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Turkey earthquake - three killed and 80 injured
At least three people have been killed and 80 injured after an earthquake measuring 5.9 struck north-west Turkey, around 300km west of the capital Ankara. The tremor struck just before midnight local time and centred on the town of Simav, in Kutahya province.
Turkey tourism seeks continued growth in 2011
Home to the vibrant cultural capital of Istanbul, Turkey is emerging as the destination of choice for discerning European travellers. European Union membership remains a realist, if distant, prospect, ensuring the country will grow further in the coming years. Breaking Travel News looks at the secrets of its success.
Travel trend predictions for 2011
Whether it is using twitter to bag a bargain, recognising the Caribbean could still represent good value or Turkey being touted as the most popular short haul destination, a range of leading travel experts forecast top travel trends for the year ahead.
Turkey takes a stand at WTM
The Turkish Office of Culture & Tourism has put on a stellar performer at this year’s World Travel Market, with the Turkish stand covering approximately 1,000 square metres; growing 30 per cent in size since last year. The body was also recognised as Europe’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Award earlier this year.
Europ assistance warns Brits of- Brkish medical scams
As the summer holidays are underway and many Brits are heading for beautiful Turkish hotspots, Europ Assistance is warning tourists to be vigilant when seeking medical advice in the country.
Sharp fall in Israeli tourism to Turkey
The number of Israeli visitors taking trips to Turkey has fallen sharply following a deadly Israeli raid on Gaza-bound aid ships which shattered bilateral ties in May. However, Turkey is seeking to portray the trend as a victory, with Muslim visitors from across the Middle East offsetting the falls.
Turkey tourism on terror alert
Turkey’s tourism industry is on alert following a warning from a Kurdish separatist group that it plans a wave of violence following the collapse of a year-long cease-fire. The PKK has threatened to strike major Turkish cities, including those popular with tourists and businessmen.
Muslims urged to visit Turkey as Israel boycotts
Muslim holidaymakers are being urged to visit Turkey this summer in an attempt to offset the impact of a boycott by Israeli visitors. Turkish tourism officials fear the fallout from May’s Gaza flotilla raid may cost the tourism sector some US$400 million.
Marmaris, Turkey to be ‘busiest’ holiday destination of summer 2010
After looking at popular searches via the site and bookings for July through to end of August, www.sunshine.co.uk has predicted that Marmaris in Turkey will be the busiest destination of the summer, whilst Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt will come a close second.
Turkey scores highest for tummy bugs abroad
ONE Group, the UK’s leading independent travel claims and assistance provider, has revealed that Turkey had the highest prevalence of gastroenteritis claims last year.
Accor steps up its expansion in Turkey
Two new Novotel hotels and two new ibis hotels were opened in the Turkish cities of Gaziantep and Kayseri at the beginning of 2010.
Tourism spotlight: Turkey
As a gateway between East and West, Turkey – and its present Capital of Culture, Istanbul – have been of great significance to travellers for centuries. But as the country’s intellectual centre basks in the world’s gaze, the greater prize of European Union membership remains illusive. BTN examines recent developments in Turkey, and assesses what the future holds.