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Football presidential candidate aims to achieve internationally

A candidate in the forthcoming race for presidency of the Turkish Football Association has stated his aim to continue the success of the Turkish national side and club teams on an on an international level.Ayhan Bermek has also promised a transparent administration, believing in the democracy of football, as he gears up for the election to be held from February 14th to 16th, reports Today's Zaman.He told the newspaper: "Soccer is a significant way to show the strength of a country. You can show your strength through industry, tourism or other ways. "Another way, however, is the...

31-01-2008 - read more...

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Turkey leads Europe for tourism growth

Turkey is leading the way in Europe for tourism growth, displaying the most expansion in provisional 2007 figures released by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) today (Tuesday, January 29th).The country's tourism sector registered growth of 18 per cent, leaving other European nations such as Greece and Portugal trailing in its wake, reports the DPA.Turkey was one of the fastest-growing countries in the world in 2007, even eclipsing the US, Argentina and South Africa.WTO Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli commented: "While mature markets remain the leading destinations, the faster...

29-01-2008 - read more...

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Football club offers Turkey deal

A travel firm run by a Midlands football club is offering its supporters a cut price offer for a trip to a Turkish resort.West Bromwich Albion Travel is marketing holidays to the Didim Beach Resort at Altinkum aiming to lure in football fans with promises of an enjoyable, relaxing holiday for under £150 a week.The firm said in a statement: "The four-star Didim Beach Resort in Altinkum is wonderfully located on a beautiful bay just outside Altinkum and is a real opportunity to spoil yourself."Laze around the pool or relax on the beach, or if you are feeling more energetic try...

28-01-2008 - read more...

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Isparta aims half a million high

The south-western region of Isparta, home to the St Paul Trail, is aiming to attract 500,000 tourists in 2008.Pope Benedict has pronounced 2008 to be the 'Year of St Paul' and preparations are being made in the area to accommodate the tourists expected to arrive over the coming months, reports the Turkish Daily News.As well as the usual band of trekkers that come to conquer the St Paul Trail every year, many Christian tourists are expected to arrive and Isparta Provincial Council president Fevzi Ozdemir is making provisions to able to cater for the influx.He told the newspaper:...

25-01-2008 - read more...

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Environmentally conscious Cirali is low key paradise

Antalya Province's village of Cirali is fast-gaining a reputation for being one of Europe's best responsible holidays, with one travel expert naming it a "low-key paradise".Winning over critics with its under-developed landscape and pristine beaches, Cirali has all the attributes to appeal to the growing group of tourists searching for an environmentally-friendly holiday.Nicole Itano of the Christian Science Monitor described Cirali as "a low-key paradise of family-run bed-and-breakfasts tucked among fruit trees".She continued: "The sandy beach, bordered by ancient...

24-01-2008 - read more...

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Ministrys promotional campaign moves along

The promotional campaign being run by Turkey's ministry of culture and tourism is in full swing.Armed with an increased $140 million (£71.3 million) budget, destination films tailored to nine different regions have already started to be aired in several countries, reports the Turkish Daily News.Secim Aydin, chairman of the Anatolian Hoteliers Union, expressed his happiness with the increased funds provided to the tourism sector by the ministry and told the newspaper that the planned advertising initiatives are going well.He said: "It is a very good idea to work with different...

22-01-2008 - read more...

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Tourism fair comes to Turkey

Representatives from countries around the world will get the chance to come and promote their nation's tourism assets at the 12th Eastern Mediterranean International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) next month.The event will be held in Istanbul's Tuyap Fair, Convention and Congress Centre and has been organised by the Turkish Hotels Federation (TUROFED) and Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TYD).All the participants including the Turkish contingent will be given the chance to present their destinations in the best light.The Turkish Daily News explains: "The fair will give the...

18-01-2008 - read more...

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Turkey aims for 40 million mark

Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism are considering ways of pushing the number of overseas visitors to the country up towards the 40 million mark.Minister Ertugrul Gunay says that additional parts of the country must be promoted as tourism destinations and that new markets must be opened up in countries such as the US and Japan in order to increase the volume of holidaymakers that choose to come to Turkey, reports the Turkish Daily News.Mr Gunay told the business daily Referans: "We had hit 23 million tourists in 2007 and we would like toattract about 40 million."My opinion is...

15-01-2008 - read more...

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