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Turkey Looks to Gulf Nations to Support Tourism

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In the lead up to the public holidays marking Eid Al Adha in September, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism is looking to visitors from Gulf countries to offset the recent slump in the nation’s tourist numbers. Tourism is a critical source of Turkey’s GDP – the sector generated USD 35.1 billion in revenues in 2015 – but recent events have taken a toll on the sector. The ministry is therefore turning to visitors from the Gulf region for support, in particular visitors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, which have in the past represented the … Continue reading Turkey Looks to Gulf Nations to Support Tourism

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Beautiful Belek – Turkey’s hidden gem

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Last month I ventured into Turkey and for a change, it was not to Istanbul or a city where I would take a bus or ferry to. It was a seamless connecting flight to Antalya. I was in a group and we stayed in Belek which is one of the centres of Turkey’s tourism industry and home to more than thirty four-star and five-star hotel. It is increasingly in the spotlight for being a beautiful resort town on the Turkish Riviera of Antalya, which is well known for its white-sand beaches surrounded by pine forests. Exploring the old downtown area … Continue reading Beautiful Belek – Turkey’s hidden gem