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The 2019 Uzakrota Travel Summit Will Welcome 4,000 Leaders of Tourism

2019-05-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The 6th Uzakrota Travel Summit will take place at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus in Istanbul on 13 December, 2019.

Tags: Atlasglobal, Emirates Airline, Hilton Istanbul, Istanbul travel summit, KYhub, Turkey events, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel, Uzakrota, Uzakrota Summit, Uzakrota Summit 2019

Turkey’s Newest Art, Fashion & Design Scene in Alacati

2014-06-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alacati Turkey

The Aegean town of Alacati manages to effortlessly combine traditional Turkish hospitality with stylish boutique hotels, high-end fashion, independent art galleries and lively beach clubs. Popular for its boutique hotels with bijou pools and great food, there are also a myriad of new designer-led shops and unique artworks blossoming in Alacati.

Tags: Aegean destinations, Alacati, Millfest Fashion, Turkey events, Turkey festivals

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Event: Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling 2014

2014-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Kırkpınar Yağlı Güreşleri / KIRKPINAR Oil Wrestling

Coming June 29th to July 5th, a 700 year old tradition is relived and reinvented at Edirne, Turkey. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling 2014 event will a week long manly man battle for leather clad, oil drenched supremacy.

Tags: Kırkpınar, sports events, Turkey events, Turkey sports, Turkey Travel, wrestling

Avrasya Boat Show 2013 – For the Yachtsman and Boatsman

2013-01-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Exhibit from last year's CNR Avrasya Boat Show

For the avid boat enthusiast headed to Istanbul, the Avrasya Boat Show unveils this year’s most desirable water craft and accessories.

Tags: 2013 yachts, boat show, Istanbul travel, Turkey events, Yachts

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

2011-05-29 by Phil Butler

Antalya, Turkey view

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.

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