Turkey Tourism News
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.
Turkey removed from red list as part of wider travel reopening
Turkey has been removed from the red list for travellers from the UK in an update to restrictions. Pakistan, Maldives, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Oman and Kenya were also moved to the amber list.
Emirates to bring A380 to Turkey for first time
For the first time, travellers to and from Turkey will have the opportunity to regularly enjoy the experience of flying on this iconic double-decker jumbo jet.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul opens to guests
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has welcomed the opening of the second property from the company in Turkey. Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul will be opening this week.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Bodrum opens in Turkey
With a seafront location and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, this luxury hotel offers the ultimate setting for a peaceful, relaxing and entertaining vacation.
IHG Hotels to double Turkey presence in five years
IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking to continue its expansion in Turkey with new signings – InterContinental Grand Ankara, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Tuzla Viaport Marina and Holiday Inn Express Ankara Airport.
Wyndham to take Days Inn brand into Turkey with Istanbul property
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position as Turkey’s largest international hotel chain with the upcoming opening of the newly built Days Hotel by Wyndham Istanbul Maltepe.
British Airways adds new European summer flights
The 26 weekly frequencies will include destinations across Greece, the Canary Islands and Turkey to popular holiday hot spots including Corfu, Kos, Paphos, Rhodes, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Bodrum.
No vaccine requirement for Turkey travel this summer
Turkey has lifted the suspension of direct flights from the UK. Officials have also announced that no vaccination certificates will be required for international travellers entering the country.
Wizz Air adds new summer flights from Luton
From June 22nd, Wizz will operate flights twice weekly to the popular Mediterranean hotspot of Antalya, and from September 22nd, flights will commence three times a week to Rzeszow in Poland.
Turkey rolls out Covid-19 vaccination to tourism employees
Turkey has begun the Covid-19 vaccination of tourism employees in coordination with the ministry of culture and tourism, ministry of health and Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency.
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.