Latest News from Turkish Travel & Tourism Industry
Vueling to Launch Barcelona-Istanbul Flights with Expanded Service in 2025
Vueling is set to begin operating three weekly direct flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport starting on 29 October 2024. This new route marks Vueling ...
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Skål International Hosts 2024 World Congress in Izmir, Turkey
Skål International’s highly anticipated 83rd World Congress takes place in the vibrant city of Izmir, Turkey, from October 16th to 21st, 2024. The annual event ...
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New Turkish Airlines Istanbul-Sydney Service to Start Sooner Than Planned
Turkish Airlines has just announced an exciting update for its passengers flying down under. The new Istanbul-Kuala Lumpur-Sydney route, which was initially set to launch ...
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Turkish Airlines’ Widect Celebrates One Year of E-Commerce Growth
Turkish Airlines’ logistics brand Widect marks its first anniversary, celebrating a year of innovation and expansion in e-commerce logistics. Launched in 2023 to integrate logistics ...
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EU Commission Approves Joint Acquisition of Fraport TAV Antalya Terminal
The European Commission has approved the joint acquisition of Fraport TAV Antalya Terminal by TAV Airports and Fraport AG. The terminal, based in Antalya, Turkey, ...
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Greek Tourism Destinations Showcase in Istanbul Strengthens B2B Relations
Greek tourism leaders gathered in Istanbul on November 2, 2024, to strengthen connections and promote tourism destinations through a B2B event held at the Association ...
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Turkish Airlines Introduces Istanbul-Sydney Flights via Kuala Lumpur
Turkish Airlines is set to add a new feather to its cap with the introduction of Istanbul-Sydney flights via Kuala Lumpur starting December 4, 2024. ...
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Red Bull Athlete Jaan Roose Crosses Bosphorus Strait from Asia to Europe
Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose has completed a breathtaking slackline walk across Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, moving from Asia to Europe on a narrow, 1.9 cm-wide ...
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New Luxury Hotel on the Bosphorus by Turkish Airlines
Two of the most exquisite mansions on the Bosphorus, Hatice Sultan and Fehime Sultan Mansions, are set to open their doors as a luxury hotel. ...
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Istanbul to Host PATA Annual Summit 2025 in March
Istanbul will host the PATA Annual Summit 2025, an event organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and hosted by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion ...
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Rixos Tersane Istanbul Opens
Rixos Tersane Istanbul opens as the city’s newest luxury hotel, offering a blend of hospitality, culture, and art that promises to redefine Istanbul’s tourism landscape. ...
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Istanbul Tackles Taxi Crisis with New App-Based System and More Taxis
Istanbul is addressing its long-standing taxi crisis with the introduction of a new app-based taxi system and a significant increase in the number of taxis. ...
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Trabzon Airport Unveils New International Arrivals Terminal and CIP Building
Trabzon Airport has marked a new milestone with the opening of its state-of-the-art international arrivals terminal and CIP (Commercially Important Person) building, along with a ...
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Turkish Tourism Journalist Fehmi Köfteoğlu Passes Away
Turkish tourism journalism has lost a pivotal figure with the passing of Fehmi Köfteoğlu, who died following a heart attack today. Born in 1957 in ...
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Pegasus Airlines Launches Istanbul to Tuzla Flights
Pegasus Airlines has officially launched its new flight route connecting Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tuzla International Airport. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a ...
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Turkish Tourism Triumphs: Record Visitor Numbers Despite Global Disruptions
Turkish tourism is experiencing a significant surge in 2024, with foreign tourist arrivals increasing by 8.3% in the first eight months, reaching nearly 29 million ...
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New Hotel in Istanbul: The Hotels Galata Opens Its Doors
Ante Holding has proudly launched its new hotel, The Hotels Galata, in one of Istanbul’s most vibrant districts. This 70-room hotel is strategically located next ...
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Turkish Airlines Launches Sports Subsidiary
Turkish Airlines (THY) has officially launched its new sports subsidiary, THY Spor Anonim Şirketi. The formation of this new company, which was registered with the ...
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Schengen Visa Restrictions for Turkish Citizens Spark Controversy
European countries have recently implemented new measures that impose additional restrictions on Turkish citizens seeking Schengen visas. These changes, particularly focused on monitoring the “appropriate ...
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Mövenpick Resort Antalya Tekirova Opens in Stunning Mediterranean Setting
Mövenpick has unveiled its first resort in the Mediterranean region with the grand opening of Mövenpick Resort Antalya Tekirova. Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of ...
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