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Turkey Travel Warnings On Uptick Since Khashoggi Affair

2018-11-04 by Phil Butler

Istanbul

According to a recent EUobserver report, Germany issued a warning to all nationals visiting Turkey to beware of posting social media messages that criticized Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Tensions are on the rise since the controversial Khashoggi affair has caused increased friction in the region.  The German Foreign Ministry has warned citizens traveling to Turkey to lay […]

Tags: Erdogan, Fethullah Gulen, German tourists, germany, Khashoggi, travel advisory, Turkey, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel, US tourists, US travelers

US, Turkey Friction May Boost Tourism Competitors

2018-01-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia

The latest US-Turkey friction may be a boom for Greece and other vacation hot spots in the Med. Political tensions between the U.S. and Turkey nay prompt travelers from both countries to choose Greece or other destinations this season. 

Tags: Dalmatia, Greece, Greece travel, Greek Reporter, Turkey, Turkey tourism, U.S., U.S. State Department

Tour Operators Anticipate “Sunshine Saturday 2018”

2018-01-10 by Argophilia Travel News

Beach

According to reports from Thomas Cook and TUI, International tour operators and travel agents are preparing for this year’s “Sunshine Saturday”, which is one of the busiest booking holidays. 

Tags: Croatia, Europe tours, Greece, Halkidiki, Montenegro, Sunshine Saturday, thomas cook, tour companies, tours, TUI, Turkey

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

Spain Prices Boost Southeastern Europe Sales

2017-02-09 by Phil Butler

Greece via Thomas Cook

Hotel price hikes in Spain have prompted big travel entities to opt for Greece and Balkans destinations.
Thomas Cook Group executives say they expect a 40% rise in demand for Greek destinations.

Tags: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Greece travel, SPAIN100, thomas cook, travel agents, Turkey

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