Turkey Tourism News
Breaking Travel News investigates: LUX* Bodrum Resort & Residences
Set on a private peninsula and staggered amid landscaped gardens, LUX* Bodrum Resort & Residences makes the most of its unique hillside setting to deliver big sky horizons and cooling sea breezes. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole discovers more with a whistle-stop visit
TUI reveals uptick in Turkey bookings from European markets
Featuring in the five most booked TUI destinations by 11 countries, including the UK, the mid-haul hot spot scores an overall European ranking of third behind Med stalwarts Spain and Greece.
SunExpress to launch four new Turkey connections from Luton Airport
Antalya is the first of four brand new destinations which the airline is launching this month, with Bodrum, Ankara and Gaziantep also set to enjoy new connections.
Qatar Airways touches down in Antalya, Turkey
Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop commercial flight to Antalya touched down at Antalya Airport earlier, inaugurating the award-winning airline’s newest Turkish destination.
Oman Air adds Istanbul to growing route network
Oman Air has commenced its new daily flight from Muscat to the Turkish city of Istanbul. The new route will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 with a flight time of five hours and 25 minutes.
Rotana expands presence in Istanbul with two new properties
Making its first foray into the European side of Istanbul, Rotana has opened two new hotels, Centro WestSide and WestSide Arjaan by Rotana. Both properties are in partnership with Mar Yapı, one of Turkey’s innovative real estate development companies.
Christian Hirt, general manager, Raffles Istanbul
With Turkey now fully recovered from a brief tourism slump, Christian Hirt, general manager at Raffles Istanbul, tells Breaking Travel News about the property he leads and his ambitions for 2018.
Turkish tourism rebounds after tough period
The Turkish Statistical Institution has unveiled its latest report, showing Turkish tourism revenue rebounded by 18.9 per cent year-on-year in 2017.
Istanbul New Airport reveals design features ahead of launch
Istanbul New Airport, poised to serve as a global hub, has released a new 3D animated promotional video revealing an array of features and services from the areas of use to passenger experience.
Elif Derya Bakkal, executive producer sales & marketing, The Bodrum by Paramount Hotels & Resorts
Elif Derya Bakkal, executive producer sales & marketing, The Bodrum by Paramount Hotels & Resorts, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the responsibility of taking the brand into the hospitality sector and how the property has been received since opening earlier this year.
Qatar Airways to launch new route to Adana, Turkey
Qatar Airways has responded to increased customer demand for service to Turkey by launching direct flights to the southern city of Adana, the airline’s fourth route to the country.
Hilton signs on for DoubleTree by Hilton Antalya Kemer, Turkey
Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with experienced hoteliers Hasançebi İnşaat Turizm Yatırımları ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi to open the 324-guest room DoubleTree by Hilton Antalya Kemer.