Turkey Tourism News
Afiya Spa welcomes new seaweed treatments in Istanbul
The Afiya Spa at the AJWA Hotel Sultanahmet has launched a new spa menu. Taking inspiration from traditional rituals and natural ingredients, new treatments with seaweed are the highlight.
Brits offered visa free travel to Turkey
The United Kingdom is among six countries to be offered visa free travel to Turkey. Foreign ministry officials confirmed earlier tourists from Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain would also see fees waived.
La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli takes brand into Europe
La Quinta by Wyndham is a leading upper-midscale brand with over 900 hotels across North and Latin America, offering contemporary design, thoughtful amenities and friendly service.
Three new Turkish hotels for Radisson this year
Radisson Hotel Group is preparing to open three more hotels in Turkey this year. Two of these hotels will be in Istanbul’s touristic and historic locations, and the third in Aliağa, Izmir.
Radisson Hotel Apartments Delta Istanbul Esenyurt coming to Turkey
Radisson Hotel Group will open its 15th hotel in Istanbul with the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Delta Istanbul Esenyurt. Active in several important cities in Turkey, the project will be located in one of the most rapidly growing areas of Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines offers free accommodation for Istanbul stopovers
Passengers will have the chance to extend their trip and make the most with a stopover in Istanbul, a city that is brimming with delicious food, steeped in history and rich with culture.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sakarya opens in Turkey
Located in the Marmara region, close to the Black Sea, Sakarya is well-connected through both road and rail with Istanbul and is serviced by Istanbul’s International Airport.
ACE of MICE exhibition to return to Istanbul this month
Turkey is preparing for the return of the ACE of MICE show, set to take place at the Istanbul Convention Centre later this month. Hosted by Tourism Media Group, the event is designed to bolster the meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions sector in the region.
British Airways to launch Antalya connection from Gatwick next spring
British Airways has today announced the launch of flights between London Gatwick and Antalya, Turkey. The summer route, which will operate on an Airbus A320 and run six times a week, commences on April 30th, and is available to book from today.
Turkey unveils ambitious new tourism agenda
Turkey has unveiled a new tourism strategy with the aim of attracting 75 million visitors to the country each year by 2023. Authorities hope Tourism Strategy 2023 will see overseas guests spending US$65 billion in the country annually early in the next decade.
Six Senses Kocataş Mansions to soft launch next month
Six Senses Kocataş Mansions will soft launch in Istanbul, cultural capital of Turkey, next month. The hotel plans be fully prepared by spring 2020, with an offering including three restaurants and a spa with uninterrupted views of the Bosporus River.
Somerset Maslak Istanbul celebrates first World Travel Awards win
Somerset Maslak Istanbul has welcomed special guests and dedicated partners to a lavish party to celebrate the property’s first World Travel Awards title. General manager, Mine Tan Balto, hosted the celebrations.