09 April 2023
German tourists establish Turkey as top destination Turkey has once more been seen as the top holiday destination for a number of countries, including Germany, even though the tourism industry worldwide is still recovering following the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to worldwide travel.04 March 2023
Turkey to designate 15 more 'nature conservation areas' Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate General Manager Kadir Cokcetin has recently said that in 2023 there is set to be another fifteen areas added to the list of protected areas as a part of Turkey’s new vision.04 March 2023
January tourism records broken in Turkey’s Antalya The Mediterranean gem of Antalya in Turkey, which played host to around 141,000 people in January 2019 pre-COVD, was on the holiday route of 219,647 tourists from overseas during the same period of January in 2023.03 March 2023
1 million cruise passengers hosted in Turkey in 2022 A senior official said that the number of passengers arriving on cruises in Turkey had exceeded the one million mark in 2022. This marked the complete rebound of the crucial industry after the consequence that came as a result of the pandemic.03 March 2023
Record visitors head to Cappadocia in January Famous for the surreal landscapes and intricate rock formations in central Turkey, Cappadocia is a well-known destination for tourists and has attracted a record-breaking numbers of visitors already in 2023. In January, the region welcomed 174,222 tourists.10 February 2023
Turkey looks to expand free program to 5 million students The minister of National Education has announced that from next semester more students will have access to free lunches, as the program is spread to more schools. Mahmut Ozer, Minister of National Education, explained in a written statement released recently that they were aiming for access to free school meals to be expanded by a total of 5 million students.10 February 2023
Top migration hub of Turkey remains Istanbul once again Istanbul is still a major attraction for migrants from other provinces across the country, according to internal migration statistics. However, it also sits at the top of the list for cities with the highest total of people to depart.10 February 2023
Europe’s busiest airport in 2022: Istanbul Airport According to data released by the European Air Navigation Safety Organisation (Eurocontrol), the busiest airport in Europe for the last year was Istanbul Airport. Istanbul Airport had an average of 1,156 flights each day of the year 2022, the data explained.10 February 2023
Integration of new metro welcomed in Istanbul With officials in attendance from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), part of the new metro route comprising of 19 stations, which will act as a connection between the neighbourhoods of Mahmutbey and Kabatas in Istanbul, has been inaugurated and opened into the transportation system.03 February 2023
Foreign arrivals to Turkey continue to increase The Culture and Tourism Ministry have revealed that the arrivals of foreign nationals to Turkey has risen by 44.64% compared to a year previous, with a total of 2.55 million visitors in November 2022. This has been backed by a huge demand from European countries.03 February 2023
Over 30,000 passengers arrive to Antalya by cruise Antalya, the popular Mediterranean province in Turkey has played host to more than 30,000 passengers from cruises this season alone, the port operator explained recently. Docking at Antalya last year were some of the huge luxury cruise liners from across the globe.04 January 2023
European tourism recovery driven by Turkey: Report The tourism sector of Turkey has shown the most significant recovery post-pandemic of all the European countries with an increase of 61% compared with 2019. This is according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) November report.