Turkey Tourism News

WTM Global Report: Turkey leads the way as Europe sees 2023 ahead of pre-pandemic levels
The value of inbound visitors to Europe has returned to pre-pandemic levels with domestic tourism in the region also back in positive territory, reveals new research from WTM. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.

Breaking Travel News explores: IATA welcomes global aviation sector to Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association annual general meeting is underway in Istanbul. Here Breaking Travel News brings you the biggest stories from the event

Turkiye’s most comprehensive culture and arts festival “Turkiye Cultural Route Festivals” Events
Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the ‘Turkiye Cultural Route Festivals’ spreads widely to the five cities with more comprehensive events than ever. The festivals to be held in Istanbul, Ankara, Canakkale, Diyarbakır and Konya between September 16 and October 23, are expected to be spanning to the all parts of the country soon.

Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with Istanbul property
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of its first Radisson Individuals property in Turkey, Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul.

Turkey set for summer TUI boost
TUI plans to bring around 1.5 million customers to Turkey this summer – increasing its capacity across all markets compared to 2019 levels. One million of these customers will be travelling to Antalya and as a key destination to TUI’s growth strategy, it’s naming one of its newest aircraft Antalya.

Harvest showcase to return to Turkey in May
Harvest Kaplankaya will return to Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey in May, gathering a new line up of internationally renowned speakers, practitioners and performers.

Serbia emerges as Russia aviation gateway
With many airline routes out of Russia closed in the response to the invasion of Ukraine, a number of secondary countries have effectively become gateways for passengers.

Turkish Airlines invites guests to explore Istanbul
Turkish Airlines has re-launched a stopover service in Istanbul, allowing guests to explore the city during layovers. Originally launched in 2017, the service was suspended at the start of the pandemic.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes opens in Turkey
Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first ski hotel in Turkey, Radisson Blu Hotel, Mount Erciyes. The property becomes the second hotel from the company in the Kayseri province.

Crook to lead the Peninsula Istanbul
Peninsula Hotels has confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Crook as managing director of the Peninsula Istanbul. He will assume the role on January 24th.

Breaking Travel News interview: Mine Tan Balto, general manager, Somerset Maslak Istanbul
Somerset Maslak Istanbul has been honoured with the title of Turkey’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Mine Tan Balto, general manager of the property, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe

Jet2.com returns to Turkey for late summer trips
Jet2.com is relaunching flights and holidays to Antalya and Dalaman today, as the airline and tour operator responds quickly to demand for holidays.