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Impatient Russians clamour for Turkish holidays

  24 May 2021

Impatient Russians clamour for Turkish holidays Russians love their Turkish holidays. And, despite having their April and May plans cancelled with a flight ban between the two countries, most are prepared to wait. Would-be tourists in Moscow spoke of their frustration of not being able to travel, and their plans to explore Turkey's beaches and historical monuments should the ban be lifted.
For the first time in 20 years, Istanbul's population has fallen

  18 May 2021

For the first time in 20 years, Istanbul's population has fallen The megacity of Istanbul has long been an exciting, but crowded destination. But this year, perhaps prompted by the pandemic, which sent people out of the cities and into for smaller centres, it's a little smaller. Across Turkey, population growth also slowed, with an increase of just under half a million people. 
Turkey welcomes tourists -- but locks down locals

  10 May 2021

Turkey welcomes tourists -- but locks down locals Turks are less than happy that they're being told to stay indoors as Turkey copes with a new wave of coronavirus cases. Even more galling, visitors to Turkey are being welcomed with open arms, as Turkey tries to recoup some of the loss it made last year, when the pandemic closed borders and sent tourist numbers plummeting.
Despite new lockdown, Turkey eyes 30m tourist goal

  05 May 2021

Despite new lockdown, Turkey eyes 30m tourist goal To curb rising infections, President Recep Erdogan has imposed a new lockdown. Tourism operators, already affected by the downturn in visitor numbers, worry that this year will be only slightly better than last. But Turkey's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Ersoy believes there's light at the end of the tunnel, and that 30m visitors will visit Turkey this year.
Turkish Institute to offer courses online worldwide

  30 April 2021

Turkish Institute to offer courses online worldwide The education sector has been affected dramatically by the coronavirus pandemic. In response to this, the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE), which has the task of promoting both the culture and Turkish language around the world, are now providing one-to-one language lessons to approximately 60,000 online students thanks to the vast array of technological infrastructures.
Historic collection by Istanbul Beyazit State Library to be digital

  30 April 2021

Historic collection by Istanbul Beyazit State Library to be digital The first national library opened by the state during the late Ottoman era was the Beyazit State Library in Istanbul. To keep up with present day, the library is undertaking a project to transfer the rich resources to the digital environment. The acting director of the library, Ramazan Minder, said that the project is worth 3.5 million Turkish Lira.
Health tourism in Turkey attracts 100,000 foreign visitors

  30 April 2021

Health tourism in Turkey attracts 100,000 foreign visitors In recent years, Turkey has invested in their health sector. This sector attracts foreigners and is responsible for contributing millions to health tourism. According to a representative of the sector, the most up-to-date figures from the health tourism industry are set to exceed the figures produced in 2019.
The first cruise ship of the season welcomed in Bodrum

  27 April 2021

The first cruise ship of the season welcomed in Bodrum The first cruise ship of the season has been welcomed in Turkey and offers encouragement since COVID-19 brought travel to a standstill. Turkey’s southwestern Mugla province saw the cruise ship Viking Sea dock at a port in Bodrum, which is amongst one of the most popular resorts.
Over 1 million tourism workers to be vaccinated in Turkey

  27 April 2021

Over 1 million tourism workers to be vaccinated in Turkey Representatives from the tourism industry reported that Turkey has given vaccination priority to those working within the sector, which will keep the country ahead of their competition. Earlier last year, the country implemented strict hygiene and safety measures.
Tourist numbers in Turkey expected to double those of 2020

  27 April 2021

Tourist numbers in Turkey expected to double those of 2020 Compared to last year when the coronavirus pandemic was rife, Turkey is looking to welcome twice as many tourists in 2021. Nadir Alpaslan, the Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister said that the country is expecting to play host to at least 34 million foreign visitors this year.
Buyers flood into Turkey's property market

  23 April 2021

Buyers flood into Turkey's property market March saw Turkey ease coronavirus measures, sending Turks out on the hunt for properties, with the domestic market responsible for the bulk of the purchases. However, this week Turkey announced a return to lockdown, which could pour cold water on April sales. 
First international passengers touch down in Bodrum

  14 April 2021

First international passengers touch down in Bodrum The first tourists to Bodrum for the season were welcomed with open arms on Monday -- and a wish from industry insiders that 2021 will be a bumper year, after a fallow 2020. Measures have been taken to keep tourists and hospitality workers as healthy as possible, by way of a scheme that has introduced regulations for tourism facilities.

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