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Turkey is in Top Five Value Destinations

Turkey has been named in Thomas Cook's Top Five Value Destinations in 2008.Taking into account the cost of flights, accommodation and cost of living, the travel firm placed Turkey in a list of countries which will see tourists get the most out of their money, reports the Daily Mirror.Explaining Turkey's inclusion, the newspaper said: "Reasonably priced packages and good prices in resorts make seeing the Eastern Med cost-effective."The new easyJet route to Dalaman, which begins this summer was also drawn attention to. Flights go from Gatwick Airport.In a bid to see how much could be...

30-01-2008 - read more...

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Sustained success leads to added route

The notable popularity of routes to Bodrum and Dalaman from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has led to the addition of a further flight to Antalya.Run by Goldtrail, the service will run every Wednesday in the busy period of July 2nd to October 29th.Sally Ramsey, marketing and business development manager at LBIA, said: "Demand for Turkey from the people of our region is extremely high and we are delighted that Goldtrail's flights have proved to be so popular. "The introduction of the Antalya service offers passengers a chance to visit a new destination and is a fantastic...

11-01-2008 - read more...

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New airport means new possibilities for coastline

Upcoming developments in the Turkish aviation industry will make it easier for tourists to reach their destinations, one independent property advisor has pointed out.A new airport at Gazipasa and the launch of more low cost routes to and from the country are all plus points for the Turkish tourism industry in 2008, according to the property editor of Buy Association, Paul Collins.It is possible these further transport improvements will boost the expanding Turkish property market in the process.Asked about the importance of Dalaman airport to the resorts on Turkey's coastline, Mr Collins...

10-01-2008 - read more...

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New flights to Turkey announced

Britons are to get even more opportunities to visit the Turkish Riviera thanks to the opening of a new flight route from the UK with SunExpress.Departing from London Stansted, the low-cost airline will start flying on February 8th, with flights scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays between the Essex airport and Antalya, a terminal near the Mediterranean coast.Flights leave the UK at 10:30 arriving in Antalya at 16:30 local time, with the return leg scheduled for 07:05 landing back in Britain at 09:30.Two million people already use SunExpress services, an airline that was created by both...

23-01-2007 - read more...

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Airline numbers to swell to Turkey

As more people continue to flock to Turkey, with its golden beaches and cheap property, Turkish Airlines reports that 10.1 million people flew to the country in 2006, 4.7 million using the carrier.Turkish Airlines also announced that it has experienced 20 per cent growth every year for the past three years, beating the European average of five per cent.In addition, it expects similar large growth this year, with Turkish Airlines hoping to carry 20 million passengers in 2007. At the same time, it said that it wants to provide even greater quality on flights to the country, the Turkish Daily...

18-01-2007 - read more...

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Istanbul Airport to get suited and booted

Istanbul Airport is set to undergo a trendy makeover that will ensure that visiting the air terminus a more fashionable option.According to fibre2fashion.com, Ataturk Airport is to compete with Kanyon shopping centre as a place to obtain global brands.Sources reported in the article claim that top names, including Dolce & Gabana, Christian Dior and Versace, Victoria's Secret and Hugo Boss, are to open stores at the airport due to rising demand for duty-free products. Zegna and Bulgari, Desa Leather and Salvatore Ferragamo clothing, perfume and shoes are also said to be looking to open at...

05-01-2007 - read more...

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