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Turkey Travel

Mapmart Fails Leaving Some Turkey Travelers Adrift

2014-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

CAA

London based Mapmart, aka Alternative Travel and Turkish Riveria Golfing Holidays, failed as of April 9 according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Tags: ATOL, CAA, gold holidays, trip insurance, Turkey Travel, UK flights, UK trips

TripAdvisor Readers Pick Istanbul Best Travel Destination

2014-04-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Visit Turkey logo

Istanbul was named the top destination in the world, and in Europe, ahead of Rome, London, Paris and New York and other cities at the 6th Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations by TripAdvisor. The city received a record 39 plus million visitors in 2013, making it the sixth most visited city on Earth.

Tags: Istanbul, TA travel awards, travel awards, Travellers Choice, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel

Travel Advisory: Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism Official Statement

2013-06-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey tourism ministry

Just in from the Turkish Culture & Tourism Office in London UK. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued an official statement regarding the recent demonstrations in Istanbul and other locations across Turkey.

Tags: Istanbul demonstrations, Istanbul travel, Turkey demonstrations, Turkey Travel, Turkey violence

Cappadocia Tourism On the Rise

2013-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ballooning over Cappadocia

So far this year, tourism to the Cappadocia region of Turkey seems to be booming. For the first three months of 2013 incoming tourists to the region have increased some 35 percent as compared to 2012 numbers.

Tags: Cappadocia, Cappadocia tourism, hot air ballooning, nature travel, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel

Istanbul Voted European Best Destination

2013-03-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul best destination

European Best Destination 2013 has named Istanbul, Turkey this year’s people’s choice winner. Istanbul is the fourth city to win the competition, and on the city’s first ever entry into the competition.

Tags: best destinations, Europe destinations, GoTurkey, Istanbul tourism, Turkey tourism, Turkey Tourism Board, Turkey Travel

Calling All Fans of Turkey: Vote Istanbul Best Destination

2013-03-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Go Turkey website

We just received a press release from the Turkish Tourism Office, Istanbul is officially calling all people who love Turkey to vote for the city in winning the title of European Best Destination for 2013. According to the release, the only city in the world to span two continents, Istanbul is the legendary crossroads between Eastern and Western cultures.

Tags: Go Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul tourism, Turkey, Turkey Travel

Turkish Airlines to Boost Crimea Tourism

2013-03-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Crimea expo

In news from the II International Black Sea Tourism Forum in Yalta, Simferopol Serhat Fil has offered a cooperation in between local governments and private businesses in the Black Sea region. The Manager of the Turkish Airlines pointed to
“Go Crimea” as one of the regional projects that Turkish Airlines is engaging in with the Crimean Ministry of Resorts and Tourism.

Tags: Black Sea, Crimea tourism, Crimea travel, Russia travel, tourism expo, Turkey Travel, Ukraine travel

Turkey to Build World’s Biggest Mega Airport

2013-02-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

According to the Turkish Ministry of Transport, Shipping and Communications, the total number of airports inside Turkey will grow to 56, including the massive plans for a mega facility targeted for Istanbul 2020. The third Istanbul project in the North of the city will reportedly accommodate 150 million passengers a year. The projected cost of that facility is some €7 billion euro.

Tags: airports, Europe airports, Istanbul 2020, Summer Olympics, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel, Turkish Airlines

Turkey Accordingly: Uncovering An Expert’s Guide

2013-01-09 by Phil Butler

The Royal Tombs of Amasya

For US travelers considering venturing to new and exciting destinations previously undiscovered, Turkey should be at the top of any list. Mysterious and majestic, inviting and fascinating, the land that was part of Sargon of Akkad’s vast empire, is today a place of still existent legend, and maybe even more immeasurable beauty. In this article […]

Tags: Amasya attractions, Amasya tourism, custom travel, exclusive travel, Sargon, Tokat Castle, Tokat travel, travel agents, Turkey tours, Turkey Travel, Turquoise Coast, Zela, Zile

Turkey’s TAV Airports Wins Prestigious Award

2012-12-22 by Phil Butler

TAV Airports

In news from the European Business Awards (EBA), TAV Airports was selected as “best of Turkey” for the customer focus category of the most prestigious awards.

Tags: best European businesses, business awards, Europe airports, Europe business, Turkey airports, Turkey Travel, Turkish business

All the OTA Commission Fuss “N” Stuff

2012-11-02 by Phil Butler

Dining at the Bosphorus Grill

This will be the shortest analysis post I have written out of many thousands. Many people wonder how come all the fuss over OTAs, commissions, and saving a buck where hotel bookings are concerned. The following little bits of info play into the “why” of online booking analysis.

Tags: Bosphorus views, Kempinski, meta search, OTA's, travel startups, Turkey Travel

Fascinating Destinations: New Roman Mosaic in Lycia

2012-10-14 by Phil Butler

The Gazipaşa mosaic uncovered

Last month news of a massive Roman mosaic being unearthed in southern Turkey captured the imagination and interest of anyone interested in antiquity. Researchers unearthed what is the largest such mosaic in all Turkey, and one of the largest such decorative Roman artifacts in the world. The wonders of Turkey and antiquity make for a great Monday morning discovery. Look.

Tags: Antiochia ad Cragum, Antiochia Parva, archaeology, dig, Knights Hospitallers, Lycian, Michael Hoff, Sidyma, Turkey Travel, University of Nebraska

End of Summer Eastern European Spots to Hit

2012-08-23 by Phil Butler

Forza Mare

Luxuriant, unique, and just downright fascinating, aren’t these ideas you would love to enjoy for end Summer 2012? Argo Travel News sought out three gems for your beach getaway to end all beach getaways. It’ll be Fall again in a bit, time to jet off to “the other Europe” East of the all too familiar. Turkey to the Austrian border lands and back to Montenegro, here are some five star spots you HAVE to visit.

Tags: Country hotels, East Europe, Forza Mare, Germany travel, Hofgut, Luxury Hotels, Montenegro hotels, Montenegro travel, Turkey beaches, Turkey resorts, Turkey Travel, Turkish hotels

March’s Most Popular Eastern European Destinations

2012-03-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe’s largest hotel search website, Trivago.com has recently launched March report regarding European hotels prices. According trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI), prepared each month, spring season shows an increase as regards Eastern European destinations.

Tags: Budapest, Bulgaria travel, Croatia travel, dubrovnik, Eastern Europe hotels, Eastern Europe travel, Estonia travel, Hungary tourism, Istanbul, Krakow, Ljubljana, Poland travel, Sarajevo, Sofia, spring events, Tallinn, Turkey 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

Go Ahead Tours Goes Ahead With Deals

2011-07-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stonehenge

Go Ahead Tours has announced 4 new Vacation packages to selected destinations; Greece, Turkey & the Aegean, Vietnam & Cambodia: Treasures of Southeast Asia, England’s Countryside & Wales, and Best of New Zealand: North to South Islands. For travelers searching for all inclusives to these regions, the company offers great solutions.

Tags: Greece travel, New Zealand travel, package deals, package travel, Stonehenge, tour companies, tours, travel 2012, Turkey Travel, UK travel, Vietnam travel

On the Beach for Med Travel Deals

2011-07-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Sol Mastines Chihuahuas Calas de Mallorca

On the Beach, a leading UK OTA, says this Summer may be a banner season for UK beach combers headed to the sunny Med. In a press release today, the company points to increased traffic for beaches in Spain, Greece, and in Turkey. Not everything about slumping economies is bad, not when the deals get too good to be true.

Tags: airline deals, budget vacations, Calas De Mallorca, flight deals, fly Spain, Greece travel, Hotel deal, Majorca, Med, Med hotels, Med toursim, Mediterranean, Pegasus Solutions, Spain hotels, Spain tourism, Spain vacaions, tourism 2011, travel data, Turkey Travel, Turkey vacations, vacatkion packages, Visit Greece

Club Med Offers Summer Sunshine Specials

2011-06-07 by Phil Butler

Napitia - Italy

For those looking to find a super duper Summer vacation deal, Club Med just launched their Summer Sunshine Specials. From Portugal to Italy and far beyond, these Club Med holidays have promise for peak season travelers.

Tags: Club Med, Club Med deals, Club Med Turkey, Club Med UK, deals, Egypt travel, Med travel, Mediterranean, Summer deals, Summer Vacations, Turkey Travel, vacation deals

TUI Acquires Underwater Magic Life Assets

2011-05-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Club Magic Life Waterworld Imperial - Turkey

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.

Tags: Egypt travel, Magic Life, mergers, restructuring, Spain, travel acquisitions, travel companies, TUI, TUI profits, TUI stocks, TUI Travel, Tunis, Tunisia travel, Turkey, Turkey Travel

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