Turkey Tourism News
TÜRSAB Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) as its newest Association Partner, marking a significant step in strengthening international collaboration across Travel & Tourism.
Istanbul set to become world-leading Rolls-Royce engine maintenance Hub
Turkish Technic, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to establish a state-of-the-art authorised licensed engine maintenance centre at Istanbul Airport.
Turkey to begin restoration work on dome of Hagia Sophia
Turkey is set to begin restoration and reinforcement work on the dome of the Hagia Sophia, in one of the biggest repair projects carried out on the 1,486-year-old structure, experts said on Monday. Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for 900 years until its capture by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453, after which it was one of Islam’s most exalted mosques for nearly 500 years.
Turkey’s Antalya airport completes expansion
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the newly expanded Antalya airport on Saturday, announcing it can accommodate up to 82 million passengers annually. The expansion project, completed through a 927 million euro (1.05 billion U.S. dollars) public-private partnership, was carried out without any cost to the state budget, Erdogan said.
Tura Turizm Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to welcome Tura Turizm Holding as its newest Regional Member, adding their expertise on the powerful Turkish market to the global organisation’s membership. Decades of experience with deep-rooted industry expertise make Tura Turizm a key player, both for Türkiye and the global Travel & Tourism sector. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Istanbul, Tura Turizm has evolved from its origins; from a specialist tour operator focusing on national travel, into a diversified travel enterprise offering leisure travel services worldwide.
Türkiye’s Antalya focuses on French tourists to set new visitor record in 2025
Representatives of Antalya’s tourism sector, Türkiye’s crown jewel of travel destinations, aim to attract over 18.5 million tourists in 2025, with a particular focus on increasing French visitor numbers, following a record-breaking 17 million in 2024.
Otelz.com Reveals the Underrated Destinations to Watch in Türkiye in 2025
Otelz.com, the leading hotel booking platform for holidays in Türkiye, today has revealed its list of lesser-known destinations that are set for a surge in 2025. With UK tourism booming in the country, Otelz has seen holiday bookings made by UK guests increase by a staggering 31% since 2023. Türkiye’s answer to Booking.com, Otelz is the country’s first global online travel agent and a trusted advocate of Turkish hospitality and tourism. In 2023, Otelz set out to bring its expertise to the UK market with the launch of its first UK-based office, and in 2024 alone, 1,500 new hotels joined the platform.
Liberty Hotels & Resorts Showcases Refined Turkish Hospitality at WTM London 2024
Liberty Hotels & Resorts, a premier name in Turkey’s luxury hotel industry, is set to highlight its exceptional guest experiences and ongoing growth at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London this week. Renowned for its blend of class, comfort, and authentic Turkish hospitality, Liberty Hotels & Resorts operates six stunning properties along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts.
Unveiling the Neolithic: Türkiye Hosts Groundbreaking Global Congress
From 4th -8th November , 2024, the Southeastern Anatolian city of Şanlıurfa, home to the globally significant Neolithic sites of Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, will host the World Neolithic Congress, the first of its kind. Organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), this pioneering event will bring together approximately 1,000 scholars from 64 countries and 487 institutions to advance research and understanding of Neolithic cultures worldwide.
Don’t Miss Pegasus Airlines’ Fantastic Fares for Autumn Sun-Seekers
September to November is the perfect time to visit Türkiye. The summer crowds and intense heat have gone. Yet the weather stays mild – Antalya, for example, has 300 days of sunshine a year - making it easier to explore both urban centres rich in atmosphere, nightlife and history and the less well-known cultural and adventurous side of the country. Choose active and adventure or ancient history – or combine both - with this handpicked selection of some of the best destinations to visit in Türkiye this autumn, while enjoying fantastic affordable fares with Pegasus Airlines:
Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism Sector Reached Record-Breaking New Heights Last Year
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism sector broke all records last year, reaching new milestones across four key metrics.
Türki̇ye’s Digital Nomad Visa Platform Is Online
To obtain a visa for Türkiye, digital nomads can easily initiate their application process from the Digital Nomad Pre-Application platform Digital Nomad GoTürkiye. After completing the requirements on this platform, which is just the first step of the process, digital nomads will receive a “Digital Nomad Identification Certificate”.