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Türkiye’s Stars of Tourism Shine at the 15th QM Awards

Argophilia Travel News

The 15th Quality Management Awards in Antalya crowned the leaders of Türkiye’s tourism. From Rixos to Maxx Royal, here are the 2026 Game Changers.

2 months ago

Tourists Break the Billion-Dollar Barrier Shopping for Souvenirs in Türkiye

Victoria Udrea

Türkiye has shattered its souvenir spending record with visitors spending over $1 billion in early 2025, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute.

10 months ago

eSIM Providers Hit a Wall in Türkiye

Kostas Raptis

Türkiye blocks major eSIM providers Saily, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Instabridge, Mobimatter, Alosim, and BNESIM.

10 months ago

Chania Delegation Brings Cretan Culture to Manavgat Festival, April 24-26

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The Municipality of Chania visits Manavgat, Türkiye from April 24-26 to showcase Cretan culture in Türkiye through dance, music, and food.

1 year ago

Is Istanbul Airport Setting Europe’s Air Traffic on Turbo Mode with Triple Runway Operations?

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey’s largest, rolled out simultaneous triple runway operations on April 17, 2024.

1 year ago

ATF25 Türkiye Manifesto Is All About Sustainable Tourism

Manuel Santos

ATF25 Türkiye manifesto announces “Sustainable Hospitality” as the 2025 theme for the International Antalya Tourism Fair, unfolding October 22-24.

1 year ago

Türkiye Emerges as an Alternative to Earthquake Prone Santorini

Mihaela Lica Butler

Earthquakes in Santorini have shaken tourists’ confidence. Travel reservations are shifting away from Greece toward Türkiye.

1 year ago

Türkiye Smashes Tourism Records

Iorgos Pappas

Türkiye hosted 62.2 million visitors in 2024, breaking tourism records with revenues reaching $61.1 billion

1 year ago

Istanbul Airport Is Europe’s Busiest Airport 3 Years in a Row

Kostas Raptis

Istanbul Airport became Europe’s busiest airport for the third year in 2024, with Turkish Airlines and Turkey’s aviation industry excelling.

1 year ago

Palandöken Ski Season Kicks Off Early

Iorgos Pappas

Dive into winter’s earliest start at Palandöken Ski Resort. With top facilities, fresh snow, and non-stop activities, it’s a skier’s paradise.

1 year ago

Ancient Inscription in Türkiye Identifies Mother Goddess

Phil Butler

An ancient inscription at Türkiye’s Arsian Kaya (lion rock) monument has finally been deciphered. Researcher Dr. Mark Munn at Penn State University says the Iron Age texts refer to a goddess known as “Mother.”  The monument, dating from 1200 to 600 BCE, is decorated with lions and sphinxes. However, the inscription on the monument has […]

1 year ago

Ormana in Türkiye Is a UN Top Village for Sustainable Travel

Victoria Udrea

Ormana’s charm and unique “button houses” architecture propelled it to the UN Tourism list of the 55 Best Tourism Villages for 2024.

1 year ago

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The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

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Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

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