Nestled within the city walls of Antalya, the old town is protected by sheer, steep cliff faces that plummet into the Mediterranean Sea below. Throughout history, fortifications have undergone countless strengthening and reconstructions. From their first construction in antiquity, during the Hellenistic era, to the 20th century, Hadrian's Gate underwent renovation in 1959. In the twenty-first century,...
Turkey may rank among the top destinations for foreign investors this year, according to Marek Drimal, Chief Strategist for Societe Generale's CEEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa) division. Speaking to the EKONOMİ daily, Drimal stated, "We think this will stimulate inflows into emerging markets and Turkey if our projection of three interest rate reductions by the Fed this year...
Tucked away in Ölüdeniz, Turkey's Blue Lagoon is one of the best beaches in the planet, according to the Daily Mail's list of the "Greatest Beaches in the World" as summer draws near. The Daily Mail, the premier newspaper in the United Kingdom, contacted industry insiders and foreign travel specialists to find out which beaches are considered the "Best Beaches in the World." The Blue Lagoon was added...
The Municipality of Beykoz opened the "Yalı (Mansion) Library" at a seafront location in an effort to promote a culture of reading and learning while embracing the tranquil beauty of the Bosporus. The library is situated next to the charming Bosporus and beckons readers with its picturesque setting and diverse collection. The 24-hour, seven-day-a-week library has a well-curated collection and...
The largest Olympic event on the continent, the European Games, which take place every four years, will be hosted in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2027, according to the European Olympic Committees (EOC). Ekrem Imamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, emphasised the excitement of the city and referred to the day as momentous for both their sports and the nation. "We are here at the historic Saraçhane building, in the...
The decision to prolong the highly anticipated Ramadan break to nine days has delighted and excited both locals and professionals in the tourism industry. It offers residents a longer time to unwind and gives the travel and tourism sector new life. During an iftar event in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared the extension, saying, "We have provided our public servants with a comfortable...
Hundreds of cyclists from all over the world are expected to participate in the 59th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, which is scheduled to begin on April 21 in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya and conclude in Istanbul on April 28. The Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, which is celebrating its 59th year, is preparing to welcome elite teams and athletes as it travels through the...
Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa's joint venture, SunExpress, brought in 1.8 billion euros in revenue in 2023—a 21% rise over the previous year. Eighty-five% was the airline's reported occupancy rate. SunExpress plans to launch 28 new routes in the summer of 2024 in an effort to create the greatest flying network in its history. Max Kownatzki, CEO of SunExpress, stated: "This year, Turkey remains a top...
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the minister of culture and tourism, highlighted the initiatives being taken to levate Turkey's standing in the global tourism arena. He stated, "One of our most significant efforts in this process has been to strengthen quality tourism and spread tourism over a 12-month period." During the official opening of the Olympos Ancient Site Reception Centre in the Kumluca district of...
AnadoluJet was founded in 2008 as a Turkish Airlines (THY) subsidiary with the goal of providing favourable options to suit Anatolia's air transportation demands. The company formally launches ticket sales under the name "AJet" on its official website. AnadoluJet, which was founded as a THY brand with the mission of "Let no one stay grounded," reunited over 150 million passengers with their loved ones...