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Turkey Wildfires Are the Worst Ever – Experts Say It’s Only the Beginning

Wildfires are ravaging areas of southern Turkey. According to the reports, unprecedented fires have forced tourists and locals to evacuate.

Panagia Sumela Monastery Frescoes Vandalized in Turkey

Vandals have defaced priceless Byzantine frescoes in the Holy Monastery of Panagia Sumela in Trabzon, according to reports from Turkey.

Greece 2020 Tourism to Take a Hit from COVID-19 and Refugees

With the 2020 tourism season looming just ahead, Greece faces several serious challenges that could end up stifling industry growth.

WWF Calls for Action to Save the Mediterranean Sea

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has now called for countries to adhere to the agreements of its Mediterannean Sea Initiative.

Southern Mediterranean Destinations Win Out for Summer 2018 Growth

According to a European Travel Commission's latest report, "European Tourism - Trends & Prospects 2018", 32 out of 34 reporting…

Turkey Travel Warnings On Uptick Since Khashoggi Affair

According to a recent EUobserver report, Germany issued a warning to all nationals visiting Turkey to beware of posting social media messages…

US, Turkey Friction May Boost Tourism Competitors

The latest US-Turkey friction may be a boom for Greece and other vacation hot spots in the Med. Political tensions…

Tour Operators Anticipate “Sunshine Saturday 2018”

According to reports from Thomas Cook and TUI, International tour operators and travel agents are preparing for this year's "Sunshine…

Russia Warns Airlines on Turkey Charter Flights

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviation has warned the country's airlines of a possible ban on charter flights to Turkey,…

Spain Prices Boost Southeastern Europe Sales

Hotel price hikes in Spain have prompted big travel entities to opt for Greece and Balkans destinations. Thomas Cook Group…

World Tourism Forum Moscow: Focus Turkey

In Moscow last weekend the World Tourism Forum at the Ritz-Carlton brought together professionals of the tourism industry of Turkey,…

Spain is Top Destination for Russian Tourists

According to the press service of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), Spain has become the most popular…

Turkey to Get Free Shengen Visas Despite

The European Commission is going to allow visa-free travel for Turkish citizens inside Europe's passport-free Schengen zone, according to reports.…

Vladimir Putin Says Egypt & Turkey Travel Problematic

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed last week the situation with regard to Russian tourists once again visiting Egyptian and Turkish…

Security Concerns: Turkey Tourism Suffers in 2016

Turkey Tourism is already suffering in 2016 because of security concerns. Cruise operators cancel stops in Turkey, and number of…

TripAdvisor Names Best Europe Beaches

Just in time for Spring, TripAdvisor has named the top 25 beaches in Europe for 2015 in the Traveler's Choice…

5 Lesser Known East Europe Travel Gems

Photographer Cristina Drafta talks about the Eastern Europe she loves. Find out about coffee in Istanbul, the Paris of Siberia,…

Alacati Celebrates 1st International Vanishing Tastes Festival

Alacati is one of the best known Aegean destinations for foodies and those wanting festive atmosphere, and a bit of…

Azerbaijan & Turkey to Pen Tourism Memo

The Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTa) and the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) will sign a memorandum on mutual cooperation…

Turkey Plans Underwater Museum

Aiming to make Antalya a diving center and to improve underwater sports, The Shipping Trade Chamber (DTO) Antalya Branch announced big…