Tourism

From rich histories to beaches, national parks and bustling cities, the top ten visited countries in the world have much to boast about. On the public side of it, tourists explore magnificent castles, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, and check out famous landmarks. The capital cities of each country also provide plenty of … Continued

This list of popular Turkish cities to visit will lead the way for you to enjoy your time in the country. All portray the life of cities in Turkey from different perspectives. They give great worldly insights into modern and traditional architecture, the best urban landscapes, rich dining scenes of Turkey, and daily life for … Continued

A statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed that from March onwards, citizens of six European countries can travel to Turkey without a tourist visa. Starting on March the 2nd, the move is welcomed by many sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry who are looking to cash in, on Turkey’s growing success on the … Continued

Competitive prices, innovative technology and well-trained professionals have put medical tourism in Turkey on the map, and in the process, generated billions of dollars towards the economy. But industry professionals are not content to rest citing there is still much potential, and many more people around the world are still unaware of Turkey’s world-class health … Continued

Latest statistics by the Turkish Statistical Institute (Turk Stat) show tourism in Turkey is performing on all cylinders as, during the first half of 2019, the country hosted 18 million visitors and generated 12.6 billion USD. From January to June 2019, this was an increase of 13.2% year-on-year for visitors and 10% for revenue. During … Continued

It is not as if it needs it, but tourism in Antalya is receiving a welcome boost after Turkish Airlines increased its flight schedule from 41 destinations including London. The major hub, Turkey’s second most popular tourist destination now connects to 13 countries through Turkish Airlines flights, but they are not prepared to rest on … Continued

Official government stats from Greece, Turkey and Spain report 2018 as an excellent year for their tourism industries with either an increase in visitors and/or expenditure. The bounce back following previous years when the travel market across the globe slumped because of terrorism fears is fuelling optimism for 2019. Turkish Tourism Bounces Back One country … Continued

With the Turkish tourism industry finishing 2018 on an all-time high, hopeful government officials say visitor stats and revenue will continue to rise in 2019. As 2018 draws to a close, statistics predict a yearly total of 40 million visitors, but the government is already rolling out new policies and promotional campaigns to ensure next … Continued

Turkey’s tourism season ended on a high after results revealed a 23% increase in visitors’ year-on-year for the first three quarters. With October marking the last month of the official tourism time period starting in May, confident government officials say they will break yearly figures proving the travel industry of Turkey has rebounded in style. … Continued

Anadolu News Agency is reporting record figures for Chinese tourism in Turkey. During the first half of 2018, 191,000 Chinese tourists came to Turkey, an increase year-on-year of 91%. The growth has been credited towards China’s promotion for the country in a targetted “2018 The Year of Turkish Tourism” campaign. Singer Xiao Zhang who penned … Continued

Turkish hotels in main touristic areas of Turkey have warned holidaymakers without reservations, they will be disappointed because most hotels are running at 100% occupancy rates. Asking them to pre-book before they arrive, the request comes as Turkey enters the annual religious Kurban Bayram holiday. The official holiday runs from the 21st to the 24th … Continued

While Turkey’s tourism industry has rebounded in 2018, domestic and foreign newspapers say Brits taking advantage of the all-time low Turkish lira, and low prices,  are boosting tourism in Antalya. Travel Agency and Airline Thomas Cook confirmed Antalya has now overtaken Palma De Mallorca as their most popular destination, with 57 flights a week. They … Continued