Turkey Tourism News
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.
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.