News from Turkey

Located right beside Ilica Beach, the popular 5-star Sheraton Cesme Hotel Resort and Spa is closed and will open under the Accor’s Swissôtel brand following an extensive renovation.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has announced that as of April 7, flight crews have started to receive their vaccination as part of the Covid-19 vaccine program carried out by the Turkish Health Ministry.

Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced a tender for the privatization of Fenerbahçe-Kalamış Marina located in Istanbul.

Accor has announced the opening of its new premium segment hotel, Mövenpick Living Istanbul West on March 18, 2021.

Following an idle cruise season in 2020, Celestyal Cruises would resume operations in the Aegean Sea from May.

All air travelers are now required to enter their travel information on Turkey’s Health Ministry website at least 72 hours before their travel starting on March 15.

According to a survey, the most preferred city by Russian tourists for their holidays in spring is Istanbul.

Passengers travelling through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISG) can now enjoy a safe and contactless passenger engagement experience through the use of the airport's first social robot, the “Aerobot”.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has announced its 2021 summer flight plan.

Fraport AG welcomes the Turkish government’s decision to extend the current concession for managing Antalya Airport by two years to the end of 2026 and to defer payment of the annual concession fee for 2022 to 2024.

HalalBooking, the global leader for halal-friendly hotels and villas, revealed its latest travel survey results that reflect travellers’ attitudes towards travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and celebrating its 49th year, the Istanbul Music Festival will be held from 3 to 21 June 2021 in Istanbul’s most attractive open-air venues.

Gloria Hotels & Resorts will host the Ukrainian Winter Cup 21 golf tournament from 4 to 6 March 2021 in Belek, Antalya.

Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s leading low-cost carrier, is continuing is increase the number of its direct flights from Antalya, Turkey with the launch of its new direct flights between Antalya and Moldova’s Capital City, Chisinau.