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Turkiye’s Galataport Istanbul Targets 1 Million Cruise Passengers as Tourism Growth Accelerates
Galataport Istanbul Port Director Tolga Tuncay said the port expects around 200 cruise ship calls and approximately 520,000 passengers to…
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tourism Draws 256,000 Visitors Despite Weather Disruptions
More than 256,000 tourists took hot air balloon tours over the Central Anatolian region of Cappadocia between January and June…
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Turkiye’s Domestic Tourism Shifts as Rising Accommodation Costs Drive Travelers Toward Alternative Stays
Rising accommodation costs and changing travel habits are reshaping domestic tourism preferences in Türkiye. According to household domestic tourism data…
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Turkiye Positions Gastronomy as High-Value Service Export to Boost Global Tourism
Gastronomy has evolved into a high-value service export sector for Türkiye rather than merely an element supporting tourism, according to…
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Turkiye’s Antalya Expects $2 Billion Economic Boost as COP31 Climate Summit Prepares to Host World Leaders
As Türkiye’s tourism capital Antalya accelerates preparations to host this year’s U.N. climate summit, a senior official said on July…
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Turkiye’s Cruise Tourism Expands as Istanbul Strengthens Position as a Major Homeport Hub
The number of cruise companies using Istanbul as a homeport increased by 50 percent between 2023 and 2025, according to…
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Turkiye Outpaces European Rivals in Tourist Stay Duration as Tourism Revenue Reaches $64.4 Billion
KPMG Türkiye’s 2025 tourism report has revealed that Türkiye has surpassed its European rivals in average tourist stay duration. According…
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Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2026 Rescheduled to September Amid Global Industry Shift
Travel industry show will now run from September 14-17 Dubai’s flagship travel trade event, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, has…
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Turkiye Expands Cappadocia Cultural Tourism Investments to Attract High-Spending Visitors
Türkiye is set to support new thematic tourism investments in the central province of Nevşehir’s world-renowned Cappadocia region, including museums…
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Turkiye Expects 20 Million Travelers as Extended Eid Holiday Drives Tourism Surge
Reservations have picked up after Türkiye extended the Eid al-Adha holiday to nine days for public employees, with tourism representatives…
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