Turkey News

UAE, Jordan, Israel mourn passing of Queen Elizabeth of England
Queen Elizabeth II of England died yesterday at the age of 96. Her son Charles III subsequently became king

Türkiye emerges as top spot for European holidaymakers this summer
Shaking off the coronavirus fallout even as many other countries face air travel woes, Türkiye continues to be an attractive destination for international tourists this summer, mostly from key European source markets, top international tourism officials said.

Russian vacationers flock to non-European destinations
EU-wide sanctions are making it harder for Russians to visit the bloc. Additional visa restrictions mean many Russians are spending their holidays elsewhere.

Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul, opens its signature wedding venue
Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul, opens its signature wedding venue with the ideal style and setting for an extraordinary celebration overlooking the city’s legendary Bosphorus. Located in the beautiful Sariyer district of Istanbul’s European side, the unique wedding venue is surrounded by laurel trees and enjoys 270-degree Bosphorus views.

Tourist arrivals in Türkiye rise sharply
Türkiye has attracted over 23 million international visitors in the first seven months of the year. The foreign visitor arrivals in Turkey jumped 53% in July from a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and paving the way for $37 billion in tourism revenues

Radisson Hotel Group announces the introduction of its first Radisson Collection hotel in Istanbul
Radisson Hotel Group announces the transformation and re-opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul as a Radisson Collection hotel, following an extensive renovation. Located in one of the city’s prime residential and commercial districts, Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul will be the Group’s second Radisson Collection property in Turkey and the first in Istanbul.

Türkiye’s ports host 437 cruise ships in 7 months
The number of cruise ships docked at Türkiye’s ports in the first seven months of this year has soared forty-fold compared to the same period of last year to reach 437