Turkey Tourism News
Turkey makes big push for British travellers this summer
Turkey has said it will welcome British travellers, without vaccination passports, as the destination seeks to relaunch its tourism sector this summer in the wake of the Covid-19 slowdown.
Go Turkey selects the PC Agency for UK representation
Go Turkey has selected travel consultancy the PC Agency to represent it for public relations and travel trade representation in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Pegasus Airlines launches new flights to Moldova
Pegasus Airlines is increasing the number of direct flights it offers from Antalya, with the launch of a new direct flight to Chisinau, capital of Moldova.
SunExpress to launch new Gatwick connection
Starting on March 28th, SunExpress will launch three weekly flights between London Gatwick and Antalya, offering passengers an ideal destination for the Easter holiday period.
SunExpress to launch Antalya connection from Manchester
SunExpress will launch a direct flight between Manchester Airport and Antalya in Turkey on March 26th. The route will be served twice per week before going up to four times a week from May 30th.
Poland and Turkey added to UK quarantine list
Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba have also been declared dangerous for British visitors, with those returning from the Caribbean destinations now needing to self-isolate for two weeks.
Jet2.com adds thousands of Turkey seats for late summer trips
Jet2.com has increased flights and holidays to Turkey for the remainder of the summer on the back of continued demand from British holidaymakers.
Turkey tourism boosted by falling value of lira
This falling price may help offset the decline in travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, agues John Vandesquille, tourism analyst at GlobalData.
Radisson Hotel Group unveils two new Istanbul properties
Radisson Hotel Group has expanded in Istanbul, Turkey, with the opening of two new hotels: the Radisson Hotel Istanbul Sultanahmet and the Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul.
Lufthansa to close German arm of SunExpress
Turkish sister airline SunExpress will continue to operate its own routes, with a fleet that consists of over 40 Boeing 737-800. The decision will cost around 1,200 jobs.
Turkey launches certification programme as tourism restarts
The ministry of culture and tourism in Turkey has announced a safe tourism certification programme, launched to coincide with the start of the 2020 summer season.
Pegasus Airlines to relaunch Turkey flights today
Pegasus Airlines will resume international flights from today. Departures from Turkey to several European destinations began earlier following the suspension of services in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.