News from Turkey

The Republic of Turkey has updated its country entry requirements effective as of June 1, 2021. The following decisions have been taken by the official authorities.

Turkish Airlines officially launched flights from Istanbul to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), its 10th US gateway. 

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, continued strategic expansion in Turkey with three signings.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, added five new routes to its flight network for Summer 2021 between Anatolian cities and Europe.

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).