• 17 June 2025 Tuesday

CLEAR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FROM THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION FOR THE TOURISM SECTOR

The Ministry of National Education has denied reports that the summer holiday will be brought forward due to Eid al-Adha. The school closing date, which is of critical importance for the tourism sector, remains June 20, 2025, as previously announc...

BAKAN BAK: WE ATTACH GREAT IMPORTANCE TO SPORTS TOURISM

Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, said, "Athletes have been continuing their journey in competition here for 4 days. It is a very important activity, especially in terms of sports tourism. In the previous process, during my previo...

MUNICIPAL TOURIST TAX IN NORWAY

As tourism traffic increases in Norway, putting pressure on the environment and local infrastructure, the government has taken action. With the draft law prepared, it is planned to impose a 3% accommodation tax in busy destinations. The revenues f...

GEN Z IS CHANGING THE CONCEPT OF VACATION

Rejecting the traditional concept of luxury, Generation Z prefers environmentally friendly, personalized, and authentic experiences in tourism. Yeditepe University Tourism Management Department faculty member Assoc. Dr. Demet Genceli explained t...

SPANISH AIR EUROPA BEGINS FLIGHTS TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT

Air Europa, one of Spain's leading airlines, has started flights to Istanbul Airport as of today.The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which operated the Madrid-Istanbul flight, the first flight of the Spanish airline, landed at Istanbul Airport at around 14...

HOLIDAY CROWDS IN BODRUM

Activity was experienced on the first day of the Ramadan Holiday in Bodrum, Muğla's world-famous tourist district. While the beaches remained empty due to the low air temperature, local and foreign tourists spent time in cafes.Those who preferred ...

DİYARBAKIR HOTELS ARE FULL UNTIL THE END OF APRIL

Diyarbakır, one of the important tourism cities of the Southeast with its historical sites, was flooded by local and foreign tourists during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Kenan Aksu, Head of Diyarbakır Culture, Tourism and Music Association, said, "Diy...

"SUNBED 100, LAHMAJUN 150 LIRA IN BODRUM"

Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci made assessments regarding tourism and said that news about selling lahmacun for 2,500 TL in Bodrum undermines tourism. Mandalinci said, "This is never true. Lahmacun is 150 TL in a tradesman's restaurant in Bodrum. I...