For a country where tourism is responsible for about 12% of it’s economy, which equated to just over $34bn USD in 2019, it’s an industry that just can’t be forgotten about and one that has been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Tourist sites that used to attract around 15,000 daily visitors are now attracting 1000 daily visitors, and the total number of tourists in 2019 was 45 million compared...
While in Turkey you must plan a visit over to the Northeast Black Sea region and all it has to offer!! The Northeast Black Sea is filled with an abundance of natural beauty and is a very unique part of Turkey. The area offers plenty of nature, culture and history. There is much to be seen. The two prominent cities on the Black Sea are Trabzon and Rize. Trabzon is a delightful coastal city located far...
Bodrum welcomed its first Cruise ship of the season last week which was a fabulous sight for those business owners and hoteliers whose industry has probably been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic over the last 12 months. The Viking Sea, which measures around 227 metres has the capacity to carry around 930 passengers and after the necessary checks have been carried out, will continue its voyage...
Located on the South-West of Turkey, Bodrum is by far the most stunning regions on the Aegean Coast!! Orginally named as Halicarnassus, Bodrum has since become an incredibly popular destination amongst tourists and even the rich and famous over the years. Bodrum oozes luxury and has become Turkey's very own St Tropez to the stars. Bodrum is a bustling resort that offers something for everyone and at...
Already a highly successful airline ranked among the top 10 globally in terms of capacity and performance, Turkish Airlines is now on the hunt for more routes as it continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and offer more travel destinations to it’s ever growing following of travel hungry passengers. Serving around 28 million passengers in 2020, around 40% of it’s total passengers pre covid-19,...
The fabulous Mediterranean resort of Antalya is one of the worlds best love tourist destinations and for good reason to!! Antalya is filled with traditional Turkish culture, a bustling town centre, the most breath-taking beaches, modern shopping centres, a variety of 5 star hotels, terrific tourist attractions, a wonderful harbour, great night life and much much more. The resort enjoys a backdrop of...
Renewable energy and cutting carbon emissions is on everyone’s minds at the moment, and it’s become more and more prevalent in the news and in the world we live in, as people look towards a more sustainable and green future for themselves and for our planet. Investments in the sector are at the highest they’ve ever been, especially in Wind Energy in which Europe actually spent 42.8 billion euros on...
Over the next 10 weeks we will be taking a look at some of Turkey's best places to visit!! This week we will be taking a look at Turkey's capital Ankara!! The capital is located centrally in the Anatolia region with a population of around 5.5 million making Ankara Turkey's second largest city after Istanbul. Ankara is set upon a steep hill located to the North East. Ankara has a dry climate with...
Turkey has a vastly rich & diverse history dating back thousands of years and as a testament to the archaeological discoveries, practices & artefacts it holds, there are already 18 properties that are protected under the UNECSCO flag, as ‘sites of historical & cultural interest’. For 2021’s entries Turkey have submitted three new cultural values to be considered to join the prestigious...
A Turkish excavation team is currently working on restoring the anicent Temple of Zeus. The historic site is located is the Euromos in the southwestern province of Mugla. The team is being lead by head archaeologist Abuzer Kizil from Mugla Sitki Kocman University. The team have managed to uncover artifacts at the site according to Anadolu Agency and are hoping to uncover much more of the historical...