2019-April-08

From June 2 this summer, people will be able to use the new ferryboat scheduled to run from the district of Cesme in the western province of Turkey’s Izmir and the Greek town of Lavrion on the coast near Athens. The aim for the new ferry service is to reduce the dense traffic that builds up along the border gates whilst also helping to develop the relations.

2019-April-08

The Hotel Association of Turkey (TUROB) have released a new report based upon the Investment Incentive Certificates, confirming that due to the rise in the tourism sector last year following two years of uncertainty, there have been new 167 hotel in Turkey project applications made in 2018, which will provide an increase of 28,661 bed capacity across the country.

2019-April-02

Losing elections isn't something Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is used to. But in last weekend's local elections, that's exactly what happened. The municipal elections were seen as a test of Erdogan's popularity, and now the president is claiming irregularities in the voting system.

2019-April-01

Turkish Airlines (THY) are set to increase the number of direct flights from the top holiday resort Antalya to 41, also planning for these flights to operate during the winter season. The Governor of Antalya, Munir Karaloglu made the announcement at an AKTOB, (Mediterranean Touristic Operators Association) meeting that was held in February.

2019-March-31

Foreign direct investment overseas by Turkish residents saw an enormous growth last year. In 2018, investment reached 4 billion USD, which is an increase of 26% when compared to the same period in 2017. These figures were documented in data issued by the CBRT (Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey).

2019-March-29

According to a report published in 2018 by the European Travel Commission (ETC) visitors to Turkey hit a new record and are currently increasing by approximately 22% year on year, with visitor numbers rising above 40 million, the total for 2018 set an all-time high of 47 million tourists to Turkey.

2019-March-27

It's like something out of a film: a mystery man is handing out cash donations to the families who most need them. In Haskoy, on Istanbul's Golden Horn, a group of people are handing out envelopes to families in need of help. The man's identity remains a secret, but locals are calling him a "godsend".

2019-March-24

In its position between Asia and Europe, it's no surprise Turkey has become home to people from all over the world. The shifting and dynamic population of Turkey has created a "mosaic" country with distinct languages, cultures and traditions in just about every corner, making a fascinating destination for visitors.

2019-March-18

The Turkish economic administration aims to challenge unemployment rates in the country by launching a new employment mobilisation program. This continued into 2019 after first being launched in February 2017 with a target of creating 2.5 million new jobs by the end of 2019.

2019-March-17

Scrapping military clearance is one of the final bureaucratic hurdles to property ownership in Turkey. One by one, the Turkish government has lifted restrictions, making it easier than ever for foreigners looking to invest in Turkey or buy a lifestyle or retirement home there. Now, buyers can purchase property in days, rather than weeks.

2019-March-15

Deputy general manager of the Interbank Card Centre, Cenk Temiz, revealed that there are 214 million banking cards in circulation in Turkey, putting Turkey ahead of any other European country. Speaking with Anadolu Agency, Temiz stated that data shows that at the end of 2018 there were 148 million debit and 66 million credit cards in Turkey.

2019-March-13

With 15 Istanbul-bound flights leaving London each day, it's never been easier to get to Turkey. And the ease of travelling between the UK and Istanbul, Bodrum, Antalya and Fethiye has added to a recent spike in the number of British people interested in owning or investing in a Turkish property.

2019-March-08

Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister has announced that a new train is set to be introduced to accommodate the increasing number of tourists wanting to visit Eastern Turkey, easing the load of increasing demand on the current Eastern Express. The Eastern Express currently leaves from Ankara and travels towards the eastern city of Kars in Turkey.

2019-March-03

It's a couple of months late, but finally, a move is underway. In early April, Ataturk Airport will shift its operations to the brand new Istanbul Airport. Over the next couple of years as it ramps up its operations, the mammoth airport is set to become the busiest in the world. 

2019-March-01

Cappadocia has seen the highest number of tourists in 10 years with 123,244 foreign and local visitors in January. Due to this immense activity the tourism sectors have high hopes for the rest of the year. Professionals in the tourist industry in Cappadocia are expecting the region to enjoy its busiest year ever.

2019-February-26

Last year Turkey recorded its best tourist results ever, more surprisingly though are the figures reported by Antalya for January. Over 142,000 tourists travelled to the city which is an increase of nearly 54% when compared to the same time last year. These figures are a fantastic way to start Turkey’s aim to encourage tourism all year round.

2019-February-26

As one of the leading holiday destinations in the world, Turkey has found that it needs to keep busy to ensure that the country can keep increasing the tourist potential. The city Antalya has been particularly in demand in terms of visitors and these people are coming not just from the Middle East but also from Germany, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia.

2019-February-20

With a 27 percent increase on the number of visitors coming to Turkey for health reasons last year, the medical tourism sector has reason to celebrate. Medical tourism is set to grow this year, with officials aiming for a tenfold increase in the number of Russian health tourists visiting the country.

2019-February-19

Results have recently been announced by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, confirming that over 13.4 million foreign tourists visited Istanbul in 2018. According to the information that was gathered from the report it showed that there was an increase of 24% when comparing foreign visitors in 2017 and 2018. 

2019-February-19

February 8th marked the opening of the three day “My Home Investment and Retail Fair” in Dusseldorf, Germany. The event had the full support of the Turkish Urbanisation and Environment Ministry and proved to be a huge success with a record-breaking number of total people attending to learn more about real estate and new projects in Turkey.

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