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Turkish card spending abroad jumps 67% as tourism weakens
Turkish consumers are spending far more abroad while foreign shoppers in Türkiye are increasing their purchases at a much slower pace, according to new banking ...
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Rüya Istanbul Launches New Summer Menu at Çırağan Palace
Rüya Istanbul has launched a new summer menu at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, introducing a seasonal selection of Anatolian-inspired dishes served on its Bosphorus terrace. ...
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Artaş Holding puts Radisson Residences Istanbul up for sale
Artaş Holding has put its 26-storey Radisson Residences Avrupa TEM Istanbul property on the market, according to a disclosure from its subsidiary Avrupakent Gayrimenkul Yatırım ...
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Hermès in talks to take stake in D Maris Bay resort
The Hermès family is in talks to take a stake in D Maris Bay, one of Doğuş Group’s best-known luxury tourism investments, according to reports ...
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flynas launches first Al Qassim to Istanbul flight
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has launched its first scheduled flight from Al Qassim to Istanbul Airport, expanding its international network from a new operating base ...
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NATO Summit boosts Turkish capital’s MICE tourism profile
Türkiye’s hotel sector says Ankara’s hosting of the NATO meeting has strengthened the country’s image as a reliable destination for international events and high-level tourism. ...
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Kemer hotel depot seized with 13,000 litres of fake champagne
Police in Türkiye seized 13,000 litres of illegal and counterfeit champagne during a raid on a hotel store room in the resort town of Kemer, ...
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Turkish Airlines June passenger numbers fall 1.6% to 8.1m
Turkish Airlines carried 8.1 million passengers in June, down 1.6% from the same month last year, according to traffic results it reported to the Public ...
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Cappadocia Night Tourism Expands with New Heritage Lighting
Türkiye’s Cappadocia region has expanded its night-time tourism offer after new lighting projects were completed at several of its best-known heritage sites. Visitors can now ...
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Türkiye Leads German Last-Minute Holiday Sales in 2026 Summer
Türkiye has emerged as one of the strongest destinations in the German travel market for the 2026 summer season, according to the German Travel Association ...
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Ölüdeniz Paragliding Pilots Halt Flights Over Rising Costs
Paragliding pilots in Ölüdeniz, in Türkiye’s Fethiye district, have stopped flying in protest at rising costs and what they say are unresolved industry problems. The ...
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Alltours says Türkiye bookings rise over 50% in June rush
German tour operator Alltours has reported a sharp increase in last-minute summer holiday bookings, with demand rising by double digits in June compared with May. ...
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FUN&SUN adds Turkish Airlines charter flights to Antalya from Russia
Russian tour operator FUN&SUN is adding new charter flights to Antalya from Moscow and St. Petersburg with Turkish Airlines as it expands its Türkiye programme ...
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Qatar Airways cuts 13 routes and pauses Sabiha Gokcen
Qatar Airways has removed flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport from its 2026/27 winter schedule, pausing the Doha route between 16 September 2026 and 27 ...
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Turkish Airlines tops Europe on June 2026 punctuality list
Turkish Airlines has been named Europe’s most punctual airline for June 2026, while Pegasus Airlines finished third in the regional ranking, according to new industry ...
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AJet launches Ankara-St Petersburg direct flights 5 days a week
AJet has started direct flights between Ankara and St Petersburg, expanding travel links between Türkiye and Russia as interest from Turkish visitors to the city ...
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Virgin Voyages reroutes Scarlet Lady after Türkiye ban
A cruise ship carrying about 2,000 mostly US passengers has changed course after Türkiye cancelled its planned stop at Kuşadası port. Scarlet Lady, operated by ...
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Husnu Ozyegin in talks for 50% stake in Aliee Hotel
Husnu Ozyegin is in talks to take a 50% stake in Aliee Hotel, part of the Tersane Istanbul development in the city. The discussions involve ...
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Gigi Rigolatto reopens at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Gigi Rigolatto has reopened at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, extending the beach club and dining concept that first drew attention during its debut season in Türkiye ...
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Wyndham opens 96-room TRYP by Wyndham Didim
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is preparing to open its TRYP by Wyndham Didim hotel in one of Türkiye’s popular holiday areas, adding an international brand ...
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