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Belek
Belek hotel wins award
A Belek hotel has scooped a prestigious global award which was voted for by over 160,000 tourism professionals.The Adam and Eve won the best design hotel award at World Travel Awards 2007.Held on the Turks and Caicos islands, the 14th annual gala was attended by in excess of 300 travel professionals from more than 30 countries.Dubbed 'The Sexiest Hotel in the World', the Adam and Eve boasts strikingly bold rooms, with "eroticism and sensuality being the theme.Describing its setting, the hotel says: "Infinite reflections in stories-high intricate mirror mosaics dazzle the...17-12-2007 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Dalaman
Dalaman airport fuels Mugla boom
A tourism boom experienced in the southern Turkish region of Mugla over the first nine months of 2007 has been due in part to the huge numbers of overseas visitors that enter the country through Dalaman International Airport.According to the region's governor, Yufti Yigenoglu, 2,647,000 tourists came to the area during the period and 311,940 tourists entered the district from Dalaman Airport, reports the Turkish Daily News.The total sum of over 2.6 million represents a nine per cent increase from last year and it is hoped the three million barrier will be broken by the end of the year.Mugla...10-12-2007 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
European Union
Turkey Property Investors benefit from Turkeys possible EU ascension says expert
Property investors who buy up land in a country prior to it gaining full European Union (EU) membership are set to reap the rewards in the future, according to one expert.Simon Walker, sales director of property portal Off Plan International, has highlighted the potential gains to be made by savvy overseas home buyers in countries which look set for EU ascension.He said: "What people do is to go into a country prior to joining the EU, buy property land, and then obviously that land is going to increase due to the way in which the country is going to grow economically."Mr Walker...01-05-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Flights/Airports Turkey
Turkey Property Swiss Air to open new Turkish services
Swiss Air has become the latest airline to announce an increase in services to and from Turkey with the launch of daily flights between Istanbul and Geneva.The new addition to the carrier's timetable will come into effect on April 30th and supplements the 11 weekly services already running to Istanbul to Zurich.Swiss Air's move to bring in more Turkey-bound flights is another indication of the growing number of visitors to Turkey, both for business and pleasure purposes.The decision is thought to be a response to the high numbers of passengers expected to travel during June as football's...24-04-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Gocek
Turkey Property Qataris to promote Mugla province
Tour operators and media figures in the Arab state of Qatar are set to begin promoting the southern Turkish province of Mugla.The area, which boasts the yachting town of Gocek and Fethiye resort, impressed a group of journalists and travel sector figures who visited the country on the invitation of the Turkish ministry of culture and tourism, reports the Turkish Press.Kakkanatil Babu, editor of Qatar publication the Peninsula Daily, told the Anatolian News Agency: "The sea, sun and residents of Marmaris are very nice. "The nature, residents and location of Marmaris are very special....11-03-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Investing in Turkey
Turkey Property Turkey is major rival admits Spanish estate agent
Turkey is one of Spain's major competitors when it comes to overseas property markets attractive to Brits, one estate agent which specialises in the country has conceded.Casas de Lorca, a business which deals with villa designs, construction and resale property has admitted that several factors make Turkey one of a group of countries which are giving Spain a run for their money as Europe's most popular foreign housing market.The firm said in a statement: "Today, whereas the attraction and appeal of Spain remains undeniable, the cheap flights that have made more of the world affordably...25-04-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Kalkan
New tour takes in history of Turkey
A recently-launched tour holiday promises to take visitors on a 16-day trip tracing Turkey's rich history.Albatross Travel Group's Grand Tour of Turkey takes in landmarks of the past civilisations which occupied the country, such as the Romans, Greeks, Ottoman Turks and Anzacs.The main focus of the trip, which starts and ends in Istanbul, are locations relating to the Ottoman Empire.Travelling by coach, boat and plane, the journey calls at Canakkale, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Marmaris, Rhodes, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia and Ankara.Describing some of the main attractions of the...12-12-2007 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Living in Turkey
Turkey Property urkey is fostering emerging internet economy
A newly-published report focuses on the untapped potential of Turkey's emerging internet market.Turkey - Convergence, Broadband & Internet Market, complied by Research and Markets, highlights a surge in the number of Turkish broadband subscribers which started in 2006.Additional growth is expected in 2007 and developments regarding digital TV are expected to allow what the report describes as a "low-penetrated" sector to blossom.According to the research team: "Further broadband growth is predicted for 2007 and beyond as the fixed-line incumbent focuses on broadband to...30-04-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Property Market
Turkey Property Hotel chief highlights thriving hospitality sector
The president of one of Europe's most respected and reputable hotel chains has sung the praises of the Turkish tourism industry.Jean Gabriel Peres of Movenpick Hotels and Resorts was speaking as his company announced the construction of a five star hotel in capital Ankara.He told the Turkish Daily News: "Turkey's tourism potential is absolutely amazing. Mr Peres continued: "Turkish people are involved in the tourism sector and the quality of Turkish hospitality is simply great. It is hard to see such hospitality in Europe."The new branch will provide 150 rooms when opened in...29-04-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Turkey Activities
Aguri out of Turkey Grand Prix
A lack of funding has forced the Japanese Super Aguri team out of the 2008 Formula One World Championship and the forthcoming Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park.The team, founded in 2005 by Suzuki, has not scored any points in four races this season and has withdrawn from the championship this week because of financial difficulties.Super Aguri will not take part in the Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park, having been denied access to the circuit ahead of talks between team president Aguri Suzuki and backers Honda over the future of the team in Formula One.The team has now wound up its racing...06-05-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Turkey Archaeology
Turkey to create national parks
The Turkish government is planning to give Turkey's natural geological areas official protection, according to local news agencies. In an effort to protect Turkey's natural heritage, the country's natural geological areas including its many karst structures, caves and canyons will be turned into so-called 'geo-parks' under the government plans. This will mean that the structures will have official protection status, allowing measures to be taken to preserve them for future generations to experience. Different areas will be granted the status of a 'national park', a 'natural park', a 'natural...28-11-2007 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Turkey Economy
Turkey Property Turkey reaches gas pipeline agreement
Turkey has reached an agreement with the European Union (EU) and several countries in the Mashreq region regarding an international gas pipe.The countries are to work together to finalise plans for the Arab Gas Pipeline by the end of the year.Under the plans, existing pipelines will be extended through Turkey and into Europe to supply the continent with energy.Cooperation and ongoing dialogue from all parties was encouraged at the meeting via the European Commission earlier this week.Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner commented: "The Mashreq countries, Turkey and Iraq, are key energy partners...07-05-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Turkey Tourism
New flights to Turkey
New flights to Turkey are being launched by holiday airline Thomas Cook Airlines from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA).Starting from this month, services will be available from the Yorkshire airport to Turkey and a host of other holiday destinations.Thomas Cook Airlines has made the decision to base its own aircraft at Leeds Bradford airport for the summer season, which will fly to a total of 17 destinations across Europe.With capacity for 180 passengers, the Airbus A320 will fly to destinations in mainland Spain, the Balearics, the Canaries, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Turkey and...06-05-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
Turkey World News
Turkey Property Turkey forges Chinese tourism links
Turkey hopes to welcome more visitors from China in coming years after talks between culture and tourism minister Ertugrul Gunay and China National Tourism Organization Chairman Shao Qi Wei yesterday (Monday, April 28th).At a lunch held in honour of Mr Wei and his delegation, Mr Gunay spoke of his expectations regarding a future increase in Chinese holidaymakers, while stressing that there is scope for businessmen from the country to become involved in the Turkish tourism sector."We also expect charter flights to Turkey by China's National Airways especially during the tourist...29-04-2008 - read more... Subscribe to this news feed
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