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Turkiye Nominates Four Destinations for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages 2026’ Program
Four destinations across Türkiye have been nominated to represent the country in the “Best Tourism Villages 2026” program, an initiative…
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Turkish Baths Gain Economic Momentum as Tourism and Youth Interest Rise in Istanbul
Turkish baths, or hamams, are playing an increasingly visible role in Istanbul’s economy, buoyed by rising interest from foreign visitors…
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Turkiye: Edirne to sink city’s miniature underwater to boost diving tourism
Authorities in the northwestern province of Edirne are preparing to submerge a stone-built miniature complex of the city in the…
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World’s largest handwritten Quran completed in Istanbul
Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman spent 6 years creating massive manuscript with pages measuring 4 meters by 1.5 meters A former…
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Turkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express Opens Ticket Sales for New Winter Season
The Touristic Eastern Express, Türkiye’s cherished tourist train, begins ticket sales for its new season on Oct. 27, Transport and…
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Four Turkish Villages Named Among UNWTO’s Best Tourism Destinations for 2025
Four picturesque villages from Türkiye have been selected for the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) “Best Tourism Villages 2025”…
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Turkiye: Adana Hotels Near Full Capacity as Taste Festival Boosts Tourism and Local Economy
With the ninth International Adana Taste Festival approaching, hotel occupancy rates in the southern province have reached 80 percent, signaling…
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Turkiye Withdraws EU Bid for Traditional Doner Recognition Amid German Opposition
Türkiye has officially withdrawn its bid to have döner kebab, a quintessential taste of Turkish cuisine, recognized as a “traditional…
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Turkiye’s Museums and Heritage Sites Attract 61.7 Million Visitors, Driving Cultural Tourism Growth
Türkiye’s museums and historical sites saw a surge of visitors last year, reflecting the nation’s enduring cultural appeal, figures from…
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Turkiye Cruise Tourism on Track to Surpass 2 Million Visitors in 2025
Number may match or surpass record 2.2M set in 2013, as cruise arrivals rise 19% year-on-year The number of cruise…
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