Latest News from Turkish Travel & Tourism Industry
Türkiye sees surge in British tourists as summer bookings gain pace
Türkiye is reporting a sharp rise in British visitors, with 16% more UK holidaymakers travelling to the country in March 2026 compared with the same ...
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Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen is now Europe’s fastest-growing airport
Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has claimed the title of Europe’s fastest-growing major airport, posting passenger growth of 14.3% in January 2026 and 15.7% in ...
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Türkiye leads Russian tourism market amid Middle East tensions
Türkiye has emerged as the leading destination for Russian tourists heading into the 2026 summer season, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reshape travel ...
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Turkish Airlines Adds London Stansted as Its Third Gateway in London
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, has added London Stansted Airport to its flight network as ...
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Hasan Dinç Becomes First Turk to Lead Society for Incentive Travel Excellence – SITE
A Turkish tourism leader has been elected to head the global association dedicated to incentive travel, marking a milestone for Turkey’s meetings and events industry. ...
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AKUT Foundation Hosts International Meeting on Sustainable Mountaineering
The AKUT Foundation hosted an international gathering that brought together mountaineering culture and nature conservation. The “Meet and Greet” event, organized as part of the ...
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Junior World Cup Antalya 2026 Set to Welcome 10,000 Young Footballers
Junior World Cup Antalya 2026 is set to welcome around 10,000 young footballers, coaches and families to Turkey’s Mediterranean resort city, as the international youth ...
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Turkish Airlines profit hits 2.2 billion USD as passengers reach 92 million
Turkish Airlines reports a 2.2 billion USD Profit from Main Operations for 2025, supported by strong passenger demand and network growth that helped the airline ...
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Antalya Selected to Host Routes Europe 2027 Aviation Conference
Antalya has been selected to host the 20th edition of Routes Europe, a leading aviation event focused on strengthening air service connectivity across the continent. ...
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LOT promotes Istanbul to Gdansk route with low fares and free baggage
LOT Polish Airlines is promoting its direct route between Istanbul and Gdansk with a limited-time ticket offer starting at USD 100 one way, with checked ...
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Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen to Get Direct Rail Link
Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport are set to be connected for the first time by a direct rail line under a $6.75bn financing ...
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Pegasus Airlines opens New Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Pegasus Airlines has significantly increased its technical maintenance capacity and capabilities by opening its new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. With an ...
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Istanbul Music Festival 2026 programme announced with world premieres
The 54th Istanbul Music Festival is set to take place from 11 to 25 June 2026, bringing 22 concerts across 14 venues in the city ...
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Turkish Airlines Announces Zheng Qinwen as Its Global Brand Ambassador
Turkish Airlines has announced the collaboration with the Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership represents an important milestone ...
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Istanbul to host major tourism investment forum in February 2026
Istanbul will host the Tourism Investment Forum 2026 on 10–11 February at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, bringing together leading global investors, ...
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Wildberries opens new family resorts in Turkey and Egypt
Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, launches its first branded WB Travel hotels in Turkey and Egypt as part of a wider move into ...
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Turkey’s tourism revenue hits $65 billion as arrivals soar
Turkey’s tourism revenue reaches a record $65.2 billion in 2025 as the country welcomes 63.94 million visitors, one of the highest totals in its republican ...
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Luggage theft surges at major airports as travellers lose valuables in transit
Luggage theft is rising at some of the world’s busiest airports, with travellers increasingly discovering that valuables such as jewellery, laptops and luxury watches have ...
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Hilton Accelerates Growth in Türkiye with Five New Hotel Agreements
Hilton has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Türkiye, signing five new hotel agreements spanning four brands and reaffirming its long-term commitment to ...
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AJet strengthens presence in Germany with BARIG membership
AJet is strengthening its presence in Germany after joining the international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany), expanding its visibility in one ...
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