News from Turkey

Istanbul-based global airline and travel IT solution provider Hitit and Royal Brunei Airlines announce a new technology partnership to further improve the guest experience and digital retailing capability.

Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts has joined the leading global travel network, Virtuoso.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has become a platinum partner of the “Visit Izmir” mobile application, which will be launched in June by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and Izmir Foundation.

The Pavilion of Turkey presents Architecture as Measure at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announced the expansion of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Turkey with an opening in Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, will launch Istanbul - Newark, New Jersey flights on May 21, 2021.

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other, and world-renown for its award-winning cuisine and hospitality, has announced the return of its unique in-flight chef service.

Today, April 30, Turkey started a nationwide full lockdown to curb a surge in coronavirus infections and deaths before the start of travel and tourism season on June 1st.

Turkey's leading low-cost airline, Pegasus is launching new international and domestic routes. 

Turkey's leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, has signed an agreement for the IATA Travel Pass, a mobile application developed by The International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Turkey’s national airline; Turkish Airlines, which ceased its scheduled flights to Seychelles in March last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resumed regular flights between Istanbul and Seychelles on Friday (23 April).

Located atop the Uchisar Valley and using eco-friendly principles, recycled materials and energy-efficient practices, Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

The new biometric solution by SITA that is designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimize passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (iGA) shortens boarding times and increases satisfaction.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct operations to Istanbul Airport in Turkey with 2 weekly flights starting from 11 May 2021.