Turkey News

WIZZ AIR RETURNS TO ISTANBUL AND ADDS ADDITIONAL DIRECT ROUTES TO THE TURKISH SEASIDE
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline globally*, announced this week the start of its direct flights to Istanbul, Antalya and Dalaman. The routes will commence as of March 2023 connecting Türkiye with Hungary, Romania, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Tickets are already available on the Wizz Air’s website and via the WIZZ app from as low as EUR 24.99.

Hyatt Regency Brand Debuts in Izmir, Turkey
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark, located in Balçova, a charming district of Izmir and one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean. Marking the sixth Hyatt branded property in Turkey, and the second Hyatt Regency hotel in the country, its opening demonstrates Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in destinations that matter most to its guests and World of Hyatt members

Turkey upbeat on tourism growth for 2023
Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said the country aims to attract 60 million foreign visitors next year and expects the sector to bring in $56 billion in revenue.

Kempinski Strengthens its Presence in Turkey with Nef Partnership
As demand for branded luxury real estate continues to grow worldwide, Kempinski Group has signed management agreements for two new luxury residential and hospitality projects in Turkey.

Turkish Airlines won Europe’s Best Design Airline Award
With its Istanbul Airport customer touch points (lounge, check-in islands, ticket services offices, etc.) and in-flight experience designs (new Business and Economy Class cabin design and in-flight products), Turkish Airlines has been selected as Design Airline of the Year, Europe 2022 at TheDesignAir awards that reward innovation.

New Luxury Residences in Çeşme - Türkiye
More luxury residences will complement the portfolio of Kempinski Hotels in Türkiye. After having announced new residences in Istanbul a few months ago, the international luxury hotel brand has signed another management agreement for a new residential project coming to life in a secluded bay in Alaçatı on the peninsula of Çeşme.

Aeroflot launches flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul and Antalya
Aeroflot opens direct regular flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul and Antalya on Boeing 737-800. Flights to Istanbul will operate from 16 December, flights to Antalya will begin on 17 December, on the following schedule

Turkey targets 3m UK tourists in 2022
Turkey is set to welcome a record three million visitors from the UK this year. A total of 2.8 million British arrivals in the first nine months of the year surpassed the 2.56 million UK travellers in pre-pandemic 2019.

Record 3m UK tourists to Turkey predicted this year
Turkey is set to welcome a record three million visitors from the UK this year. A total of 2.8 million British arrivals in the first nine months of the year surpassed the 2.56 million UK travellers in pre-pandemic 2019.

Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence in Turkey with the opening of its first hotel in Eskisehir
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Nova Vista Deluxe & Suites Eskisehir, a member of Radisson Individuals, located near the city center of Eskisehir.

Turkish Airlines finished the third quarter of the year with 1.5 billion USD Net Profit
Turkish Airlines finished the third quarter of 2022 with 1.5 billion USD net profit thanks to its operational agility and ability to meet the increasing demand with its highly skilled workforce and wide flight network it preserved during the pandemic.

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express further expands in Turkey
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is delighted to announce a raft of recent signings and openings in Turkey across its Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands.