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Mustache Mania Drives Tourism in Turkey

2013-01-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey as a travel destination offers dozens of hair-raising attractions for the adventurous traveler, but recently the country has seen an influx of visitors looking for an altogether different experience – men in search of facial hair implants.

Tags: facial hair implants, hair transplants, Istanbul, Nisantasi, Turkey, Turkey cosmetic surgery, Turkey tourism

Turkey Tourism Heads South for March

2012-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

GoTurkey.com

In travel news from Turkey, inbound tourism there has taken a hit so far this year as March saw a nearly 10 percent drop over the same period in a year ago. The Tourism Ministry reported just short of one and a half million tourists arriving in March.

Tags: Balkans airlines, Balkans travel, Turkey tourism, Turkey Tourism Ministry, Turkish Airlines. Turkey travel, UK outbound, UK travel

Turkish Delight as Tourism Potential is Revealed

2012-03-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkish delight

The growth of Turkey as a key tourism destination is showing no signs of slowing down, with some experts predicting visitor numbers in the capital Istanbul to double by the end of 2015.

Tags: Bekay Property Partners, Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Investment Conference, Haluk Kaya, Istanbul tourism, Turkey, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel, Turkish Delight

Turkey Increasingly Popular with British Tourists

2011-08-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

istanbul morning

ULookUBook.com say that British tourists are jetting off on all inclusive holidays to Turkey to experience the unique culture and fantastic scenery of the country.

Tags: all inclusive, travel deals, Turkey, Turkey tourism

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

Northern Cyprus: An Emerging Paradise

2011-01-26 by Phil Butler

Thousands of unexplored sea caves await the traveler

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.

Tags: AFIK Group, Casino, Cratos Hotel & Casino, Cyprus investment, Cyprus Paradise, Cyprus tourism, Ertugrul Gunay, European tourism, Irsen Kucouk, Northern Cyprus, tourism, tourism investment, Turkey, Turkey investment, Turkey tourism

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