Archive for the ‘Turkey’ Category
Al Fresco Dining in Istanbul Offers Travelers Fine Food & Exceptional Views
Turkey’s culinary traditions and Turkish cooking is as varied, nuanced and rich in tradition as the country itself. Just as Turkey, at the crossroads of western and eastern civilizations, has played an indispensable role in shaping cultural heritage and the course of history in Europe and Asia, so too does Turkish cuisine reflect a tumultuous [...]
June 8, 2010
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Lights, Camera, Action! Turkish Film Days Come To New York City, May 24-26, 2010
WHAT: This week, New York film fans and cultural connoisseurs will be treated to Turkish Film Days – three days, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey and The Turkish Foundation of Cinema and Audiovisual Culture (TURSAK), featuring both new and classic Turkish films.
May 25, 2010
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Growing Investments in Turkey Creates New Alluring Tourism Products for Travelers
New York, NY (May, 2010) – Turkey’s worldwide recognition as a must-see destination and extensive developments over the years have resulted in a significant number of investments to further increase tourism. With the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul being recently selected as the 2010 European Capital of Culture, the country is garnering an enormous amount of [...]
May 19, 2010
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Turkey ‘plays’ Host To FIBA World Championship, Summer 2010
Cementing its reputation in the world of sports, Turkey will host FIBA’s World Championship basketball tournament, between August 28 and September 12, 2010. The world’s largest and most prestigious basketball tournament brings together 24 teams from five continents in Turkey, one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world.
May 6, 2010
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Where It All Began: Religious Tours In Turkey Reveal The Origins Of Christianity, Judaism, Islam
New York, NY (April, 2010) – More than any other country in the world, Turkey is the place where the three great religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – certainly nurtured, and blossomed into the profound cultural and religious traditions that would shape western civilization. In Turkey, the doctrines of Christianity were debated; Jews arrived [...]
April 7, 2010
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95th Anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli celebration to be held April 16-25 in Gallipoli, Turkey
New York, NY – April 1, 2010 – Turkey is finalizing arrangements for the celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli, which will take place April 16-25, 2010. Activities will include swimming contests, chess tournament, a Turkey-New Zealand-Australia international handball competition, Gallipoli Peace Run, a performance by the State Folk Dance Ensemble, [...]
April 1, 2010
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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.В 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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