Jordan has extraordinary attractions, but its tourism industry faces a challenge that no...
Category - Turkey Travel News
Breaking news from Turkey – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Turkey travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on Turkey. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Turkey. Istanbul Travel information. Turkey is a nation straddling eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural connections to ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Cosmopolitan Istanbul, on the Bosphorus Strait, is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia, with its soaring dome and Christian mosaics, the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.
Tourism Leadership Is Big Business: WTTC, the Price of Recognition, and Who Really Has Influence
Global tourism leadership has become a commercial marketplace of exclusive memberships...
More Tourists or Better Tourism? Ministers Clash on Growth at WTTC Malta
Croatia wants stronger tourism earnings without bigger summer crowds. Egypt sees room for many more...
No Dollar Sign Attached: SKÅLITE International Awards Take a Different Path on Quality in Tourism
As tourism awards increasingly become a business, SKÅLITE is taking another path. Born in Istanbul...
Turkish Airlines Orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets: Why This Deal Is About More Than Aircraft
Turkish Airlines is betting big on Boeing with an order for up to 150 737 MAX jets. Behind the...
Turkey Beyond the Usual Tour: Istanbul, Ephesus and Bodrum
Turkey becomes a different journey when travelers have the flexibility to explore at their own pace...
Seychelles Tourism Board strengthens trade engagement at GlobeMeets 2026
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) participated in the GlobeMeets B2B Networking Event in Istanbul...
Türkiye and Denmark formalize museum partnership
At the UNESCO-backed Regional Dialogue in Geneva on 16–17 September 2026, Türkiye and Denmark...
Turkish Airlines’ Jamila Bilgin: The Woman Who Changed My View of an Airline
A frustrating middle seat on a sold-out Turkish Airlines flight became an unforgettable lesson in...
When the World Builds Walls, Tourism Can Still Build Bridges: IIPT Marks 40 Years of Peace Through Tourism
Behind wars, closed borders and geopolitical divisions, a small network of tourism leaders has...
Watersports & Boat Tourism: An Economic Engine, a Travel Experience and a Responsibility for Safety
Boat tourism, including watersports, is a major economic engine, supporting jobs, coastal...
Agoda Confirmed His Istanbul Hotel. He Arrived and Found It Closed
A prepaid Agoda booking, a locked hotel in Istanbul, angry stranded guests, and no obvious human to...
Europe Captures $2 Trillion in Leisure Travel Spending as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France Lead the Summer Tourism Boom
Europe captured $2 trillion in leisure travel spending in 2025, taking one-third of the global...
Turkey Tourism Slips as Croatia Posts Strongest July in Two Years
Turkey and Croatia are telling two very different Mediterranean tourism stories this summer. As...
Vietnam Set to Welcome Record One Million Russian Tourists This Year
Vietnam is on course to welcome more than one million Russian tourists this year, setting a new all...
Why Combine Turkey and Greece in One Summer Vacation?
Turkey and Greece complement each other naturally. Frequent flights connect Istanbul and Athens...
Pizza Diplomacy: How One Slice Connects the World Through Tourism
Pizza is more than comfort food—it's a passport to cultural exchange. From defending pineapple in...
Turkey Refuses Entry to LGBTQ+ Cruise Carrying More Than 1,000 Americans
Turkey has barred an LGBTQ+ cruise carrying more than 1,000 predominantly American passengers from...
Seychelles Boosts Summer Air Connectivity with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot
Seychelles is strengthening its summer tourism outlook with the early return and expansion of...
Turkish Riviera Under Pressure: How Antalya Hotels Are Fighting Back Against Beach Pollution
Beach pollution concerns in Antalya and Side have prompted leading Turkish Riviera hotels to...
The Rise of AI Tourism: Opportunity or Threat for Destinations?
Artificial intelligence is transforming global tourism marketing, helping destinations personalize...
Zerzevan Castle and the New UNESCO Race: How Hidden Empires and Secret Cults Are Redefining World Heritage?
Zerzevan Castle, a remote Roman frontier fortress in southeastern Türkiye, is emerging as a leading...
Turkish Executive Airlines Has a New Chairman and a New CEO
Turkish Airlines has announced a major leadership transition, appointing Murat Şeker as Chairman...
Turkish Tourism and Economy Hit by Informal Iranian Boycott
Turkey’s tourism sector faces growing pressure as Iranian travelers turn away amid political...
Türkiye’s Tourism Boom Reaches New Heights, Driven by Global Connectivity and Renewed Confidence
Türkiye’s tourism industry has reached a historic milestone, generating $65.2 billion in revenue...
The Global Rush for Healing: How Medical Tourism Became a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Redefining Travel and Healthcare
As medical tourism surges globally, organizations like the World Travel & Tourism Council and...
Turkish Airlines Emerges as Global Aviation Lifeline After Gulf Carriers Halt Operations
After Gulf carriers halted operations, Turkish Airlines has rapidly become the world’s primary...
Culture Leads, Sentiment Holds: Safe Cultural Travel from Berlin to the World in Times of Conflict
From Japan to Berlin, the world still reveals itself as a place of quiet wonder—where timeless...
From Washington to Riyadh: Why the War on Journalism Is Becoming a Risk for Global Tourism
Rising attacks on journalists—from treason accusations to surveillance and imprisonment—are...
Eastern Mediterranean Tourism in Crisis: Are Greece, Cyprus and Turkey Still Seen as Safe Destinations?
Eastern Mediterranean tourism is reacting unevenly to the current regional crisis. Greece remains...
Antalya Selected to Host Routes Europe 2027
Antalya has been selected as the host city for the 20th edition of Routes Europe, a leading...
Is Cyprus Getting Drawn into the Israel – Iran War as the first EU Country Risking its Tourism Industry?
The United States has issued a rare “Reconsider Travel” advisory for Cyprus, raising concerns about...
Istanbul Rises as the World’s Key Aviation Hub as Rivals Suspend Operations
Turkish Airlines reported a $2.2 billion operating profit in 2025 while expanding its fleet and...
Tourism Seychelles Boosts Turkish Market Presence at EMITT 2026 in Istanbul
Tourism Seychelles reinforced its visibility in Türkiye at EMITT 2026 in Istanbul, engaging travel...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
When History Whispers: What Germany’s “Never Again” Means for America — and Tourism — Today
Germany’s Holocaust memorial day warns that atrocities begin not with gas chambers but with...
URGENT: Airlines Suspend Flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Key Middle East Destinations Amid Rising Security Concerns
Major international airlines have urgently suspended or rerouted flights to Dubai, Riyadh and other...
Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro Launch Codeshare Partnership
Turkish Airlines has announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Montenegro aimed at strengthening...
Who Travels to Bodrum—and Why Global Hotel Brands Are Investing in Turkey Now?
Bodrum is rapidly emerging as one of the Mediterranean’s hottest luxury destinations, attracting...
What Southwest’s Turkish Airlines Partnership Means for United and Star Alliance
Southwest Airlines’ 2026 partnership with Turkish Airlines offers one-ticket global travel via...
Emirates Expands Premium Economy, Outpacing Turkish, Qatar, and Etihad on Key Routes
Emirates will introduce retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on Dubai–Beirut flights from...
The Best Airport Lounges of 2025, Ranked by Travelers
A new study reveals airport lounges now shape how travelers pick airlines and routes. As premium...
Pegasus Airlines to Acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings in €154M Deal
Pegasus Airlines will acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings for €154 million, expanding its...
AI To Take Over Riyadh Air: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines in Deep Trouble?
Riyadh Air is crashing into the aviation world with a wild claim — it’s the first airline built...
Why Anchorage Keeps Missing Its Chance to Become a Global Air Hub
Anchorage has long imagined itself as a natural bridge between Asia and America, a vision revived...
Pegasus Airlines to Launch Direct Istanbul–Bilbao Flights
Pegasus Airlines, a low-cost carrier from Turkey, has announced the launch of direct flights...
IATA Opens 2025 World Financial and Passenger Symposiums in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially opened its 2025 World Financial...
After Air Europe, Turkish Airlines Expands by Signing MoU with Air Algerie
Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Türkiye, and Air Algérie, the flag carrier of Algeria, have...
Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air Extensive Cooperation
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, and Gulf Air, the national flag carrier of...
President Erdoğan Celebrates Turkish $64 Billion Tourism Industry on World Tourism Day
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the most international network in the World operating from...
President Erdoğan met Trump: Turkish Airlines Purchase of 75 Boeing 787
Turkish President Erdoğan is avoiding high US tariffs by a major purchase order his national...
Tourism Seychelles Strengthens Presence in Turkey at GlobeMeets B2B Networking Event
Tourism Seychelles participated in the third edition of GlobeMeets, an international B2B networking...
Tourism Seychelles Expands Presence in Turkey with Trade Workshop in Ankara
Building on its growing footprint in the Turkish market, Tourism Seychelles successfully hosted a...
Turkish Airlines’ New Flights to Seville and Port Sudan
Sudan is trying to recover, and Turkish Airlines makes it possible. At the same time, Turkish...
Marriott To Open St. Regis Karya Cove Resort in Bodrum, Turkey
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to bring a...
Turkey Travel Guide: Make the Most of Your Travel Package
When planning a trip to Turkey, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of things to see...
Earthquake in Istanbul
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake was just felt in western Turkey, centered near Balıkesir. The...
Air Europa May Become Turkish Airlines
Air Europe, based in Spain, may soon be owned by Turkish Airlines. This move by Turkey would...
Why Alanya Is no Difference
Over the past decade, Alanya in Turkey has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations...
New Bristol to Istanbul Flight on Pegasus Airlines
New route connects passengers from Bristol through Istanbul to over 150 destinations within Turkey...
New London to Gaziantep and Kayseri Flights on Pegasus Airlines
A fascinating pair of Turkish cities are now directly accessible from London Stansted.
Turkish Airlines – airBaltic Expansion
Turkish Airlines and airBaltic, the Latvian airline, expand their existing codeshare agreement...
Airspace Closed: Worldwide Flight Cancellations and Reroutings, Attacks
The new security situation in Iran and Israel is not only cancelling flights to these two...
Strong 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Türkiye is located along two significant fault lines, resulting in earthquakes being a common event...
Türkish Tourism Season is Lost after 4000 Resort Hotels Had to Close
Go Turkey, but make sure you have a hotel to stay. Türkiye’s hospitality sector is facing a massive...
India-Pakistan Conflict Spills Over to Turkish Aviation Firm
One day after India withdrew its security clearance due to national security concerns involving...
Pegasus and UC Berkeley Shape Airline Experience of the Future
This strong partnership bolsters Pegasus' global innovation strategy by merging UC Berkeley's...
Panic and Confusion: Strong Earthquake Rocks Istanbul
Türkiye’s quake follows a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the vicinity of Fry, Greece, early on...
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism, New Peace Park in Turkey
IIPT- The International Institute for Peace through Tourism and Mayor Birol Arslan of Kepez...
Seychelles Dazzles Istanbul at The Colors of the World Fair
Seychelles made a vibrant and memorable impression at the inaugural edition of The Colors of the...
Powerful 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Istanbul
Seismologists caution that a devastating earthquake, referred to as the 'big one', may occur in...
From COVID to Chaos: Can PATA Find “Timeless Wisdom” at its Annual Summit?
The PATA annual summit, due to open in Istanbul, the commercial capital of Türkiye, at the...
The Peace Boat: A Testimony for Tourism as a Peace Industry
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars is a short essay by...
Eid al Fitr Holidays in Turkey: Hundreds of Thousands in Trains, Cars, and Planes
Eid al-Fitr is a special occasion for Muslims. It is a time to celebrate with family and loved ones...
Elon Musks Cynical Support for President Erdogan on “X” to Silence Opposition in Turkey
US President Trump's top advisor, Elon Musk, complied with Turkish President Erdogan's wishes to...
Turkey in a State of Massive Arrests and Uncertainty
Turkey is in a state of uncertain, sporadic violence, and unprovoked arrests of demonstrators and...
Safety for Visitors in Istanbul Remains Unclear
Visitors in Istanbul should be careful due to growing tension after Turkish President Erdogan...
Turkish Airlines New Phnom Penh Flights
Turkish Airlines is set to launch flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh, the capital city of...
ATG Hotels Integrates GIATA DRIVE in to More Properties
ATG Hotels has furthered its collaboration with GIATA by incorporating GIATA DRIVE into an...
Seychelles Tourism Shines in Turkish Media
Seychelles has made an extraordinary impact in the Turkish media landscape, reinforcing its...
