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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

German Bookings to Greece Up According to TUI

2018-01-12 by Argophilia Travel News

TUI’s most recent booking trends report  shows good demand for Greece (+16%) as well as Spain (+16%) and Bulgaria (+25%), a continuing strong recovery for Egypt (+58%) and Tunisia (+125%), and the company expects double-digit growth for Thailand and the Maldives

Tags: Greece bookings, travel agencies, travel agents, TUI, TUI Germany, Turkey Travel

Russia Warns Airlines on Turkey Charter Flights

2017-04-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviation has warned the country’s airlines of a possible ban on charter flights to Turkey, citing a “complicated political situation.” The agency warned it may again halt charter flights to Turkey, as tensions between the two countries intensified over events in Syria.

Tags: ATOR, Erdogan, Russia relations, Turkey, Turkey Travel

World Tourism Forum Moscow: Focus Turkey

2017-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Avşar Koç, COO and Senior Partner, River Rock Hotels & Resorts at

In Moscow last weekend the World Tourism Forum at the Ritz-Carlton brought together professionals of the tourism industry of Turkey, Russia and other countries, along with investors and government representatives. The big topic of discussion was Russian-Turkish tourism for the coming season, along with expectations of professionals in the industry.

Tags: ANEX, Istanbul, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Turkey, Turkey Travel, Turkish resorts, World Tourism Forum

Turkey Tourism Is On the Ropes

2016-05-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey resorts

News of terrorist attacks, geopolitical unrest and the ongoing crisis over refugees have hit the Turkey tourism industry hard. According to recent reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Brits traveling to Turkey nd other crisis hit vacation destinations have plummeted. Figures from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), coincide in forecasting a horrendous summer season for Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt and other formerly popular destinations.

Tags: Erdogan, Merkel, Turkey Travel, Turkish hotels

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