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Rezidor to Open Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Sisli

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Brussels, Rezidor Group, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, just announced development of a new Radisson Blu Hotel in Istanbul. The new Istanbul Sisli contingent will sport some 305 rooms when it welcomes its first guests in the third quarter of 2012.

14 years ago

Turkey Events: The Bursa International Festival

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Bursa International Festival 2011 kicks off this Sunday and is set to host world-famous stars including Buika, Ricky martin and the Gypsy Kings in a bid to help spread the awareness of Turkish cultural activities across the international arena. Bursa city authorities are hoping the event, which will run from June 12 to the […]

14 years ago

Travel Bound Extends Turkey Offers

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel Bound has recently extended its Turkey offers, with more three, four and five star hotels, in addition to new sightseeing tours, and other services for independent travelers visiting the country.

14 years ago

Turkey Events: The 18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival

Phil Butler

If ever anyone dreamed of experiencing the performing arts from within the perfect venue, then Antalya and the Aspendos Antique Theatre is the place to be. Beginning in June 9th with a debut performance of Carmen by the İstanbul State Opera and Ballet, visitors to Antalya can enjoy the 18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, but one magical event in Turkey’s 2011 repertoire.

14 years ago

TUI Acquires Underwater Magic Life Assets

Aleksandr Shatskih

TUI Travel PLC just announced today their reaching an agreement with TUI AG and subsidiary Magic Life to acquire six companies Magic Life leases and manages through.

14 years ago

Ballooning in Cappadocia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Thousands of years ago, the ancient region of Anatolia in Turkey was a very violent place – angry volcanoes exploding with an intensity of the like we will never see today, blasting rocks, molten lava and red hot clouds of ash and dust into the sky for miles around. It’s this volcanic activity which forms […]

14 years ago

Turkish Delight Has Yet To Lose Its Charm

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourism in Turkey is on course for yet another strong performance as the Easter holidays approach, says the Euromonitor International tourism market analyst firm in a new report released this week.

14 years ago

Northern Cyprus: An Emerging Paradise

Phil Butler

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus stands to gain much from the forward thinking and engaging tourism industry efforts Turkey has initiated these last couple of years. Investment in Northern Cyprus tourism will eneviatbly pay off not only for the investment concerns, but for the people of the Republic as well. While many countries in Europe have suffered from losses in tourism dollars these last couple of years, Turkey and brother states have done exceedingly well, holding their own against all rivals.

15 years ago

Turkey Eyes Three UNESCO Intangible Heritage Spots

Mihaela Lica Butler

These are: the Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival, the Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi ritual and the traditional Sohbet meetings.

15 years ago

Turkey On the Vine

Phil Butler

Turkey’s wine producing areas are actually some of the world’s most productive and marvelous, though many are not familiar with them. For travelers to the Black Sea or Asia Minor, Turkey not only offers a unique experience, but some of the best food and spirits to be found anywhere. But then, what should you expect from the land of Troy?

15 years ago

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