Eleventh Skalite Awards Presented In Istanbul

Skal world president receives special award

The 11th Annual Skålite "Quality in Tourism" Awards were presented by the President of Skål International Istanbul, Kemal Ozyigit in the presence of the Deputy Governor of Istanbul, Director of Prom

Turkey Aviation

Turkish Airlines adds more destinations, as Stockholm becomes key market

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - Turkish Airlines is rapidly expanding its number of departures to Stockholm. It will offer two flights from Turkey and back on Sundays beginning September 7.

Istanbul bombings

Istanbul double bombing kills 15, injures 154

Istanbul, Turkey — Two bombs exploded in Istanbul overnight, leaving at least 15 people dead and 154 others wounded, officials announced.

Black Sea Cruises

Turkey to play key role in cruise tourism

The annual average number of cruise travelers from the United States to Turkey is about 11 million, while the annual average number of those from Europe is about three million.

Turkish Tourism

Turkey, not Spain, is Brit’s top vacation spot

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - For the first time in 40 years Spain is no longer the most popular destination for British summer holidays, if latest figures are to be believed.

Turkey tourism

Turkey's brand under attack

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - The shootout near the US consulate here yesterday is another obstacle in the country's long journey to be perceived as a safe tourism destination.

Turkey tourism

Turkey attracts more foreign visitors

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - Turkey has seen a significant increase in the number of foreign visitors in the last year, new figures have revealed.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines reports 260% profit increase

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) – In the days when airlines are hardly staying in business because of skyrocketing fuel prices, one airline seems to have figured out a way to go the exact opposite and actually turn in a profit.

Turkish Airlines (THY) reported a first-quarter net profit of $104 million, which it said represented a 260 percent ... read more

Delta Air Lines

More Middle East flights for Delta

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - Delta Air Lines is to launch new nonstop services from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kuwait beginning November 7, 2008.

Turkey

Ultimate Luxury Hotel opens in Antalya, will have more luxury than Burj al-Arab.

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - A hotel being constructed by an Azeri businessman is expected to re-define the concept of luxury in hotels throughout the globe. Mardan Istanbul Palace is Ismailov's new hotel in Antalya will cost 400 million USD to complete.

Turkey Tourism

Turkey eyes Scandinavian market

Istanbul, Turkey (eTN) - Representatives of Turkey’s tourism sector have expressed their desire to tap the Scandinavian market. This development comes following Turkey’s successful participation in a tourism fair in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Star Alliance

Turkish Airlines is a ‘star’

Istanbul, Turkey (eTN)- Turkish Airlines has become the latest member of the global airline network Star Alliance.

In a ceremony held earlier in the week, the Turkish airline became the 20th member of Star Alliance, following a 16-month process that began in December 2006 when the airline signed a protocol agreement to join the ... read more

Turkish Tourism

Turkish airlines add new destinations

Istanbul, Turkey (eTN) - Turkish Airlines (THY) will add 11 new international flight destinations within 2008. THY will start direct flights to Toronto (Canada), Washington (USA), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Aleppo (Syria), Birmingham (Britain), Lahore (Pakistan), Atyrau (Kazakhstan), Oran (Algeria), Lvov (Ukraine), Ufa (Russia) and Alexandria ... read more