With 3.25 million visitors to its museums and archeological sites in 2024, Antalya, one of the most popular travel destinations in the world due to its natural beauty, historical landmarks, and cultural legacy, set a new record. Antalya, a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually, is notable for its rich cultural legacy in addition to its expansive beaches and opulent resorts. With its open-air...
It is no longer a secret that Turkish fashion designers have achieved worldwide success. Turkish designers continue to make an impact on the global fashion landscape by exhibiting their collections as distinguished guests at important fashion weeks and by having their works featured on top retail platforms. Additionally, their stores and showrooms are becoming popular tourist attractions in Turkey....
According to data from Boat International's 2025 Global Order Book report, a top official stated on Saturday that Turkey has become the world's second-largest producer of mega yachts. "Our country received 146 orders this year with a total length of 6,410 metres (21,030 feet) and an average length of 43.9 metres. In terms of the number of orders in the sector, we hold a 12.9% share in the world,"...
The ninth month of the Muslim calendar is the Holy Month of Ramadan, also known as Ramazan in Turkish. Here is a glimpse at what to expect during Ramadan in Turkey if you are travelling there during this unique time of year. What is Ramadan? To begin with, why is Ramadan such a significant event in the Turkish holiday calendar? Most of us understand the fundamentals. Muslims observe a period of...
The only bicycle race in Turkey that falls under the UCI ProSeries category is organized by the Turkish Bicycle Federation with sponsorship from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and under the Presidency's auspices. There will be 15,898 metres of climbing during the course of the eight-stage, 1,153-kilometre route. It will start on April 27 in Antalya and end on May 4 in İzmir. On Tuesday, April 29,...
During a recent trip to Istanbul with his son Romeo Beckham, former England legend David Beckham met the Beşiktaş women's football squad. The meeting took place in the first week of February; the team members met the Manchester United icon and co-owner of Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. He gladly signed autographs and posed for pictures. David Beckham used his time in Istanbul to...
Turkey hosts a variety of public and cultural holidays annually, but some dates can shift around when it is a different calendar year. Lets take a look at the Turkish holiday dates set for 2025. During the month of January we have Camel wrestling season. The competitions will be taking place in various arenas around Turkey where the Camels will be dressed in colourful accessories and will endure...
Over 1.8 million tourists visited Northern Cyprus between January and October of 2024, marking a notable increase in tourism. Although Turkish nationals still make up the majority of visitors, the industry has grown as a result of considerable increases in visits from a number of European nations. Numbers of Visitors Increase by 18.6% Tourist who travelled to Northern Cyprus rose 18.6% over the same...
Istanbul Airport is set to make history on April 17th 2025 by becoming the first aviation hub in Europe to launch simultaneous take-off and landing operations on three runways. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu stated that “We are continuing our works related to the increasing passenger capacity.” He continued “This system, which we will bring to life in our country,...
Turkey is planning on investing over $20 billion in energy efficiency projects by 2030, aiming to achieve significant cost savings and sustainability benefits across key sectors, including buildings, public lighting and industry. A recent announcement by an expert at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the country’s commitment to reducing energy consumption, enhancing...