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Foreign visitors top 31 million in Turkey

  02 November 2019

Foreign visitors top 31 million in Turkey According to data from the Culture and Tourism Ministry, in the first eight months of this year there have been over 31 million foreign visitors welcomed in Turkey. In the January to August period, data shows that visitors are up by 14.7% on a year-by-year basis.
In Istanbul, a new Chinatown is growing

  31 October 2019

In Istanbul, a new Chinatown is growing Attracted by marketing campaigns, easy investment opportunities and Turkish citizenship, the Chinese are moving into Istanbul. As with other global hubs, the new arrivals are making themselves at home in a designated corner of the city, and a new Chinatown is emerging in a once rundown central neighbourhood.
Millions of Iranians set to visit Turkey in 2020

  24 October 2019

Millions of Iranians set to visit Turkey in 2020 The number of Iranians visiting Turkey is increasing year-on-year due to improved relationships, promotional marketing and paying special attention towards what their visitors want by ensuring all of their needs are met.
Tourist spending in Turkey up by 70%

  24 October 2019

Tourist spending in Turkey up by 70% The growing number of people visiting Turkey has resulted in an increase of 70% in shop purchases when compared to the same period last year. These figures came about from a survey that was carried out by Global Blue. 
Istanbul’s serviced apartments offer mega returns

  24 October 2019

Istanbul’s serviced apartments offer mega returns More tourists than ever before are visiting Istanbul. And these visitors are changing the city's tourism profile, as they opt for a new way of travelling. The rise in popularity of serviced apartments means opportunities for investors looking to capitalise on the trend. We look at some quality developments in areas like Sisli, Maslak, Beyoglu and Zeytinburnu.
Erdogan's gamble against Trump pays off in Syria

  20 October 2019

Erdogan's gamble against Trump pays off in Syria US sanctions have impacted on Turkey. But Erdogan has ignored them, banking on the fact that his country's strategic and regional position makes it an indispensable US ally. And it looks like the Turkish leader has been proved right, with a deal he's struck with Trump that has landed him a long-sought buffer zone in Syria.
Hotel occupancy rates in Istanbul better than London

  17 October 2019

Hotel occupancy rates in Istanbul better than London Data recently released by TUROB (Hotel Association of Turkey) confirmed that in August Istanbul ranked in the top ten cities in Europe with regards to hotel occupancy rates. Istanbul claimed the seventh place above Barcelona, Budapest and London on a recent list of 35 vacation destinations.
2023 Tourism targets revised in Turkey

  15 October 2019

2023 Tourism targets revised in Turkey Minister Mehmet Ersoy recently announced that Turkey will make up the tourist losses due to the bankruptcy order against the UK holiday operator, Thomas Cook. Ersoy, the Culture and Tourism Minister also confirmed that more airlines are expected to increase the number of flights they make into the country.
Overall Turkish Property Sales Up By 5%

  10 October 2019

Overall Turkish Property Sales Up By 5% Official data has been released which confirms a rise of 5.1% in overall Turkish property sales in August 2019. The first seven months of this year have all seen general property sales slide whilst sales to foreigners have risen, however, thanks to the Central Bank cutting interest rates, not only has the economy been boosted but property sales have too.
Dodging sanctions, Iranians turn to Turkish property

  09 October 2019

Dodging sanctions, Iranians turn to Turkish property US sanctions are taking their toll on Iran. However, Iranians looking for a way to transfer their currency out of the country have found a loophole: Turkish property ownership. Over the last year, 250 Iranians have gained a Turkish passport by investing in property, and more are set to follow.
Driverless Metro System Coming to Istanbul

  30 September 2019

Driverless Metro System Coming to Istanbul Residents in Istanbul will soon have the opportunity to use a completely driverless infrastructure which is currently in development stages. The metro system will be developed solely by Turkish engineers using locally sourced components with an expected completion in 2021.
Exports from Automotive Industry to Russia to top 500 million USD

  30 September 2019

Exports from Automotive Industry to Russia to top 500 million USD Orhan Sabunca, the Vice Chairman of the Uludag Automotive Industry Exporters Association (OIB) announced that it is expecting exports of vehicles and auto parts from Turkey to Russia to exceed 500 million USD by the end of this year. The announcement was made after the MIMS Automechanika fair held in Moscow.

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