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Miss Tourism World will be crowned at Turkish ceremony

A new queen of the tourism world could be in the making at a ceremony at the Adam and Eve hotel in Antalya.Miss Tourism Zimbabwe, 24-year-old teacher Caroline Marufu, has been elevated from her status as Miss Tourism Africa to gain the global prize at the pre-judging event at the venue known as 'the sexiest hotel in the world,' due to its passion-evoking lay-out and decor.The public relations executive of the Zimbabwean Tourism Authority Belinda Mutinhiri, who came toTurkey for the competition was proud of her countrywoman's efforts.She said: "Caroline has started the competition on a...

24-12-2007 - read more...

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Hamam revival in Istanbul

There has been a noted revival of public baths or 'hamam' use in Istanbul, according to new reports.After experiencing a lack of customers, many Turkish baths in the city were forced to close down, but now many of the beautiful Ottoman-period building are re-opening, says the Turkish Daily News.The remarkable architecture on show displays a combination of influences from the Roman and Ottoman empires.Some put the change in fortunes down to the tourism boom in Turkey over the past months, while other suggest it is a combinations of locals and visitors that have contributed to the...

21-12-2007 - read more...

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Mugla region looks to cultural tourism

Turkey's Mugla region, home to world-class yachting locations such as Fethiye and Gocek as well as the popular beach getaway of Bodrum, is looking at ways to put cultural heritage at the forefront of its tourism strategy.The Mugla Directorate of Culture and Tourism Ministry is looking at a number of ways in which the area's cultural potential can be exploited to the full in the tourism sector, reports the Turkish Daily News.Examples of the initiative is the encouragement of the mass manufacturing of dolls in Comakdag which will provide a focal point for visitors as well as providing...

20-12-2007 - read more...

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Water museum will open in New Year

A water museum will open in Istanbul next year, showcasing all manner of aqua-related items.The Cendere Hamidiye water pumping station will be turned into the Istanbul Museum of Water Civilizations under the stewardship of the Istanbul Waterworks Authority, reports Today's Zaman.Reproductions and monuments will also be on display, relating to water culture and technology in both Anatolia and Istanbul.The museum is said to symbolise the verses of the poet Sezai Karakoc, which mused: "Fountains take the photo of the back side of the furniture, of the past of the events, of the society and...

19-12-2007 - read more...

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Huge thermal tourism project planned in Izmir

A huge hotel project has been planned in the Izmir region, highlighting the tourism potential of Turkey's thermal resources.Construction firm the Doku group has will invest $40 million (£19.6 million) in a five-star thermal resort and spa centre, reports the Dogan News Agency.A medical diagnosis centre and physical therapy unit will be among the first-class facilities at the 68,000 square metre site, which will include a hotel, hundreds of apartments and 64 villas."The complex is a product of Turkish capital," said the Doku Thermal Resort & Spa Vice chief executive officer...

18-12-2007 - read more...

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Russians are top winter tourists

Russians are now thought to be the top winter tourists in Turkey, according to the Turkish Hotels Federation.Estimates from the organisation predict a total of around 18,000 visitors from the country are expected in two of the most popular winter tourism destinations, Uludag and Palandoken, next year, reports the Turkish Daily News.Turkish Hotels Federation's general secretary Isik Ugurtug explained to the Anatolian News Agency that the large numbers of visitors from Russia in the resorts mean it is hard for Turkish people to stay and ski.He said: "Russian tourists may ski in Palandoken...

14-12-2007 - read more...

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