News from Turkey

The grand opening of Istanbul New Airport will take place tomorrow on 29 October 2018, Turkish National Day, and the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

Istanbul-based TAV Airports Holding revealed its successful growth in the first 9 months of 2018. The company announced growth both in passenger numbers and net profit.

Azul and Turkish Airlines enhance their cooperation with a frequent flyer agreement between the two airlines' loyalty programs.

Turkish Airlines announced its plans to increase flight frequency between Istanbul and Kiev, Ukraine.

Global initiative led by Natalia Vodianova and United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency - UNFPA are convening thought leaders, change makers and policy shapers to create sustainable solutions and tackle the taboos surrounding women’s health around the world in Antalya.

Starting from December 2, 2018 Emirates will increase its flight frequency of Dubai – Istanbul flights.

Legendary Turkish photographer Ara Guler died Wednesday in Istanbul at the age of 90.

The countries that have seen the greatest growth in flight bookings from travelers in Italy in the last 12 months are the United States of America (USA), China and Turkey.

Club Liberte Casino in partnership with ISPC Seychelles staged a night with a difference for the island's tourism trade on Saturday 13th October.

One of the top four tourism exhibitions in the world, East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition – EMITT is set to bring together international tourism professionals and holiday consumers for the 23rd time in Istanbul between January 31 - February 3, 2019.

Academicians, who conduct research and give lectures in the field of tourism around the world, met in Avanos - Nevşehir, Turkey.

The General Directorate of State Airports Authority of Turkey announced passenger traffic results in September 2018. Data shows that Turkish airports handled 11.4% more passengers in the first 9 months of 2018, compared to the same period last year.

Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand of Radisson Hotel Group, announced its latest hotel opening in the historic Turkish city of Trabzon.

Istanbul CVB is partnering with ICCA as an ‘Association Relations Partner’ (ARP), to further promote Istanbul as a leading congress destination.