Archive for the ‘Turkey’ Category
Turkey gearing up for Arabian tourists
ISTANBUL – A 700-page Turkish guidebook was prepared for tourists from all Arabian countries, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday. The report said Nizar Bitar, a Syrian businessman, prepared the guide which includes visa and transportation information and explanations on Turkish people’s habits and values.
September 1, 2009
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Turkey to host 30 million tourists in 2010
By Unal Basusta, eTN | Aug 30, 2009
Turkish culture and tourism minister has set a target to host 30 million tourists in Turkey in 2010 despite a global economic crisis.
August 31, 2009
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Increase in US visitors and expansion plans help boost Turkey tourism amid tough economic times
By Nelson Alcantara | Jul 09, 2009
Despite the ongoing global economic downturn, Turkey’s tourism industry is thriving because of the announcement of new tourism infrastructure and expansion plans and the increase of more travelers from the United States.
July 14, 2009
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Increase in US visitors and expansion plans help boost Turkey tourism amid tough economic times
By Nelson Alcantara | Jul 09, 2009: Despite the ongoing global economic downturn, Turkey’s tourism industry is thriving because of the announcement of new tourism infrastructure and expansion plans and the increase of more travelers from the United States.
July 9, 2009
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ISTANBUL'S TRUE AGE – SHOCKING NEW DISCOVERY
Soon after an ambitious project to connect both sides of the Bosporus Strait started, the workers uncovered what appears to be an ancient Neolithic settlement. The excavation works are fully underway and archeologists rejoice that Istanbul is now proved to be much older than previously anticipated.
February 10, 2009
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Context Opens in Istanbul
Philadelphia – This Friday, at the New York Times Travel Show in New York City, Context founders Lani Bevacqua and Paul Bennett will unveil the newest city in Context Travel's offerings: Istanbul. Ready for launch in March, Context will be offering a series of regularly scheduled walking seminars led by scholars and focused on archaeology, [...]
February 5, 2009
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Ä°stanbul is now 8000 years old
BY UNAL BASUSTA, ETN AMBASSADOR | JAN 20, 2009
It’s all started with the project of the century: a mission to connect two continents with a $2.6bn rail-tunnel running deep beneath the Bosphorus Straits. But the modern version of that vision has hit a historical stumbling block.
January 21, 2009
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Hilton has eyes set on Turkey
By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador | Dec 02, 2008
ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) – Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced its plan to operate 40 new properties in Turkey, representing 5,500 rooms, by 2014.
December 2, 2008
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Turkey honors its best in tourism
By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador | Oct 28, 2008
Ä°STANBUL, Turkey – The one and only awards ceremony among tourism professionals in Turkey is the glamorous SKALITE Awards ceremony, which was held Sunday night at Ä°stanbul Hilton Hotel.
Recognized by Turkey's tourism professionals as “Oscars of the tourism industry,” the SKALITE Awards, on its 11th anniversary, is [...]
October 29, 2008
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Turkey’s Golden Orange festival has started, Kevin Spacey to attend
By Unal Basusta, eTN | Oct 13, 2008
Actor Kevin Spacey of the United States will arrive to Antalya on October 17 to attend the 45th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Engin Yigitgil, chairman of the Turkish Foundation of Cinema and Audiovisual Culture (TURSAK), told Anatolian Agency on Friday, announcing the surprise, Spacey would deliver a [...]
October 14, 2008
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