Latest News from Turkish Travel & Tourism Industry
Istanbul Airport Crowned Europe’s Busiest and Best
March 19, 2024
In February, Istanbul Airport became Europe’s busiest airport with an average of 1306 flights per day, according to the European Aviation Report by the European ...
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Been Living at Istanbul Airport for 2 Months! Decision made for Iranian Academician
March 19, 2024
For the past two months, Dr. Shiva Kaviani, an Iranian academic previously residing in Toronto, Canada, has been living at Istanbul Airport. Dr. Kaviani returned ...
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Avoid Boarding Refusals: Turkish Airlines’ Updated Travel Requirements for South American Flights
March 18, 2024
Turkish Airlines has streamlined its refusal policies for passengers traveling to South America after several incidents of denied boarding. For nearly three weeks, the airline ...
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Istanbul Welcomes New Metro Line to Airport
March 18, 2024
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure continues its efforts to expand Istanbul’s metro network. Minister UraloÄŸlu announced the upcoming inauguration of a 14-kilometer new metro ...
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Avolta Expands F&B Operations at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
March 14, 2024
Avolta AG, a leader in global travel experiences, has solidified its operations in Türkiye by securing a nine-year contract to operate 26 food & beverage ...
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Tom Hanks’ Terminal Movie Comes to Life at Istanbul Airport
March 13, 2024
In an event mirroring the plot of Tom Hanks’ film “Terminal,” Dr. Shiva Kaviani found herself living at Istanbul Airport due to a complex web ...
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PayPal and Apple Pay Set to Enter the Turkish Market
March 12, 2024
In a great development for many people residing in Turkey, PayPal and Apple Pay are making their anticipated return, opening up new avenues for advanced ...
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Istanbul Hosts Successful SITE Global Conference
February 29, 2024
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Global Conference concluded yesterday in Istanbul, Türkiye. The event was marked by extensive networking, educational sessions, and immersive ...
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TAV Airports Achieves Remarkable Financial Growth in 2023
February 20, 2024
TAV Airports has announced its financial and operational outcomes for the year 2023, showcasing an impressive 22% increase in passenger traffic, serving 96 million passengers. ...
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Dedeman Hotels Announces Major Expansion and Leadership Changes
February 19, 2024
Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International, with a history spanning 58 years, has announced the beginning of a new phase of expansion and change at a ...
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Turkish Hospitality Sector Flourishes with 67 Hotel Chains and Groups
February 13, 2024
Turkish hospitality sector continues its unabated growth with new players entering the market. The number of hotel chains and groups in Turkiye (Turkey) has now ...
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Istanbul Shatters Tourism Records with Over 17 Million Foreign Visitors in 2023
February 13, 2024
In 2023, Istanbul, one of the world’s most visited cities, welcomed a record-breaking 17.37 million foreign visitors, marking an all-time high in its tourism history. ...
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Istanbul Airport to Pioneer Triple Runway Operations in Europe
February 11, 2024
Istanbul Airport was announced as Europe’s busiest airport, with an average of 1,309 flights daily from January 29 to February 4, according to The European ...
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Turkish tourist arrivals into Malaysia rise
February 11, 2024
Turkish tourist arrivals into Malaysia from January to November 2023 experienced an increase of 10.8% or 15,623 visitors. This rise is in comparison to the ...
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Batik Air Malaysia Started Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Flights
February 10, 2024
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Turkey’s second-largest airport, has broadened its global network with the inauguration of a new route to Kuala Lumpur, the bustling ...
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Russian Drink Brand Afanasy Expands to Turkish Resorts
February 10, 2024
The renowned Russian beverage brand “Afanasy” is set to make a splash in Antalya’s hotel industry. This announcement came during the 30th International Food and ...
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Turkish Airlines’ New Digital Payment Solution: TK Wallet
February 10, 2024
Experience the convenience of digital payments with Turkish Airlines’ new TK Wallet, designed for Miles&Smiles members to make transactions effortlessly. Turkish Airlines, the airline flying ...
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Turkish Airlines Launches Innovative Self Bag Drop Feature with Check-In Capabilities
February 9, 2024
Flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines has introduced a convenient feature to its Self Bag Drop (SBD) devices, ...
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Turkish Airlines Introduces SmartMic for Seamless Multilingual Support
February 8, 2024
Turkish Airlines has unveiled a SmartMic language translation service within the airports it operates. This service is designed to simplify interactions for passengers seeking guidance ...
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Istanbul has Some of the Lowest Airbnb Prices
February 7, 2024
Using sources such as TripAdvisor and AirDNA, the team at OLBG has created the European Nightlife Index, and ranked the best party capitals in Europe. ...
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