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Turkey Expects 5 Million Plus Russian Tourists in 2018

2018-01-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A recent travel agreement between Russia and Egypt has refocused attention on the Turkey tourism. Turkey expects five million plus Russians this season.

Tags: Istanbul, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Turkey destinations, Turkey hotels, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel, TÜROFED

FRHI Hotels & Resorts Expands Their Hotel Footprint

2014-08-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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FRHI Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company for luxury hotel brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, has announced the development of seven new hotels in the MEAI. According to the news, the group unveiled their plans at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as key for FRHI’s goal of doubling its regional footprint by 2020.

Tags: Fairmont, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, Istanbul hotels, MEAI, MEAI Hotels, Raffles, Raffles Hotels, Turkey hotels, World hotels

More Eastern Europe Stay’s You Never Imagined

2013-03-13 by Phil Butler

The Fresco Mansion Suite

We take great pleasure in finding wonderful places and faces to share with you. Really we do. Today we bumped into a super friendly group of hotels presented though a company we found on Twitter actually. White Line Hotels may be semi-famous to some people, but we just found them to be quite honest. By way of a focus on what they offer, here’s two hotels in their group you may have never found, were it not right here with us.

Tags: Alpine hotels, Croatia hotels, Dalmatia hotels, Italy hotels, Turkey hotels

Rezidor to Open Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Sisli

2011-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The magic of Istanbul

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.

Tags: 5 star hotels, Christiane Reiter, hotel openings, Istanbul hotels, Istanbul Sisli, Istanbul travel, Kurt Ritter, Radisson Blu, Radisson Blu Hotel, Rezidor Group, Turkey hotels

Travel Bound Extends Turkey Offers

2011-06-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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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.

Tags: destination turkey, Travel Bound, Turkey hotels, visit turkey

On the Beach in Cyprus and Turkey – UK Travel Deals

2011-06-04 by Phil Butler

Le Fleuri Restaurant at Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus

News from one of Britain’s leading seaside getaway OTA’s, On the Beach, reveals Cyprus beaches as one of this Spring’s most popular attractions for UK travelers. According to figures from Cyprus, some 200,000 people bathed in the azure waters off Cyprus in April alone.

Tags: Antalya, beach getaway, beaches, Cyprus, Cyprus beaches, Gold City Tourism Complex, Le Meridien Limassol Spa and Resort, On the Beach, Turkey hotels, Turkey tourism, Turkey vacation, UK travel, UK vacation, vacation packages

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.

Tags: Ankara ballet, Antalya and Samsun State Opera, Antalya travel, Aspendos Antique Theatre, ballet, Go Turkey, GoTurkey, IC Hotels Green Palace, Kempinski Hotel The Dome, Mardan Palace, Opera events, Rixos Lares Hotel, Sailor's Beach Club, Touring Turkey, Turkey, Turkey events, Turkey hotels, Turkey tourism, Turkish festivals

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2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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