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Returning Russian travellers boost Turkish tourism season

  19 August 2020

Returning Russian travellers boost Turkish tourism season Representatives of tourism in Turkey are hoping the resumption of flights from Russia to Turkey will help to kick-start the summer season in resort towns with tourists now beginning to fly into the country. As of August 1, flights between Russia and Turkey resumed after the break due to the COVID-19.
Could a low lira make Turkey the summer's best destination?

  18 August 2020

Could a low lira make Turkey the summer's best destination? It's hard to remember a time when we needed a holiday more than we do right now. Fortunately, it's not too late. Summer is at its height, and prices are at their lowest - at least, in Turkey, where a low lira has conspired with low demand to create a situation where bargains abound. Time to  book a holiday to Turkey, and enjoy a summer break without the crowds.
Istanbul Airport now has COVID-19 testing facility

  11 August 2020

Istanbul Airport now has COVID-19 testing facility Istanbul Airport’s operator IGA said that a facility had been established at the airport in order for coronavirus testing be done on passengers as they arrive or leave Turkey. The samples are done with swabs and are taken from the throat and nose with results available within two hours.
Turkish reopened resorts at pre-pandemic occupancy levels

  11 August 2020

Turkish reopened resorts at pre-pandemic occupancy levels Hotels that reopened when the normalisation process commenced, following the COVID-19 pandemic that saw a break in the Mediterranean and Aegean, are seeing their occupancy rates reach pre-pandemic levels according to a statement made by the chairman of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association.
210% increase in house sales in Turkey in June

  11 August 2020

210% increase in house sales in Turkey in June Since last December, June recorded the highest monthly sales with more than 202,000 houses sold; the sector profiting from the interest rate cuts and increased mortgages. A total of 190,012 units were sold in June alone, with sales of houses with mortgages accounting for 53.4% of that.
Germans return to Turkey as travel advisory lifts

  05 August 2020

Germans return to Turkey as travel advisory lifts Last year, five million Germans visited Turkey. The European country is integral to Turkish tourism, which is why Turkish tourism officials are celebrating this week with the news that Germany has lifted its travel advisory for its residents, allowing travel to certain Turkish destinations like Antalya and Fethiye.
Tourists' anger after UK orders Spain quarantine

  27 July 2020

Tourists' anger after UK orders Spain quarantine Tourists planning trips to Spain have spoken out after the British government announced a compulsory two-week self isolation period upon return to the UK. Travellers are complaining about missed holidays - and loss of money. Could the same thing happen in Turkey? How safe is your Turkish holiday?
Antalya a top destination for Blue Flag beaches

  24 July 2020

Antalya a top destination for Blue Flag beaches Antalya is home to the highest number of blue flag beaches in Europe, followed by Valencia in Spain and Occitane in France. Antalya is seen as one of the top destinations by tourists worldwide due to the 206 eco-friendly beaches that it has to offer.
Despite COVID-19 E-Commerce in Turkey is up by 48%

  24 July 2020

Despite COVID-19 E-Commerce in Turkey is up by 48% Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan recently announced that in the first five months of this year, the total volume of e-commerce sales has increased in Turkey by a hugely impressive 48%, this despite the current coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world.
Mortgage packages increase real estate sales in Turkey

  24 July 2020

Mortgage packages increase real estate sales in Turkey The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) recently released data confirming that between May 29 and June 12, the volume of bank loans increased by 36 billion Turkish Lira for those buying real estate in Turkey.
Do I have to wear a face mask in Turkey?

  20 July 2020

Do I have to wear a face mask in Turkey? Face masks have become a symbol of the coronavirus pandemic. Love them or loathe them, it's now the law to wear one in Turkey. But what are the rules? Is there anywhere you can go without a face mask? And what happens if you flout the law and don't wear one?
Turkish property sales rapidly recovering

  16 July 2020

Turkish property sales rapidly recovering Recent analysis of property sales in Turkey show that the recovery of the market looks promising. Official data shows that the sale of properties in May 2020 were down by 44.6% on May 2019. However, these figures did increase monthly by 19.1%, which shows the demand in the real estate sector is buoyant.

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