller coaster ride for the global economy. What started out as a local Chinese threat had already turned into a global market loss at the end of March, the highest since 2008. Everyone from small businesses to …
Read More »Turkish cenbank could proceed with “one-time” rate cut in December -Soc Gen
A logo of the Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB) is pictured at the entrance to the bank’s headquarters in Ankara, Turkey on April 19, 2015. REUTERS / Umit Bektas // File Photo ISTANBUL, July 16 (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank could “one-off” interest rate cuts of around 100 basis points …
Read More »The urban exodus begins with Qurban Bayram’s vacation in Turkey
Traffic jams are ubiquitous from north to south as millions of people, whether in their own cars or on passenger buses, make their way to their hometown or vacation resort for Qurban Bayram vacation, also known as the name of Eid al-Adha. Bayram will be marked next Tuesday but it’s …
Read More »Arabs Help Fill Turkey’s Tourism Gap As Brits Still Banned
Arab visitors drawn to non-quarantine travel and affordable prices are helping to bolster the rebound in Turkey’s tourism industry, which seeks to fill the void left by the British, for whom the country remains banned. On vacation with his family in Istanbul, Jordanian Omar Zahra, 48, said flying from Amman …
Read More »Lured by the cheap pound and unrestricted travel, Arab tourists turn to Turkey
While Brits are still banned, Arabs are helping bridge the digital divide Turkish tourism recovers after nearly losing 2020 Airport passengers at height of pandemic era this month German and Russian visitors also return ISTANBUL, July 14 (Reuters) – Arab visitors drawn to travel without quarantine and a cheap pound …
Read More »Mount Nemrut receives 30,000 visitors per month
ADIYAMAN Mount Nemrut, one of the world’s most important historical and cultural heritage sites, was visited by nearly 30,000 visitors last month after authorities decided to ease most restrictions related to COVID-19 . Rising 2,134 meters above Adıyaman Province in southeast Turkey, Mount Nemrut welcomed nearly 1,000 visitors every day …
Read More »Rick Steves: Istanbul, an ancient city on its way to the future
While we wait for travel to Europe to become fully open, here’s a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe. When I was 20, I completed eight European trips in a row to Turkey. I hadn’t planned it that way – but it became the natural finale, the …
Read More »The AK party’s digital revolution in Turkey
Since coming to power in 2002, the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has approached social issues with scholarly thoroughness. The AK Party government was determined to meet the expectations of the people by focusing its energy on the country’s most pressing issues, including the issue of poverty, the population’s …
Read More »TÜV Austria Turk awarded certificate of safe tourism to 980 facilities
tuv austria turk awarded the establishment with a certificate of safe tourism TÃV Austria Turk, which operates in the field of surveillance, inspection, training and certification in Turkey using its national and international authorities, has entered our lives with the pandemic; certifies safe tourism. The company, which has issued a …
Read More »Antalya, Turkey welcomes more than 1.5 million tourists in the first half of 2021
Turkey’s Mediterranean resort town of Antalya, one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations, welcomed more than 1.5 million tourists in the first six months of 2021, tourism authorities said on Wednesday. . Antalya, also called the “capital of tourism” in terms of the number of tourists it receives, attracts …
Read More »Pandemic has led treasure hunters to carry out illegal digs
ISTANBUL While Turkey’s rich civilization heritage attracts amateur and professional treasure hunters, historic sites and areas believed to contain “treasures” from past civilizations have been illegally looted, especially during the pandemic despite security measures. Curfews and closures imposed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease have led many treasure …
Read More »World’s first 3,700-year-old smiley face to be exhibited in southeastern Turkey
The world’s first smiley, inscribed on an ancient jug and discovered a few years ago in southeastern Turkey, will be on display at the Gaziantep Archaeological Museum, according to a report on Sunday. The 3,700-year-old artifact, discovered in the ancient city of KarkamıŠ(Carchemish) in 2017, will be on display …
Read More »Turkish city of waterfalls attracts nature lovers
DÃZCE Known as the ‘city of waterfalls and lakes’, the province of Düzce in northwestern Turkey has become a popular destination for nature lovers with the start of the normalization process amid the pandemic of coronavirus. Düzce, which is easily accessible from metropolitan cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, attracts …
Read More »Friendship between Mongolia and Turkey for a strategic partnership
On July 11, 2021, Mongolia commemorates the 100th anniversary of the People’s Revolution, during which it regained its independence. After the collapse of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in 1911, Mongolia became an independent state and established a theocracy. However, the Russian Empire and the Middle Empire jointly forced Mongolia to …
Read More »Hidden gem of Phrygia becomes tourist hub
AFYONKARAHİSAR A hidden gem in the ancient Phrygian valley has become an alternative tourist destination in western Turkey with many historical places and ‘fairy chimneys’. Ãçlerkayası village in İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar province is a “hidden paradise”, according to Tanju Tetik, director of the Phrygian Culture Foundation. The village bears …
Read More »The Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Diyarbakır in Turkey awaits restoration
Located in ÃüngüŠdistrict of Diyarbakır province in southeastern Turkey, the historic Virgin Mary Monastery, built on an area that has hosted various religious structures over more than two millennia, is in need of ‘some maintenance since its last major restoration in 1841 Like many historic structures, it requires a …
Read More »Radisson opens a new hotel in Izmir, Aliaga
Radisson opens the Radisson Hotel Izmir Aliaga and welcomes its guests to one of Turkey’s main ports and gateway to Izmir, the pearl of the Aegean Sea. The opening of the hotel strengthens the brand’s presence in Turkey and brings the Group’s portfolio across the country to more than 31 …
Read More »Travel, tourism and hospitality Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo rise to the top amid pandemic
Although the aviation industry was hit hard in 2020 and suffered its heaviest losses to date, Turkish Airlines stood out with relatively good business performance. According to the CAPA (Center for Aviation, part of the Aviation Week network), Turkish Airlines has established itself as the busiest aircraft carrier in Europe …
Read More »Turkey hopes to recover tourism industry after 20-month shutdown
Turkey recently began welcoming tourists for the summer season after 20 months of closures that devastated the country’s important industry, the Associated Press reported Thursday. As restrictions linked to the Covid-19 pandemic loosen with the proliferation of vaccinations and previously suspended Russian civilian flights resume to the country, Turkey’s Antalya …
Read More »Visitors flock to Turkey, large rebound in foreign arrivals in May
The number of foreign visitors arriving in Turkey rebounded sharply in May from a year ago due to the so-called base effect as coronavirus-related travel restrictions are gradually eased across the world. Some 936,282 tourists arrived last month, a jump of 3,038% from 29,829 in May 2020, data from the …
Read More »Turkish finance minister expects growth of around 20% in second quarter
Pigeons fly over Taksim Square during a nationwide curfew that has been imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Istanbul, Turkey, December 5, 2020. REUTERS / Murad Sezer / File Photo / File Photo ISTANBUL, June 25 (Reuters) – Turkey’s economy is expected to have grown by …
Read More »Turkey welcomes tourists again in hopes of making up for losses – US News & World Report
VON MEHMET GUZEL and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY, Associated Press ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) – At the Ananas Hotel on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, rooms were cleaned, pool filled and sunbeds removed as staff prepared to welcome Russian tourists after nearly 20 months of pandemic closure. Hotels in Turkey’s popular Antalya region are set …
Read More »historic Roman bath in Turkey opens to tourism | Salaam Gateway
Posted on June 23, 2021 via Hürriyet Daily News – Work has started to open the Therma Roman Bath Basilica, known as the âKing’s Daughterâ, in the Sarıkaya district of Yozgat province in central Anatolia. The bath was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2018. It is …
Read More »Indians can now travel to Russia, Turkey and other countries as COVID cases decline
New Delhi: As coronavirus cases continue to decline in India, after a protracted battle against the deadly second wave of COVID-19, several countries have opened their doors to travelers from India. So, it’s time to pack our bags and fly to our favorite place mates! Also read – 5 Quirky …
Read More »Zambia has many tourist attractions – Turkish tourism expert
By ALICE NACHILMBE Turkish tourism expert claims that Zambia has many tourist attractions needed to fascinate international tourists with unique experiences. And 1,500 Zambians visited Turkey in 2019, a 40% increase from 2018. Turkish Travel Agency Association (TURSAB) Corporate Affairs Director Gulberk Asyapar said that Zambia, with its various tourist …
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