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One million visitors to Pamukkale in 2020 Pamukkale in the southwestern area of Turkey is a natural landmark that attracts visitors all year round. Turkey is hoping to see one million tourists in the final 6 months of this year by lifting measure that were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.13 July 2020
Brits return to Turkey as UK quarantine axed With measures around quarantine for returning tourists relaxing, Turkish tour operators are cautiously optimistic. Flights are returning, and with them the tourists. Visitors from the UK are expected to make up a decent share of the tourists travelling to Antalya, Fethiye and Bodrum for summer holidays.10 July 2020
New measures see Turkey welcome visitors again Usually to secure a sun bed on the beach in the popular holiday resort of Antalya tourists would have to get out of bed before dawn. However, due to the coronavirus the best beach spots are still available well into the late morning.10 July 2020
COVID-19 testing to be done at Turkish Airports Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the Culture and Tourism Minister recently announced that since July 1, coronavirus testing centres will be in place at the busiest airports in Turkey, with all other airports following suit by July 15.08 July 2020
What you need to know before your Turkish holiday As borders open and international travel resumes, many travellers have questions. How will I travel? What measures are in place at the border? Are attractions and restaurants open? And what kind of reception will I get when I arrive? We answer your frequently asked questions about a 2020 summer holiday in Turkey.02 July 2020
Istanbul ranks 16th place for start ups - report Its population is young and driven, and increased investment has meant the entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in Istanbul. Now the city's reputation as a hub for start ups has been recognised in a report showing Istanbul takes the 16th spot on a list of the top 100 startup cities in the world.25 June 2020
Turkish tourism is going to look a little different for a while Getting up at the crack of dawn to secure a sun bed is a thing of the past - at least, for this year. But there are other aspects of holidaying in Turkey that will look quite different. Discover what measures the Turkish government is taking to keep Turks and visitors safe this summer.21 June 2020
'Tremendous momentum' in store for Turkey's economy - President Erdogan A "tremendous momentum" will see Turkey recover quickly from the impact wrought by coronavirus, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "We've faced the pandemic, in which even developed countries have been left helpless, both with our health infrastructure, our food and cleaning supply chain and exemplary management in terms of public safety."16 June 2020
Furniture Production in Turkey Booms Turkey’s furniture sector has accelerated production in preparation for the post-pandemic period as the country begins to ease measures which were set in place to protect against the coronavirus. As COVID-19 spread globally, many sectors had to cease or seriously reduce their businesses in various countries which included Turkey.16 June 2020
Turkey reopens and Europeans start booking holidays June 1 saw Turkey reopen tourist spots and hotels across the country, whilst also resuming intercity travel and domestic flights. By the middle of June, the country opened flights to foreign visitors as the country adjusts to the new normal.16 June 2020
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul reopens to visitors Due to the coronavirus, the Grand Bazaar was forced to close its doors on March 23. There are nearly 3,000 shops that employ over 30,000 people in the Bazaar and after completing a deep clean, the Grand Bazaar opened again after a two-month closure.11 June 2020
Turkish real estate sales surge as govt offers Turks unmissable deals We're hearing a lot about a post-covid slump. But the reality is very different: in Turkey, industry experts are predicting as many house sales in the next two months as in a normal year, thanks to a collaboration between Turkey's three largest banks and state developer Emlak Konut, who are helping first-time buyers to get off the blocks and onto the property ladder.